9.Use the ruler to measure and mark the rub-
ber tube into four equal pieces measuring
K” each. Use scissors to cut the rubber tube.10.Place the turquoise disc bead onto the head
pin and add one K” piece of the rubber
tube, place the head pin through the hole
in the C-shaped rectangle wire, and then add
the other K” piece of rubber tube.Sterling Silver Crescent and Bead Earrings Chapter 5
6.Using a^1 ⁄ 16 ” drill bit, drill holes into one end
of the rectangle wire pieces with a handheld
rotary tool, flex shaft, or drill press (while still
wearing 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.
8.Curve both 1H” pieces of rectangle wire
into a “C” shape using a ring mandrel and
rawhide mallet. If you do not have a ring
mandrel and rawhide mallet, use two pair of
chain nose pliers. Holding one pair of pliers
in each hand, grasp each end of the 1H”
rectangle wire piece with the pliers and gen-
tly bend the rectangle wire into a “C” shape.
Compare both of the C-shaped rectangle wire
pieces and adjust the curves so that they are
similar in size. Set these aside.