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Lady-Leg Etched Earrings Tutorial

Lady-Leg Etched Earrings Tutorial

These fun etched copper earrings were cut out with shears (a jeweler's saw would also work great) and then the resist was hand-drawn with Sharpie, in the patterns of toes and thigh-high stockings.

Created by: Noryan Baker & Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

  • Cut the metal into the desired shapes and file edges smooth.
  • Apply the design wth a permanent marking pen (such as a Sharpie®). The metal covered with permanent ink does not etch.
  • Punch holes in metal as pictured and patina.
  • Use jump rings to connect the pieces. Add the ear wires.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 ea #86-280-01 Ferric Chloride
  • 1 pair #34-063-41 French Hook Ear Wire, Niobium
  • 1 oz [use 4] #37-136-7 Jump Ring, Round, 5mm
  • 1 oz [use 2] #37-145-7 Jump Ring, Round, 6mm
  • 1 ea [use 1.5x3.5" piece] #64-980-24 Sheet, 24 Gauge, 6x6"
  • 1 ea #86-343 Win-Ox™, 3 oz.

Tools

  • #69-275-53 Tool, Baby Wubbers™, Chain-Nose Pliers
  • #69-275-58 Tool, Baby Wubbers™, Flat-Nose Pliers
  • #69-234 Tool, EuroPunch Pliers, Round, 1.25mm Hole
  • #69-252-01-4 Tool, Flat File, 6", #4 Cut
  • #69-230 Tool, Shear, 7"
Additional Supplies
  • Apron
  • Baking soda
  • Duct tape
  • Goggles
  • Rubber gloves
  • Styrofoam™ "float" (available from craft supplier or upcycled packing material)
  • Two plastic containers
  • Extra fine-point Sharpie
Jan 1st 2021 Noryan Baker & Mollie Valente

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