Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Duo Kheops Bracelets


DUO KHEOPS BRACELET
  • 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457D)
  • 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457D)
  • Kheops par Puca beads "Opaque Rose Gold Ceramic Mix"
  • SuperDuo beads "Matte Chalk Bronze"

Teejay sent me some "Hematite" Kheops par Puca beads for Christmas but I hadn't gotten around to trying them until just recently. Frankly, I wasn't all that keen on the beads because of their angular shape. I also haven't seen more than a couple of patterns for them that I actually like. This bracelet design did catch my eye and I thought it would be just the thing to make with some my Kheops beads. I bought some Kheops in one other color so I've made this bracelet pattern in two colorways.

 
The pattern I used is from Marina Beads on Etsy and you can buy the pattern HERE. Marina has a few other patterns that use Kheops beads but this is the only one that appeals to me. The oval shape of the motifs seems to soften the angular look of the triangle beads. I did make a little change from the pattern as it's written. I made each motif separately and then connected them with 5mm jump rings. To do this, I replaced the 11/0 seed beads on the ends of each motif with 8/0 seed beads for the jump rings to go through. I like these bracelets both so well that I might buy some Kheops in more colors so that I can make some more.


  • 11/0 seed beads Toho "Transparent Montana Gold Luster" (204)
  • 8/0 seed beads Toho "Transparent Montana Gold Luster" (204)
  • Kheops par Puca beads "Jet Hematite"
  • SuperDuo beads "Granite Galaxy Gold"
 


 
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22 comments:

  1. kimmykatsOctober 21, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Your color choices really make the bracelet so beautiful. I have these beads too and was looking for something to do with them...now I know!!

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  2. Jeanie CallaghanOctober 21, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Beautiful use of the beads! And I like the colors you used. Bravo.

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  3. lindalowcarbOctober 21, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    I'll be blogging about a couple more patterns for Kheops this week. This one is still probably my favorite but there's one more that I like very much. I'll be posting that one on Friday. It's a pattern that I'm sure you've seen a million times but I've added a twist.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Linda where did you get your superduos and Kheops from I have looked for the colors and can't find them. Beautiful bracelets thanks for sharing Ann

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    1. lindalowcarbOctober 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      I bought both SuperDuo colors from BeadsParade on Etsy, HERE.

      I've been noticing that some sites are calling the "Granite Galaxy" finish beads by the name "Tweedy". BeadsParade has them HERE and she's got a few left.

      I think I bought the last of the "Matte Chalk Bronze" SuperDuos from BeadsParade and I haven't seen that color anywhere else. It's possible that they go by another name though. They have a pale pink cast to them that I really like.

      I bought the "Opaque Rose Gold Ceramic Mix" Kheops from Artbeads.com HERE. They also go by the name "Opaque Gold and Smoky Topaz Luster" at Red Panda and other sites.

      Teejay sent me the "Jet Hematite" Kheops from England. She bought them from Robin's Beads but I've seen them on other sites too. They're sometimes called "Hematite" or "Jet Hematite". I'm also pretty sure that the ones called "Jet" on Red Panda are the same color and you can get them HERE.

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    2. lindalowcarbOctober 21, 2015 at 3:07 PM

      Ann, I heard back from Nelly and she has 20 grams of "Matte Chalk Bronze" in stock and just listed them. She's going to ask her supplier if they still have that color too.

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    3. lindalowcarbOctober 21, 2015 at 3:08 PM

      Forgot to give you the link: Matte Chalk Bronze SuperDuos

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  5. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks Linda I so enjoy your blog. Ann

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Linda I found matte chalk bronze lumi superduos are they the same? Bead Beyond

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    1. lindalowcarbOctober 21, 2015 at 12:03 PM

      Do you have a link to where you found them? I have a feeling that they're not the same because the "Lumi" ones are usually glossy. The ones I have a definitely matte. They're similar to "Opaque Gold and Smoky Topaz" or "Chalk Senegal Brown/Purple" but without the luster coating.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Beyondbeadery pg.2 of the superduos no picture!!!

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    1. lindalowcarbOctober 21, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      Well, there's no telling if they're the same without seeing a photo of them.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Thanks Linda I got the last 20 grams she had. I found the 8/0 Montana gold luster beads at Artbeads

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  9. marinabeadsOctober 22, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Thank you so much to make a beautiful bracelet with my pattern !!
    Can you share pictures on my Facebook page ? Marina

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    1. lindalowcarbOctober 22, 2015 at 2:46 PM

      I will if I can figure out how to do it. I don't see an option to post a photo on your Facebook page.

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  10. MargeOctober 22, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Linda
    I love the first bracelet very much. I bought Kheops from France (Generation Perles) and made the Mady bracelet and Camille bracelet from Puca. That's all LOL

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    1. lindalowcarbOctober 22, 2015 at 2:38 PM

      I've seen the Mady Bracelet around the internet and it's cute. Are those montees on it?

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    2. MargeOctober 22, 2015 at 10:21 PM

      Yes..4 mm. montees 6mm rounds......4mm pearls...4x3 rondelles....matubo 7 and 11/0 in 2 colors.
      Not to my liking but gave it a try. Not fond of the Kheops

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  11. marinabeadsOctober 22, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    On Marinabeads, after Photos , you have visitor's post , you click inside create post .

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    1. lindalowcarbOctober 22, 2015 at 4:31 PM

      I can only type a message. There is no option for adding a photo.

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    2. marinaOctober 23, 2015 at 6:56 AM

      Ok switch in on for adding a photo!! Iit's new for me !!)

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    3. lindalowcarbOctober 23, 2015 at 7:33 AM

      I don't use Facebook much either and I find it very confusing sometimes.

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