Well I really wasn't planning on going 2 months between posts but when you have no internet, it kinda makes updating the blog a bit tricky. Long story short: my modem died...I had very limited access to the internet...after much frustration and aggravation, I'm finally connected again. Hallelujah!! So, now that I'm up and running once more, I am ready to start sharing some of my pics from my first project.
We started by measuring out and cutting sets of wire of 3 different lengths.
After filing, bending, soldering, pickling, and cleaning up, I was ready to shape them on the mandrel.
After filing, bending, soldering, pickling, and cleaning up, I was ready to shape them on the mandrel.
Using the hammers and mandrels to shape and add some texture.
I decided to give each circle a different texture.
I decided to give each circle a different texture.
I wanted to do something a little different than the demo our teacher gave us.
Instead of having the rings one inside the other, floating freely, I soldered mine together in a stack.
Instead of having the rings one inside the other, floating freely, I soldered mine together in a stack.
My teacher showed me how to make a paddle earwire which I liked better than hanging from a standard earwire.
It was pretty easy to solder on and added an extra design element, in addition to some balance, to my earrings.
It was pretty easy to solder on and added an extra design element, in addition to some balance, to my earrings.
I loved making these earrings and will definitely be making more of them when I finally get my hands on some tools. There are so many variations and things you can create with just some simple circles.
I can't wait to see where my imagination and creativity takes me!
I can't wait to see where my imagination and creativity takes me!
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