Miniature Christmas Ball Ornament

This is a 1 1/2" ornament ball.  You can make adjustments for a slightly larger or smaller ball.
These are the directions for the medallion portion.  You will need 4 of them for a ball this size.
First - thread on 5 11/0's and tie in circle

Next add 1 11/0 in between each of the first 5 beads.  You 'll now have what looks like a little star.

Next add 2 superduos in between each of the last five 11/0's

Then add 1 Superduo in between each of the previous rows' superduos

Next row, we'll add 1 4mm pearl in between each superduo.  You can use 4mm bicones here, but be
careful, they will scratch the finish on the ball.

Next row, add 5 11/0s over each pearl.

That completes the medallion - you'll need 4 of these for the 1 1/2" ball.  Next installment, we'll connect these medallions.

Cellini

Cellini beading is basically even count peyote stitch but graduated sizes of beads are used.
You can work in flat, straight lines or diagonal, or even a pattern.  You can work in tubular peyote in
a spiral pattern or straight rows.  If you want to work in a chevron pattern, you may need to use odd
count peyote, depending on how the pattern repeats.
It's a good idea to start the piece with an even amount of rows of the 11 delica or seed bead first. 
When you break between the pattern of graduated sizes, use the same amount of rows for the break.

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Hanks of Hexs

Yorkbeads.com is a wholesale source for a lot of the new Spike beads, but they also lots of other Czech beads.  Here are some hex cut hanks I purchased recently.  I've been busy packing co-op bulbs orders, but I can't wait to finish up and settle in for the winter.  Lots of beads to play with.

Cab Sets

Off and running with my Clay Cab Sets.   I have so many ideas for them, and the more I make, the more the ideas come.  I have them all listed on my Facebook page. 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151023838113911.448316.552188910&type=3
Shipping is included in the price for US customers.  If you are outside of the US, contact me with
your address, and I'll let you know what the shipping cost would be.

Here is are some sample sets.  You can find the dimensions on my Facebook page.  All are flat and unglazed on the reverse so they can be glued to backing.  I will be making them with holes next for other types of bead work.

Next step

Here are some of the beads (focal cabs) now with the glaze on them.  Some have matte and some glossy.   I have about 100 made now, but not all finished.  By the end of next week, I may have enough glazed to start listing them for sale. 

New Project - Making Beads

I guess the big test today will be to see if this blog posting goes through to the Hive.  My last posting never went through. 
So here is what I am working on now.  Making focal beads with earthenware clay.  They are in for the first firing and then I will glaze and fire a second time.  I'll be using a variety of colored glazes with a semi/transparent finish.  Some will have floral and animal decals and be

fired a third time.