Artistic Wire mesh designs review

I had the honor of launching for a large audience the Artistic Wire mesh by Beadalon last year, during a fashion show at the headquarters of Jewelry Television in Knoxville-TN.

Since, then I had created several designs to inspire the consumer on what to do with it.

I have posted several pictures on my Facebook page but I just realized that none of those designs were shared with you here my beloved followers.

Taking advantage of the launching of the new colored Artistic Wire mesh, I am sharing with you some of those designs created with the actual colors that Beadalon does carry in their catalog - just to clarify, the colored mesh was exclusive released onto kits for JTV. So, you can only get those colors if you buy through JTV website.

My first design created with silver mesh, large navette jet crystal pendants and light grey crystal pearls running inside the mesh.

Very non-sense - large gunmetal ball chain weaved with copper mesh - the stylist in Knoxville loved this one and I ended up giving it  to her...not my favorite but is still inspirational.

Color pop - dark brown mixed with platinum and copper crystal pearls...black polyester chain to keep it lightweight. Textured copper bead caps by Tierra Cast through John Bead.

Sections of hematite mesh has been fluffed to create an off shape feeling on this necklace.

Rhodium-plated bead caps by Tierra Cast through John Bead add texture between the crystal beads.

On these bold earrings a black mesh was twisted and stretched to the side edges to create volume - and again, crystal navettes do the final talk. J'adore!

Large red magma crystal navette drops to bring a sensuous flamenco vibe on this lariat - I'm addicted to this style of necklace - great to accentuate any cleavage line - dark grey crystal pearls inside of the mesh finished with rhodium-plated hammered cone ends by Tierra Cast through John Bead add a touch of  artsy chic.

I think this is my favorite color among this selection of mesh - copper...crystal light bronze large hole beads strung on,  large crystal donuts stuffed onto the mesh and two tone of chain used towards to the back. Bohemian chic and expensive!

This necklace  was worn by Jewel School hostess ... black and hematite mesh accented with tons of crystal briolettes and crystal pearls  - duet rhodium plated claps and polyester chain to hold all together. 

Lush and decadent! 

All crystal components used on all the designs above are form the Swarovski Elements™ collection.

Artistic Wire mesh is a product under the Artistic Wire umbrella inside of the Beadalon brand.

Spacer beads, bead caps and cone ends used on some designs are from Tierra Cast® through John Bead® .

 ps...all crystal pearls strung into the mesh had their holes enlarged to accommodate the thickness of the mesh.

All jewelry pieces designed by

Fernando Dasilva © 2012

Photos by Fernando Dasilva

The new colored Artistic Wire® mesh

Hello, my darlings!

Here I am...back to you again.

I was in Knoxville last weekend and then had to drive to New York City for a quick business gig two days ago...now I am back to Amish country...almost...lol

Beadalon has brought new Artistic Wire® colored wire mesh exclusively for JTV-Jewel School™ this Spring/Summer season, and I was fortunate enough to be the guest designer at the Jewel School™ show to promote the new colors. Here are some of the designs I created to inspire their viewer and you.

Above a 'tropical snake' feeling expressed by gemstones colors...sapphire, emerald and peridot - simply braided and twisted together...extra pizazz added on a second picture further down.

A lariat style necklace spotlighting the duet light purple/silver mesh almost used as it comes...I mean. I only ruffled up the ends up front to create a whimsical feeling before ending with a luscious tassel made with white opaque bugle Czech glass beads from the John Bead collection and vintage pink wild crystal hear pendants by Swarovski Elements, or course! Detail: I used EZ™ lobster clasp by Beadalon to attach the tassel so you can interchange with a pair of earrings - so wear the tassels as necklace or earrings.

On this necklace a mixing od gemstones and metalized silver beads - turquoise mesh weaved in between the beads - I used Sbeady™ needle to run 19 Strands Beadalon silver color wire - asymmetrical look complemented by aquamarine silver lined bugle beads and fishing sleeves used as spacer from ™ fishing line. Open heart silver-plated charms by Beadalon were added off side to add draaaaaama and poise!

