[Jewelry making - Article 00150] - Re: [Orchid] Position for clip-on earrings backs

[Grace & Tom Stokes]

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    Correction to my post - I am asking about soldered posts. 

>         Easy question --  how do you know exactly where to solder the
>     post for an earring concerning weight distribution, etc.  I have
>     had the occasion, especially on earrings with stones or heavier
>     metal designs where the customer tries them on and they droop. I do
>     offer the plastic washer backs to customers but usually if there is
>     any extra effort involved the sale is lost.  Is there some way
>     before soldering to test out how the earring is going to hang?? 

Grace


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