Use etched metal or learn to texture metal, then explore
techniques using the disc cutter, dapping block, and cold joins.
All of this culminates in fabulous metal beads!
Supplies for Metal Beads
2 pieces Copper or Sterling silver sheet 24 G 3" x 3"
Copper pocket
10 handmade headpins 20 G SS starting with 2”. make nice big heads
8 “ 18 G Sterling
Crown jewel
1 focal bead Round or Oval 16 - 25 MM that accommodates 16 G wire
1 complimentary bead 8 mm that accommodates 16 G
spacer with large hole 9 mm hole
2 small spacers 1 6 mm, 1 10 mm that accommodate 16 G
1 8 mm jumpring 16 G
5” 16 G SS or Copper wire
3 hand made head pins 20 G SS starting with 2”
3 complimentary beads 4 -7 mm that accommodate 20 G
Cascading Domes
18 hand made Headpins 20 G SS each starts with 2”
4 “ 20 G for Earwires
6” 20 G SS for spirals
Lacing
2’ 24 G sterling or copper
options;
Chain to suspend from. Copper ball chain is a great option.
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