myglitteringworld: Matching Beads and Fibers -- Jewelry Making Basics # 3

Matching Beads and Fibers

Jewelry Making Basics # 3

When you are working with beads and fibers, remember that one or the other must be dominant. If you have one focal beads then design your jewelry around it with thread/cord/fiber in the background. Don't use the brightly colored or such threads that will shift the focus from the main bead. Pick threads that will echo the colors, dimension and the texture of beads but are slightly less intense.

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If the fibers are dominant, use the knots to enhance the design and texture of the piece. Use the bead to augment and harmonize the colors. You don't need to many colors. A color wheel can help you work with colors. I have posted a color wheel picture in this post for your help and reference purpose.

Whatever color you use, be sure to take advantage of the many possibilities available and create a combination that works for you. For example, if you have chosen a main bead or pendant of solid purple, use an analogous color scheme on either side of it. You can start with the primary colors project which uses colors equidistant on the color wheel from the focal color.