Sterling Silver Crescent and Bead Earrings Chapter 5
1.Use the ruler to measure and mark two 1”
pieces of 4 ×1 mm rectangle sterling silver
wire.
2.Using a jeweler’s saw or tin snips, cut the
4 ×1 mm rectangle sterling silver wire into
two 1” lengths.
3.File each end of the 1” rectangle wire pieces
to remove any burs or rough edges; you can
use the file to round the ends of the rectan-
gle wire pieces if you want. Use a fine grit
sanding pad to go over the area where you
have filed to smooth the edges and remove
any file marks.4.Use the ruler to measure and mark^1 ⁄ 16 ” from
each end of the 1” pieces of rectangle wire
and place a mark in the center of the wire.
This will be where you drill the holes to slide
the head pins through.5.Next, put on your safety glasses! Then place
the 1” rectangle wire pieces onto a hard, flat
surface. Place the point of the awl on the
mark that you made^1 ⁄ 16 ” from each end of
the rectangle wire pieces, and use a hammer
to firmly strike once on the top of the awl.
This will make a pilot hole for drilling holes
into the rectangle wire.