{"id":1002,"date":"2008-10-28T18:32:26","date_gmt":"2008-10-29T01:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2008-10-28T18:32:26","modified_gmt":"2008-10-29T01:32:26","slug":"polymer-clay-how-to-tips-jewelry-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-how-to-tips-jewelry-colors\/1002\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Polymer Clay How To Tips For Creating Beautiful Jewelry Colors"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer<\/p>\n

Is Fimo Color Mixing A Challenge For You? Here’s 4 Creative Ideas To Ponder:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A very common challenge for many people working with polymer clay, is how to create colors that go well with each other. In other words how to create a color<\/span> palette.<\/span><\/p>\n

I know this can be a very tricky thing to do but I will share with you some easy tricks that can make this a little easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Use a photograph for inspiration:<\/span><\/strong> I have done that for you in a couple posts, like the Spring Color Palette<\/a> and the Summer Color Palette<\/a>. At those links you will see how I used the colors in the photographs as a basis for putting together my palettes. Because each color in a photograph has been taken in the same light and put through the same lenses, the colors will naturally go together. I will be creating lots of palettes this way as well as the recipes that go with them, which will help considerably with the learning process. Once you get good at mixing colors you will be able to look at your own photos to create palettes.<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Use fabric for inspiration: <\/span><\/strong>Copying the color combinations you find in a pretty blouse or a sofa is a great way to choose colors that go well together. If you choose outfits from the current year, you also know they are in fashion. Though vintage or retro color combinations are very in as well. So go with your gut on that.<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Use paint chip combinations:<\/strong><\/span> When a paint company puts together a set of colors that will look good in your home, chances are they will look good in a necklace too.<\/span><\/p>\n

4) Add the same color to every color you have:<\/strong> For example, to get a dusty old vintage look to your palette, add a little black to each of your colors. Now your Dusty Red, will go with your Dusty Yellow, Dusty Purple and Dusty Orange. The same idea goes for adding white, or gold, or brown, or green, etc. Just a pinch of the added color will tie the whole palette together.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are so many things you can do to create color palettes with polymer clay. I find them very fun and instinctive to create. My background in art certainly helps a lot. I know for a lot of you it isn’t as easy as that. But don’t despair. With these tips and the fimo-primo-sculpey color recipe cards<\/a> I’ll be sharing with you over the coming months, you will learn how to come up with your own little tricks for mixing color too!<\/span><\/p>\n

If understanding color comes naturally for you, care to share any of your insights? Do you like to mix as you go or do you like to create a palette and work with that exclusively? Please share in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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