Bead Chat Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 58

Going Green - ‘Beading in the barn and rec For centuries, Across many cultures, The h and well being.Tradition states that in or shoe must be hung with Within the equine world used horseshoes ry day. Whilst many see a useless piece Firstly, I clean the shoe using a wire brush sired colour. I then set about individuall glass and Artisan beads onto craft wire. around the shoe until the effect is compl lace and crochet as well as feathers to cr horsesho I love Giving these humble shoes a fresh gifts, Home decor or as keepsake The barn is also home to many other pote bits and stirrups to pieces of old farm ma As well as rummaging in the barn for hor of beach or land combing for interesting p fencing. I like to use these in my rustic wi sharing the limelight with beautiful gem comes alive with it’s grains and muted to colours used. I also love the soothing sou tle breez There are potential pieces of art wherever barn, Down on the farm or whilst stro With Spring and Summer ahead of us I can ing for new and interesting Anna Brin artisanwhimsy.net Equus Spirit Je