“Modern Expressions”
-creating fabulous and fashionable jewelry with easy-to-find elements
On his book solo debut, Fernando puts the spotlight on high fashion necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, art deco and fashion-forward findings these pieces won’t just enhance wardrobes – they’’ll make them.
Inside Modern Expressions you will find chic necklace, earring and bracelet designs that turn heads with their fashion-forward sensibility. This book goes beyond instruction for creating striking pieces and helps you see clothing options to pair with the jewelry, with a how-to wear sidebar accompanying at least half of the projects. All of the projects feature modern components provided by major manufacturers (such as Swarovski, Beadalon, John Bead Corp, Rio Grande), so locating supplies will be easy and painless. Click here to view the Buyer's Guide for thsis Book>>

“Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed” -
In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, authors Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components like beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for veteran jewelry crafters. The concept of exposed jewelry is unique to the marketplace - no other title focuses on exposing wire and other materials that have traditionally been "hidden" in jewelry (such as tubing, findings, chain, etc.)
The combination of three different designers presents a variety of styles and techniques, perfect for beading enthusiasts of all levels.