Bead/Fiber Combination, Uncategorized
Trim Your Tree
Suddenly, it feels like the holidays. Snow is falling in parts of the country and Christmas tree 
lots are popping up everywhere. Regardless of what holiday/s you celebrate, it’s hard to deny that magical feeling in the air.
All this holiday cheer got me thinking about putting up a tree, and I remembered this adorable ornament that Claudia (Mirrix’s lovely President, I call her mom) wove last year.
It’s made of hand-painted silk and embellished with beads.
It’s a fun, simple project and would make a great gift.
Have any of you woven ornaments on your Mirrix Looms? We would love to see pictures!
Pick up some of the beautiful hand-painted silk used to make this ornament here.
Bead/Fiber Combination
Monday Inspiration: Make a case for that new iPhone 6!
Did you get the new iPhone 6 this weekend? Does your current phone needs a little non-virtual upgrade?
Why not warp up your loom and weave a gorgeous silk and bead phone case? Simply use the techniques from our Tapestry/Bead Cuff Bracelet!
Make your piece a little more than twice the width of your phone and a little longer than it. When you’re done weaving, line with fabric (we love using silk), use beads to embellish around the edges and finish off with a silk Kumihimo strap.
What you’ll need:
-A Mirrix Loom with a shedding device (make sure it is wide enough to weave a piece more than twice the width of your phone)
–Heddles
-Directions for our Tapestry/Bead Cuff Bracelet (to learn how to combine beads and fiber). Get the free ebook here!
-8/0 Beads (this is a great mix)
–Hand-painted silk (or other fiber)
–A Kumihimo braiding kit (This one comes with silk!)
-Silk or fabric to line the piece
-Warp. C-Lon Cord works well for this piece.
Plus needles, thread (we love C-Lon size D), a pair of scissors, a tape measure, etc. Check the supply list for the Tapestry/Bead Cuff Bracelet.
Need help choosing a loom for this project? Fill out our Choose a Loom form for a personalized recommendation!