This two day class will teach you how to utilize wire in your earrings. You will learn how to score, bend, solder, and accessorize the wire. Two pair of the earrings shown above (top and lower right) were previously made and I added wire dangles for a little pizzazz. Please feel free to bring your earrings to embellish or start from scratch. You can also make the entire earring from wire.

Pre-requisite: Basic fabrication and basic soldering skills. The complexity of your design will be based on your skills.

What to bring to class:

• 16 g square sterling silver wire – approximately 3 feet.
  
  
• 22 or 24 g sterling silver sheet metal.
  
  
• Hard, medium, easy, and extra easy wire solder.
  
  
• Optional: Tube sets and stones, Argentium (best option) or sterling silver to make balls. 22K, 24 g gold bi-metal can be purchased through Hauser and Miller online.
  
  
• Permanent ink pen.
  
  
• Tools you will need for this project will be available for your use in class.

Kit ($12.00): You will be provided a special soldering brick for working with wire, a protractor, and stainless steel floral pins. Oh yes, you can take them home with you!

Note: Please wear closed toed shoes to class and bring a head band if you have long hair or bangs that fall into your face. There is no need to bring tools to class. You will be provided with everything you need.

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