Here at Cousin we create a lot of projects, but we also know how helpful just having a different point of view can be. With that in mind we would like everyone to welcome our very first Cousin Guest Blogger, Fernanda Medina.
To help everyone get to know her a little better here is a brief introduction from her personal blog.
My passion for designing jewelry and making jewelry started when I was a student at Parsons School of Design. I was there for illustration but after a quick look at the Product Design Department I fell madly in love with the process it takes to manipulate all different types of metal and turn them into any shape and form. Following Parsons I started my family and ended up graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology where I learned new techniques and the highlight for me was learning how to make rubber molds. It is also fascinating coming up with new concepts 5 times a year and translating it into sell-able accessory for the world to enjoy.
Make sure to check out her Blog and Facebook too and leave a big THANKS in the comments!
Below you will find the wonderful project she created just for all of us Cousin fans. Enjoy :-)
Tools and materials used.
Tools: Cutter, flat nose pliers and round nose with cutter.
Materials: Glass bds 34716019/topaz, glass bds 34716012/jonquil, glass bds 3471601/blk diamond, 34718016/double links curb chain, 34719079/toggle component, 34719080/eye pins, and 34708197/metal charms at the end of the necklace
Step 1: Sink all the beads on eye pins and use the round nose pliers with cutter to cut the excess metal on the pin and then use the round nose to turn the end of the pin into a ring.
Step 2:
Once the beads are eye pinned, they are placed on the chain spacing every 3rd link. When this is done, the next row needs to be attached. This is done by placing a row of the same chain in a smaller link and attaching all the ends of the pins to it.
Step 3:
Repeat the eye pin process again this time using less than on the first and second row. Something to keep in mind is that on a necklace like this one, it is best to keep both sides symmetrical and to use less and less beads to taper the necklace towards the bottom.
This is the finish product. It can be made as long as you want and can also be two rows for the person that doesn't like to much fussiness around their neckline.
You can find a lot more from Fernanda following the links listed below.
http://sydandpia.wordpress.com
http://twitter.com/fernifern
http://sydandpianyc.com
http://sydandpianyctumblr.com