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Color Inspiration- Spice Market

by Kristal Wick
Inspiration can come from anywhere-and sometimes, it arrives in the form of a photo that bursts with life, color, and culture. When a friend shared a stunning snapshot of a bustling spice market in India, I was immediately drawn to the vivid hues and rich textures that seemed to leap off the screen.

The image didn't just capture a place-it evoked a feeling, a story, and a palette begging to be transformed into something beautiful. In this article, I'll show you how I channeled that vibrant energy into a handmade bead and wire necklace, using simple materials and a splash of creativity.

Whether you're a seasoned beader or just starting out, this project is a perfect way to breathe new life into your stash and celebrate the joy of color.
One of my beady Facebook pals recently took an epic trip to India and captured this vibrant shot at a spice market.

I found the colors amazing and thought it would make a great Color Inspiration for a bead and wire necklace.

You really get a sense of the colorful Indian ethnic culture from this image.

And you can almost smell the spices!
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Kristal Wick's Color Inspiration- Spice Market - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Coiling, Coiling Wire, Wire Coiling, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, color pallet for spice market
I used black wire so the bead colors would pop even more and simply picked size 11 beads from my stash to match the colors in the image.

This is a great project to use your orphan beads and any size will work-adjust your wire length to accommodate.

Once you get going on cranking out these cute beads, you can easily make matching earrings and a bracelet!

Check out the step by step pattern here:
Spicy Wire and Chain Beaded Links Necklace
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Materials

28 Gauge Round Black Enameled Craft Wire - 120 ft
H5-B28-120FT
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18 Gauge Round Black Enameled Craft Wire - 21 ft
H5-B18-21FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 40.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.80
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Gold Filled Figure 8 Chain 3.2x2.1mm - 10 Feet
C4-158U
  • Lesson Quantity: 16.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $99.80
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*11/0 seed beads (44 seed beads per link)
  • Lesson Quantity: 704.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
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Tools

20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
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WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $170.72
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Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-35
  • G2-35
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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Wubbers Small Bail Making Pliers
G2-1301
  • G2-1301
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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6 Step Barrel Plier - Pack of 1
G2-503
  • G2-503
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CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES
GLS-120.40
  • GLS-120.40
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  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Coiling, Wrapping

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