I make strands o' traders beads & hair/bandana dangles (much like what Cap'n Sparrow wore). It started simply as a way ta add a touch o' color to me garb, but has thus become a hypnotic way ta spend the evening (with a glass o' rum o' course). I have a few examples to share (others have been traded off, or are locked in me garb trunk). Opinions greatly appreciated.
This is the five I had on hand today (showin' a mate who wants a strand or three)
Closer up on the best three:
That be a Cowry shell at the end, Blue Agate, Hematite discs, and carved bone tubes, all on hemp cord.
Another Cowry, Glass beads, Tigers Eye, and Hematite spheres, on hemp.
Again with the Cowry, more Tigers Eye, and Polished Jasper, all on hemp twine.
Iffin' ye want to see a few o' my more exotic strands (the ones with no Cowry shell ends, I'll be happy ta post them as well.)
In addition to the trader's beads, and hair dangles, I also make strands ta decorate mugs an' tankards!