Color Inspiration - Dolphin Dreams

by Kristal Wick
One of my favorite trips was a visit to Kona, Hawaii last year with some pals and we were so lucky to do a dolphin swim. Not the kind in captivity, but a swim with bottleneck dolphins in the wild off the Kona coast. It was magical! The small group of us had a great guide who took tons of pics underwater and this one was my favorite.
The pod of dolphins consisted of roughly 60-70 all ages and the babies were so fun to watch. Leaping out of the water and spinning with glee. I'm certain dolphins are my spirit animal and visiting their home was really awe-inspiring in so many ways.
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The colors in this image are my favorites, calming blues and greens never fail to delight! I threw in a splash (pun intended) of topaz for the sand element of the beach. This bracelet is a great way to use up your bead soup or orphan beads since you don't need a specific amount of any one color. The fun is in combining shades of a color pallet that you like. I used my beloved Wubbers Looping Pliers (referenced above) to make eye pins but you can also use ready-made eye pins as well. I love a good magnetic clasp for the finishing touch and ease of use. I hope you're inspired to create your version of this bracelet based on one of your images, enjoy.
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Kristal Wick's Color Inspiration - Dolphin Dreams - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiration dolphin dreams

Materials

22 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-22H
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 feet
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $10.29
  • Gold Club Price: $7.72
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Gold Filled Tube/Bar Magnetic Clasps 4 Strand 26mm - Pack of 1
J3-116
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $13.47
  • Gold Club Price: $10.10
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4mm Blue Zircon 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 12
A13-17A
  • Lesson Quantity: 25.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 3.00 each
  • Price: $2.00
  • Gold Club Price: $1.50
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4mm Light Sapphire 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Bead - Pack of 10
A13-129A
  • Lesson Quantity: 25.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 3.00 each
  • Price: $1.57
  • Gold Club Price: $1.18
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Silver Filled Eyepins 24GA 1.5 inch - Pack of 10
S8-16
  • Lesson Quantity: 120.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 12.00 each
  • Price: $1.56
  • Gold Club Price: $1.17
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4mm Aquamarine 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-56A
  • Lesson Quantity: 25.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 3.00 each
  • Price: $1.97
  • Gold Club Price: $1.48
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4mm Topaz 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-65A
  • Lesson Quantity: 25.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 3.00 each
  • Price: $1.97
  • Gold Club Price: $1.48
Out of Stock
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Tools

Wire Looping Wubbers
G2-1350
  • G2-1350
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $30.95
  • Gold Club Price: $23.21
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Wubbers Wire Working Set - Basic
G15-11
  • G15-11
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $159.95
  • Gold Club Price: $119.96
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WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design