Category Archives: Thoughts on Color

Winter Blue-Grays

Posted on February 13, 2022 by samwescott

Hey, y’all! I’ve been on a wintery color scheme kick with lots of grays and white and blues. I found this silver-splashed white GemDuo beads at work and really fell in love with them and wanted to make an Odessa … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments, Thoughts on Color | Tagged 15/0 seed beads, beaded earrings, beaded fringe, beaded jewelry, beading, color palette, fringe earrings, joystone bezel, odessa bracelet, tiptoe chain, toying with tiles bracelet, winter colors | 3 Comments

Spring Collection 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by samwescott

Hi, everybody! So, I wanted to try something different and do a big themed collection drop of the jewelry I’ve been making lately. I was inspired by these beads that we sell at BeadsDirectUSA.com. It’s a mix that we make … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Beading Techniques and Experiments, Blog and Shop Announcements, Thoughts on Color | Tagged beaded jewelry, beading, beadweavers, beadweaving, beadwork, jewelry collection, spring collection 2021, toho seed beads | 4 Comments

Ogalala (Oglala? Ogallala??) Blues

Posted on May 25, 2020 by samwescott

Hello, my wonderful beady friends. Last time I posted, I was giving an update on my Isolation Beading Challenge. I had almost everything done except for revisiting an unknown or unloved beading stitch. I’m so close and I’ve been really … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments, Challenges and Blog Hops, Thoughts on Color | Tagged bead stitch, beading, beading challenge, beading patterns, beading stitches, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, isolation beading challenge, oglala stitch, wescott jewelry | 13 Comments

“Do You Sell Kits?”

Posted on December 15, 2019 by samwescott

Hello, friends! I recently realized that one of the questions I get asked most frequently after I share a photo of a new piece or pattern somewhere is “Do you sell kits?”. And while the simple answer is “No, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Blog and Shop Announcements, Thoughts on Color | Tagged art, bead, bead kits, bead patterns, bead shopping, bead shops, bead stores, bead supplies, bead work, beading, beading blog, beading pattern, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, blogging, design, inspiration, seed beads | 1 Comment

Autumnal Bead Soup!

Posted on September 29, 2018 by samwescott

Hi, everybody! In my last post, I revealed my SuperDuo Rosette Bracelet update. Since I’ll be teaching it at my LBS next month (Beaded Bliss on October 13th, if you’re in the Cincinnati area!), I wanted to make a new bracelet … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments, Thoughts on Color | Tagged beading, beading classes, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadwork, diy, jewelry, superduo designs, superduos | 6 Comments

Secret Bead Along – Summer 2017 Color Selection!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! You may remember last summer I participated in Jean Power’s Secret Bead Along and made this fantastic necklace. I’ve decided to play along again and picked out my beads based on Jean’s requirements list. She listed the beads needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops, Thoughts on Color | Tagged beadalong, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, jean powers, summer beadalong, summer beading challenge | 2 Comments

Quick Update on Sunset Colors!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, guys! I’ve just got a quick post for you today, but don’t worry, there’s something more substantial coming by the end of the month, I promise! So, I got a really warm reception on Facebook when I shared the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Thoughts on Color | Tagged bead shopping, beading, beads, beads direct usa, beadweaving, beadwork, ombre, ruched tila, sunset, wescott jewelry | 2 Comments

The Great Christmas Color Chaos of 2016

Posted on December 18, 2016 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! Long time, no post, huh? That’s my bad. I have been VERY busy doing some holiday beading. This year, I spent a lot of time really experimenting with the classic Christmas color combo. The winter holiday I celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments, Thoughts on Color | Tagged bead blogging, bead work, beading, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, christmas, christmas jewelry, design, diy, holiday jewelry, holidays | 1 Comment

My Love Affair with Coral

Posted on April 24, 2016 by samwescott

Do you guys ever go through whirlwind romances with a certain color? I definitely have my usual go-to colors that I use all the time. I love earth tones and metallics and have a special place in my heart for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Thoughts on Color | Tagged arts and crafts, bead patterns, bead stash, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, color theory, coral, crafting, crafts, diy, jewelry, wescott jewelry | 1 Comment

2016: Pantone, What are You Doing?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by samwescott

Last year, I fell absolutely in love with the Pantone Color of the Year – Marsala. I mean, come on. Is that not GORGEOUS? I want it in a lipstick and nail polish and possibly all of my clothes. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Thoughts on Color | Tagged arts and crafts, bead weaving, beading, beadweaving, beadwork, color of the year, crafting, diy, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, pantone, wescott jewelry | 2 Comments