The Art of Color
for Bead Jewelry Designers

Learning the art of color is a fascinating journey. There is so much more to color than just visual impact. If all you know of color is what you like and what you don't like, then you will find this section very interesting.

You will learn the science of color, color theory, and how to use a color wheel to create great color combinations.

We will discuss the emotional aspects of color, including color therapy as well as the meaning and symbolism of color.

Margie Deeb, author of The Beader's Guide to Color said "You can learn to use color in extraordinary ways. You already possess the most important tools: your passion and sense of wonder. Learn the tangibles, and let your passion and wonder take you where knowledge cannot. Let color thrill you. Seek its magic. Talk to it and listen with all your senses. Thus begins your never ending journey into the magic and mystery of color. Color is so amazing! You will never look at anything the same way again!" Let the Journey begin!"

The following articles on the art of color will give you some creative inspiration and ideas for not only learning about what color is but also how to use color and the color wheel to help in designing your bead jewelry.

Introduction to Color Theory
Great color combinations don't just happen by accident - color theory, the science behind design - can be easily learned.

How Colors are Created
Learning how colors are created will give you a better understanding and appreciation for the various combinations of colors used in beading designs.

Using the Color Wheel to Create Stunning Combinations
Being able to use colors consciously and harmoniously can help you create spectacular results when designing bead jewelry.

Color Schemes
Discover how you can design stunning bead jewelry using and experimenting with various color schemes.

Monochromatic Color Scheme
Analogous Color Scheme
Complementary Color Scheme
Analogous-Complementary
Dual Complementary Color Scheme
Modified Triad Color Scheme
Near Complementary Color Scheme
Split Complementary Color Scheme
Square Tetradic Color Scheme
Triadic Color Scheme

Symbolic Meaning of Colors
Discover how the meaning of colors can help add a certain expression of feelings and emotions to your jewelry designs.

Learn the Meaning of: Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Gold, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, Turquoise, White, Yellow

Bead Design Store
We recommend Artbeads and Amazon Bead Design Store when shopping for colorful beads and beading supplies on-line. Great selection, great prices, great service!

Awareness Ribbon Color Meaning
Learn the different Awareness Ribbon Color Meanings and the health issues and/or social causes each of them support or help bring awareness to.

Color Meanings for Striped and Multi Color Awareness Ribbons
Learn the meaning behind different Awareness Ribbons that use multiple or striped colors and the issues or causes associated with them.

Ancient Egyptian Color
Margie Deeb discusses inspiration of ancient Egyptian colors used in beading designs.

Artists' Historical Palettes: Modern Art
Margie Deeb discusses beading designs with suggested palettes inspired by Modern Art.

The Art of Color

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