TierraCast unplated pewter finish means you can use metalsmithing techniques on these rings! Forming pliers and a jewelers saw create the rustic look.
String 1 gemstone bead and 1 bead cap onto 1 head pin. (Optional: use flat nose or nylon jaw flat nose pliers to squeeze cap edges down to fit over top of bead.) Bend wire over at top of cap. Trim wire to about 1/2", then use round nose pliers to form large simple loop. Repeat with second head pin, bead and cap. Set aside.
Use half-round and flat nylon jaw forming pliers to create curves in all of the hammertone rings: squeeze pliers firmly onto one part of ring, then flip pliers over and squeeze again next to first curve. Repeat all the way around ring.
Use a jeweler’s saw to make one cut through both 3/4" rings and both 1" rings.
Open 1 jump ring and attach 1 earring post to one 1/2" ring. Close jump ring.
Open one 3/4" ring and attach to 1/2" ring placed in Step 4. Close ring. Open and close the sawed rings as you would a jump ring: twist cut ends back and forth past each other a few times while pushing the ends slightly towards each other. With the final pass a slight click as they line up ensures a snug close!
Open one 1" ring and attach to 3/4" ring placed in Step 5.
Open loop at top of 1 bead dangle and attach to 1" ring placed in Step 6. Close loop.
Repeat Steps 4-7 for second earring
Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!
TierraCast unplated pewter finish means you can use metalsmithing techniques on these rings! Forming pliers and a jewelers saw create the rustic look.
String 1 gemstone bead and 1 bead cap onto 1 head pin. (Optional: use flat nose or nylon jaw flat nose pliers to squeeze cap edges down to fit over top of bead.) Bend wire over at top of cap. Trim wire to about 1/2", then use round nose pliers to form large simple loop. Repeat with second head pin, bead and cap. Set aside.
Use half-round and flat nylon jaw forming pliers to create curves in all of the hammertone rings: squeeze pliers firmly onto one part of ring, then flip pliers over and squeeze again next to first curve. Repeat all the way around ring.
Use a jeweler’s saw to make one cut through both 3/4" rings and both 1" rings.
Open 1 jump ring and attach 1 earring post to one 1/2" ring. Close jump ring.
Open one 3/4" ring and attach to 1/2" ring placed in Step 4. Close ring. Open and close the sawed rings as you would a jump ring: twist cut ends back and forth past each other a few times while pushing the ends slightly towards each other. With the final pass a slight click as they line up ensures a snug close!
Open one 1" ring and attach to 3/4" ring placed in Step 5.
Open loop at top of 1 bead dangle and attach to 1" ring placed in Step 6. Close loop.
Repeat Steps 4-7 for second earring