Space Needle - Earrings

An earring design project featuring wavy metal disk beads from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Spring Supplement 2011
Created by: Mollie Valente

Suggested Materials:
4" #47-401-SP Wire, Copper, 16g, Rnd, 32'
4 each #26-815-217 Bead, Metal, Wavy 16mm Disk, Silver Plate
10 each #26-233-3 Bead, Metal, Heishi, 3.4x1mm, Silver Plate
1 pr #34-563-20 French Hook, S/S, Plain

Tools and Supplies:
glitter tool kit (#69-271-99) Use chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, and semi-flush side cutters.
chasing hammer (#69-138)
steel block (#69-108)
flat file (#69-252-01-4)
Win-Ox™ (#86-343)

Designer Tips:
*Cut wire in half. Hammer a flat paddle on one end of the wire and file to a pleasing shape. Antique the copper wire with Win-Ox.
*Add the beads as shown.
*Form a loop on the top; hammer flat. Touch up the Win-Ox.
*Add the earwire.
*Repeat for second earring.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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