Product Description
Unlock the magic of color in your beadwork with The Beader’s Color Compass, a beautifully designed, creativity-boosting e-book created by Kelly Dale of Off the Beaded Path. Whether you're a brand-new beader or a seasoned artist, this digital guide helps you understand color on a deeper level — so every project you make feels more intentional, emotional, and uniquely you.
This instant-download e-book walks you through the language of color, how to use hue/value/saturation, emotional storytelling with palettes, finish and light choices, and includes over 30 curated color palettes for everyday designs, holidays, and creative moods.
It’s like having your very own color coach right at your bead mat!
What’s Inside
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Color Theory Essentials
Learn how hue, value, and saturation shape the emotion of your beadwork (pages 3–4). -
Symbolism & Storytelling
Discover the cultural and emotional meanings behind colors and how to use them with purpose (pages 5–7). -
Design with Intention
Build meaningful palettes for strength, peace, joy, memory, and storytelling (pages 6–11). -
Light, Finish & Texture
Understand how matte, metallic, transparent, and AB finishes transform mood and depth (page 12). -
Emotional Palette Templates
Printable worksheets for building your own palettes (page 13). -
20+ Ready-to-Use Color Palettes (pages 14–33), including:
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Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Color Wheels
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Warm & Cool Contrast
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Soft & Bold Contrast
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Neutral & Accent
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Joy & Happiness
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Calm & Peace
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Passion & Power
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Holiday palettes: Halloween, Christmas, Winter Wonderland, New Year’s, Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s, 4th of July, Easter
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Heritage & cultural palettes: Juneteenth, Diwali, Hanukkah
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Seasonal palettes: Thanksgiving, Spring Renewal
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Final Thoughts & Inspiration
A closing message encouraging your creative journey (page 34).
Why You’ll Love It
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Perfect for pattern designers, bead weavers, color lovers, and anyone wanting more confidence choosing colors
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Great for classroom teaching, project planning, or breaking creative block
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Packed with visuals, charts, worksheets, and bead swatch photos
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Works with Miyuki Delicas, but the concepts apply to any beads
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Download once — keep forever!
Instant Download Details
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Format: PDF digital e-book (no physical book will be mailed)
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Length: 34 pages
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Delivery: Instant download after checkout
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Skill Level: All levels (Beginner-Friendly)
Perfect For
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Designing cohesive bead palettes
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Learning how to choose colors that feel right
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Holiday projects and seasonal collections
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Teaching color theory in bead classes
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Boosting creativity when you’re stuck
If you want to feel more confident, creative, and inspired every time you sit down to bead, The Beader’s Color Compass is your new favorite tool.
Let your colors tell a story — and let that story shine.
