Maker Faire Bay Area 2010
Astronomy Beadwork Topic(s): Crafts


Use beads to measure the distances of space! Creating beaded necklaces is a beautiful way to demonstrate the distances between the planets in our Solar System, or the orbit distances of neighboring planets. Planets, moons, and asteroids are enlarged for dramatic emphasis.* *Not for use in actual space navigation

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About the Maker(s)

Laura Cesari Laura Cesari
Combining the subtleties of ornamental arts with unlikely subjects and materials, Laura Cesari's artwork celebrates the unconventional beauty of everyday objects and the curious intricacies of the universe. Laura’s magic-realist fashion work has been featured by the Planetary Society, Craftzine, MAKE:blog, ELLE, CNET News, Eclectix Gallery, Instructables, and Switch Craft.
www.lauracesari.com