STARRY DROP EARRINGS | INTERMEDIATE


1: MARK OUT THE STARS Print out, or draw four different sizes of stars (two


of each size) and cut out with scissors. Place some double sided tape on the 0.7mm Silver sheet and stick the stars on it.


4: CREATE THE DOMES Use a doming block and punch set to form the blanks


into domes. You may need to anneal the blanks first to soften them before forming.


Form the domes into equal sizes. 1


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2: CUT OUT THE STARS Cut out the stars from the Silver sheet with a grade


3/0 saw blade.


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5: SOLDER THE STARS Place some flux on one side of the star and on the


3: PREPARE File away the sharp edges with a three square file and


some different grades of emery paper.


dome, and strip on a tiny pallion of medium solder. Place a few pieces of medium solder between the dome and the star and on a soldering board. Gently heat the piece until the solder flows. If the solder moves, you can push it back with a soldering pick. Put the earrings into the pickle, and once cleaned, repeat it with the rest ot the stars.


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