im taking a beading class at the end of the month and i want to start put my bead collection together but i ddon’t have an "eye" for colors, Please Help! Thanks!
One way is to look at what others have already done and see what you like. The simplest way to do this is to look at printed fabrics, either in clothes or in a fabric store. As you see patterns you like, look more closely to see what colors were used in the print, then pick beads to duplicate those colors (limit yourself to a few colors to start). Clothing fabrics are an especially good source for colors, since you’ll end up making jewelry that goes with current clothing. A related way is to go to a paint department that has lots of paint chips and look for the kind that shows a whole color scheme - a group of colors pre-selected to work well together. Again, pick ones you like, then choose beads to match.
If you want to try choosing your own schemes, using a color wheel is a good approach. This article was written for quilters but much of it works for anyone trying to select colors. It describes all the basic ‘artist’ color schemes clearly and gives examples.
http://quiltinglovers.wetpaint.com/page/Choosing+colors
Good luck!
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drgnldy812
2010 Feb 21 1Try picking up a color wheel at your local arts and crafts store. You might even be able to find one onine that you can print off. Link for google search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=color+wheel&aq=0s&aqi=g-s2g-sx7g-s1&oq=color+whell
The wheel shows you the ranges that work together . . . the yellows into oranges, into reds . . . nice thing to have around! Good luck and happy crafting!
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Chirp
2010 Feb 21 2One way is to look at what others have already done and see what you like. The simplest way to do this is to look at printed fabrics, either in clothes or in a fabric store. As you see patterns you like, look more closely to see what colors were used in the print, then pick beads to duplicate those colors (limit yourself to a few colors to start). Clothing fabrics are an especially good source for colors, since you’ll end up making jewelry that goes with current clothing. A related way is to go to a paint department that has lots of paint chips and look for the kind that shows a whole color scheme - a group of colors pre-selected to work well together. Again, pick ones you like, then choose beads to match.
If you want to try choosing your own schemes, using a color wheel is a good approach. This article was written for quilters but much of it works for anyone trying to select colors. It describes all the basic ‘artist’ color schemes clearly and gives examples.
http://quiltinglovers.wetpaint.com/page/Choosing+colors
Good luck!
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MsPearl
2010 Feb 21 3A colour wheel would solve this for you. There are many inexpensive books out there on design. Pop into your local bookstore or library and take a look. I would photocopy it and bring it home with me. Reading up on pairing up colours would also be useful for you when you decide to design jewellery. Of course, look up favourite pieces and see what colour combination was used, and try to mimick that as best as possible in your own jewellery. After a while and some practice you should get a good idea of what works and what doesn’t. All it takes is practice.
Best of luck!!
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10 years in jewellery business & http://www.stonesandfindings.com
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