This new design was inspired by a gold bangle by Italian Artist Francesca Corradini. I absolutely loved the shape and decided that I had to try and create one in beads. To recreate the hammered feel and look of the metal, I tried my hand at using a method similar to German Short Rows, which I was using while knitting a new pullover. After several attempts, I realized that to achieve the shape I wanted, I would need to bead the piece widthwise which luckily means that you can easily decide on how long the piece needs to be to fit your arm. This also created the elongated stitch repeats as well as the hammered look.
The finished piece was made entirely with size 11/0 Silver-lined Gold Delicas and the dark red beading thread which added even more of a metallic shimmer to the armband. The band has a hidden clasp so that it fits tightly on your arm and it can be worn facing up or down depending on your preference. The beaded fabric is beautifully fluid and doesn't impede your arm movement.
The fabric of this piece was created with over 11,000 beads and weighs 63g.
Materials
Miyuki Delicas 11/0 in sparkly gold and Shoe Red Nymo beading thread
Measurements
The finished bracelet is 8cm wide, with a circumference of 18cm at the narrow end and 49.50cm at the wide end.
See more of Francesca's work here https://www.facebook.com/francescacorradinigioielli
Hammered Gold Armband
If you are looking to make an entrance, this statement armband will definately do it!
Reviews
Wow, Violetta, that is truly breathtaking. That armband is a work of art. For some reason, it immediately made me think of a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. So sumptuous. Congratulations.