Faberge Eggs, beading and some free tutorials

I have just listed Emeralda, a beaded bead necklace that was created for the Etsy Beadweavers Team March challenge on the theme Faberge Egg. It is playing further with the netted beaded beads in Summerberie.  I felt these beaded beads strongly evoked the trellis patterns common to many Faberge eggs and feature the vibrant jewelled tones seen in many Faberge eggs (for example, see http://www.123rf.com/photo_6833652_faberge-egg-isolated-on-white.html).

To see the other wonderful entries in the challenge please visit the Etsy Beadweavers team blog, http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com between the 9th and 15th March and vote for your favorite entry.

If you feel inspired to play with Faberge you might find these tutorials of interest.

 

Free beading tutorials for Faberge eggs

• Turn a regular chicken egg into a beaded work of art!   http://suzyssitcom.com/2010/11/feature-friday-beaded-faberge-egg-tutorial.html
• Another way with eggs and beads. https://sites.google.com/site/butterflydreamsminiatures/tutorials-1/faberge-egg 

You can also buy some great beadweaving tutorials inspired by Faberge eggs

• https://www.etsy.com/listing/124312733/faberge-style-egg-beaded-bead
• http://www.manek-manek.com/Pages/Shoppe/Ode%20To%20Faberge.htm

Emeralda - my entry into the Etsy Beadweavers March challenge, Faberge Egg