5 Jewelry Making Projects To Help Beat The Blues And Reignite Your Creativity

5 Jewelry Making Projects To Help Beat The Blues And Reignite Your Creativity

For a little while, it looked like the dark days of COVID were on the way out. Now we are seeing a resurgence. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed when the news never seems to be good. We have noticed the lovely people in our community struggling to enjoy crafts they have always adored. We think it is important to stay busy with hobbies you love. Engaging in a passion helps focus your mind and ke…
Jewelry Design: Making Palettes For Focal Beads with Margie Deeb

Jewelry Design: Making Palettes For Focal Beads with Margie Deeb

Let's start with a dilemma. What do we do with our favorite new multi-colored focal  bead? Do we frame it with clear glass beads? Do we use choose a color from that focal bead and string with that one color in mind? Or - do we go all -colors-in and incorporate the whole spectrum of that focal bead? What do you think? How much is too much and are clear glass beads a reasona…
Jewelry Design: Organize Your Color For Better Color Choices with Margie Deeb

Jewelry Design: Organize Your Color For Better Color Choices with Margie Deeb

How organized is your studio? Whether you are a jewelry designer, artist, or craft and hobby enthusiast, a clean and well organized work space will show in your work. If you work with a color medium - like beads or beading wire, it can be difficult trying to figure out how to go about designing your next piece of jewelry. If you consider organizing your color chromati…
Jewelry Design: How Intense Is Your Color with Margie Deeb

Jewelry Design: How Intense Is Your Color with Margie Deeb

Do you know how the intensity of a color can affect your jewelry designs? Color intensity refers to the purity of a color hue. If a color has been saturated with a dark or light tone, it will change the intensity of that color. Intensity does not refer to the light value of a color, just the purity of the color. Sound confusing? Let's learn about how contrasting intensity…
Jewelry Design: Composition - Beauty And Balance with Margie Deeb

Jewelry Design: Composition - Beauty And Balance with Margie Deeb

Do you know how composition affects your jewelry designs? Composition is the balance of color, contrast, and kinetic intrigue. Composition is the careful arrangement of the beads on your design. You must understand balance if you want your work to be visually stimulating. Masters of composition can create stunning pieces that challenge the viewer but look effortless. Learn how t…