The 3-Colour Rule Every Beader Needs to Know
Are you wondering why your bead colour combinations look random rather than intentional — even when you love each colour individually? In this Design Eye episode I'm giving you the full colour framework. The 60/30/10 rule, why it works, and the three situations where you break it deliberately. Because knowing when to break the rule is part of the rule. In this video: Why colour in beads behaves differently to colour everywhere else — it vibrates, it doesn't blend The 60/30/10 colour rule — dominant, supporting, accent Why finish is a colour decision (matte vs metallic vs lustre) The three situations where you break the rule — neutrals, strong geometry, and deliberate tension How the Design Eye sees colour hierarchy instantly ──────────────────────────────── Join the membership 👇 / @on.a.string ──────────────────────────────── RESOURCES Shop beads and supplies: onastring.com.au The Design Eye series playlist: • The Design Eye - Beading Design Principles Previous episode — Why Your Beading Looks Cheap: • Why Your Beading Looks Cheap (And How to F... ──────────────────────────────── ABOUT ON A STRING I'm Paula — designer, maker, and the person who will finally explain why your colour combinations aren't working. On A String is where beading meets bold design. bead.learn.know. New videos every week. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one in this series. #TheDesignEye #BeadingDesign #OnAString

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