These are perhaps my favorite earrings that I've made so far. My husband thought they were really cool too, which I considered a great feat! :)
I've bent the wires with a round-nose pliers then hammered them with my trusty picture-hanging hammer. This gives the metal a sort of rough look, which I appreciate. I've since learned how to make the silver bright & sparkly - even after hammering. This requires a perfectly smooth ball-pein hammer, which I purchased at our local bead shop for $8.50. One artist suggested:
1. Hammer with the ball side first.
2. Flip the hammer over and use the flat side to finish off the job.
I tried it, and I approve. More discovery ahead...
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