How to Make Ayala Bar Jewelry

Ayala Bar is a very popular Israeli born jewelry designer. Her company exports hand crafted items all over the world. Ms. Bar works on necklaces, broaches and bracelets and other kinds of jewelry. Ms. Bar's work is noted for its use of bright colors, intricate designs and art deco style. You can design similar pieces to wear at home for festive occasions. Look to Ms Bar for inspiration, but add your own style to your designs.

Instructions

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Choose colors. Ayala Bar jewelry generally has many bright colors. Ms. Bar's color palette is often inspirited by the Mediterranean sun and bright hues of color. Choose dark blues, soft pinks, olive greens and light golden yellows to bring life to your design. Use at least one dominant shade and two more muted shades for an effective color arrangement.

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Look for inspiration in nature. Many of Ms. Bar's piece mimic designs such as stars and seashells found in natural. Let the design flow organically. Do not attempt to be too literal.

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Use the right materials. Many of Ms. Bar's jeweled designs use glass beads, rhinestones, and simple metals such as gold and silver. A design need not be expensive or ornate to have beauty or meaning.

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Draw on Art Deco themes. Art Deco was an artistic movement of the 1920's. The movement emphasized the use of rich color, repeating motifs and curved lines. Add movement of your own to any design by adding curves. Let a bracelet curl around your wrist. Make a broach with a sunburst pattern.

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Bring in your own personal touch. Ms. Bar's designs incorporate designs from the natural world that she admires. Look around you. Think about what similarly inspires you. Does a certain shape appeal to you? Are you moved by a certain object? Use it an inspirational piece and let your imagination flow.