Zulu Shield - Earrings

A free earring project featuring texturized sterling silver 9x32mm oval blanks with sterling silver leaf dangle charms, from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Wholesale Catalog 2011-12
Created by: Kameron Fox

Suggested Materials:
2 #44-046-26 Leaf dangle charms, sterling silver
6 #37-295-540 4mm round jump rings, sterling silver
2 #44-750-30 24-gauge 9x32mm oval blanks with two holes, sterling silver
2 #37-557 1"extra-thin ball-end head pins, sterling silver
2 #05-328-04-45 4mm SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicone crystal beads, olivine
1 pair #34-569-02 TierraCast® French hook angular ear wires with coil, sterling silver

Tools and supplies:
Double-sided texturing hammer with narrow sharp stripe texture and dimples texture (#69-249-01)
Combo bench block (#69-123)
Win-Ox™ oxidizer (#86-343)
Wubbers™ narrow flat-nose pliers (#69-275-30)
Wubbers chain-nose pliers (#69-275-53)

TIPS:
* Use the dimple side of the hammer to imprint a texture on the sterling ovals blanks and patina them before assembling.

See our printer-friendly designer tip sheet.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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