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Along with my husband, dog and cat, I live in a log home at the base of Ovando Mountain. A resident of Ovando, Montana since 2002, I have been a beader for over 30 years. My love of beading first began in my pottery studio, Middle Earth Pottery, when I started making clay beads and incorporating them into jewelry. My jewelry making evolved into the use of many types of beads (besides my own) and beadweaving techniques, using unique and original designs which I developed. All of my current beadwork, which includes Cuffs, Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings, is hand crafted in Montana.
The bracelets on display here were created by using the following techniques:
Cuffs
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| Argyle Group |
Countries Group: top - Aftrica;
bottom, left - Athens; right - Egypt |
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Native American Designs. Left top: Diamond String - Teal; Diamond String - Silver; Left bottom: Thunder - Blue; Thunder - Red. Right top: Dakota; Chippewa;
Right bottom: Southwest Diamond - Peach; Southwest Diamond - Burgundy. |
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| Nested Rectangle Group |
Stonewall Group |
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| Vee Group |
Wave Group |
Beaded cuffs are a composite. I begin by weaving a design of beads on a traditional loom. The beaded strip is then combined with a metal strip and leather backing, and hand-sewn to the leather. Cuffs are designed to snugly fit the wrist with a 1/2 to 3/4 inch opening in the back. Measure your wrist to determine your size. See chart below.
Modular Bracelets
Individual squares are constructed using the square stitch. The multi-colored modules are connected with a combination of Fresh Water Pearls and/or Swarovski Crystal Pearls and the bracelet is closed with an easy-to-use ball & socket clasp.
Ndebele Bracelets
The Ndebele (en-duh-Bell-y) stitch, used for the main length of these bracelets, is an ancient stitch developed by the Ndebele tribe of Southern Africa. The weaving technique creates a loose herringbone type weave. The end tabs are made with a typical brick stitch and are finished with an easy-to-use ball & socket clasp.
Cuff Sizing
Cuff size/wrist circumference
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Up to: |
| XS |
5 1/2" |
| S |
6 1/4" |
| M |
6 3/4" |
| L |
7 1/4" |
| XL |
8" |
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Bracelet Sizing
Bracelets and bangles sizes are based on inner circumferences:
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Up to: |
| XS |
6" |
| S |
6 1/2" |
| M |
7" |
| L |
7 1/2" |
| XL |
8" |
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Custom orders, including different colors, sizes, and designs, are welcomed. Please allow up to three weeks for delivery. Additionally, selected pieces of my beadwork can be found locally at The Stray Bullet Café in Ovando, MT, The Grizzly Claw Trading Post in Seeley Lake, MT, and Twist on Higgins Street in Missoula, MT.
Jan Fuller Farrar
P.O. Box 114
Ovando, MT 59854
jfarrar@cris.com
(406) 793-7379
Coming in fall 2010: www.mountainsidebeadworks.com
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