Peyote stitch and a Christmas gift.

I am happy when I am able to practice what I learned in classes.  I took many classes.  There isn't always the occasion to practice.  Ths year, I had practice one technique that I learned in a class on plastic.  I haven't practice much since the class.  While doing the gift, I kind of regret it .  I had show it to a person, to see if it was okay.  It is a necklace and some component are with plastic in it.  Here is the result:

 The plastic part could be a little bit better.  I am not totally satisfied with it.  It was the first time I was using the plastic outside the class.  I use the little oven I use for polymer clay (fimo).  I have gained experienced for sure.  It is just that more experiment is needed for me to be satisfied.  Otherwhise, the necklace is great.  I just hope it will be durable.  It is one of the thing I doubt when making jewelry, especially as gift.

Another technique that I learned a while ago.  It was seven years ago.  It was peyote stitch.  I loved that technique and I have used it quite often since.  I have done many rings with that technique.  Here are a few example:

I like being able to play with the type and colors of beads.  I became quite good at it.  I like doing it too.  Three years ago, I even made a bracelet with that technique.  I just haven't finished it yet.  I haven't found any closing for that bracelet.  I haven't searched hard.  I think it is time to search for that a little bit more actively.  I am not into needlework but the peyote stitch is something I like enough to pass over the needle.