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Go Round-and-Round Enameled-Copper Earrings Tutorial

Go Round-and-Round Enameled-Copper Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Mollie Valente

 

Designer Tips

  • Make two enameled copper washers. You can either use the enamel colors of your choice, or the colors listed in the suggested materials. Follow instructions from the "Thompson Enamel Workbook" or Rings & Things blog post "Torch Fired Enamels".
  • Connect an enameled washer and a hammertone link with two 8mm jump rings.
  • Use two 6mm jump rings to connect the two 8mm jump rings with the ear-wire loop.
  • Repeat steps to make the second earring.

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 80-pack (use 2 pieces) #65-405 Raw Copper Washer Assortment (We used two 15mm from this mix.)
  • 1 each #81-500-1237-02 Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Butter Yellow, 2-oz.
  • 1 each #81-500-1750-02  Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Orchid, 2-oz.
  • 1 each  #81-500-1410-02 Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Robin's Egg (Blue), 2-oz.
  • ** We are in the process of discontinuing all our Thompson enamels -- get the remaining colors while you can!
  • 2 each #49-947-71-AB TierraCast Hammertone Jewelry Link, 25mm Round - Antiqued Brass Plated

Tools

  • #69-271-99 Tool, Glitter, Four-Piece Set
  • #69-651-240 Alundum Stone, 240-grit
  • #69-354-9 EURO TOOL Tripod with Mesh Screen, 9"
  • #69-650-M Medium 80-Mesh Screen Sifter
  • #65-153 Torching Basket for Enameling by Eugenia Chan
  • #69-613 Handy Flame II Propane Torch
  • #69-429 EURO TOOL Fiber-Grip Tweezer, 8"
  • #69-615 Gas Canister Holder
  • #69-656 Valved Respirator
  • #69-383 EURO TOOL Safety Glasses
  • #69-357 Little Dipper Pickle Pot
  • #69-657-M Nitrile Gloves - Medium
  • #86-221-07 Penny Brite Copper Gel 
  • #62-229 Thompson Enamel Workbook
Other Supplies
  • Vermiculite
  • MAPP gas, propane fuel or butane

Jan 1st 2021 Mollie Valente

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