Here is another updated picture... I have finally completed the first beaded necklace ( I failed to count all the beads though, but you're more than welcome to try ;-). Today I start on the clothing.

Little African Child

In December I started a new commission of a little Zulu child. Her family were selling these beaded necklaces and other assorted beaded jewellery and dolls near Emangeni, Kwa-zulu Natal, SA. The photograph I have been working from is one of my favourites taken on this trip, such a sweet child!

I have already completed the face and neck and am now on Day 2 of the beads. No easy task I tell you ... when I'm done I might actually count every single bead ...each one done individually and as realistically as possible. Check back in a weeks time and I might have finished counting.

Here is a few pics of my progress up untill last week! Much still to do.

Welcome to my new blogspot! I'll be posting regularly with updates of my current and future works. Please visit often and see what I'm up to! ~ Holly