Color Inspiration - Florida Vibes

by Nancy Chase
Aahhh, there is nothing like a bead show on a Sunday morning to get the creativity flowing. I took this delicious picture of beads, with permission from the vendor, of course, as inspiration for this project.
The glimmer of the strands, the cold feel of the chunky beads, and delightful colors sparkling against the jewelers lights created a beautiful mix of shape and texture. Bright green strands, shades of pink, multi-colored knotted threads all contribute to the eye candy that is every bead show. This photo is packed with possibilities for influencing wire jewelry designs.
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Nancy Chase's Color Inspiration - Florida Vibes - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color isnpiration florida vibes
This multi colored dyed shell beaded necklace is finished with a handmade wire "S" clasp. 20-gauge rose gold half hard wire, round nose pliers, wire cutters, and a hammer fashion this simple fastener. The beads are drilled so as to slightly stack upon each other giving a layered appearance - a little different from straight bead stringing.
Bringing out the color palette of greens, pinks, yellows, and blues, this necklace makes a statement for traveling this winter. Thinking of warmer climes, and sunnier skies - if only in our minds. Also a bright accessory to wear for the holidays.
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Materials

20 Gauge Round Half Hard Copper Wire
H11-20H
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $0.50
  • Gold Club Price: $0.37
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Soft Touch by Soft Flex Wire--Fine--.014
BDC-400.14
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $12.95
  • Gold Club Price: $9.71
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Gold Filled Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Pack of 20
J10-13
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.26
  • Gold Club Price: $3.20
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Tools

Original Bead Crimper
PLR-585.00
  • PLR-585.00
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  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $12.97
  • Gold Club Price: $9.73
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.97
  • Gold Club Price: $12.73
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Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design