Bracelets galore to be worn as a stack...more colored mesh and heart charms on a preview for Mother's Day. Simple mesh and aluminum chain.

Overview of earrings and bracelet. Long earrings on the right can serve as the base for the tassels form previous lariat. Mesh was added to filigree hearts to add texture to cut out areas of component.

Bracelet on left was folded by hand in squares sections and ironed press to keep its modern and architectural - two blue tones combined together - lock heart charm with flat cabochons of grey crystal pearl glued on.  on the right: my bluesy earrings for a girlie look - Katiedids™ components to make it sleek and modern and a simple bow wrapped around the chain section - bottom ending with crysolite opal hearts form Swarovski Elements. More gift ideas to mom! Remember blue is always in and goes well with any style.

I think the folks from Beadalon loved this bracelet and I will be making another version with colors that are currently on their latest catalog. Again, simple form and section ironed press to keep its shape.
Swarovski crystal roundelles discreetly hidden to mirror the metallic look. Open heart charm used as toggle circle and puffed heart charm used as.... a charm...lol

Bringing back the firs necklace with an ultra fantabulous and seductive extra large crystal silver shade polygon Swarovski Element pendant. Use a easy to attach and detach clasp so you can wear with our without. A long stone encrusted pendant would work as well. As long it adds draaaaaaaaaama, you will be in business darling!

Get inspired and create more beauty on your own to share.

Artistic Wire colored mesh sold in kits exclusively from JTV - Jewel School™, by Beadalon.

All crystals used on all the designs above are from the collection of Swarovski Elements.

All Czech glass and metalized beads used on the designs above are from the John Bead collection.

All designs and photos on this post are copyrighted by

Fernando Dasilva © 2012.

Easter elegance

Happy Easter my friends!

I woke up around 5:30 this morning and had to step out of my door and photograph  a beautiful moonlight, and then when I look to the horizon behind me the sunrise was magnificent and I snap another shot.

Still over the moonlight effect I went to my work area and put together some colors and design the necklaces featured on this post. I have watched Barbara Walters showing off beautiful and very high end necklaces lately on her TV appearances and I love all of them....and trust me they all work for young and cool chicks as well. It's juts a matter of styling with the right outfit. 

Happy Easter Sunday to all of you!

Full moon today at 5:30am and it's moonlight alluring myself to step out the door and be enchanted by.  

On the opposite side, this gorgeous sunrise telling me that a new day was born.

My design of the day - huge silver-plated textured beads, crystal rings, white coral, pink Peruvian opal faceted nuggets and faceted amethyst for a happy and very "brunch at  the Hamptons" mood.   White outfits will be fabulous against this necklace.

Several components form different sources were used on this design. Rectangle rhodium plated links, sterling silver filigree cone ends, Tierra Cast antique silver bead caps p and purple rattail cord (can you see the hint of purple going through the Swarovski rondelles?! ) by John Bead® Corp. 

Crimp covers , copper crimp tubes and 7 Strands Beadalon Silverose .024' stringing wire used on gemstones strands by Beadalon™ - actually the Silverose stringing wire works perfect with one of the latest colors by Swarovski Elements™ - light vintage rose. 

Gun metal lobster clasp and extension chain by Garlan® Chain. 

3 to 1 gunmetal and all gemstones by designer's personal sources.

Design by Fernando Dasilva 

Copyright © 2012

CHA Winter 2012

Here I am bringing a little of the past and lots of the present so we can have a wider profile of what I have done lately - and that means lots of gigs in 2011 and trips and fabulous meals mixed with what's happening now on my professional and personal life (not too personal).

The Craft and Hobby Association Show (CHA) Winter is the kick off of the jewelry making , scrap booking and craft industry show season. 

This year I was committed  to work with John Bead Corp during the entire show, and it was fabulous in many ways. I have worked at some trade shows with them in the past but this time I did not feel intimidated buy meaningless circumstances (yes, sometimes things that do not matter get on your way and you can't perform to the fullest of your ability), and I was able to work the way I like it and feeling like I was part of the company.

I am one of those people who needs to have an extra reason to work with a customer besides the money itself...being hired, commissioned and paid have nothing to do with been happy and feel important on what you are doing for your customer.

