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WOYWW 159

Hello, Happy Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday!

 As promised a picture of last Wednesdays 'work' finished off.  Post and more photos here.



This week I'm showing off the beaded ATC I made...



Tricky to photograph so your getting one with flash and one without...




It was all parcelled up and sent off to Queen of Desks Julia. 

Here is a basic of how it was made... (lots of waffle about wefts and warps!)




I use a flexible beading needle.  It is mainly 'eye' so it is very easy to thread.




And delica beads which are more regular and accurate than the better known seed bead.  They are slightly more rectangular than round so they line up better.




Thread your needle with the weft thread.  (The cross ways thread that weaves back and forth.)  Pick up the beads...




Pass the needlefull of beads underneath the warp (tight length ways) threads on the loom...




...and push each bead up in the corresponding gap between the warp threads.




Take the needle with the weft thread over the warp thread and back through the beads...




...capturing the warp threads between a sandwich of two weft threads all unseen inside the beads.




Then push all the beads up so they sit snugly together...




and pull the thread tight.  Et voila! 

It's good fun.  Tidying up all the threads at the end is less fun but very satisfying!!

Sorry that was a bit longer then I anticipated!  I'm off to look at some desks now...  :)



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  1. VonnyK20 June 2012 at 10:30

    Wow, that is really clever. You lost me the minute you mentioned a needle (I'm allergic to sewing of any kind). It came out so perfectly, it really is gorgeous. I'm sure Julia loved it.
    That necklace turned out fabulously too.
    Have a great week.
    Von #28

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  2. Unknown20 June 2012 at 11:17

    Hi Laura

    Beautiful work and fabulous ATC. Thank you for sharing the how to. Julia is going to be so please with her gift it is a real treasure.

    Please pop to see Angenita (89) as she could do with a WOYWW hug today (pass it on) Hugs from Helen 107

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  3. Sandy20 June 2012 at 11:48

    Wow what tiny work. Looks so fantastic when finished. Sandy :)

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  4. Trish Latimer20 June 2012 at 11:51

    Love the ATC, and the 'how to' was very clear and made total sense!! Good job!!! Trish #71

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  5. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 12:20

    Crikey! That looks stunning. So sparkly and detailed and neatly done. Amazing. At some point in the past I had a bead loom (oh, 30 or more years ago!) but that you did it hand-held? WOW

    Happy WOYWW

    Mary Anne (4)

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  6. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 13:37

    Wow! So beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Happy WOYWW

    Zoe #57

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  7. mark gould20 June 2012 at 13:41

    happy woyww. wow,I still did not understand any of that :), but that is down to me not the explination.;) great atc's must have taken an age.
    mark

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  8. Sarn20 June 2012 at 14:23

    Good grief . .. what patience you must have! Lovely results. Unique ATC too.

    Happy WOYWW.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx #80

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  9. Twiglet20 June 2012 at 15:41

    What a little work of beading art that is!! Fab. x Jo #84

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  10. Mary Pat Siehl20 June 2012 at 15:50

    wow -- talk about beautiful! great job

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  11. Annie20 June 2012 at 16:03

    Oh that took me back years....it's a long time since I used to use the beading loom with our daughters. Thanks for jogging the memory. What a lovely design too.
    Hugs,
    A x #76

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  12. Neet20 June 2012 at 16:29

    Fab choker you made and what a work of art that atc is.
    Thanks for sharing - Hugs, Neet #21 xx

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  13. donnalouiserodgers20 June 2012 at 16:32

    i am very seriously impressed with your beaded ATC, very very impressed,

    thanks for coming to see me and my desk this morning,

    dx

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  14. BJ20 June 2012 at 17:13

    That beaded ATC is amazing Laura.
    I don't often find clothes which fit me well as I have a much smaller waist compared to my hips but these trousers were just right and in the sale too. In effect I got one pair free as they were reduced alot. Thanks for stopping by BJ#47

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  15. Amanda20 June 2012 at 17:17

    Love those ATC's, I want one which is the highest compliment I could pay you. Like commenter instructions go right over my head so I will just admire
    Love Amanda J @ 76 x

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  16. kay20 June 2012 at 17:21

    your finished atc is awesome,julia is going to love it i am sure,thanks for visiting me
    have a fab crafty week
    kay #63

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  17. kay20 June 2012 at 17:24

    hi me again,in answer to your question i prefer my promarkers :)
    have a fab crafty week
    kay #63

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  18. Hazel20 June 2012 at 17:43

    Wow the beaded work is fabulous. Thanks for sharing your workspace with us. Hope you have a good week. Hazel WOYWW #87 x

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  19. Ann B20 June 2012 at 18:23

    Now that's what I call clever, and beautiful. Not only that, your instructions are so clear I think even I could do it.

    Thanks for visiting earlier - only just back from a day out in the sunshine.

    Ann B
    #67

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  20. Erika20 June 2012 at 18:43

    Wow Laura that's a stunning ATC it must have taken ages, thanks for sharing and enjoy what's left of Wednesday. Thanks for popping by my place, hugs Erika. #83

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  21. Angie20 June 2012 at 19:08

    That choker is fantastic ....the answer to any teens prom dress ...the perfect accessary.I have not seen anyone useing a bead loom since my late mother-in-law ... how great is your work.xx#9

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  22. Miriam20 June 2012 at 19:11

    Amazing atc's - such patience!

