Looking for something new and unique to use in your beading projects? Why not check out the local ribbon and trimmings store? On my recent trip to London, I stumbled upon a cute little Trimmings shop called V.V. Rouleaux, where I was drowning in a sea of color and inspiration. Rows upon rows of ribbon, cording, lace, leather, suede, embroidered ribbon, and felt. Downstairs I found fabrics, and trimmings for curtains with poms poms, and cotton cording, plaid ribbons, silk, organza.
Mixed media jewelry is popular right now, and there is no better way to add a bit of softness to your designs than with ribbon. You can use cord end caps, like these….
These silver Crimp ends can be found at Lilys Offering Or use wire to attached the ribbons to jumprings like this….
The possibilities are endless!
TesoriTrovati
September 29, 2009 at 2:31 pmSwoon! I love ribbon. In fact, my professional organizer was so stunned by my ribbons that she may have swooned a bit at the daunting task of reigning me in! I only wrap presents in real ribbon…anything less is just an insult! My signature ribbon is chocolate satin. I love what you have done with the ribbon, and you have inspired me to revisit my stash and make good use of it! Enjoy the day! Erin
Lorelei
September 29, 2009 at 2:47 pmAwesome!
I think I was completely smitten with the store itself. It was such a pretty shop filled with pretty things. I couldn't help myself. There was a moment when I had so many rolls of ribbons in my arms that I kept dropping them on the floor every 15 seconds. Looking at this last photo, I am kicking myself that I didn't end up buying that beautiful sage green suede cord! DANG IT!
Adventures with Millie Making Jewelry
September 29, 2009 at 2:57 pmVery impressive…what a fun bracelet, too! Mixed media is such a fun and eye catching way to draw attention to your design. I'm adding "ribbon" to my "must try list"!
FunkyMonkey Girls
September 29, 2009 at 3:55 pmI wanted to play with ribbon but couldn't figure out, dur, how to attach it to the beads! Thanks for the idea!
Funky Monkey Girl,
Jolene
Eileen
September 29, 2009 at 4:12 pmwow…absolutely overwhelmed with ribbon…i have none…i will have to get me some ribbon soon…i love how you use them in your work…
Marbella Designs
September 29, 2009 at 4:20 pmwhat gorgeous ribbons! must try too!
Marie Cramp
September 29, 2009 at 4:44 pmThat rack reminds me of how much ribbon I have. I probably have as many spools, just smaller ones. lol. I am a huge scrapbooker and card maker, so I use it a lot for that. I think I will have to raid the ribbon drawer for my next design. 🙂
Marie
Metallo Bianco Jewelry
September 29, 2009 at 10:06 pmMmm..I love ribbon! Spools and spools of it…and all of those colors. I really like the bracelet, the ribbon is a great touch!
sundownbeaddesigns
September 30, 2009 at 12:22 amOOooo, looks like my kind of shop. Lovely bracelet too!
Dale
September 30, 2009 at 12:39 amUsing fabric in mixed media necklaces is awesome. I have been reading Nina Bagley's blog 'ornamental' often, and she is really good at using fabric to make pendants. It's such a lucious material… i love it.
rosebud101
September 30, 2009 at 1:11 amWow! What an amazing store!
Jeannie
September 30, 2009 at 9:46 amWe must be channeling each other. I just made a necklace with a black tassel I found in a ribbon store.
Love the bracelet. It's so me with all the colors.
Jenny J.
September 30, 2009 at 12:21 pmSilver crimp ends are one of my FAVE findings! I love how easy they are to add leather to a project. 🙂
Jen
quiltingjewel39
September 30, 2009 at 2:24 pmThe braclet is wonderful.I have never worked with ribbon-am just starting out and love your things and several others that you have mentioned. How does one start such a wonderful bead stash – do you buy strings as well as individual beads. I am trying to start and be smart about what I invest in – clasps – how do you know what and how many to get? I would love some feedback. Thanks.
Michelle Mach
September 30, 2009 at 6:01 pmWhat a great ribbon photo! I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to move that whole rack into my studio!
glennis
October 4, 2009 at 9:13 pmI've been introducing my silk shibori ribbon to beaders recently and have found that by putting it into the hands of beaders some exceptional creativity has emerged. I hope some of your readers here will take a look at what I'm doing and try some out in their designs!
I'm growing a network of finer bead shops who carry my ribbon with beading and jewelry in mind and will take a look at the London shop for sure!
Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor
October 13, 2009 at 1:19 amI love this idea Lorelei! My mom recently gave me all of my hers and my Grandmas old ribbons and trims. Many are too short to sew with but they would be perfect for a use like this!