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Color Inspiration - Canna Leaves

by Nancy Chase
Watching a canna leaf grow and unfurl is a seasonal treat in a flower garden. Variations of greens, and golds swirl into a concave wonder as the blossom emerges.

This color inspiration was used to create the jewelry-making pattern: Canna Leaf Wire Tornado Bead Necklace
The color inspiration came for me in the stripes of myrtle to camouflage greens coordinating with lighter apple and pear greens. The golden glow of yellows thrive in the bright summer light. Unique striped foliage eventually frames an orange flower for this perennial.

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My Canna Ball necklace is made with a series of sizes of wire balls using variegated colors found in the canna leaf. My golden 28-gauge craft wire is mixed with light green 26-gauge wire, and anchored in dark green wire, 22-gauge. The handmade chain is crafted with 20-gauge gold colored wire. I used a twist technique and hammered the chain flat as I created each link. The contrasting "S" clasp in dark green wire completes the necklace.
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Materials

26 Gauge Round Green Enameled Craft Wire - 90 ft
H5-E26-90FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $6.80
  • Gold Club Price: $5.10
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28 Gauge Round Gold Tone Brass Craft Wire - 120 ft
H18-C28-120FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $6.80
  • Gold Club Price: $5.10
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22 Gauge Round Green Enameled Craft Wire - 45 ft
H5-E22-45FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $6.20
  • Gold Club Price: $4.65
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20 Gauge Round Silver Plated Gold Copper Craft Wire - 25 ft
H17-P20-25FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $8.00
  • Gold Club Price: $6.00
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Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.025) 22ga. (OD) 4mm (ID) 2.55mm - Pack of 25
J11-189
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $8.02
  • Gold Club Price: $6.02
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Tools

Acculoop Precision Round Nose
PLR-741.00
  • PLR-741.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $18.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.23
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6-1/2 Inch Heavy Duty Flat Nose Pliers with Wide Jaws
G2-94
  • G2-94
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $7.97
  • Gold Club Price: $5.98
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Flat Nose Nylon Flat Jaw With Spring
PLR-831.00
  • PLR-831.00
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  • Price: $13.80
  • Gold Club Price: $10.35
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BALLPEIN HAMMER SUPREME- 8OZ
HAM-430.18
  • HAM-430.18
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $12.95
  • Gold Club Price: $9.71
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Xuron Flush Cutter - Pack of 1
G2-504
  • G2-504
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  • Price: $29.95
  • Gold Club Price: $22.46
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design

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