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Make Your Own Balled Headpins and Earwires


In this episode, we teach you how to ball up Fine Silver wire using a simple Butane Torch (that you may already have in your kitchen). We will then show you how to make headpins and earwires to complete a cute pair of earrings! We cover some great wirework tips.This takes your jewelry making to the next level, where you can make your own custom findings.

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Wire & Sheet Metal 16g Fine Silver, Round, Dead Soft Wire - 1/2 oz (~3.7 ft)
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