
In this workshop you will learn to solder and create your own hoop earrings with notes included to cover how to achieve a textured finish on your earrings
In your box you will receive
Copper / Brass earrings:
- Copper/ Brass to make two pairs of earrings
- 2 pairs of sterling silver earring hooks
- Flux
- Solder
- Aluminium wire
Silver hoops
- Sterling silver to make one pair of earrings
- 1 pair of sterling silver hooks
- Flux
- Solder
- Aluminium wire
Pictured are examples of finished earrings in copper and silver.
You will receive full step by step instructions and materials.
You will need access to the following tools.
For this workshop you require:
* Blow torch (I use a kitchen blowtorch also used for creme brûlée)
* A surface for soldering – think pizza stone / kiln brick
* Heat proof tongs
* Snips for metal (can use wire cutters, tin snips or sharp pliers)
* Files
* A wooden stick or mandrel to shape rings to your size
* A hammer or mallet
* Pliers to cut thin aluminium wire
* Old jam jar for water, flux
* Pencil
* Kettle / access to boiling water
Kits containing essential supplies are available, as well as a selection of new and preloved tools - have a browse on this site or contact me directly:
sarahemunnings@gmail.com