*Sighs*

I don't think I'll be making the trip to Pulaski. :(

I was bad today. I went to Michael's (the one that's staying open) and bought some bead mixes. Though I only did it because I realized lastnight that my previous mixes that I purchased from there have seed beads that were a. Czech glass, b. fun colors, and c. uniform in shape/size. Plus I have this fear of running out of beads during a project...so i wanted to make sure that I had more than enough to go around...and then some....more. I also got a pack of Mill Hill beads to play with and to if I like them. Plus the MH beads I picked up were a shiny metallic pink...hehe, they actually match some heels that I have, wee!

Today I was browsing, looking for more information about bead embroidery, and came across many inspiring websites. I am amazed at how far beaders go with seed bead creations. I'm at awe at how beautiful the pieces are that people create...and how unique the ideas are.

Anywho, on the topic of bead embroidery...I know how to do the beading/stitching (I once started working on a beaded art doll, but I was just using plastic pearl beads)...but I had recently noticed that artists who make bead embroidered jewelry tend to back it with (ultra) suede or leather. I never thought about backings for jewelry pieces (then again, I have never seen a piece in real life) and so I'm trying to figure out how the backing is added/secured. Meh, can't really find instructions for the process online (atleast I didn't have any luck). Maybe I can find a book at the library....though I do think I have an idea as to how it's done. Eh, maybe I'll just get some of the thin leather from Michael's and play around with it.