What do you think of my new Bernie bead designs?

[pamela]

A few weeks ago, I did a giveaway for a Bernie bracelet I made on a bead loom. Here is a picture of that bracelet...


Since then, I've been coming up with some new designs. This is my most recent one. What do you think?


I broke down and bought some pattern software and have been going a little crazy with designs. I'm going to try to sell the patterns so that more people can be making Bernie bracelets, hat bands etc. I've come up with several versions of the first two with the Bernie head and peace symbols, birds, etc. I'm going to try to put some of the patterns on Etsy this weekend.

Anyway... here's the reason for this thread. I need some design input. I came up with this new pattern last night and I want to get some opinions. I like it a lot but I'm just not sure how it works with beads. I want to make this one myself but I'm wondering if the square grid makes his profile look too "blocky." Here's a version the new pattern...

[Punkingal]

1. I think it's great. Amazes me you can make that look like Bernie.

[imaginary girl]

2. Really cute!

I like the two color sides, but agree that the profile looks blocky. Have you tried the hair and glasses in the middle instead?

[pamela]

5. I'm not sure what you mean by "in the middle."

I agree about it looking too blocky. I hate to work it up on my loom if it's not going to turn out because of the time it takes. Sometimes these look less blocky once you work them up with beads but I might just stick with what I know works for now.

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

[imaginary girl]

8. In the middle

I meant put the hair and glasses in the center of the last design (the one you were asking about). So you have blue on one side, black on the other (I'm thinking maybe a diagonal/slanted line in the center) and the hair and glasses half on the blue and half on the black. In the center of the design. Course glasses would probably have to be white, like the hair, in order to be visible so it might not look as nice as on your other work ...

Just a thought, but nice work!

[pamela]

7. I think I figured out what you meant.

I thought you were saying to move his hair into the middle of the profile one but I think you meant to use the hair/glassed design from one and two into the bernie 2016 one. I'm dense tonight. Too much time staring at little tiny blocks and trying to arrange them into pictures.

[imaginary girl]

9. Yes! and I just tried to clarify ...

[pamela]

10. Ha We were posting at the same time.

[Kalidurga]

3. I love the three panel one

You don't see a lot of green in most accessories.

[appalachiablue]

4. Beautiful Pamela, All of Them :)

[TeeYiYi]

6. Love them!...

...but, you need to stick to the front view with glasses.

On your third option: replace the side view with the glasses image and you'll have a winner.

TYY

[leftcoastmountains]

11. Yeah front view is the Iconic view!

[Little_Wing]

12. I would totally buy one if you decide to sell them

My comment about the blue/black one is about the reddish beads... are they really red? They look magenta on my screen, and I think they would be really striking in a true red. Plus I think bernie's hair should be just white. But his profile is great! I love it even it you didn't change a thing! Please let me know if/when they are for sale! Awesome work, pamela.

[pamela]

19. Pink and maroon.

There are five colors in the hair-light blue, slate blue, hot pink, maroon and white.

Thanks for the nice comments!

[Pastiche423]

13. Great work!

I would be interested in purchasing a pattern.

[pamela]

18. You do peyote stitch, right?

I think I remember you saying that in an earlier thread. I might try to see if I can come up with a peyote version. If not, these would work off-loom with a brick stitch.

[Pastiche423]

20. Either stitch is good for me.

[pamela]

21. The patterns are available!

I started a new thread with all the info. http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280177462

[agracie]

14. My favorite is the first one with the front view of Bernie, but I like the three Bernies one also. I

...would like the bottom one better if it had front view Bernie with all white hair.

You do lovely work. Thanks for sharing with us.

[CentralCoaster]

15. I like the first one most but all are very cool!

Love it!

[LiberalElite]

16. I like both but the second-

IMO should be front view with glasses.

[DI Freighter Watcher]

17. All are Fantastic

You are talented and your creativity in supporting Bernie is to be admired!
I can't offer any critique, only applaud your efforts!