Though it looks perfectly fine on a plain silver chain, I envisioned it combined with mixed green beads...
...casually strung in a random, irregular pattern.
But Randomness is difficult for me, as I am Addicted to Symmetry, and Very Fond of Repetition. So I compromised with...
...cube beads strung at regular intervals, separated by mixed beads in a carefully unregular pattern.
How hard it was to pick up the beads in no particular order! I even tried to come up with a formula which would give an appearance of randomness (no luck there).
All of which raises a philosophical speculation or three. What is randomness? That which is contrived cannot be truly random. Is true randomness achievable in a strand of beads? And if it were, would I like the results?
Never mind. I like my new necklace. It's casual, it's fun, and it has a bicycle on it - good enough for me.
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Afterthought: maybe what I really wanted was not randomness, but spontaneity. (Within bounds.)
Do you prefer symmetry or asymmetry? Do random or spontaneous combinations come easily to you?
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I love your new necklace! You have a great eye for color and beading. I love symmetry, and start to stress if my project isn't symmetrical, but I admire 'randomness' on other people's items. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cogaroo! I don't do much beading any more (except on commission) so it was fun to make myself something. :)
DeleteSymmetry all the way. I guess I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace. The colors on the beading is just beautiful!
Thanks so much! Symmetry for me too. :)
DeleteI so get what you're saying! My mind tends to always lean towards symmetry, but I also like neat randomness. I do love how your beaded necklace turned out, and that bicycle pendant is adorable! :) Paulette
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paulette - symmetry seems to be winning so far. :)
DeleteOoooh, I like that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne! I take it as a compliment coming from you. :)
DeleteAh my friend I am just like you, symmetry is my thing even though I try to be a bit wild and do something crazy like string beads randomly every once in a while. IT is so difficult for me to do. I am a control freak, I need order, not random bead chaos. Love your necklace.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Oh dear, I never thought of it as a control issue, but perhaps it is....
DeleteBut that's okay! Control is good. :)
I am not certain about what I like, but I do KNOW for certain I love this creation of yours and what a wonderful serendipitous find. And, I do think that is matches that darling Miss T. to a T.
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Thank you so much, e! I was thrilled to find that little pendant. :)
DeleteThat looks just like Iris. Random spontaneous symmetry for me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe unattainable balance of perfection.... :)
DeleteThere is always repetition, a pattern ... ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right - even when I tried very hard NOT to repeat myself, I noticed that some sections were just like other sections. :)
DeleteLove your necklace Sue and trying to be random is a hard one.......
ReplyDeleteI like symmetry but also appreciate asymmetry too.
When I try to be random in my 'work' it turns out to be quite hard to achieve.
Like abstract art, some peoples work looks like a 5 year old painted it but when you give it a go.......whoa, who would've thought it could be so hard to do......
Claire x
Such a good example! Thanks Claire. :)
DeleteOoh I love your bicycle pendant. My favourite frock has bicycles on it - such a cheery image.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma - and your frock sounds delightful. :)
DeleteI love that little bike pendant. You have had fun making it into a necklace too!
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question, I quite like asymmetry, things arranged artfully in careless abandon!
Careless abandon takes quite a bit of artfulness, I find. :)
DeleteThank you, Sandra!
LOVE green! Love your necklace! Raised by a perfectionist, I once liked symmetry in everything. As I have aged, I prefer randomness which is like nature to me - imperfect yet very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like green very much too - it goes with everything, I think.
DeleteThanks for weighing in! :)
While I appreciate both, I always go right for symmetry. Like a pull I can hardly resist.Your necklace is so pretty. You did a great job. I probably would have put the bike on a chain, you took it to a whole new level.
ReplyDeleteWell, I did put it on a chain at first but it seemed so boring (also I have a shamefully large bead stash so I can claim this as de-stashing). :)
DeleteOh, I love your necklace...the beads are so pretty and the charm is perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am a symmetry freak. I think that is why I love making doilies so much. :)
Sending hugs and blessings your way dear friend.
Good point about the doilies - an asymmetrical doily just wouldn't look right. :)
DeleteI LOVE the green with they bicycle. I never would have thought to create that necklace. Hooray for you . Is T jealous?
ReplyDeleteNot yet ... but any day now I expect to get a demand for a turtle-size necklace....
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Repetition with variation, which is what you have here, always does it for me :)
ReplyDeletePerfect phrasing as always! You have it in a nutshell. :)
DeleteThanks Annie.
That turned out so beautifully! I can see it on you even across the miles! Love the beads you selected to go with the adorable pendant.
ReplyDeleteIt's getting plenty of wearing too. :) Thanks Deb!
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