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Help, help! I know nothing about formal design theory! What do balance, unity, line, color, movement, and contrast have to do with making jewelry? Don’t despair. If you don’t have time or funds for a college-level course on design, check out some of the best the web has to offer:
Informational Articles on Design:
Formal Visual Analysis
A good introductory article by Jeremy Glatstein on the elements and principals of composition.
Art, Design, and Visual Thinking
An entire online design course by Charlotte Jirousek.
Common Questions on Design
By Sara Sanford, written for Lapidary Journal.
50 Ways to Become a Better Designer
Tips supplied by various artists.
The Color Wheel and Itten’s Color Theory
Jewelry Design Tools:
Virtual Beadboard
A beading project design tool.
Swarovski Crystal Design Board
Especially good for calculating the numbers.
Intelligirl Jewelry Maker
Designed specifically for kids, but may still be useful for simple designs.
Interactive Beadwork Designer
For loomwork, especially Native American patterns.
Color Tools
One of my previous posts.
Gallery of Design Ideas
By Fire Mountain Gems for when you need some inspiration.
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I found this AMAZING site that allows you to design jewelry with their online application. You pick your strand, gems, pearls, charms for necklace, bracelets and earrings. Its all genuine and handmade in the US. Perfect gift. http://www.designjewelry.com
Jewelry making is all about creativity. A number of jewelry design are available in the market and its getting very difficult to choose from a variety of products.
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I do think it’s always been important, but maybe we’ve just started to recognize *how* it actually applies to us :-) Thanks, Tammy!
It is interesting how design seems to be so important lately for jewelry makers. Thanks for all these great links.
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