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I don’t know if you’re like this, but I tend to work in color palettes that make me comfortable, or I like, and stay away from many colors that just don’t “work” for me. I also don’t think I really know how to blend more than one or two colors creatively, so I don’t attempt it.

Well, if you have that problem too, then I may have found a book you can really use. Color Works, The Crafter’s Guide to Color by Deb Menz is a great book I just picked up, and I think it’s going to be one of my favorite crafting books. It’s full of information on color, from hues to values and harmonies, and it’s packed with photos that illustrate the author’s many ideas and descriptions about using color effectively.

It also has a great section on using colors in different crafts, from knitting to paper collage, and the last chapter is a whole set of color tools, complete with a color wheel, that help you discover color blending and management on your own. I love this book, and I can’t wait to put the tools into action, and learn more about colors and how to use them effectively. Please let me know if you get this book, and how you like it!

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