Native American Beaded Indian Corn Keychain : TSBeading - ArtFire Accessories

Native American Beaded Indian Corn Keychain : TSBeading - ArtFire Accessories

I've been experimenting with Indian Corn and the various things that I can do with them. They're so beautiful. I decided to put this pair on a key ring, and I did so using the drying technique that the Haudenoshaunee (People of the Longhouse) have dried them traditionally. Even now the Haudenoshaunee have a huge harvest celebration and husking gathering where community members get together and husk the corn, braid their husks together and hang the long strands of many ears of corn to dry.

Native American Beaded I HEART HORSES Keychain : TSBeading - ArtFire Accessories

Native American Beaded I HEART HORSES Keychain : TSBeading - ArtFire Accessories

There are a lot of horse lovers in my life, myself included, and I know how passionate horse lovers are about their horses.  My mom once told me that when she looked into a horse's eye, it was as if the horse could see through to her soul.  And so is the connection between horse and humans.  I've designed this keychain with that connection in mind, and I hope that you enjoy having it with you as much as I've enjoyed making it.

While it seems to be difficult to see the sparkly mane that I've put on this horse, it seems to show better when the photo is enlarged.  Click on it and you can see what I mean.

I do custom orders on this keychain, if you'd like to have it personalized with special colors, just let me know.

Native American Beaded Thunderbird Pendant

This stunning Native American Beaded Thunderbird necklace was created using #11 Miyuki seed beads, Beadalon's Wildfire thermally bonded bead weaver's thread in a 10 lb. break point, and bugle beads. It is one of a kind (OOAK) and was created using my own design using the brick stitch throughout the pendant and chain, which means that it was done one bead at a time.

The Thunderbird pendant measures 2" x 2", and the necklace measures 26" on the inside diameter (will fit over a head that is 26" or less), and measures 16" from the top of the necklace chain to the bottom of the fringe.

Background: When I was young, I was taught that the Thunderbird was a spirit-bird that was larger than an eagle and lived above, and hid behind, the clouds. I was also taught that it is the Thunderbird who creates the sound of thunder with the flapping of his great wings.  You can do a search to find out more information about the Thunderbird and what it means to various cultures, including within the various Native Nations.

The meaning of this necklace to me in a nutshell: The Thunderbird himself is done in fiery tones to show the turbulent energy of a thunder storm, and since thunderbird's hide behind, or are camouflaged by, the clouds I've created a turbulent, fiery cloud beneath him. <> The sound of thunder is shown by the << and >> pattern on each side of the cloud. In the chain part of the necklace I've placed lightening, and above that I've placed more fire colors to show the turbulent, moving winds and the sounds that the wind and thunder create. Beneath the pendant, the fringe shows more turbulent weather, and at the bottom of the fringes are rain drops.

Beaded Necklace Chain

Beaded Necklace Chain

Black and Turquoise

Materials:  Glass Seed Beads, Wildfire thermally bonded bead weavers thread with 10 lb breaking point, and a larger glass bead closure

Beaded Horse Pendant

Beaded Horse Pendant

Materials Used:  Glass Seed beads, Wildfire thermally bonded bead weaver's thread with 10 lb. breaking point (strong stuff!) and a metal clip

Beaded Bear Paw Tag

Beaded Bear Paw Tag

This bear paw tag is my own custom design. It can be used in numerous ways, including as a necklace pendant, a keychain or key tag, or hang it from your rear-view mirror, from your refrigerator, or your favorite mirror or window.

Materials:  Black and Turquoise colored seed beads, Wildfire thermally bonded bead weaving thread, and a metal ring

Beaded Aquarius Keychain

Aquarius Keychain

The camera wouldn't pick up how sparkly this really is

Materials:  Wildfire thermally bonded bead weaving thread, seed beads, and a key ring

Beaded Libra Keychain

Libra Beaded Keychain
Blue and Gold

These can be customized with a choice of colors

Materials: Wildfire thermally bonded bead weaving thread, seed beads, and a key ring

Beaded Scorpio Keychain

Scorpio Beaded Keychain
Black and Red

These have customizable color choices

Materials: Wildfire thermally bonded bead weaving thread, seed beads, and a key ring