HALF HOOP EARRINGS - PROJECT SHEET

These fabulous floral earrings feel like the perfect summer project. Despite their impact and large size they are really light and comfortable to wear because so much metal is pierced away to create the pattern. The sample pair are made in brushed brass but you can adapt the project to work in any metal and finish you like.

To complete this project you will need:

MATERIALS

0.7mm - 1.2mm sheet metal. All patterns are 60mm long and the widest one is 28mm. You’ll need two pieces to make two earrings. Approx 160mm of 0.8mm fully hard silver wire

TOOL KIT ESSENTIALS

 Piercing saw, bench peg and 2/0 blades Drill with 1mm or 1.5mm bit or hole punch pliers

Large flat or half round file Selection of fine needle files. Round, half round and barrette are the best choices for this project Emery paper in 800,  1200 and 2000 grit or thereabouts Sanding sticks or flat wooden stick Cocktail stick Ring mandrel Hide, nylon or wooden mallet Polishing media of choice

Round nose pliers