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Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes

Do you get inspired by colors of blooming flowers?
After a recent visit to an iris farm in Salem, Oregon I was so inspired by great colors of irises that I had trouble falling asleep for several days. I enjoyed looking at photographs I made and imagining designs I could create using these colors. My artistic friends also expressed an interest in working with iris color palettes and using them in future art projects.




Would you find these color combination attractive? Imagine what you would do with them? String several strands of colorful beads? Make an abstract bead embroidery piece? Or maybe weave an iris flower just like the ones I displayed for you today? Whatever you choose, I hope you enjoy looking at nature’s art and let it inspire you!

Iris Flower Color Palettes

I selected some of the Delica seed bead colors for you to make your bead selection easier. Some people prefer silver lined colors, some – opaque. To me, it all depends on a project. Feel free to play with similar colors and combine both: lined and opaque colors in the same project.

If you need more help with color palettes, discover how to get better at combining colors for your beading project.

Color Palette #1

Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes - Palette #1
Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes – Palette #1

Color #1

Delica DB353 Opaque Antique Beige

Delica DB1502 Opaque Peaches and Cream Luster

Color #2

Delica DB208 Opaque Tan

Color #3

Delica DB629 Silver-Lined Lavender

Color #4

Delica DB0455 Galvanized Dark Plum

Color Palette #2

Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes - Palette #2
Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes – Palette #2

Color #1

Delica DB0352 Eggshell or

Delica DB0204 Medium Cream

Color #2

Delica DB2102 Light Honey Mustard

Color #3

Delica DB245 Ceylon Dark Pink

or try a darker color

Delica DB247 Fuchsia Lined Crystal

Color #4

Delica DBM0611 Transparent Silver Lined Burgundy Wine

 

Color Palette #3

Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes - Palette #3
Iris Flower Delica Bead Color Palettes – Palette #3

Color #1

Delica DB883 Opaque Cream

Color #2

Delica DB0732 Opaque Rich Cream

You can also add the following color to connect with orange better:

Delica DB651 Dyed Opaque Squash

Color #3

Delica DB045 Silver Lined Orange

Delica DB161 Opaque Orange

Color #4

Delica DB0249 Opaque Luster Light Purple

Or try similar color

Delica DB1345 Silver Lined Violet




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  1. The color palettes are a wonderful idea. They help me transfer the information into Czech bead colors, I use Mother Nature in many of my color combinations.