Feb 11th 2020

The SilverSilk And More Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour

by Thomas Soles

Celebrate the passion of France without leaving the comfort of home. Paris in the Rain is a jewelry making kit that explores the most romantic city in the world. The splashy color theme of the beading supplies in this kit is a spring walk down the Champs-Élysées during a light downpour. The air is fragrant with floral scents and the cold pitter patter of raindrops tickle your forehead. What a wonderful day to be alive and to be creative!

Oui, mon amie. You are going to adore this kit from SilverSilk. Nealay gathered some gorgeous colors. The kit contains a delicious little ten foot spool of Soft Flex Beading Wire in Tanzanite color. He had Jesse James Beads add a selection of beautiful tassels. He put together a stunning collection of goodies from SilverSilk - periwinkle flowers, minty green pendants, light blue crystals, and hints of yellow. Finally, he topped it off with some luscious Pearlesque Chain from his store. It is a fantastic mix for spring!

Paris in the Rain Jewelry Making Kit

Paris in the Rain is a soaked pastel adventure with tour guide Nealay Patel! Follow along during the downpour with the newest mystery beading design kit from SilverSilk and More. This spectacular kit is packed with beads, components and findings inspired by the vibrant city on the Seine. We happily included some of our fabulous Soft Flex Company products in this kit too.

Check out this link to grab the kit and get all the details of the tour: Paris in the Rain

Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour

Nealay has wrapped up his creative beading tour. But you can still grab the kit and follow along on the videos. Make a note to follow him on Facebook so you can experience his next journey live! The Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour was a creative trek across online bead stores.

Paris in the Rain kicked off on January 14th and wrapped up February 4th. You can find the kit at silversilkonline.com. He broadcast videos from these Facebook pages during the tour:

Tuesday, January 14 • SilverSilk and More Facebook Page

Tuesday, January 21 • Soft Flex Company Facebook Page

Tuesday, February 4 • Jesse James Beads Facebook Page

Nealay has a wonderful and creative mind. He loves to make playful and detailed jewelry designs. Following along during his beading tours is a great way to learn some fun new techniques and to network with other creative folks. Make sure you join his SilverSilk Silkies if you would like to be a part of the fun. During his beading tours, participants in the Silkies Facebook group are challenged to create their own unique jewelry with the kits and post photos. A winner is selected for a grand prize at the end of the tour.

Nealay's First Stop on the SilverSilk Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour

Nealay's first stop on the Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour landed on the SilverSilk and More Facebook Page. He discussed this exotic city and how it's rainy pastel colors inspired this kit. He revealed the contents of the Paris in the Rain kit and designed a jewelry set, magnifique!

From Nealay:

I made a full set of jewelry in minutes and you can too with some simple techniques!

Supplies:

SilverSilk Paris in the Rain Kit
Soft Flex Beading Wire, .019 Diameter - Tanzanite Color
Ear Wires
2x2mm Soft Flex Crimp Tubes
Head Pins
Pearlesque Chain
SilverSilk Capture Chain
SilverSilk Single-Strand End Caps
SilverSilk Double-Strand End Caps
SilverSilk Triple-Strand End Caps
Magical Crimping Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Jesse James Beads
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Cutters

Art extraordinaire! Nealay loves to draft his design before even starting his projects. It is a great way to brainstorm and organize his thoughts before committing. Knowing where the end goal is before starting a project is a great way to stay focused - but he doesn't forget to play and improvise while he works.

Look how scrumptious! Follow Nealay's instructional video and you can turn your Paris in the Rain design kit into a wonderful set. Learn how to make jewelry with this fabulous designer. Watching his videos is like getting a free jewelry making course online.

Join his Facebook group - The SilverSilk Silkies. There is active community of SilverSilk fans that love to create and show off their exciting creations!

Nealay's Second Stop on the SilverSilk Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour

Nealay's second stop on the Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour landed on the Soft Flex Company Facebook Page. We were excited to see what he would make. He always has an enchanting idea that blossoms into a beautiful flower.

Oh là là! C'est merveilleux! You are going to adore the necklace Nealay designed during this video. The focal is organic and eye catching and amazing. This is really a must see video if you love SilverSilk and Soft Flex wire pairings.

From Nealay:

Unveiling the new SilverSilk mystery kit, Paris in the Rain, and general jewelry and conversations. Come join me and let’s giggle and learn together.

Supplies:

Nealay surprised himself with the necklace he designed. He loves to sketch out his ideas beforehand so he has a sense of where he is going, but sometimes the journey takes unexpected turns. He felt like the piece was so much more vibrant than he had sketched. The design is sleek and airy. It has a classic fashion sense to it. He also loved how the rings at the focal point really grabbed the eyes.

Nealay's Final Stop on the SilverSilk Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour

Nealay's third and final stop on the Paris in the Rain Facebook Bead Tour landed on the Jesse James Beads Facebook Page. The Paris in the Rain Design Kit contains a delicious little ten foot spool of Soft Flex Beading Wire in Tanzanite color. He had Jesse James Beads add a selection of beautiful tassels. He put together a stunning collection of goodies from SilverSilk - periwinkle flowers, minty green pendants, light blue crystals, and hints of yellow. Finally, he topped it off with some luscious Pearlesque Chain from his store. It is a fantastic mix for spring!

If you like SilverSilk, Soft Flex Beading Wire, and Jesse James Beads - you are going to love this mystery kit.

From Nealay:

My last stop for the SilverSilk Facebook Bead Tour was Jesse James Beads, and here I open the last two kits, the earrings and bracelet kit, and make several fun and easy design for you to try with the kit.

Supplies:

La brillante talent artistique! These earrings are perfect for a walk in the City of Love. Give them to a loved one. Happy hearts aflutter!

We can't wait to see what Nealay dreams up next. His mystery kits have been so enchanting and lovely. Stay tuned for more from this talented designer!

You can find Nealay on Facebook and YouTube. If you are a fan, make sure you join his active group on Facebook - The SilverSilk Silkies. He is very accessible and loves to answer questions. He is a great jewelry teacher and source of inspiration.

Join our Facebook group – VIB. Stay in the know. Stay up to date. From our bead shows to our video shows and sales, you can stay in touch with us. The community is full of artistic and helpful beaders and crafty people. Inspire and be inspired. Share your pictures and get the beading bug from others!

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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com