Color Inspiration - Butterfly Blues

by Kristal Wick

This butterfly image is so stunning and unusual, I had to use the color pallet for jewelry inspiration. The blues are electric but the big surprise is the amethyst highlights. This is why Mother Nature is such a great design coach! She combines the most interesting color pallets I wouldn't normally use-such as this one.

Normally, I would use a complimentary colored wire for wire wrapping pearls but wanted to see how these contrasting colors work out. Use 24 gauge wire so you can cut and bend numerous pieces at once saving tons of time.

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Still a fan of convertible jewelry, this simple design fits the bill. Chains of pearls, gemstones and beads are so trendy yet expensive so I developed a more affordable alternative. Of course you can make this project using commercial pearl chain or use up any extra pearls to make your own.

Creatively,
Kristal

Materials

24 Gauge Round Silver Plated Amethyst Copper Craft Wire - 60 ft

H17-H24-60FT

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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Price: $7.80
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Silver Filled Jump Rings Open (.025) 22ga 5mm - Pack of 25

S11-16

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Price: $2.34
Gold Club Price: $1.76

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Sterling Silver Magnetic Clasp 6mm Button Shape - Pack of 1

K3-120

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Price: $3.62
Gold Club Price: $2.72

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Sterling Silver Oxidized Chain w/ Pearls 3-4mm - 5 Feet

C8-331U

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Price: $82.60
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Sterling Silver Chain with Stone Turquoise 3mm - 5 Feet

C8-214U

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Price: $47.50
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5

G15-20

G15-20
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Price: $170.72
Gold Club Price: $128.04

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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat

MAT-620.00

MAT-620.00
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Price: $14.95
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Category: Design
Technique(s): Design

Reviews

Kristal Wick

Internationally award winning designer, teacher and official Swarovski Instructor, she resides with her 2 puppies, Sparkle and Bling in beautiful Colorado. Kristal's fashion endeavors include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers; appearing numerous times on HGTV, PBS and JTV and teaching on cruise ships worldwide. The author of 4 books: Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Foxy Epoxy, Fabulous Fabric Beads Sassy Silky Savvy; 2 DVDs: Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, Wire Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! Past editor of BeadingDaily.com, her designs have been featured in over 85 publications. Kristal's jewelry has been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Santa Fe - Canyon Rd. Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands.