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TIME IT TOOK

1 hour

SKILLS

Enameling

Fabrication

MATERIALS

• Enamel, transparent
  colors of choice


• 2 20-gauge sterling silver
  discs, 1" and ½"


• 3mm, sterling silver tube


• Holding agent (diluted)
  or KlyrFire®


• Pickle


• 18" of sterling silver chain
  of choice


• Extra easy solder paste


• 400 grit sandpaper


• Steel wool
  TOOLS
  Sifter, trivet, spatula,
  paint brush, clean paper
  (magazine), butane torch,
  tripod with mesh, fi re
  tweezers (cross-locking are
  best), soldering board of
  choice, jeweler’s saw and
  2 /0 saw blades, tube cutting
  pliers, steel dap set, disc
  cutter

SOURCES

Most of the tools and

materials for this project are

available from well-stocked

jewelry supply vendors, many

of whom can be found in our

Advertisers’ Index, page 93.

What

You Need

Jewelry Project

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