[Jewelry making - Article 00014] - Re: [Orchid] Ear clip dilema

[David L. Huffman]

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    Hi Deb; If these are the "omega" type backs and assuming you have as
    much tension on them as the customer finds comfortable, here's a
    trick I've used.  Make and attach a couple of "traction pads". 

    Make 2 small disks, about 3/16" to 1/4" in diameter and dap (dome)
    them slightly.  Now, using a jewelers saw, cut parallel lines into
    them, about 1/16" apart.  Using a small triangular file, file down
    into the cuts until you have created a corrugated surface on the
    convex side of each disk. Soften this corrugated surface slightly by
    polishing.  Solder those onto the earrings in position so that the
    clip backs press the ear lobe against the serrated disks. 

David L. Huffman

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