This wirework tutorial shows you how to create beautiful HAMMERED HEARTS EARRINGS with close-up photos and detailed step-by-step instructions.
It is ideal for an improver as it includes a number of WIREWORK TIPS to help you master some of the techniques of shaping and hammering wire.
The tutorial also includes guidance on how to create different hammered shape earrings.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
24 gauge soft round wire
Round or faceted rondelle beads (approx. 4mm)
Earwires
NB. Plated wire is NOT recommended for the hammering and sanding elements of this tutorial
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers (2 pairs)
Nylon headed pliers
Smooth headed hammer
Stainless steel bench block
Polishing cloth
Ruler or measuring tape
The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive. It contains 14 pages with 29 steps. It has clear photographs to help you understand each step. It is in PDF format and will be available for INSTANT DOWNLOAD FROM ETSY IN YOUR PURCHASES AREA as soon as your payment has cleared. You will need an Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file which can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com
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I hope you have fun making lots of different Hammered Hearts jewellery and would be grateful if you would give credit to Kristin Smith (K S Jewellery Designs) in any jewellery you make following my tutorial and include a link to my blog or my tutorial. If you send me photos of your work that has been inspired by this tutorial, I would love to feature you on my blog: http://ksjewellerydesigns.blogspot.com
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