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And, my necklace is in the first round of auctions! I had no idea, I thought it would be later.

Beading for a Cure is an annual beading challenge dedicated to raising money for the National Colorectal Cancer Research Association in honor of fellow beader Layne Shilling, who lost her battle with colorectal cancer in November 2002. The premise of the challenge is simple: participants purchase a kit which contains a variety of beads. Each kit is identical. At least one of each bead type must be used in the finished project and the beader can only add one other type of bead to the project (but as many non-bead items as they wish). The finished projects are auctioned on eBay, and all proceeds minus expenses are donated to the NCCRA in Layne’s memory.

The finished length of this necklace, Glass Waves, is 17″, with another two inches available with the sterling chain at the back.  The clasp is also sterling, and the stained glass components are made by Carol Dosse using lead-free solder.  The back pendant showcases lampwork by Laurie B. Smith.  The watery feeling of the beads is complimented by the color of the stained glass, and the silver of the solder and the findings.

This is my sixth year participating, and I have the kit for year number seven. The entire gallery of the 2010 items can be viewed, and check out Beading for a Cure on eBay to see new items up for auction every Sunday afternoon through April. Please check it out and bid!

It’s done!  The finished length is 17″, with another two inches available with the sterling chain at the back.  The clasp is also sterling, and the stained glass components are made by Carol Dosse using lead-free solder.  The back pendant showcases lampwork by Laurie B. Smith.  As the rules for Beading for a Cure state, I have used at least one of every bead in the kit, without adding any additional beads  The watery feeling of the beads is complimented by the color of the stained glass, and the silver of the solder and the findings.  We are asked to name our piece; this is Glass Waves.

Now, it’s time to finish the paperwork, and it’s off to BFAC photography headquarters, aka Out on a Whim!

The right side is done!  And I’ve made two of the six fans of bugle beads needed for the left.  I hope to be done and have it mailed by Friday.

I made the pendant!  And actually, more of the necklace as well.  I have to take a break from it now to prep a class I’m teaching.  Of course I have to quit, now that I have momentum.  I think that’s just how it goes….

The front is assembled!  The rose montees aren’t glued on, but this is where I’m going to place them.  The beads left to use, as at least one of each bead in the kit must be used, are the 3mm jonquil Swarovski, the black hex beads, and the lampwork.  All will incorporated into the back pendant.  I estimate that I’ll need thirteen (or more) fans to complete the length — seven are made.  I will get it done in time!