When you’re struggling with a new jewelry design idea, do you look at the lines of the objects around you?
Caged candle – a gift from a friend
I often find tremendous inspiration just by looking around me.
Hinged side of the mirror on my dresser
Everyday objects can give you great new ideas for jewelry designs.
Black tiles I installed above my sink several years ago
Even shadows can be inspiring:
This small mirror casts wonderful shadows
Also, do you ever photograph or sketch inspiring lines you see when you’re away from home?
Hi Rena! When I looked at your pictures above, it reminded me of similar designs in the lace I am loving to use now. When I see a piece of lace in a store, whether it’s a doily, lace on a t-shirt, or beautiful lingerie, I look at the pretty designs, and get inspiration for jewellery from that.
Hi Tamara!
Oh, I can imagine lace would be a lovely inspiration for jewelry! I bet brocade fabrics would be too. Thanks for mentioning that!
Thank you Rena for mentioning this! I recently started taking pictures of things that I find beautiful or interesting enough to look at and ponder. I also look at the pictures on Pinterest….it serves a really good purpose when your looking for that extra visual stimulation to get you going!
Hi Rena, I am so inspired by this article!! I will be looking at everything now to see if it can inspire a beautiful piece of jewelry!! I always look so forward to your newsletters!!
Thank you,
Deanna