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Making Halo Cluster Earring Studs

Making Halo Cluster Earring Studs Instruction  - US$25

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Making Halo Cluster Ear Studs Instruction

This instruction comes with easy to follow pictorials and detailed illustrations which shows you:

  • - Planning layout
  • - Accurate drilling
  • - Soldering prongs and ear posts
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Metal : silver or gold or other
  •  - Two center and smaller gemstones

You will receive :

  • -- 32 Pictures and illustrations
  • -- 17 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Bench tips on tools and techniques
Planning the size of the halo stud
Planning the size of the halo stud. 
The importance of accurate sawing and drilling
The importance of accurate sawing and drilling.

The halo design is a very popular design with one larger gemstone encrusted with smaller gemstones around it. This design requires detail to the layout, precision filing and accurate drilling to achieve balance in the design. These cluster ear studs always make a big impact with all the sparkles and a favourite with many.

Gem encrusted halo ear studs make a statement

A beautiful pair of gem encrusted halo ear studs. 

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