In this Mini Series workshop, students will learn to fabricate post-hoop earrings from scratch. This streamlined approach will make it easy to add these amusing earrings to your repertoire. The design is lovely as a standalone, but also offers endless possibilities for customization and embellishment.
Materials & Tools-8 inches of 10 gauge round wire in Sterling Silver, Copper, and/or Brass
-4 inches of Sterling Silver round wire, 20ga
-#60 twist drill bit
-1.2mm cup bur
-Easy wire solder, 22ga (bring leftovers from Metals 1)
-4 or 5 inch Jeweler's saw frame (German adjustable, Green Lion, etc)
-Dozen 2/0 saw blades and saw blade lubricant
-6 inch Jeweler's ruler
-Flush-cut wire cutters (Xuron, Lindstrom, etc)
-Flat-nose parallel pliers (brass or nylon jaws preferred)
-N95, KN95, or P95 mask
-Dedeco Silicone Polishing Wheel assortment and 1/16 screw mandrels (bring what you have from Metals 1)
Optional
-Wolf Soldering Clay
-Safety glasses
-Apron
-Fine tip sharpie
Hoop Earrings: Fri, Nov. 29, 2024
Metalsmithing 1 or equivalent
Friday
November 29, 2023
10am - 12pm