Wooden Metal Beads
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
2009 Beads Jewelry Fashion Trends Forecast
Foreword: In 2009 you’ll see more bright and natural colors in fashionable beads jewelry…
Spring of 2009 is right around the corner and there’s no better time to plan for the upcoming bead jewelry trends than right now, before the 2009 spring and summer seasons really begin! Predicting future fashion and jewelry trends is always a little bit of a game, but I’ve been reading a lot of fashion magazines, listening to my customers that visit my bead jewelry display table and generally talking to people about what they are looking for. There are some definite trends for 2009 and here are some of the things I’m hearing:
Colorful and Natural
I have seen some emphasis on “nature” influences which sometimes shows itself in the materials such as wood or stone beads use in jewelry, but I’ve also seen a lot more “flower” and “leaf” shaped beads and pendants on the scene. Any sort of botanical or organic looking jewelry pieces or beads are still popular from what I’ve seen. I don’t make much, but I’ve actually had people asked me if I have anything that has “natural warmth”.
Big and Beautiful
It sounds like the days of dainty shiny pieces of metal jewelry are gone for the moment and the big and colorful gemstone jewelry and beads are still pretty hot right now. People are still asking for more “chunky” jewelry, sometimes with larger stones and crystals that catch the eye, sometimes with asymmetrical patterns or at least oddly cut beads and gemstones.
Cocktail Rings
If you’re shopping, wearing or making rings, consider “rings with bling!” Cocktail rings are generally over-the-top diamond or gemstone rings that are overly colorful, shiny and, yes, sometimes a bit gaudy. But that’s part of the fun! These go along with the bright and bold bead jewelry you might be wearing and could even match or compliment it with similar gemstones or beads. You can make cocktail rings with gemstone beads, crystal beads or just about any other shiny materials.
Charms and Pendants
Again, going with the bold and bright bead jewelry, what stands out more than a beautiful chain that meets with a large bold diamond or gemstone charm or pendant on the end?
Modern Metals
Yes, natural and chunky are in, but there is still room for metals in beaded jewelry, especially when it is sleek and modern looking or even mixed with natural materials like wood and stone beads. There are always people who like the more “modern” beads and jewelry as opposed to the more traditional bead jewelry designs. You can buy modern beads for jewelry making or you can go for a more unique look and actually make
beads jewelry out of hardware washers!
Silver and Gold
Silver has been popular for the last few years and that will probably continue, but you’ll also see more gold and even two-tone chains and metals being used in both beads and jewelry pieces. Some of those silver and gold Trollbeads are excellent examples of mixed metals being used as a charm or pendant in bead jewelry pieces.
Faux Foreign Influence
I’m still seeing a lot of Asian and Moroccan influences in fashion, home furnishings and even jewelry. The influences don’t have to be completely genuine or “realistic” but that sense of something coming from a foreign country and past time are still popular. Even the big chain stores are catching this vibe and a lot of their house wares and jewelry give off that “Pier One” vaguely Indian or Eastern Orient vibe. When you’re creating bead jewelry necklaces or bracelets you could think about using dark wooden beads (natural) and mixing it with large metal Oriental looking coins and rings with a hole through the center to bring in the foreign feel!
Colorful
You’ll want to think about bright and bold, but remember that natural element! Neons and wild synthetic colors are not popular, but bright natural colors definitely are in, both in clothing and jewelry fashion. Once again, I have to turn to the color experts at Pantone who have picked out the trendy colors for 2009. Don’t forget to look at the 28 page Adobe Acrobat guide there! It’s fun and inspirational! I’m thinking about printing a few of the pages out and hanging them around my beading area for inspiration when I’m creating my jewelry.
Last, if you have seen any other bead jewelry trends for 2009 that I missed, pls don’t hesitate to let me know…
About the Author
I’d like to introduce and display an excellent selection of China fine art products and gifts – www.123giftfactory.com to you, also give you great suggestions about gift ideas and the latest fashion art trends in China.
|
|
Mighty Bright Fold-n-Stow Book Holder $5.99 Increase your work space and decrease neck pain. The Mighty Bright Book holder comes with a carrying case that will clip into standard three ring binders. Excellent for students studying or cooks in the kitchen…. |
|
|
Kapoosh 650 Knife Holder, Woodgrain Finish $29.99 Kapoosh Knife Block – Woodgrain. Food Safe polypropylene freedom rods allow you to mix-and-match kitchen knives from different sets and to store practically any utensil easily. The rods keep your knife sharper by eliminating the potential of scraping the blades on the edges of traditional knife block slots. The rods are removable & dishwasher safe just place them in the top rack of your dishwasher… |
|
|
Campbell Hausfeld AT1226 Sandblasting Kit $13.00 This sandblasting kit will have you removing unwanted rust, paint and scale in no time. The siphon feed design sprays most abrasives including glass beads, aluminum oxide, steel grit, silicon carbide, walnut shells and more. Easily removes rust, scale, and paint from parts and small equipment leaving a satin finish that will allow for further painting preparations or applying the final coat. Be… |
|
|
Black Jesus Pendant & Rosary Chain Kanye West & Jay Z Style $24.95 Black Jesus Piece Pendant & Chain style worn by Kanye West & Jay Z. Iced out in over 100 black diamond simulants. This jesus chain is dark black plated. Comes with a free hip hop rosary chain. Get this rare piece of bling bling jewelry in time for the holidays before they are all gone. Shine like all the hottest hip hop rappers…. |
|
|
Deluxe Mini Play Cube by Anatex $129.99 Captivate little ones with this hardwood, Activity Cube. With no loose parts, its 5 different manipulative panels challenge one or more children while building perceptual and fine motor skills. On top, is a Rollercoaster, with colorful beads to manipulate on sturdy, vinyl coated wires. The side panels include a pathfinder maze, an abacus, interactive gears and spinning alphabet and picture blocks…. |
|
|
Wooden Scoring Beads $14.95 Wooden Scoring Beads |
|
|
Wooden ABC Beads $7.99 These beads help make practicing the alphabet easy. Set of 600 wooden beads with |
|
|
Wooden Beads With String(Pack Of 72) $93 Wooden beads with string 0.3″ square 130 pieces multicolor…. |
|
|
Beads Wooden/Pearl Creativity Set(Pack Of 72) $106 Beads wooden/pearl creativity set. Multicolor beads, blocks and pearls…. |
|
|
Bright Wooden Beads – 1 lb. $7.95 Quality wooden beads in bright colors and assorted sizes and shapes. 1/4 – 3/4 in diameter with lacing holes 1/8 to 1/4. Approximately 620 beads. |
|
|
Making Beautiful Beads: Glass * Metal * Polymer Clay * Fiber $7.44 New – To make exactly the beaded project you want – first you must make exactly the beads you want! Go right to the beginning of the process with five highly talented designers whose ingenuity, mastery of the medium and playfulness all come through again and again, whatever the material that is being used: – Work wool and dye into balls – Try papier mache over wooden beads – - Coil polymer clay – Create faux ivory for ethnic styles – Woodgrain – - Turn shiny polished metal and filigree – Lampwor |
