I'm always happy to tailor my Shh designs to suit a customer's needs - and in this case the result was beautiful! The customer wanted the Acapulco pattern in the style of a short Miami Nights necklace. See how it turned out below...!
What do you think? What two necklaces would you combine?
Sadie x
Hey guys and gals, it's Sadie!
I've been working on a new bracelet, XO Acapulco. In fact it's THE biggest bracelet I've made to date and is inspired by the popular Acapulco necklace.
I thought I'd share with you a little about the design process!
- It starts with the inspiration (above) - well that came from my love of colour, print and pattern. I LOVE the Acapulco necklace so much, it's my personal favourite piece. I also enjoy wearing the big, wide Bananas bracelets, and so started thinking about a big cuff bracelet that would coordinate with the Acapulco necklace.
- Then I begin designing the pattern on my laptop. I often share this process on the Shh Instagram stories - so you may have seen this! When I'm happy with the design, I make the prototype.
- For the wide bracelets I have a different bead loom. Even stringing the loom for a piece as large as this takes ages! I have to be careful that the threads don't ping off as then I have to start all over again....argh!
- Then it's a matter of following my design and beading, beading, beading. This bracelet took approx 4-5 hours of beading (with the odd tea break of course!).
- It's then ready to be finished with 24 carat gold plated shiny bits, photographed and listed online!
Hope you enjoyed this little trip behind the scenes!
Big love,
Sadie xx
Check out the gorgeous new colour options for the Sign II bracelets coming soon! Which is your favourite?
All beaded pieces are woven by Sadie on a bead loom, finished with 24 carat gold plated clasps, and designed to make you feel a million bucks!
Looking for bridal jewellery ideas or inspiration? Take a little browse at our Shh by Sadie handmade bridal necklaces. Each one is made to order and most are customisable and can be tailor made to suit the needs of each beautiful bride!
Thank goodness it's Friday :-)
Here's some sparkly inspiration for your weekend!
SbS x