When there is no connection beyond the money that work will not last and will not bring anything different to the table so your work does not stand apart from your competitors. Yes, we have tons of competition just like in any other field, and life as a designer has nothing to do with only glamorous moments of glory and fame.

The picture above is an overview of some of the finished jewelry and focal elements I was able to create during the CHA Show at the John Bead booth.

We were focused on their Metal Complex line so metal work, 2 part epoxy application and Kumihimo line by Dazzle It were on the table constantly.

Above a close up on the necklace featuring agate slabs topped with hammered and textured copper blanks. The ginkgo charms were provided by Tierra Cast, an American brand that manufactures some of the top casting components for the jewelry making industry.

This sexy, funky and edgy necklace above is my favorite piece made during that time - created to highlight John Bead's new crimp ends I've found a new meaning to the word "crimp". There are  several styles (flower, leaf and heart) to provide a nice finishing to the end of a necklace, or to the ends of a bracelet but here were used as enhancers for dangles created simply adding beads (crystal pearl by Swarovski Elements) or metal charms to its loop. If you haven't seen those you should place an order right now because those components definitely are an upgrade to any design, and an extra glam fact.

Until my next and most!

Fernando.

Ps. click here to read Carmi Cimicata's post on John Bead's blog about the new crimp ends.

Delicate filligree components

To all the people who knows my design style or who follows my design endeavors this might look very strange at first glance but I keep versatility as a necessary skill to  visit different areas and possibilities.

The latest issue of Bead Style magazine ot only features one of my designs on its cover but also showcase a very different side of work on their "Designs We Love" gallery page.

Take a glance of the picture below and check that out.

Side by side on the same page, designers Madelin Pratama from Jakarta, Indonesia and Lori Anderson from Easton, Md are equally featured with not less fabulous creations as well. I liked the way the three designs are presented together and the discovered theme that ties all of us together - mother nature, flora and fauna.

Fauna and flora interpreted on 3 different designs featured on Bead Style magazine May 2012.
Delicate and demure are not a common theme on my designs but it comes up once a year...lol

"Nymph of forest" necklace - designed by me for and with all components provided by John Bead - 

jump rings used to link all filigree components together. Gilder's paste used to unified

the metal color, indicolite Swarovski round crystal beads held in place by royal blue silk thread,

little antique connectors filled with 2 part epoxy ( two portions of green and yellow mixed apart and them mixed together to create a lime green shade) and half of toggle working as center link  - a second toggle of similar design was used twice to finish the necklace.

Design by Fernando Dasilva for John Bead Corporation

Photo by FD.

Copyright © 2011

Excerpt of page 14 from Bead Style Magazine May 2012.

All rights reserved. 

Rose- gold glamour!

Hello, everybody!

Continuing bringing some of the latest oldest news from my world here is another great moment from 2011.

Last year I worked for the first time with Garlan Chain Company, that's a American chain manufacturer based right on the border of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, The company has been in the business for  years and has an incredible line of chain styles made in brass, stainless and aluminum and they provide many options of plating.

Garlan used few of my pieces on an advertise posted on Bead Design Studio magazine and on the Tucson Mineral Show Guide(Jan/Feb 2012). 

I was really impressed with the styling and the quality of the photo and it was flattering see my work connected with one of the top American chain manufacturer.

I have been pointed rose-gold as the strongest new color when it comes to metal components, and among with gunmetal or "black rhodium" arrived in the jewelry making market to stay.

On the necklace: rose-gold plated chain and tassels, an assortment of crystal pendants and beads from the Swarovski Elements collection and chocolate baroque fresh water pearls. Bracelet with brick style chain and tassels, Swarovski Elements crystal copper mini-xilion pendants and slide bar clasp from John Bead. Earrings with soe gold tassel and Murano glass tear drop bead. All Copyrigh t© 2011 by Fernando Dasilva.

  

Center piece on the necklace above was created using Apoxie 2 part epoxy sculpt filled onto the copper bezel (both products by Metal Complex™ via John Bead Corp.), Swarovski Elements chatons and 3 different styles of sections of chains made by Garlan Chain® Company. Tassels and main chain are also by Garlan off site by a metal link component by Tierra Cast® - atouch of gold to break the monocromatic sequence of the rope.

