Comments on: Color in Jewelry Design: Combining Colors with Confidence

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:14:35 +0000

If you see a combination you like, take a picture to refer back to later. Also don’t be afraid to experiment by combining colors that you initially think that would not go together. You may be pleasantly surprised. I do that all of the time.

By: Rita Muller

Rita Muller — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:42:02 +0000

Excellent article and advice Ann Marie, and all contributing commenters. I’ve incorporated many of the tips you mentioned AM due to cross crafting. We learn so much from hands that must always be creating in multiple ways. Blessings to you!

By: Deborah S

Deborah S — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:05:20 +0000

EXCELLENT article, Ann Marie!

If you are one of those lucky people who have a great, easy color sense it may be hard to understand how others may be “color-challenged” and have problems choosing or matching colors. Ann Marie has some wonderful ideas but my absolute favorite is about using nature and her trick of relating sampled colors to gemstones. Brilliant! My only suggestion would be to take a photo in addition to notebook notations for reference. Photo, notes and sampled colors could then be combined in a printable document.

By: Cheryll Mayer

Cheryll Mayer — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:17:25 +0000

Thank you for for giving me additional ideas for color combinations. Many years ago I worked in a bead store. Yes, it was amazing, but my take home pay wasn't great after deductions from my purchases. But, I learned a lot from the store manager who taught the various beading classes. One thing that always stuck with me was the idea to take color combinations from a favorite fabric. A trip to a fabic store can be a very helpful way to get inspiration. Also, check out the scarves you have. They often have wonderful color combinations.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:12:07 +0000

Beautiful examples! Such a great article, too! To share an idea I learned from quilting, pick a colorful print fabric and choose colors out the print.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:37:21 +0000

In reply to Carla Kremer. Carla, what a great idea for color inspiration! Thanks for sharing that. :)

By: Carla Kremer

Carla Kremer — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:35:49 +0000

Great article, AM. I also keep a board on Pinterest with interesting color combinations usually unrelated to jewelry that spark my creativity.

By: Joybelle Malcolm

Joybelle Malcolm — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:17:47 +0000

Whiskey and Berries! How stunning…I love it! My fav, good job and enjoy the color mix. Thanks for sharing Ann Marie.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:47:25 +0000

In reply to guin. Guin, great creative tips for color schemes! Thank you for mentioning these. :)

By: guin

guin — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:20:21 +0000

Thank you for your very educational article on sources for choosing colors that work together. I would like to mention two more: 1) packaging that household products come in. Recently noticed distinctive and pretty colors on the artwork of a box of decaf/herbal tea and on the wrapper of some oatmeal soap. Will keep for future reference. 2) local news station weather maps. While being made aware of extended area forecasts found myself admiring the combinations of colors on the maps and thinking how attractive would look using beads, fabrics, fibers, etc. 🙂