bijoux

This week I've been making jewelry. It's one of my first loves. And it's been a while. Too long really.
My friend Helmi showed me how to make this wrapped wire rings, and they're really easy, really fun, and really satisfying.
I love repetitive action and the wrapping is really meditative for me. So is the process of stringing the beads. I don't usually make a plan for color or pattern, and simply allow it to develop in the random act of picking up the beads.
Wearing them is great fun and it's always nice to get compliments on something we've made.
So I have to highly recommend digging out your beads (don't we all have some lurking in the back of a closet somewhere?) or treating yourself to a bead-buying excursion. It's not so serious. It's a lot of fun. And you can do it while you're watching tv - although I prefer it as an alternative to zoning out in front of the tube.
May your day be filled with Magic Medicine.