TIME IT TOOK
2 hours
SKILLS
Basic metal fabrication
Leather work
MATERIALS
- 18 gauge brass sheet
- Alligator leather scrap
- Sterling silver earwires
TOOLS
Torch setup, jeweler's saw,
Foredom or Dremel, circle
template fi les, pliers, 1⁄16 inch
drill bit, disc cutter (optional),
epoxy
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
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And now the fun part. Use
scissors or your disc cutter to
cut two pieces of alligator leather
to fi t inside the outer ring. In other
words, make the diameters 1.5
inches. It’s pretty simple, but it’s
always a good idea to measure.
And fi nally, add those sterling sil-
ver earwires. These are available at
most local craft stores like Michael’s
or Joann Fabrics. Once fi nished, you
will have a nice new set of earrings
fi t for a privateer.ROGER HALAS is a stone cutter, metalsmith
and jewelry designer who specializes in science
fi ction and fantasy themes. He also works in the
fi lm industry as a costume designer and prop
maker. He can be reached through Instagram at
rhalascreations, or through Facebook.SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 61