    #101

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  23. SophieNewton20 June 2012 at 19:12

    Wow, fabulous, don't think i would have the patience, but its absolutely stunning
    Sophie no.93

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  24. Franka Benjaminsen20 June 2012 at 19:41

    Pffft, that's a lot of work. But the results are wonderful, just like your ATC's. Thanks for sharing and wish you a crafty week. Bye, Franka

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  25. Lunch Lady Jan20 June 2012 at 20:26

    Love the choker - that's very steampunk and so in right now. And that beading, wow that's incredible. How you have the patience to do that is beyond me..but the result is superb, well done!
    Hugs, LLJ #72 xx

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  26. Laura20 June 2012 at 20:55

    Wow.Gorgeous ATC and lovely gift for our hostess with the mostest. :) Happiest of WOYWWs to you from Laura #127. Thanks for already being over to visit my "place."

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  27. Andrea20 June 2012 at 20:57

    wow that is wonderful you are very talented thank you for sharing your amazing skills with us

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  28. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 00:13

    Goodness there is a lot of time and effort gone into your ATC, it's stunning.

    Happy WOYWW, thanks for visiting me today xx

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  29. Lisa Richards21 June 2012 at 02:43

    Always wanted to learn to do beadwork! So many fun things to try; so little time! Thanks for visiting my desk and have a great WOYWW!
    Lisa
    #41

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  30. enthusiastically, dawn21 June 2012 at 04:21

    You must be VERY patient to do this kind of detailed work, my dear! Thanks for visiting!

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  31. ...the yorkshire fox...21 June 2012 at 07:08

    ...so nice to see your finished choker I knew it would be loVely...your ATC beadwork is just stunning & loVely to see it all being pieced together...super work Laura...Mel :)

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  32. okienurse21 June 2012 at 08:35

    Awesome beaded ATC! My old eyes wouldn't be able to do more then a line a day without strain unfortunately. I will be Ms. Julia is going to love it! Have a great week and thanks for visiting my blog. Vickie #23

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  33. sandra de21 June 2012 at 10:55

    The choker is gorgeous and the beaded ATC is amazing. Now that is a labour of love. Lucky Julia.
    Sandra @32

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  34. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 13:20

    I can only echo what everyone else has said, absolutely gorgeous work, you must have the patience of a saint! How do you work out the pattern for the atc?

    Hugs
    Brenda 2

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    1. Laura21 June 2012 at 16:13

      Squared paper and a pencil, each square is a bead. It always takes more than one sheet!!

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  35. Morti21 June 2012 at 14:03

    So many hobbies, so little time. I have a bead loom at home with a half finished bracelet on it. I wonder if I can convince Lil Miss B to finish it off for me. Your Union Flag ATC is just brilliant, and Julia will love it!

    Gorgeous choker - really lovely but still understated so thus elegant.

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  36. Angenita21 June 2012 at 19:03

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind words.

    I love Love the necklace, it really is beautifull!
    Great idea to make atc using a loom. I have a loom and lots of beads and this is a great idea, thanks for sharing.

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  37. scrappymo!22 June 2012 at 00:21

    Love the necklace and the ATC. You are very talented!

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  38. Joynana22 June 2012 at 01:32

    The necklace is cute. But the beaded ATC is wonderful. How very creative. Thanks for stopping by my blog. #14

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  39. RosA22 June 2012 at 03:09

    Those beaded ATCs are really clever! And what a lot of work is involved. They are gorgeous!

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  40. Eliza22 June 2012 at 05:21

    Now that choker is just beautiful but that ATC is amazing and no pattern, you are so clever thanks for the tutorial.

    Happy crafting this week
    Eliza #164

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  41. Lavinia22 June 2012 at 22:56

    What a beautiful ATC, so much work to it! Its very unique & very collectable too :) really stunning! Have a crafty week!
    Lavinia #5
    x

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  42. peggy aplSEEDS23 June 2012 at 02:29

    happy WOYWW! oh my gosh, what a treasure for Julia! that ATC is simple amazing!
    hugs, #15 peggy aplSEEDS

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  43. Kyla23 June 2012 at 08:18

    Wow....I have never seen a beaded ATC, how fabulous.

    Thanks for visiting my desk.
    Kyla #74
    Ps if you would like the elderflower recipe email me your debts and I will send it on.

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  44. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards23 June 2012 at 12:36

    Hi there,wow what amazing jib you did with that beading work.. well done! Thanks so much for popping over and thanks for sharing ~ happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz. x #25

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  45. CraftygasheadZo24 June 2012 at 13:43

    Amazing work and time consuming I bet, but also so satisfying when you've done. Well done you! Take care, am snooping still on Sunday, late but determined to get round more than I have for a few weeks! Zo xx 73

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  46. Julia Dunnit24 June 2012 at 14:44

    As you now know Laura, I didnt get my ATC till yesterday, and am frankly, speechless at the work youve done...fascinating post and I truly am really thrilled to have received one.

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  47. Sue from Oregon24 June 2012 at 18:03

    OH MY GOSH Laura! This is just gorgeous and such a wonderful gift! I am sure Julia will treasure it! You have such patience and I am sure great eyesight LOL! Happy WOYWW! TFS this wonderful project! Lovely necklace as well!

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  48. fairy thoughts24 June 2012 at 21:06

    wow that is a lot f work for an ATC, I can see julia loved it
    janet .. back from pisa #60

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