Designs by Fernando Dasilva for Garlan Chain

Copyright © 2011.

Trend: fish Leather

I have been watching a significant usage of new types of leather by several designers on the collections of some high end jewelry brands for the last 4 years.  The first items that caught my attention were bracelets made with stingray skin during one of the editions of JCK SHow in Vegas. High price range was the first indication that such material would came already stamped "luxury" goods.

After that, products made with snake leather became a must have among many accessories collections and the python snake leather became the symbol of this trend.

Last year at the Bead and Button Show, I was introduced by a new type of leather and this time the natual source was an animal that I was very familiar with - fish leather. I would never thought that something like that could be transformed onto an eco-friendly product. The main source for this kind of leather is tilapia and the company Nature Beads is the one that brought this leather into the American jewelry making market. The product comes in a wide range of colors and its texture adds an incredible look to anything is applied to.

During the last CHA - Winter Show, Katie Hacker invited myself and few other fellow designers to be part of a panel called "Beading Trends 2012 " where a group of designers presented their individual picks as the latest trends on jewelry making. Each one of us created inspirational pieces to represent those trends.  

The picture below features my inspirational piece that spotlights fish leather as focal element juxtaposed with faux-suede, chain, vegetable ivory pendants and crystal flat backs.

Picture below shows some other colors fish leather can be found and as you can see Swarovski Elements were applied to it using different techniques. The leather absorbs glue easily but many of them changes the color and texture of the leather so you have to investigate wich glue works best for your design. 

Have fun!
At this point you can only buy fish leather through Nature Beads.

Fernando does Bead Design Studio Mag

The new year started with lots of traveling and great news...undoubthely the  biggest surprise of this beginning was to be featured on "Bead Design Studio Magazine (former Bead Unique) for the first time through the hands and eyes of the incredibly talented and crystallized from head to toe fellow designer and Create Your Style ambassador Laura Timmons. Laura writes a monthly fashion column for the magazine and she picked me to be the "Designer shout out" of the month. Special thanks to Laura Timmons and the editor Pamela Hawkins for such honour.

I was flattered by Laura words and having an entire page dedicated to my creations was fantastic.

Laura choose 3 designs to illustrate my work and it was very well represented...check them out below.

This is the cover of the February 2012 issue. 

On the top right, a multi-strand necklace commissioned by John Bead® for a special sell event at

Jewel School™/JTV spotlighting Czech glass beads. Lots of antique silver and gun metal chain, faux-pearls and those incredibly fabulous peacock Labrador beads.

In the middle, a design created for the Create Your Style™ Show in Tucson - 2011 - workshop given by this design. The foundation the bracelet is a laser-cut suede with velcro bracelet.  I created a section using 49 Strands by Beadalon silver-plated stringing wire and embellished with an assortment of crystal components by Swarovski Elements™.

On the bottom of the page, an organic shaped necklace featuring copper Artistic Wire® mesh by Beadalon™ and Swarovski Elements™.

2012 promises a lot!

Back to business

I am shocked that I have been away from my blog for so many days, months, suns and moons.

It does not mean that I don't love to blog anymore...it means that I had had lots on my plate and lots going on during these days of absence.

There was a bit of reluctance about blogging and I did not want to do something because  I had to because this is not what blogging is about.

However I am sure some of you had followed my design endeavors through my Facebook page.

I am back and will do my best to make this more regular so you don't forget about me blogging.

I will have to do past and present more than once on the upcoming posts...you will feel like you are on a Woody Allen flick... thank you for stick around!

Truly yours,

Fernando.

Fashionably Beading in Manhattan

The picture above is of my station set up for a meet and greet the designers event at Elvee and Rosenberg show-room in Manhattan, New York, last Thursday. I was there to prote my book "Modern Expressions" and to inspire their clientele through several designs made with some of their fabulous collection of acrylic and vintage Swarovski Elements. 

