Color Inspiration - Riverbed Bracelet

by Nancy Chase
A walk in the woods bordering a wandering stream. The water sparkles, the leaves are dry, lining the riverbank. What lies beneath the rocks, I ask myself ? What reflects up from the riverbed?
Little bits of color shine up from beneath the water. This photo of a crisp spring morning at first seems muted in its colors. Yet looking carefully I see the beauty of the natural earth tones; moss, tree bark, wet rocks on the riverbed, the orange tones of the leaves.
Nancy Chase's Color Inspiration - Riverbed Bracelet - , Wire Jewelry Design, Beads, color inspiration riverbed
Nancy Chase's Color Inspiration - Riverbed Bracelet - , Wire Jewelry Design, Beads, color inspiration riverbed
The photo had me look to the earthy tones in my bead box to inspire this double strand bracelet. Malachite, and jade beads resemble the mossy greens. The slate rocks and shadows inspired the double drilled jet beads. A handful of gemstones, amber, onyx, jasper, malachite, all tumble into a mix of lapis, amethyst, citrine, and even a small pearl. All the sparkles and reflections I saw at the bottom of the river bed encompass this easy wearing bracelet with a round magnetic clasp.
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Materials

Malachite 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-695
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $17.85
  • Gold Club Price: $13.39
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Matte Onyx 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-291
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $7.35
  • Gold Club Price: $5.51
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Lapis 8mm Faceted Rondelle Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-244
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $37.80
  • Gold Club Price: $28.35
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8x8mm Faceted Square Amethyst (Reconstituted) Beads - 16 inch Strand
A2-905
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $10.95
  • Gold Club Price: $8.21
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Sterling Silver Magnetic Clasp 8mm Button Shape - Pack of 1
K3-125
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  • Price: $8.52
  • Gold Club Price: $6.39
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Tools

Wire Jewelry Tool Kit
G15-1
  • G15-1
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  • Price: $49.97
  • Gold Club Price: $37.48
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Beading