Color Inspiration III

Another favorite 18th century style gown is this green beauty worn by Jane Seymour (Henry VIII's third wife, played by Annabelle Wallis)in "The Tudors." The dress is pictured below, along with coordinating bead ideas.

(image from http://celeb-style-source.blogspot.com/p/tudors-jane-seymour.html)

You can use any of your favorite beading suppliers. I find that Fire Mountain Gems and Beads has the best variety, so all of the beads I post can be found on that site. If you click the image, you will be linked to that item on the site in a new window.

I chose this light green glass pearl to represent the over-skirt and puffs in the sleeves. 

I chose these peridot green and garnet red fire-polished beads to represent the gorgeous green embroidery throughout the dress and the small red flowers (small pop of color). 

I chose this silver-lined opal moss green seed bead to represent the base color of the dress. It looks like an off-white, but takes on a slight green tint. I try to choose a seed bead color that will "frame" the other three colors because typically that is how they are used in beading patterns. 

These earthy colors are harmonious. It will be a rewarding endeavor to incorporate these choices into any beading pattern for earrings or a bracelet. Enjoy!