[Jewelry making - Article 00849] - Re: [Orchid] Making Metal Balls at the End

[M'lou Brubaker]

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    We discussed this earlier in the year; it should be searchable in
    the Orchid archives. 

    I did some earrings with Argentium Sterling wire and pearls, and it
    worked very well.( I burned just a few until I got better at it.) I
    balled one end, put a pearl on, inserted the wire through a chain,
    put another pearl on the wire, and balled the other end. I used my
    Little Torch with a #4 tip, and a very hot flame. I held the assembly
    to the side of the flame, not above it. You can practice this with
    gemstones first, since they are not as easy to burn. There's nothing
    mysterious or even very difficult about it. Just have a tiny torch
    tip, and practice. I made clusters of pearls on the chain earrings,
    in different colors and sizes. It was a fun Spring project for me.
    Enjoy! 

M'lou Brubaker, Jeweler
Goodland, MN
www.craftswomen.com

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