Working With Color

Avoid color bleed in beads! Learn all about colorfastness, how to identify what jewelry-making supplies are colorfast and tips for protecting color in your creations.

Discover the timeless allure of royal blue and draw inspiration for your most profound blue creations.

Here's an easy guide to find awareness ribbon colors for causes close to your heart, along with product suggestions to design your own awareness jewelry using Crystal Passions® crystals.

Fall in love with lavender! See how these soothing shades can enhance your designs to create for a number of styles and timeless appeal.

Color seasons have been applied to jewelry and fashion for decades. Find ways to match your designs to the 12 designations in this article.

Embrace a romantic sensibility for your wedding with the pastel mood wedding style.

Discover why designers and style-savvy patrons around the world are embracing the modernity of this controlled-color trend.

Discover Pantone's 2024 color choice, described as a “velvety, gentle peach tone, whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.”

Delve into the psychology of color and learn how it can play an important role in jewelry design.

Popular fashion is leaning toward blush hues for clothing, handbags and jewelry. Find design ideas and more in this article.

Mixing your own polymer clay colors can make it difficult to match shades. This article by Tammy Honaman shows a new, easy way to blend the right colors every time.

According to the psychology of color, people are emotionally affected by different colors and combinations. Learn how to use color theory to boost your jewelry marketing efforts.

Where does your creativity take you when selecting a metal color for your jewelry designs? If you're looking for something new, look no further than rose gold.

Learn how color can be a valuable tool in your jewelry-making endeavors.

A complete range of color effects is found in jewelry pieces from dazzling to subdued. With a little knowledge of classic color theory, creations can be naturally pleasing, bringing rave reviews for their harmony.

Join Patti as she explores the beauty and history behind Preciosa Czech crystal beads and components.

The Skinner blend technique has revolutionized the process of blending colors. Learn how to create this gorgeous look with this instructional video.

Get to know the colors and effects available in Crystal Passions® flat backs with this handy reference chart.

Find the perfect colors and effects of Crystal Passions(TM) crystal fancy stones for your next project with this useful chart.

Use this chart to easily identify, color match and shop the different colors and effects of Crystal Passions for all your projects.

A range of bead materials organized into color families: black and stone, blue and purple, green and aqua, red and pink, white and clear, and more.

Use this visually appealing chart to determine color nuances Gilders Paste® imparts to different metals.