Sparkling in 3D Earrings Project Download

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In this project download, you’ll add dimension, color, and lots of life to a disk earring by doming the metal and adding faceted gems using a new and versatile prong mount.

Specs

SKU: EP16229 Categories: , , , , Tag:

Description

Add dimension, color, and lots of life to a disk earring by doming the metal and adding faceted gems using a new and versatile prong mount.

Skills: Basic metalsmithing

Materials Needed to Complete this Project:

  • 22-gauge 1-inch diameter sterling silver disks 
  • Sam’s Simple Mount 12mm round 
  • 12mm round faceted citrine 
  • French wires 
  • EZ solder

?Tools Needed to Complete This Project

  • Disk cutter
  • Drill and 1.5 mm drill bit
  • Dapping die
  • Ball punch
  • Emery sticks: 220 and 320 grit
  • Buffing machine with horse hair brush and cloth wheels with Tripoli and Zam compounds
  • Side flush cutters
  • Beeswax
  • Bezel rocking tool
  • Prong pusher/burnishing tool
  • Large leather mallet
  • Anvil

Originally Published: Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, January/February 2018

Additional information

Craft

Jewelry
Author/Designer

Sam Patania
Project

Earrings
Concentration

Intermediate
Brand

Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist
Primary Subject

Jewelry
Product Type

Project Download
File Type

PDF
Required Tools / Equipment

Basic Bench
Power Tools/Equipment

Soldering Setup
Materials

Silver
Technique

Metalsmithing
Technique-2

Stone Setting
Technique-3

Forming
Technique-5

Prong
Technique-6

Dapping

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