Of course, products form Beadalon® and Metal Complex™ were also used to add a professional finishing to all designs. I personally liked all the pieces made with acrylic focal components and hand painted with Gilder's paste a product that I have became familiar through the Metal Complex™ brand. I love the fact that it can be used with wood and metal components as well.

The owner of Elvee & Rosenberg prepared  a fabulous spread with fine cheeses and fresh fruits that were to die for...wines and refreshments were also served to the pleasure of all of us.

This blogger with fellow Create Your Style™ ambassador sandy Lupo and the owner of Elvee & Rosenberg, Debbie Cantor. 

I just realized that my outfit actually matches with the cover of my book...I am in such of light blues, turquoise and browns mood. That polo is a light aquamarine by CK®.

New findings from Beadalon®

Have you seen the new findings by Beadalon® called "wrappers ™"? If you have not, check these two designs I made featuring them.
They basically are frames with notches around its edges, and you can tuse  that to secure beads, stones or other findings within. Anything you make it will  become 3#D and adds lots of texture to it.

Above a simple charm bracelet using flat oval tiger-eye and howlite briolettes (dyed turquoise color).
I used hematite 22 gauge Artistic Wire ® to wrap the stones within those marquee shape wrappers. It's my lucky charm bracelet. Watch those eyes!

Above, a away more complex piece made with several wrappers filled with DeCoRe clay within - I mixed small portions of the clay and kept in place holding between my fingers and pressing one side  down onto the back of a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal mesh.
On the opposite side I set small pointed Swarovski® stones.
The "ghost" touch was done gluing a piece of black Artistic Wire mesh on top of  DeCoRe® clay as well.
Gunmetal chains work as the foundation of the piece, and then circles of black Beadalon 49 strands beading wire were added to it.
Last but not least, I brought those peacock Labrador Czech glass beads to the spotlight because I feel like they would add that fabulous metallic print look. Those beads can be found throuhg John ead Corporation.



All designs posted on this blog are inspirational. I am fine with providing inspiration to the world, however I am not okay if you mimic my jewelry application method, have it published on any kind of media and do not credit me as your source of inspiration.
I suggest you to add your own interpretation to your design endeavours and you will conquer a more legitimate space on the diy market.

Experimenting with clay

Hello everyone...I am back! Thinsg have been crazy at Nando's Studio, so please accept my apologies for not posting anything in ages.

Here are some of my designs made with different brands of clay.

I am using on the same way many fellow designers have been using but I want to explore different surfaces and create something more dimensional. 

I have tried five different brands and I have my favorite and I will disclosure that when I feel like. Usually I do more than one project at once and I do want a product that gives me more tome before it starts hardening.

Here are some designs under my modern and expressive eyes.

Necklace - matte gold bamboo chain and wood pendant...crystal stones set on clay around the edge of the leaf...second piece made to test how wood would react in contact with clay. Brand used: Apoxie™

From Fernando Dasilva Studio.

On the right: small chandelier earrings designed by Wyatt White for Fernando Dasilva Studio...green amethyst, gold filled and peridot Italian wire mesh.

Copyright ©  2011

Above and below similar pieces : Assortment of SWAROVSKI ELEMENT crystal stones and Tierra Cast® findings set on brown clay. Necklace on Greek leather cord ornate with gold-plated Tierra Cast bead caps. Antique copper lipped bezel by Metal Complex™. All components can be found at John Bead Corporation.    

Design by Fernando Dasilva for John Bead Corporation

Copyright ©  2011

Similar components applied to the design above - copper color is the main shade although a mix of purple velvet, cyclamen opal, silk, crystal silver night, indicolite and black diamond  from the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color chart brings an almost "Carnival" vibe to the pendant. Copper  Tierra Cast® spacer beads in contrast with brown leather cord.  Crystal beads attached to Tierra Cast connectors. 

Clay brand used on last two pieces: Apoxie™

Design by Fernando Dasilva for John Bead Corporation

Copyright ©  2011

Above a pendant featuring a more structured line decorated with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal stones and chains. Three different styles of chains,  a substantial lobster clasp and tassel  in rose gold plated by Garlan Chain Company® .  Gold plated clover link by Tierra Cast® brings opulence to the warm metal color.

