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New Copper And Silver Earrings

I've been playing with my Bigshot and the Vintaj design folders again. I've decided to rechristen them "design" folders rather than etch folders as the end result looks nothing like an etched piece of metal!
I used 20g copper sheet annealed first to soften it then rolled through the Bigshot. It goes through fine but my cutting pads are suffering a bit and now are both bowed in the centre. Completely useless if I want to use my envelope dies so I guess I'll have to buy some replacement pads soon......


I made a simple pair in sterling silver too. I cut the shape using Xuron metal shears - very impressed with those and they save having to get my saw out and the ridiculous small plastic stool I have to sit on for piercing as the table is too low to use a normal chair!



I also did a bit of simple soldering and made these bead and hoop style silver earrings. Can you tell how much I love these czech glass rondelle beads?!





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  1. Barbara LewisThursday, September 13, 2012

    Very cool earrings! Love the idea that you can emboss without a rolling mill!

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  2. Cinnamon JewelleryThursday, September 13, 2012

    Thanks Barbara!

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  3. Vintage JewelleryFriday, September 14, 2012

    Nice post on this blog. thanks for share it.
    Vintage Costume Jewellery

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  4. Pearl JewelleryFriday, September 28, 2012

    Adorable! That is so easy but so lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Wedding bandsWednesday, October 03, 2012

    Lovely and beautiful earnings , I like it .Thanks for sharing it .

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  6. Silver jewellery australiaTuesday, October 23, 2012

    What a awesome collection you have. These earrings must provide a great shine in a party. this all're surely class apart!

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  7. AnonymousThursday, December 27, 2012

    Love the earrings and the embossing. You cut the shapes out with shears, not a saw? I always get shapes that are bent on the edges when I use shears. Could I ask what model you use?
    Great earrings!!!

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