2013/12/06
Aquamarine jasper soutache earrings :)
Soutache studs long earrings with aquamarine jasper pillows, Czech glass
faceted round beads, oval cream beads and japanese triangle Toho seed
beads in gold-lined topaz colour. Lightweight and impregnated.
Antiallergic studs. Back finished in felt.
2013/11/23
Soutache braids - types and differences.
After this year workshops I decided to write about soutache briads. It makes me thinking about defferences between soutache from USA and more familiar to me from Czech Republic. At least I collect few of the most popular soutache braids and start testing them.
The following description of braids is made on the basis of my own experience.
PEGA 100% viscoze - Soutache braid from Czech Republic.
PEGA 61% acetat and 39% viscoze - also soutache braid from Czech Republic.
BeadSmith USA - Polyester or Ryon from USA.
CHINESE 100% nylon - from China.
On the left: Pega Viscoze, right: Pega Acetat.
Middle strings in Pega viscoze are in the similar colours, Pega acetat are white.
PEGA 100% VISCOZE:
WIDE: 3mm
COLOURS: More than 50
FLEXIBILITY: Very good.
SIDES: One side is more shiny that other. You can easly recognize it.
BEST FOR: Beginners and perfect for advanced soutache jewellery makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: Perfect for small and large.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Good with Acetat and BeadSmith.
PEGA 61% ACETAT and 39% VISCOZE:
WIDE: 3mm but more fleshy than Pega Viscoze.
COLOURS: More than 10
FLEXIBILITY: Good. Less than Pega Viscoze.
SIDES: One is less shiny than other. You can recognize it.
BEST FOR: More for beginners but also for advanced makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: Good.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Good with Pega Viscoze.
On the right: Rayon BeadSmith, on left: Chinese.
BeadSmith braids have more loose strings that Chinese where strings are joined together.
BeadSmith USA (Polyester or Rayon):
WIDE: 3mm but fell more thinner.
COLOURS: More than 40
FLEXIBILITY: Bent over doesn't return to its shape. It stay in the one position.
SIDES: One is shining a bit more, than other side.
BEST FOR: Beginners and advaced soutache jewellery makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: They stay in one position when bent. Easier to handle.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Not bad with PEGA but you need some experience.
Please note: Rayon and Polyester braids can be joined together.
CHINESE 100% NYLON:
WIDE: 3mm but thicker and fleshy.
COLOURS: More than 80
FLEXIBILITY: Beacuse is thicker and dense it feels more 'havy", but is easy to handle.Bent over doesn't return to its shape.
SIDES: Both are shining.
BEST FOR: Perfect for beginners and advanced soutache makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: Hard to make small and precision loops in projects. Best for large projects like bracelets and necklaces that don't have complicated details.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Only with thicker.
All braids in one needle. You can see differences in thickness.
From the top:
Pega Viscoze,
Pega Acetat,
Rayon BeadSmith USA
Chinese
At the end I would like to say that all soutache braids are good for soutache jewellery.
You can choose braids depending on your skills, preferences and tastes.
It is worth to try several braids and find right for yourself.
Happy sewing! :)
The following description of braids is made on the basis of my own experience.
PEGA 100% viscoze - Soutache braid from Czech Republic.
PEGA 61% acetat and 39% viscoze - also soutache braid from Czech Republic.
BeadSmith USA - Polyester or Ryon from USA.
CHINESE 100% nylon - from China.
Middle strings in Pega viscoze are in the similar colours, Pega acetat are white.
PEGA 100% VISCOZE:
WIDE: 3mm
COLOURS: More than 50
FLEXIBILITY: Very good.
SIDES: One side is more shiny that other. You can easly recognize it.
BEST FOR: Beginners and perfect for advanced soutache jewellery makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: Perfect for small and large.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Good with Acetat and BeadSmith.
PEGA 61% ACETAT and 39% VISCOZE:
WIDE: 3mm but more fleshy than Pega Viscoze.
COLOURS: More than 10
FLEXIBILITY: Good. Less than Pega Viscoze.
SIDES: One is less shiny than other. You can recognize it.
BEST FOR: More for beginners but also for advanced makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: Good.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Good with Pega Viscoze.
BeadSmith braids have more loose strings that Chinese where strings are joined together.
BeadSmith USA (Polyester or Rayon):
WIDE: 3mm but fell more thinner.
