My third attempt at CGB...

So I believe I've finally got the concept of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork (CGB), and this is my final attempt to create a cooty-catcher bangle. It's not correct. It should be symmetrical and it's not. I don't have the right number of points. There should be an equal or not-equal number of points, but I just don't care anymore. It takes tooo long to make one. I at least won't be making another until some different instructions come out. It takes a certain type of brain to just start one and know that it will turn out correct.

Anyway, I like it, but it's not right and I think it's weird...

If you want to see what they're supposed to look like check out this page on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryGeometricBeadwork?fref=ts

Contemporary Geometry Beadwork Finished...

Finally, been working this for a while. Just couldn't get it, even though the architecture is very simple, and I loved geometry (hated algebra) in high school.  According to the creators of the Contemporary Geometric Beadwork books, this is (mine is on the top) a Wing Bangle.  I started by using a pattern created by the very generous Barbara Briggs, (bottom), however, at a certain point I got all messed up and couldn't follow, so some of the top half is improvised. I think it's kinda weird, and plan on making a more normal one.

Contempory Geometric Beadwork

Finally I've finished some pieces from the first Contemporary Geometric Beadwork (Volume I) book, however, I am patiently waiting the arrival of the next book (Volume II), because I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. For instance this  Rick-Rack Bangle ...

that I just finished, is this it? Do I do anything else to it? do I keep adding rows? Hopefully the next book will help.

I want to make a Fortuneteller Bangle but can't figure out how to start it. Books are great but some people like me need the book and a class.

I have tried to make horns to no avail. I can't understand the instructions for them in Volume I and hope that Volume II will help.

Here are some other fun pieces from the book I finished...

I love the geometric design, and can't wait to learn more and incorporate it into beading projects.

Contemporary Geometric Beadwork...

This is just one of many books, and books to be released for this popular type of geometric beading. It already has over 3,000 Facebook followers, just since the release of this latest book.

Beaders from across the country are beading these masterpiece bracelets, rings, and other items, each different in shape and color combinations, using mostly Miuyuki Delica beads because each bead is the same size, shape, and color as the next bead. Each piece was created from a series of putting together many forms of the same geometric design. Here are just some that are very inspiring...

Personally, I can't wait to get started. I've just ordered over 30 different delica colors, that I didn't have, and I must have over 200 tubes already. I just hope I can create some pieces that are just as worth as theirs.