Color Inspiration - Gems of the Earth

by Nancy Chase
Looking back at last summers garden photos, this pepper, tomato, and tomatillo, flag of colors made me long for spring planting season.
Brightly textured veggies tumble into the basket, mixing a little of this and that.

Hot, sweet, refreshing hues and flavors signal the summer to come.

Whether grown on vines or mined from underground, our earth reveals gems to us.

Fresh vegetables and freshly cut gemstones may please the tongue or delight the eye.

Rich, earthy colors bring appetite and joy.
This African bead ensemble is drenched in color and texture.

The African continent offers a wide variety of gemstone beads each with its own story.

Handmade, often recycled glass trade beads, rice-shaped jade beads from South Africa, creamy natural jasper (possibly from Madagascar), and translucent African opal beads mined in Ethiopia all come together here.

These beads showcase just a glimpse of the range and style possible when creating with natural elements.
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Bracelet memory wire forms this multi-colored circle of true earth tones.

Each end, large or small, features a smooth African jasper stone.

The opal drop earrings are made using a wrapped loop bail technique.

Jade beads and glass accent beads are wire wrapped with double-end links, connecting the earring wire to the opal drop.

This design reminds us that gems from the earth whether stone or vegetable can truly inspire the eye.
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Materials

20 Gauge Round Stainless Steel Craft Wire - 30 ft
H18-F20-30FT
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22 Gauge Bracelet Memory Wire Silver Finish - Approximatly 20 coils
H14-2
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Beads - Wide variety of colors, shapes and materials
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Silver Filled Earwire No Ball No Coil 16.5mm - Pack of 10
S19-23
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Tools

Memory Wire Cutters - Pack of 1
G2-36
  • G2-36
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WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
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  • Category: Design
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