Designing Your Own Jewelry
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Design Basics:
I love adding a sense of movement, texture or contrast (or even all three) into my designs. I feel that allows my jewelry to "speak", to say something different to each customer. Think of your five senses; taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing. The more senses that are triggered by your work, the more connected your customers become to that piece. Sort of like dining. It involves your sense of smell, sight, taste, touch and sometimes, hearing (think sound of bacon sizzling). Remove one or more sense from the experience and your enjoyment for that meal decreases. Here are some of my favorite ways to do this:
Design Basics:
I love adding a sense of movement, texture or contrast (or even all three) into my designs. I feel that allows my jewelry to "speak", to say something different to each customer. Think of your five senses; taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing. The more senses that are triggered by your work, the more connected your customers become to that piece. Sort of like dining. It involves your sense of smell, sight, taste, touch and sometimes, hearing (think sound of bacon sizzling). Remove one or more sense from the experience and your enjoyment for that meal decreases. Here are some of my favorite ways to do this:
- Leather and Lace:
- Hot and Cold:
- Black and White:
- Birds of a Feather: Combine different shapes and cuts of the same stone into your design. It keeps the eye moving and creates a sense of texture to the customer.
- Opposites attract: Asymmetrical design, while tricky to pull off, is more dynamic and interesting. It evokes a sense of movement and energy. Learn to achieve a sense of balance between unequal visual weights.