How to make the pendant:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 1:<\/strong> Select your stars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using the star punches from your disc cutter<\/a> choose 3 different sizes that complement each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/0-2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong> Place the sheet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Select the best placement on the silver sheet<\/a>, then clamp the sheet into the disc cutter. Using a scrap piece of metal the same thickness on the opposite side to your silver will stabilise the disc cutter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-26.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> Make the cut <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>
Use your 2lb hammer<\/a> to punch your silver stars. Place your stars on your bench block and using your ImpressArt stamps<\/a> create a random pattern across your stars – there really is no \u2018right\u2019 design here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to flatten your stars again after texturing use a nylon hammer as it leaves no marks. You can protect the design by using a piece of scrap leather on the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3a-1-150x150.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Prepare to drill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use your centre punch<\/a> and hammer to mark each star where you\u2019ll drill for your jump rings as it stops your drill from skittering across your metal. Remember you only need 1 hole in the small star as it\u2019s for the end of the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMove your stars to a benchpeg or wood block and drill your holes. Then use your ball burr, file or sanding stick to remove any sharp metal from the holes just drilled and also from the edges of your stars.
If you have a tumbler you can use it to give your stars an extra shine or polish using your favourite method.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4c-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoin the stars.<\/strong>
Link your star cascade together using oval jump rings<\/a> and pop onto a chain to complete your necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Three](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5b-3.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to make the earrings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Create your stars <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Follow the initial steps above to cut and texture your stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make your ear wires, use 0.8mm sterling silver wire<\/a> and turn a small loop with your round nose pliers<\/a>, then create the ear wire shape with your pliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Round](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1ee.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Prepare your wire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use the cup burr<\/a> (or sanding stick) to smooth the end of the ear wire and work-harden using your steel block and nylon hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Silver](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2ee.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Close the show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open the small loop as you would a jump ring and add your textured stars, close again and wear with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make these earrings in a number of varieties, single or double stars, drops similar to the pendant, textured or plain – have fun & see what you can create!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3e.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoy making your very own snowy star pendant and earrings . If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. 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Step 1:<\/strong> Select your stars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using the star punches from your disc cutter<\/a> choose 3 different sizes that complement each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong> Place the sheet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Select the best placement on the silver sheet<\/a>, then clamp the sheet into the disc cutter. Using a scrap piece of metal the same thickness on the opposite side to your silver will stabilise the disc cutter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> Make the cut <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>
Use your 2lb hammer<\/a> to punch your silver stars. Place your stars on your bench block and using your ImpressArt stamps<\/a> create a random pattern across your stars – there really is no \u2018right\u2019 design here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to flatten your stars again after texturing use a nylon hammer as it leaves no marks. You can protect the design by using a piece of scrap leather on the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Prepare to drill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use your centre punch<\/a> and hammer to mark each star where you\u2019ll drill for your jump rings as it stops your drill from skittering across your metal. Remember you only need 1 hole in the small star as it\u2019s for the end of the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMove your stars to a benchpeg or wood block and drill your holes. Then use your ball burr, file or sanding stick to remove any sharp metal from the holes just drilled and also from the edges of your stars.
If you have a tumbler you can use it to give your stars an extra shine or polish using your favourite method.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoin the stars.<\/strong>
Link your star cascade together using oval jump rings<\/a> and pop onto a chain to complete your necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to make the earrings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Create your stars <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Follow the initial steps above to cut and texture your stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make your ear wires, use 0.8mm sterling silver wire<\/a> and turn a small loop with your round nose pliers<\/a>, then create the ear wire shape with your pliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Prepare your wire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use the cup burr<\/a> (or sanding stick) to smooth the end of the ear wire and work-harden using your steel block and nylon hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Close the show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open the small loop as you would a jump ring and add your textured stars, close again and wear with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make these earrings in a number of varieties, single or double stars, drops similar to the pendant, textured or plain – have fun & see what you can create!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoy making your very own snowy star pendant and earrings . If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. 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Using the star punches from your disc cutter<\/a> choose 3 different sizes that complement each other.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong> Place the sheet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Select the best placement on the silver sheet<\/a>, then clamp the sheet into the disc cutter. Using a scrap piece of metal the same thickness on the opposite side to your silver will stabilise the disc cutter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> Make the cut <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>
Use your 2lb hammer<\/a> to punch your silver stars. Place your stars on your bench block and using your ImpressArt stamps<\/a> create a random pattern across your stars – there really is no \u2018right\u2019 design here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to flatten your stars again after texturing use a nylon hammer as it leaves no marks. You can protect the design by using a piece of scrap leather on the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Prepare to drill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use your centre punch<\/a> and hammer to mark each star where you\u2019ll drill for your jump rings as it stops your drill from skittering across your metal. Remember you only need 1 hole in the small star as it\u2019s for the end of the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMove your stars to a benchpeg or wood block and drill your holes. Then use your ball burr, file or sanding stick to remove any sharp metal from the holes just drilled and also from the edges of your stars.
