Have you seen all the hype about this new book:
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Not only is it full of fun projects that fit my fashion style, I'm personally really excited because I was asked to contribute some info on the care of Silk Ribbon (page 11 in the book) that I sell through my Marsha Neal Studio website and Etsy shop.
I couldn't wait to get a copy in my hand, so I had to download a pdf copy!
And now that I've got a copy in hand, I can see just how many of the projects that have the Silk Painting Is Fun (Ute hand paints these silks, but sells in bulk) silks that I've been selling with my ceramic beads and pendants since I first met her back in early 2005.
Here are the three types of Ute's silks I carry:
Here are the three types of Ute's silks I carry:
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| 2mm silk cord |
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| Fairy Ribbon |
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| Silky Ribbons |
Sometimes it gets overwhelming trying to pick out individual color strands and let's not even talk about color resolution and how different colors look on your monitor, so I offer silks in 10-strand "Silk Knot Bundles" which are pre-selected color palette bundles of 2mm, Fairy or Silky Silk Ribbons to make it easier to buy and still feel inspired and not overwhelmed by choices.
The color palette in the three photos above were inspired by the 2011 Fall Pantone Fashion Colors.
One project in the Bohemian Inspired Jewelry Book that uses almost a full 2mm Silk Knot Bundle
is Lorelei's "Ocean Love" project.
is Lorelei's "Ocean Love" project.
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| (10) 2mm Silks for Bohemian Inspired Jewelry Book Project: Ocean Love |
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She came up with this "Ocean Love Silk Cord Set" herself.
From the Beads of Clay Blog, a photo of it:
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From the Beads of Clay Blog, a photo of it:
You could use this palette to make the project in the book, or pick another color palette that is pre-selected, or - make up your own palette (for a similar effect to the project in the book, pick 2 of each of 5 colors for 10 silks total).
Use her project for inspiration to fuel your creativity!
Use her project for inspiration to fuel your creativity!
I'll be updating my blog here with lots more palettes for projects related to this inspirational book!
I can't wait to get into my jewelry studio and start playing with all these materials I've got at my disposal.
I promise to keep some for those of you that want to order some for your projects too!
Like working with silks?
Love picking out color palettes?
Check out my Silk Color Palette Challenge.
