How to Make a Pair of Silver Bead Earrings

A classic design that can elevate any outfit, stack these studs in ascending sizes if you have multiple lobe piercings. The term “1 Hole” refers to the presence of a ‘hole/dip’ for attaching to other jewellery components. The “Bead With Cup” part refers to the design, where the bead has a cup-like feature. Yet these components are super versatile and come in many different sizes (as well variations of precious metals).

Step 1

First make the silver bead as stable as possible using 2 soldering blocks with the cup facing up. Hold the sterling silver earring post in reverse action tweezers in a third hand. Ensure that the earring post is the correct way up.

*You could also stabilize the silver bead with wolf clay 998 277W*

Step 2

Add a small amount of solder paste to the end of the post and lower the tweezers down so the earring post is resting in the dip of the bead. Ensure that the post is in constant direct contact with the bead.

Step 3

Heat the bead up with a hand held blow torch, moving the flame around and working the heat up to the post until the solder paste melts and flows.

Step 4

Leave the bead to cool for 2 minutes before loosening the screw on the third hand to release the tweezers. Quench (cool) the bead in water using tweezers.

Step 5

Add the bead to a warm pickle solution. Leave for 5 minutes or until clean. Remove the bead from the pickle with plastic tweezers and rinse with water.

Repeat this process to create a second bead stud earring.

Step 6

Use a polishing cloth to rub the bead to a high shine or place in a barrel polishing machine with stainless steel shot, barrel brite and water for 30 minutes.

Add earrings scrolls.

We hope you enjoyed this jewellery making guide and learning how to make these beautiful 1 Hole Ball with Cup Stud Earrings. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d also love to see what you’ve been making, so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging Cooksongold.

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