To Finish or Forego

[michelle]

So, Dan & my mom like it, but I mostly don’t. Finish it? Or take it apart?

[caeterle]

To me, the cab looks as if it's floating because of the two very soft colors against the powerful blues and the strong tone of the goldstone. When I look at it, I see the cab and I see the outer line.
I think that if you maybe replace those two colors with something that matches the cab a little more, it would connect the "parts" of the piece.

I'm pretty boring with color combinations, though, and probably wouldn't even have thought of adding blue to the goldstone.

[michelle]

I see what you mean, Cat. I’ll admit that from the start the goldstone has intimidated me. The stone is so vibrant, I’m thinking I just need to do a wire wrap with it.

[caeterle]

How about some gold tones in between? That would go well with both the blue and the goldstone.

[DawninCal]

I agree with Cat about those lighter colors. They are lost amongst the gold stone and the vibrant blue. I also think that beads in the same color range as the stone or even a brown would look really good. Brown and blue are great together.

I really like your basic design and I think using blue was a great choice. Don't give up on this beauty yet. If you change the color scheme, you'll have a lovely pendant and you'll be glad you didn't throw in the towel.



Dawn

[DawninCal]

I also wanted to ask you what you don't like about it, Michelle. Perhaps you are perfectly happy with the colors and there is something else about the design that you don't like.



Dawn

[michelle]

No, you two pegged it perfectly, I’m struggling with the colors. Okay, I think I will try your suggestions and add some deep brown, maybe some copper…..  Thanks!

[DawninCal]

I'm looking forward to seeing the updated version. I think that color change will change your feelings about this piece.



Dawn

[michelle]

I think you’re right.