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Series 2-Earrings
Earrings are the of the most popular pieces of jewelry after rings.
The first pieces of jewelry I made incorporating lampwork glass beads were earrings.
Boy!, can you make lots of different earrings using only sterling silver rings and handmade ear wires!
You can see some of these first projects on the photo galleries.
As you can see lampwork glass bead are special suited for earrings, they add color and sparkle attracting attention to your face.
The tutorials in this set make use of lampwork glass beads and headpins. They are a mix of easy and more complex pairs of earrings.
All of the projects are available for instant downloading in PDF format with lots of photos and many helping tips.
Forged and Stamped Component Earrings DIY Tutorial
Stamping offers an infinite array of options to decorate metal. You can buy or make your own stamps.
This is a simple project that involves shaping, forging and stamping wire to make a keyhole component.
These components are very versatile, they can be combined to make charms, chains and other decorative elements for earrings and bracelets.
This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 7 pages, 16 photos, a template and plenty of tips. The tutorial is for beginners and intermediate students.
$9.95
Large Forged Head Pin and Domed Earrings DIY Tutorial
Head pins are very versatile jewelry making elements. They can be used to connect pieces, thread beads and attach elements.
For our head pins I added a twist: making them with a thicker gauge than regular head pins. I forged and stamped the wire before winding the glass around the tip.
Doming is a way of shaping metal that gives volume to a at sheet of material. In this case we will be doming a textured disk into a shallow bowl.
This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 8 pages, 24 photos, a template and plenty of tips. The tutorial is for beginners and intermediate students.
$14.95
Reverse texture Copper and silver earrings DIY Tutorial
There are many ways to texture metal; one of the easiest is to use hammers that have some design cut in to their faces. There are some available at jewelry suppliers or you can make your own.
In this project we will use a commercially available hammer. Its one of my favorites; you get a surface covered with tiny overlapping squares.
We will get a “reverse” texture on the silver by rolling it through the rolling mill.
Obtaining a raised squares texture.
This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 7 pages, 16 photos, a template and plenty of tips. The tutorial is for beginners and intermediate students.
$9.95
Shaped and Forged Double Head Pin Earrings DIY Tutorial
Forging is a fast and satisfying way of giving texture to your metal
pieces. This technique uses controlled hammering to shape metal.
The thin end of a riveting hammer can give a very nice texture.
Shaping and forging the thicker gauge wire before applying the glass
eliminates the danger of damaging the glass drops.
This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 7 pages, 19 photos, a template and plenty of tips. The tutorial is for beginners and intermediate students.
$9.95
Fused Silver Stud Earrings DIY Tutorial
Fusing is a technique commonly used while working with fine silver in
the making of woven ring chains and granulation. It can also be a very
useful way to recycle sterling silver scraps.
Fusing requires a good eye and some experience in the use of a
torch.
The main reason for this project is to give you confidence to go on to a
bigger project. After fusing some scrap wire to a couple of small silver
disks, you will have the confidence to fuse a ring or pendant.
This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 7 pages, 19 photos, a template and plenty of tips. The tutorial is for beginners and intermediate students.
$9.95
Interchangeable Bead and Components Stud Earrings DIY PDF Tutorial
In this tutorial, we will be making a wonderful very versatile set of stud earrings, made with lots of interchangeable parts to play with!.
This pair was designed in a way that permits the wearer to play mix-and-match with 5 different metal components.
And as I love lampwork disk-type beads, you can add some of those to the mix as well!.
They will add a lovely pop of color around the face.
You will be able to assemble an all metal earring set or a metal and glass one to match your outfit or mood.
Combine metals, texture and colored glass to make unique one of-a-kind earrings.
$14.95