Laudelia Rivas

I'm a retired teacher, 67, living in Petrolina with my husband, who helps me creating the leather pieces. I've been working with jewelry for about 10 years, but I began to use leather two years ago. I love making beads--it's relaxing and exciting at the same time, because we are always creating something new. I make earrings and bracelets too.

I'd like to exchange experiences with people around the world who love beading. I make all kind of beads, and now I'm using local materials such as fruit seed from Amazonas, wood, leather, crystal, resin and fabric.

Fabric Flower Necklace Project

Fabric Flower Necklace

After I finished this piece I thought it was very charming that I named it Grace. I used some coconut disks, metal and I dyed a white cloth to make the flowers, inspired by springtime. I prepared a collection for a fashion show here in my city for its anniversary. All the pieces were inspired […]

Sunshine Fabric Flower Necklace Project

Sunshine Fabric Flower Necklace

I used cloth and vinyl to form the base for this necklace. The shape and bright colors are in honour of the sun, for the spring/summer season now coming to my country.

Asymmetrical Leather Necklace Project

Asymmetrical Leather Necklace

This piece is made with navy blue goat leather (roll and circles) golden wood, resin and chain. I tried to make something very modern and different and the result was amazing. I loved it. I showed it in a Art Fair and it was a success. I sold it as the first place. The colour […]

Nature Leather and Seeds Necklace Project

Nature Leather and Seeds Necklace

Necklace made with goat leather, jute, wood, and seeds from a fruit from Amazonas (a

Rustic Leather Necklace Project

Rustic Leather Necklace

This necklace is made with goat leather discs in different colors, strung on rami cord.

Impact Necklace Project

Impact Necklace

This necklace is a combination of my work with my husband. He creates the leather part and I bead it. This one is made with goat leather, metal, resin, leather rolls and wood. We called it Impact, because it creates impact with any clothes we wear: black, white, green, brown, blouses or t-shirts. Try it […]