Many of my students know me as a "monochrome girl". I just love the subtle nuances that can be produced using one hue. When designing in a monochrome palette, utilizing a simple gradation of 3 or more tints or shades, with various textures and finishes will elevate a piece from boring to extraordinary. And, using one color is easy on the eye, so you can look at the piece longer. Take for example Susan's pearl cuff. This was the first project that she made in one of my classes and I instantly fell in love with it because it appealed to my monochromatic sense. She used a 4 scale gradation of gray (which really isn't a color at all) and threw in some clear Swarovski to add sparkle and catch light. Her dark wire was the perfect contrast to highlight the nuances of the piece. She then created texture with the matte finish of the pearls, the shiny facets of the crystal, and the pattern repeat of the wire wrapping. All in all, a really successful piece of jewelry. Moral of the story? If you're worried about mixing colors or don't think you have a good sense of color, just pick one color and go for it. You can't miss with a monochromatic color palette!
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