Sterling Silver Crescent and Bead Earrings Chapter 5
8.Curve both 1” pieces of the rectangle wire
into a “C” shape using a ring mandrel and
rawhide mallet. Align the holes that you
drilled on each end of the 1” rectangle wire
pieces. Compare both of the C-shaped rectan-
gle wire pieces and adjust the curves so that
they are similar in size.6.Using a^1 ⁄ 16 ” drill bit, drill holes into each end
of the rectangle wire pieces with a handheld
rotary tool, flex shaft, or drill press (don’t
forget to wear your safety glasses!).
7.Use the file or fine grit sanding pad to
eliminate any burs or rough edges left from
drilling holes into the rectangle wire pieces.
If you don’t have an awl, you
can use a small nail to start
your pilot hole. Use the same tech-
nique described here for using an awl.If you do not have a ring
mandrel and rawhide mallet,
use two pairs of chain nose pliers:
Holding one pair in each hand, grasp
each end of the 1” rectangle wire piece
in the chain nose pliers and gently bend
the rectangle wire into a “C” shape.