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Holiday Wishes - Stamped Earrings
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Created by: Cindy Overland
2 #21-888-060 8mm round gemstone beads, A-grade azurite
2 #37-505-A 1.5" head pins, Argentium® sterling silver
1 pr #34-562 French hook ear wires, sterling silver
Two 1/2" squares #64-519 24-gauge sheet metal, sterling silver
This sweet pair of sterling silver earrings can be created for just under $5 (assuming you already have the required tools). If you don't already have metal-stamping tools, don't be daunted! Take a local class, or check out our metal-stamping page. It's fun, faster and easier than you'd think, and infinitely customizable!
Tips and techniques for this pair of earrings:
Metal stamping technique sheet
Wrapped loops
Basic earring techniques
To view these Technique Sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.
View more holiday design ideas, or post questions on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!
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