I am pleased and proud to announce that I’ve been working with Karen Snyder of O. Sebastian Chainmaille Creations to develop goldfill kits for her popular Phaedra design – sparkling Swarovski rivoli stones captured in a secure chainmail setting. These kits are currently available in five different sizes, with two larger sizes currently in development.
(stunning pendant)
(sweet earrings)
(easiest size)
The Phaedra design is gorgeous, of course – but it’s incredibly versatile too. Use a single large kit for a bold pendant, connect several medium kits together for a show-stopper bracelet, and use two small kits for a lovely pair of earrings. They look great alone, and combine beautifully. All the kit sizes are available in any of my three colors of 14K goldfill – yellow, rose, and nickel-free white.
I ordered a Phaedra kit in the beginning of June. I’ve been on vacation and just got back. The Bead and Button show was wonderful. Anyway, I didn’t realize the kit came with no directions. Do they cost extra? I’m willing to pay for instructions. And I want to order another, bigger kit (larger rivoli). Will you please tell me how to get directions? I can’t wait to make the one I have. Thank you! Laura E. Anderson
The Phaedra is Karen Snyder’s design, and you can get the instructions on her website: https://osebastian.selz.com/
Let me know how it turns out!
-Spider (cheering you on)
Update: Karen’t website hasn’t been working for a while and I haven’t been able to reach her. For the time being, download the instructions from my website:
https://www.spiderchain.com/shop/phaedra_pdf/
Do u guys carry Nicole free products ? I love making chainmaille but can’t wear it 🙁
There is no nickel at all in any of our rings. (Not even the white goldfill!) I don’t personally have a problem with nickel, but many, many of my students and customers do. I made a commitment to be a nickel-free-zone. *grin*
I ordered the phaedra kit not realizing it didn’t come with the instructions. When I try to purchase it now on the https://osebastian.selz.com/ website it tells me she isn’t open for orders. Do you have any idea how I can get the instructions? I can’t do the kit without these.
Yea – it looks like the instructions aren’t available directly from Karen right now. I have added the instructions to this site:
https://www.spiderchain.com/shop/phaedra_pdf/
and I’ll pass along 100% of the proceeds to Karen once I can get in touch with her.