Ombre

My initial idea was to put one of those clever dictionary definitions of the word Ombre,

om·bre

 noun \ˈäm-bər; ˈäm-brē, ˈəm-, -ˌbrā\


While I can find the pronunciation I can't find the proper definition for my reference.

 But there is Ombre fabric and these days even more common Ombre hair

 and I'm showing you Ombre beads.

My definition is one color/tone softly transitioning in to another,
 often but not always in the same color.
The word "ombre" in French means shadow or shade.

I've been playing with Ombre in my most recent polymer clay work.

Here are some of my Ombre Barrels.

Purples/Reds and Oranges with Gold tones over the top.

Shades of purple.

Color variation here, Raspberry, Ivory and Silver/Gray.

These are a lot of fun to make I just stack the colors

and use my thumb to gently pull the color across both ways then I add texture.

 I think they are very cool!!

Here are some more beautiful Ombre Pieces to inspire you!

Bronze Heart Pendant by TheaElements

A gorgeous example of Ombre on this Bronze Heart Pendant by Lesley Watt!

Hyacinths

These lovely Earrings by Melissa Meman have a very subtle and beautiful Ombre effect.

Recycled Sari silk is often Ombre, like this Emerald Berry Bundle from JMozart

The Ombre in this bead happens from one bead to the next.

Love these little Ceramic Color Shift Beads by Slate Studios Supply.

Super cool painted beach pebbles.

Ombre Blue Dots by Plymouth Rocks!

I hope you enjoyed my tour of Ombre as much as I did!

Thanks for joining us!

Kristi

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