If you have a tumbler you can use it to give your stars an extra shine or polish using your favourite method.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoin the stars.<\/strong>
Link your star cascade together using oval jump rings<\/a> and pop onto a chain to complete your necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to make the earrings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Create your stars <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Follow the initial steps above to cut and texture your stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make your ear wires, use 0.8mm sterling silver wire<\/a> and turn a small loop with your round nose pliers<\/a>, then create the ear wire shape with your pliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Prepare your wire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use the cup burr<\/a> (or sanding stick) to smooth the end of the ear wire and work-harden using your steel block and nylon hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Close the show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open the small loop as you would a jump ring and add your textured stars, close again and wear with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make these earrings in a number of varieties, single or double stars, drops similar to the pendant, textured or plain – have fun & see what you can create!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoy making your very own snowy star pendant and earrings . If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. 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Select the best placement on the silver sheet<\/a>, then clamp the sheet into the disc cutter. Using a scrap piece of metal the same thickness on the opposite side to your silver will stabilise the disc cutter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong> Make the cut <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>
Use your 2lb hammer<\/a> to punch your silver stars. Place your stars on your bench block and using your ImpressArt stamps<\/a> create a random pattern across your stars – there really is no \u2018right\u2019 design here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to flatten your stars again after texturing use a nylon hammer as it leaves no marks. You can protect the design by using a piece of scrap leather on the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Prepare to drill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use your centre punch<\/a> and hammer to mark each star where you\u2019ll drill for your jump rings as it stops your drill from skittering across your metal. Remember you only need 1 hole in the small star as it\u2019s for the end of the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMove your stars to a benchpeg or wood block and drill your holes. Then use your ball burr, file or sanding stick to remove any sharp metal from the holes just drilled and also from the edges of your stars.
If you have a tumbler you can use it to give your stars an extra shine or polish using your favourite method.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoin the stars.<\/strong>
Link your star cascade together using oval jump rings<\/a> and pop onto a chain to complete your necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to make the earrings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Create your stars <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Follow the initial steps above to cut and texture your stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make your ear wires, use 0.8mm sterling silver wire<\/a> and turn a small loop with your round nose pliers<\/a>, then create the ear wire shape with your pliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Prepare your wire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use the cup burr<\/a> (or sanding stick) to smooth the end of the ear wire and work-harden using your steel block and nylon hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Close the show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open the small loop as you would a jump ring and add your textured stars, close again and wear with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can make these earrings in a number of varieties, single or double stars, drops similar to the pendant, textured or plain – have fun & see what you can create!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoy making your very own snowy star pendant and earrings . If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. 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Use your 2lb hammer<\/a> to punch your silver stars. Place your stars on your bench block and using your ImpressArt stamps<\/a> create a random pattern across your stars – there really is no \u2018right\u2019 design here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need to flatten your stars again after texturing use a nylon hammer as it leaves no marks. You can protect the design by using a piece of scrap leather on the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 4: Prepare to drill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Move your stars to a benchpeg or wood block and drill your holes. Then use your ball burr, file or sanding stick to remove any sharp metal from the holes just drilled and also from the edges of your stars. Join the stars.<\/strong> To make your ear wires, use 0.8mm sterling silver wire<\/a> and turn a small loop with your round nose pliers<\/a>, then create the ear wire shape with your pliers.<\/p>\n\n\n You can make these earrings in a number of varieties, single or double stars, drops similar to the pendant, textured or plain – have fun & see what you can create!<\/p>\n\n\n We hope you enjoy making your very own snowy star pendant and earrings . If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. We\u2019d also love to see what you\u2019ve been making so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging @Cooksongold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":15284,"template":"","categories":[1782,1783],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15254","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metal-forming-stamping","category-silversmithing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
Use your centre punch<\/a> and hammer to mark each star where you\u2019ll drill for your jump rings as it stops your drill from skittering across your metal. Remember you only need 1 hole in the small star as it\u2019s for the end of the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a tumbler you can use it to give your stars an extra shine or polish using your favourite method.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Link your star cascade together using oval jump rings<\/a> and pop onto a chain to complete your necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHow to make the earrings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Create your stars <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Follow the initial steps above to cut and texture your stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 2: Prepare your wire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use the cup burr<\/a> (or sanding stick) to smooth the end of the ear wire and work-harden using your steel block and nylon hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 3: Close the show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open the small loop as you would a jump ring and add your textured stars, close again and wear with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n