Whirlwind earrings

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I made these earrings using (Argentium wire), a large ring mandrell (69-175) and a chasing hammer (69-126).

Just take two pieces of four inch wire- starting at one end of the wire (this will be the 'top' of the earring)- hammer about a 1/4 of an inch with the flat end of your chasing hammer- then hold your wire lateral to the mandrel hold (firmly) the flat portion just above the tip of the mandrel and coil one and and a half times around- leaving about two inches of the wire straight for the bottom. Using round nose pliars, make a loop at the top to attach to your earwires. At the straight end of the wire- place your pearl about a 1 and 1/4 inch up the wire- create a triangle bail by folding the wire up, then wrapping around the upper part of your newly created 'bail'. Use the ball end of your chasing hammer to create flat portions of wire anywhere you choose.

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Hope this helps!
Let me know if you need anything else.

Mary Morton
R&T Staff