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  • 7 Tips for Designing Summer Jewelry

    I am so a Summer girl. Warm weather means lighter clothing in both color and fabric weight, so I can wear jewelry against my skin instead of around a turtleneck--so many more parts to adorn, from throat and ears, to arms, wrists, ankles and even toes. (I have to admit I can’t get comfy wearing toes rings, but they look great with a nice pedicure!) Bared arms just scream for stacks of bangles and anklets are elegant against a tan. Fashion fabrics show a perfect palette for the colors of summer—especially blues and greens. I am a green girl all year round, but the greens of summer seduce me because they evoke the ocean....
  • Using Black for Drama in Jewelry Designs

    Today I'm sharing a column by color expert Margie Deeb who writes the "Colorworks" column in every issue of Step by Step Beads. This column on using black (originally published in the January/February 2008 issue) will give you several ideas on how to combine black with other colors or with black beads of different finishes. I've recently been fascinated by the effect of black on other colors, particularly in seed bead work. Take a look at my Jane of the Jungle bracelet as an example.--Michelle Mach, Beading Daily editor....