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Color Inspiration - Monet's Birdhouse

by Kristal Wick
I absolutely fell in love with this picture of Claude Monet's Kitchen in Giverny, France built 1883. My heart takes a deeply calming breath every time I look at this pic. Only Monet could pull off a color pallet like that - and in his kitchen nonetheless! I'm sure if I were there and took a peek out the window, the yard would be filled with bird chirping from their little bird houses and many other fine furry friends loving that sanctuary.
So, I had to use Monet's kitchen to inspire a necklace! My birdhouse is made out of metal clay and embellished with a sprinkle of crystal chatons. I struggled with finding a perfect chain to accompany the birdhouse so I made my own out of 16-gauge copper wire (to match the pieces over Monet's fireplace). Throw in a few crystal links right out of that luscious color pallet and it's done! I think this color pallet lends itself to many other types of jewelry making projects, I know this is the first of many for me, hopefully for you too!

Creatively,
Kristal
Kristal Wick's Color Inspiration - Monet's Birdhouse - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiratioin monet's birdhouse
Kristal Wick's Color Inspiration - Monet's Birdhouse - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiratioin monet's birdhouse
Kristal Wick's Color Inspiration - Monet's Birdhouse - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiratioin monet's birdhouse

Materials

Gold Filled Jump Rings Closed (.030) 20ga. 6mm - Pack of 25
J11-183
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  • Category: Design
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