Experimenting with substitutions today! I wanted to test out Gentiana using a few alternative beads from my stash. I rarely reach for transparent colors, but the end result is surprisingly brilliant and packed with sparkle.
I also used 4mm crystal bicones at the outer edge between the two SuperDuos instead of the recommended 3mm size. Finding the right balance with substitutes can be a gamble, but this one worked out beautifully.
Since I created this piece entirely from my stash without buying anything new, I’ve unfortunately lost a few labels along the way! I can't recall the exact color names, but I’ll describe them as closely as possible so you can replicate the look.
For those wondering about my sources: the Chinese crystals were sourced locally from shops in Bangkok’s Chinatown (Sampeng Market), as well as a few online store on the Shopee Thailand app. The Czech glass beads were purchased from various shops on Etsy.
Materials
I also used 4mm crystal bicones at the outer edge between the two SuperDuos instead of the recommended 3mm size. Finding the right balance with substitutes can be a gamble, but this one worked out beautifully.
Since I created this piece entirely from my stash without buying anything new, I’ve unfortunately lost a few labels along the way! I can't recall the exact color names, but I’ll describe them as closely as possible so you can replicate the look.
For those wondering about my sources: the Chinese crystals were sourced locally from shops in Bangkok’s Chinatown (Sampeng Market), as well as a few online store on the Shopee Thailand app. The Czech glass beads were purchased from various shops on Etsy.
Materials
- Czech fire polished 4mm – Transparent purple
- Crystal bicone 4mm - White opal sky blue
- Chinese facet rondelle stone 2x4mm - Aqua
- Chinese round 3mm. - Opaque Blue AB
- Superduo 2.5 x 5mm. - Tanzanite
- Superduo 2.5 x 5mm. - Crystal blue
- 11/0 Matsuno round seed beads – Crystal AB
- 11/0 Chinese round seed beads – Opaque light blue
Here is a final look at the new experimental version (center) right next to its sibling bracelets! It’s amazing how the same basic pattern can look completely different just by swapping out the colors and adjusting the outer edge beads.
Gentiana bracelet tutorial is available at my etsy shop.
Happy beading!
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