Comments on: Beaded Belt Buckle

By: Marlies Bates

Marlies Bates — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:36:44 +0000

Thank you for the compliments. When doing this or any other piece, it is hard sometimes not to want to keep it for myself as advertising. I was not given this talent to keep it all to myself, but to share it. My original pieces all start out on graph paper and colored pencils; just wish they would erase better!!

By: Susan Dorling

Susan Dorling — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 23:10:33 +0000

I love the way you designed this intricate pattern in coloured pencils then created it in soft Southwestern colours. Absolutely stunning!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:36:13 +0000

Stunning work! It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who has the beads tell me what works and what doesn’t. 🙂

By: Marlies Bates

Marlies Bates — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:53:03 +0000

I do thank you for the kind words Rena. My talent is a gift from the Creator and I am just His hands. When someone compliments the jewelry, I will tell them that. Mostly, I will pull out my bead containers and go “‘ who wants to play.” The beads will tell me which ones work and which ones don’t.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:59:13 +0000

Beautiful, Marlies – the color palette reminds me of Southwestern sand, sky, and canyons. I love the bead pattern you created for the belt buckle. I’ve always admired your seed bead artistry!