Ancient Elements Chapter 6
15.Add the bar component and textured silver
rectangle to the jump ring. Close the jump
ring.16.Gently open the loop at the bottom of the
ear wire, add the other end of the bar com-
ponent, and then close the ear wire loop.17.Repeat these steps for the second earring.13.After applying the oxidizing solution, use
fine steel wool to remove the darkened areas
on the raised surface of the silver rectangles,
leaving some of the textured areas dark. Rub
the fine steel wool over the jump rings and
bar components to remove some but not all
of the darkened areas. Rinse with water, dry,
and rub with polishing cloth.
14.With two pair of chain nose pliers pointing
up, hold the jump ring with the opening at
the top. Roll one of your wrists away from
you and your other wrist toward you, open-
ing the jump ring only as much as necessary.
To close the jump ring, hold it the same way
and roll your wrists in the opposite direction
(think of holding a piece of paper and tear-
ing it). Never pull the jump ring ends out
as this will weaken the metal, and it will be
difficult to close the jump ring.