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Color Inspiration - Camels at Sunset

by Kristal Wick
Inspiration comes from the most curious of places! You can train your eye to "see" your environment from a very different perspective if you consciously change your focus.

I love wandering through pretty retail shops, simply looking for pleasing color palettes.

I'm not focused on the items themselves, but on the collective colors. I snap a photo and use it to inspire my jewelry designs.

It feels like a constant scavenger hunt for unique color combinations you might not imagine on your own.
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This color palette started with fabric I saw at a recent quilt show featuring camels.

Fabrics are a treasure trove of inspiring color combinations.

Quilt and fabric shops are a deep, deep black hole to fall into especially if you're having a creative block.
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These beady wire links are so addictive to make.

Once you get the process down, you can crank them out in front of the TV in no time.

I love combining turquoise and teal with copper tones it's always a satisfying color combo.

You can leave off the beads for a simpler version.

While you're at it, might as well make matching earrings!

Creatively,
Kristal
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Materials

18 Gauge Round Half Hard Copper Wire
H11-18H
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Gold Filled Hook Wire 20.5mm - Pack of 10
J19-70
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Rose Gold Filled Magnetic Clasp 4.5mm Button Shape - Pack of 1
L3-13
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Rose Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.025) 22ga 5mm - Pack of 10
L11-15
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
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CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES
GLS-120.40
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6 Step Barrel Plier - Pack of 1
G2-503
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design

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