Violetta Pretorius
@violettapretorius.bsky.social
Love beads and knitting, and all things related to handmade crafts!
Thrilled to announce that two of my works will be part of the Elements exhibition at Milton Art Gallery, Banchory.
📅 27 Sept – 26 Oct 2025
Hosted by Aberdeen Artists Society, this exhibition brings together exceptional talent — I’m honoured to be included. 🌿
📅 27 Sept – 26 Oct 2025
Hosted by Aberdeen Artists Society, this exhibition brings together exceptional talent — I’m honoured to be included. 🌿
September 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Thrilled to announce that two of my works will be part of the Elements exhibition at Milton Art Gallery, Banchory.
📅 27 Sept – 26 Oct 2025
Hosted by Aberdeen Artists Society, this exhibition brings together exceptional talent — I’m honoured to be included. 🌿
📅 27 Sept – 26 Oct 2025
Hosted by Aberdeen Artists Society, this exhibition brings together exceptional talent — I’m honoured to be included. 🌿
Back in 2019 — which feels like forever ago — I made a couple of modular origami Electra. sculptures. They weren’t my first attempt at origami, but they’re the only two pieces still on display today!
The other day, while watching TV, the light hit them just right… and suddenly, inspiration struck.
The other day, while watching TV, the light hit them just right… and suddenly, inspiration struck.
August 8, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Back in 2019 — which feels like forever ago — I made a couple of modular origami Electra. sculptures. They weren’t my first attempt at origami, but they’re the only two pieces still on display today!
The other day, while watching TV, the light hit them just right… and suddenly, inspiration struck.
The other day, while watching TV, the light hit them just right… and suddenly, inspiration struck.
My year long IBW colour challenge is all done! And I really like how it’s turned out ☺️ I combined Preciosa PermaLux Matte beads together with sparkly Champagne Miyuki beads and the finished bangle floats beautifully around your wrist!
#violettapretoriusbeadwork
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July 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My year long IBW colour challenge is all done! And I really like how it’s turned out ☺️ I combined Preciosa PermaLux Matte beads together with sparkly Champagne Miyuki beads and the finished bangle floats beautifully around your wrist!
#violettapretoriusbeadwork
#violettapretoriusbeadwork
Now that the Great British Bead Show is over and the workshop was completed successfully, I’m really happy to share with you my Medallion Pendant!
May 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Now that the Great British Bead Show is over and the workshop was completed successfully, I’m really happy to share with you my Medallion Pendant!
While getting ready for the upcoming GBBS event in Daventry, I thought that it was high time to make a needle case for myself ☺️ I have a lot of Tulip needles tubes and decided to reuse one of them. And of course it had to be in my favourite colour combo of black, white and red! Hope you like ☺️
April 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
While getting ready for the upcoming GBBS event in Daventry, I thought that it was high time to make a needle case for myself ☺️ I have a lot of Tulip needles tubes and decided to reuse one of them. And of course it had to be in my favourite colour combo of black, white and red! Hope you like ☺️
These sparkly fringe earrings are completely different from what I typically make but were really fun to make! Made with luminous Miyuki seed beads and Czech Mini Daggers. To see them in person, visit @editaberdeen in @bonaccordaberdeen
www.instagram.com/reel/DIDrG--...
www.instagram.com/reel/DIDrG--...
April 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
These sparkly fringe earrings are completely different from what I typically make but were really fun to make! Made with luminous Miyuki seed beads and Czech Mini Daggers. To see them in person, visit @editaberdeen in @bonaccordaberdeen
www.instagram.com/reel/DIDrG--...
www.instagram.com/reel/DIDrG--...
Tutorial for my Mini Rick Rack 2-1-1 is all ready! Enjoy ☺️
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Mini Rick Rack 2-1-1Bangle Tutorial | Violetta Pretorius
This 10 pages long tutorial is all about my new variation of a Rick Rack bangle that will float gently around your wrist.It contains written pattern, photos and digital diagrams, giving you clear and ...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Tutorial for my Mini Rick Rack 2-1-1 is all ready! Enjoy ☺️
www.violetta-pretorius.com/product-page...
#violettapretoriusbeadwork
#beadtutorials
#newwork
#contemporarybeadwork
#contemporarygeometricbeadwork
#geometricbeadwork
#geometricbeading
#Miyukibeads
#madeinScotland
www.violetta-pretorius.com/product-page...
#violettapretoriusbeadwork
#beadtutorials
#newwork
#contemporarybeadwork
#contemporarygeometricbeadwork
#geometricbeadwork
#geometricbeading
#Miyukibeads
#madeinScotland
Chevron Buckle Cuff in Champagne
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February 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Chevron Buckle Cuff in Champagne
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Brand new Buckle Cuff in Champagne!
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February 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Brand new Buckle Cuff in Champagne!
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#contemporarybeadwork
#handmadejewellery
#beadedbracelet
#beadedtutorials
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#contemporarybeadwork
#handmadejewellery
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I’m very happy to announce that I’ll be running my first GBBS workshop this May! Please say hello to my all new Medallion Pendant ☺️ if you would like further details and see full list of activities please follow this link beadworkersguild.com/gbbs-2025-wo...
February 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I’m very happy to announce that I’ll be running my first GBBS workshop this May! Please say hello to my all new Medallion Pendant ☺️ if you would like further details and see full list of activities please follow this link beadworkersguild.com/gbbs-2025-wo...
These are my first designs for 2025 ☺️
January 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
These are my first designs for 2025 ☺️