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Supplies |
Order # | Quantity |
| Fumasi shears | 111-249 | 1 |
| New-Concept Microfold Brake | 115-097 | 1 |
| Argentium® sterling ear wire with loop | 696-950 | 1 pair |
| Swanstrom confirming pliers | 111-121 | 1 |
| High-speed steel twist drill, #67 | 349-426 | 1 |
| Foredom® flex shaft, SR30 | 117-534 | 1 |
| Flex shaft swing-away motor stand | 117-291 | 1 |
| Copper sheet, 28 ga. | — | 1 |
| Prismacolor® pencils | — | 1 |
| Coarse sand paper | — | 1 |
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| Steps: |
| 1. Using a paper template and a marker, draw the desired shape onto the copper sheet. Use the shears to cut out the shape. |
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2. Create a rough surface to hold the color that will be applied next by rubbing the entire surface of the copper sheet with a coarse sand paper. Use the Prismacolor® pencils to add color. |
| 3. Roll the sheet once through the New-Concept Microfold Brake to create a corrugated texture. |
| 4. Use the Swanstrom confirming pliers to further squeeze the corrugations on one end; this will exaggerate the fan shape. |
| 5. Using a Foredom® flex shaft with #67 high-speed drill bit, drill a hole at the top of the earring. Attach the sterling ear wire and close the loop to finish. |
