Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

ok, so maybe it's just 2 Red Balloons, not 99...Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.Clean the blanks with Penny Brite to remove all oils.Spray each blank lightly with Klyr Fire before sifting enamel evenly onto each blank: red on the balloons, and foundation white on the strips.Carefully transfer a blank to torching basket (in tripod, over a heat-resistant work surface), and torch fire. …

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsMake 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.Blog Post: Torch …