COLOURS: More than 40
FLEXIBILITY: Bent over doesn't return to its shape. It stay in the one position.
SIDES: One is shining a bit more, than other side.
BEST FOR: Beginners and advaced soutache jewellery makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: They stay in one position when bent. Easier to handle.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Not bad with PEGA but you need some experience.
Please note: Rayon and Polyester braids can be joined together.
CHINESE 100% NYLON:
WIDE: 3mm but thicker and fleshy.
COLOURS: More than 80
FLEXIBILITY: Beacuse is thicker and dense it feels more 'havy", but is easy to handle.Bent over doesn't return to its shape.
SIDES: Both are shining.
BEST FOR: Perfect for beginners and advanced soutache makers.
LOOPS AND CURVES: Hard to make small and precision loops in projects. Best for large projects like bracelets and necklaces that don't have complicated details.
WITH OTHER BRIDES: Only with thicker.
All braids in one needle. You can see differences in thickness.
From the top:
Pega Viscoze,
Pega Acetat,
Rayon BeadSmith USA
Chinese
At the end I would like to say that all soutache braids are good for soutache jewellery.
You can choose braids depending on your skills, preferences and tastes.
It is worth to try several braids and find right for yourself.
Happy sewing! :)
2013/11/08
Soutache earrings with Onyx and shaded tassels.
Soutache earrings in grey colours again with shaded tassels and Onyx gemstone pill in the centre.
Antique silver Toho seed beads and beautiful Czech glass crystals. Lightweight and impregnated :)
Available HERE
2013/10/27
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity - Corset Supernova.
I am taking part of The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (pol. Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy). The main topic for this year is corset Supernova.
Over 200 soutache jewellery makers around the Poland and Europe send two pieces in selected colours, so corset will be made from over 400 pieces! I can wait to see result!
Final of the action will be on the 12th of Januray 2014 - corset will be put up for auction to raise money for charity.
Project of the corset made by Małgorzata Sowa
My two little elements made from Swarovski Crystals, Toho seed beads and Soutache braids.
Here with "Thank you" card - it will be send to the buyer.
More information about the action
2013/10/20
UNIQUE Soutache Necklace in grey, silver and black colours.
After almost 16 hours of sewing ( with brakes of course!) it's finally done :)
Base for these handmade necklace is made by me from roundels covered by shaded cordon/chenille.
Available HERE
2013/10/19
2013/10/06
Preparing for winter :)
Bored after making lots of beaded bracelets I tryed something else: Nice, soft and cosy bracelet :) Made from 100% baby wool. So here it is:
Availiable HERE
2013/09/28
New Bead Crochet Bracelets.
Silver Lined Frosted Dark Peridot
Opaque Frosted Jet
Silver Lined Milky White
Ceylon Banana Cream
Ceylon Grape Mist
Opaque White
Both available here
Luna sets bracelets for a photo :-)
2013/09/21
2013/09/08
Beaded Necklace with Striped Flint.
Now available on my ETSY shop: ET Soutache Jewellery Etsy Shop
Thank you Preciosa! I received package from Czech Republic! What a suprise! :)
2013/08/26
Blue Lagoon Soutache Earrings.
Soutache Earrings in turquoise, navy and light blue with matched nacre bead at the middle.
Sterling silver (925) leverback hooks.
2013/06/30
Spring and Summer Lavandula Soutache Earrings
Another inspiration of Lavender Flowers - Lavandula Earrings :)
I used Toho seed beads in frosted lt. amethyst colours, Swarovski bicone crystals in amethyst colours, glass tead drop beads, and two tear drop Pink Aventurine faceted gemstones in the middle.
925 sterling silver earings studs.
Measurements:
6cm drop, widest point is 2.5cm.
Earings are impregnated and ready to dispatch :)
Whey can be perfect pair with Lavandula Bracelet!
Both Available in ETSY SHOP
I used Toho seed beads in frosted lt. amethyst colours, Swarovski bicone crystals in amethyst colours, glass tead drop beads, and two tear drop Pink Aventurine faceted gemstones in the middle.
925 sterling silver earings studs.
Measurements:
6cm drop, widest point is 2.5cm.
Earings are impregnated and ready to dispatch :)
Whey can be perfect pair with Lavandula Bracelet!
Both Available in ETSY SHOP
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