Although “Carol” has done considerable sewing, stitching, and crocheting throughout her life, she is a relative newcomer to the craft of bead weaving. She believes the seed was planted when, at the age of 10, she received a beaded bracelet from her mother, which she promptly disassembled and restrung into her own design. That seedling flourished during an introductory course in bead weaving at Manor College in 2005. “I was hooked,” she says.

People of many cultures, including those from Russia, Africa, North American Indian, Poland, and the Ukraine, practice bead weaving. Although Carol is fascinated by all the ethnic variations of this craft, many of which use brilliant multiple colorings in a single piece, she is drawn to the subtleties of the Ukrainian style. She prefers keeping her palette to one or two softer shades, often interspersed with crystals.

Carol enjoys pouring over books and magazines for inspiration and continues her studies of this craft. The variety in bead colors, the numerous combinations possible, and the endless design possibilities that can be developed from a beginning set pattern continue to captivate her. Her pieces include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Bead Weave Jewelry

7605 Hasbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Phone: 215-742-7159

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