Copper bezel by Metal Complex™.

Clay brand used: Crystal Clay™

Design by Fernando Dasilva for Garlan Chain®. 

Copyright ©  2011

The pendant above features opalescent shades of fancy stones by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS  set on  light mint clay (I mixed two colors to get to this one). Grey curb chain.

Ring designed by Wyatt White using hematite 18 gauge Artistic Wire to spotlight fabulous and outrageous  white opal "Sphinx" stone by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS (or course!!!).

On the background another very strong trend: a white ceramic watch by Stuller® Inc.

Pendant created by Fernando Dasilva for Fernando Dasilva Studio.

Copyright ©  2011

Above one of my favorite experiments using clay - my "Stardust" necklace. Gorgeous flat oval blue stone beads linked to hold a daliciuus agate slice pendant framed by black diamond cut chain and crystal stones. Roundels made of amethyst, amazonite, sodalite and carnelian. 

Cobalt blue clay was used to frame and hold all components of the pendant together.  This pendant born out of my curiosity on seen how a surface of a gemstone would react once combined with clay. 

Clay used on this pendant: Apoxie™ 

All components can be purchased through John Bead Corporation.  

Design by Fernando Dasilva for John Bead Corporation

Copyright ©  2011

Above a cuff bracelet. A mosaic of fancy stones by  SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS that was set on 

 tanzanite clay. Silver-plated cuff bezel by Amate®. 

Originally created to match a fabulous outfit, it's the start point of my upcoming Winter collection to be displayed on my website. 

Clay brand used on this cuff: DeCoRe®

Created by Fernando Dasilva for Fernando Dasilva Studio.

Copyright ©  2011

  


Note from the author:


All designs posted on this blog are inspirational. I am fine with providing inspiration to the world, however I am not okay if you mimic my jewelry application method, have it published on any kind of media and do not credit me as your source of inspiration.
I suggest you to add your own interpretation to your design endeavours and you will conquer a more legitimate space on the diy market.

FREE FRIDAY PROJECT

Hello readers!
I am back posting free projects on Fridays to kick off your weekend with a great diy project in mind. 
This project if from my book "Modern Expressions: making fabulous and fashionable jewelry..." by North Light Books.
Feel free to make changes to create your own version. The chains I used on this design can be replaced by any of the newest chains available in the market right now. A copper version for Fall is a goodidea, think about a combo of copper, vintage pink and rusty burgundy.


Have fun!

Title: Velvet underground necklace

Project: Modern Expressions for North Light Books

Chapter: Chain of Command

Design by Fernando Dasilva

Photo by Chrsitine Polomsky for FWMedia Copyright © 2009

Material:

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS:

Article 5181

8 17 x 9mm jet Keystone Beads (two holes)

Article 5328

18 8mm tanzanite Xilion Beads

Article 5020

18 10mm purple velvet Helix Beads

General materials:

3 14mm black brass brushed round beads

19  12mm black brass jump rings

36  2” gun metal ball head pins

½ ft gun metal medium square cable chain

2 ½ ft gun metal textured etched large circle chain

  

Tools:

flush cutter

chain nose pliers

round nose pliers

flat chain nose pliers

Instructions:

1. Cut square cable chain into a 27 links piece and set aside.

2. Make keystone links: feed ball head pin onto one of the holes of keystone bead, add one bead bumper, one purple crystal and another bead bumper, then make simple large loop (big enough to attach to large chain circles) on top of bead and trim excess wire.  Using another ball head pin insert a bead bumper then into the other hole of the keystone bead in the opposite direction of the first head pin, add a purple velvet bead, another bead bumper then make a matching ring and cut excess. Make 6 more of the same and set aside.

3.  Feed one tanzanite bead onto a ball head pin and make wrapped loop. Make 17 more of these and set aside.

4.  Feed one brushed black metal bead onto ball head pin, add 6 tanzanite crystal components and one purple crystal. Make simple loop on top of bead and set aside. Make three of these.

5.  Cut a piece of the circle chain to 13 circles in length with the oval links attached at the ends.  Find the center link.  Connect the end of the chain cut in step 1 to the first circle to the right of the center link, then connect the 7’th link to the circle to the left of the center circle.  Connect the 17’th link to the circle 2’nd away from center on the right, then connect the end of the chain to the 2’nd circle away from the center on the left.  This zig-zag chain pattern will hold the center of the necklace together so it will sit correctly on the neck.

6.   Begin attaching the keystone links (made in step 2) onto the 7 center circles of the necklace, carefully open the circle and slide on one of the loops of the keystone link then the other, Making sure that the keystone links do not interfere with the links on the circle chain  so that the necklace lays properly.  Repeat this until all 7 of the keystone links are placed inside the rings, close the rings so that the keystone links will not come off.

7. Cut a piece of the circle chain containing 9 circles, without the oval links attached at the ends.  Find the center of the chain and attach one of the cluster components made in step 4, then add one to each of the rings on either side of the center. 

8.  Create a final drop with one keystone bead by sliding a ball head pin through the narrow side of the bead then add a purple bead, form a loop with the round nose pliers and wrap the end around two times.  Connect a single large jump ring to this component, then continue to make a chain using two jump rings until you have a double chain formed containing 8 jump rings long.  Connect the end of this to the right side of the necklace going through the two oval links on the ends. 

8.   Use two jump rings to connect the other side of the ring chain then connect to the gun metal badge clip and voila !!!

Have a great weekend!

Fernando Dasilva.

Montreal, mon amour cherri!

I went to Montreal last weekend with Wyatt. 

He has to teach 2 workshops at one Frabels Inc., one of the Beadalon's distributors in Canada, and of course, he invited me to assist him wiht the classes. 

Classes sold out immediately and we had a great time with some lovely ladies. We also had on both classes some ladies who were in the SWAROVKSI ELEMENTS Anchor's Away Creative Cruise and was very nice to get together with them so soon.

Here are some pics taken by me during the class.

Wyatt had a point presentation pepared and the ring soptlighted on the screen was the project. SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS gently donated the crystals for Wyatt's classes.

The satff with Frabels decorated all the walls of the entire room with huge posters of Swarovski Elements.

I promoted my book and the SWAROVKI ELEMENTS website, as well.

Wyatt gave to  the ladies all of his attention.

 The projects done.

My favorite month of the year

Hello, my followers and readers! September is here...and this month I will celebrate one more Spring, the  birthday of some very special Brazilian friends, St Cosmos and St Damian 's day, Gal Costa ( my Brazilian diva's birthday), the anniversary of my partnership in life, OMG so many to celebrate that I could easily be already handling a flute of champagne...ths early morning. lol

It has been awhile but life is unpredictable and lots of activities took me a little be away from here. Most of them all good!

No promises but let's how how often I will be posting this month.

I have a trip scheduled to Montreal next week, where I will be assisting Wyatt White during a workshop of jewelry making. I will give you more details down the road. 

I am excited about meeting new jewelry making lovers  and visiting Montreal for the first time everrrrr. 

Juts the idea of hearing some French language all the time makes it a definite place to be...I have already practicing on some street names...it sounds so Jeanne Moreau.....ahahahhaha

And here is the jewelry subject of the day:

I created this set for Beadalon to be posted on the A/C.Moore website...structural jewelry components by Beadalon and  beads, metal filigree parts form A.C.Moore.  The inspiration was the Italian (no, really?!? lol) Riviera de La Palm coast, by the Adriatic sea. Now that we are approaching the end of Summer, I think that's a good way of setting our mind on that elegant but laid back attitude that it's typical of the hot and steamy Summer nights...summer skies...summer parties.

Fernando Dasilva ©Copyright 2011

Strength, courage and faith

 

Saint Barbara, your courage is much stronger than the forces of hurricanes and the power of lightening. Be always by our side so that we, like you, may face all storms, wars, trials and tribulations with the same fortitude with which you faced yours. O Beautiful Maiden once imprisoned in a high tower, protect us from the lightning and fire that rages in the sky and the discord of war. Keep us alert and protect us from the dangers that surround us.