{"id":23883,"date":"2023-10-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?post_type=project&#038;p=23883"},"modified":"2024-08-15T12:14:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T11:14:20","slug":"jewellery-making-silver-circle-and-hoop-earrings","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/jewellery-making-silver-circle-and-hoop-earrings\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Textured Sterling Silver Circle and Hoop Earrings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s nothing like jewellery making and creating your own earrings, either for yourself or as a gift. This project presents the art of texturing silver for a wonderful organic effect. Paired with some simple soldering and wire work &#8211; you can learn how to make a beautiful pair of silver earrings in next to no time with our jewellery making guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Jewellery Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ooOJwU80Uf4?si=ve1ryib2y6tUEvjD\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by Step Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7015_Crop.jpg\" alt=\"Textured jewellery making technique with a hammer on silver\" class=\"wp-image-24202\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:272px;height:204px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Findings\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=Stamping_Blanks\/-Size=0\/-Shape=Round\/-Finish=0\/-Holes=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">silver disc<\/a> on a steel block and use a craft or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=0\/-Size=0\/-Type=Ball_Pein\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">ball pein hammer<\/a> to hit the surface of the disc to add texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn the disc over and texture the reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Tip<\/strong> <em>&#8220;Stick the disc down on the steel block with double sided tape for added support&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7020-1.jpg\" alt=\"Showing off textured silver blank\" class=\"wp-image-24239\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat step 1 and texture all three discs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7022-1.jpg\" alt=\"Draw a line using a ruler \" class=\"wp-image-24242\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Draw a line down the middle of one of the discs using a scribe or pen. This should make 2 semi-circles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the holes are at the top of each semi-circle, in the middle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7026-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cut the disc in half using a piercing saw\" class=\"wp-image-24243\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rest one silver disc on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=0\/-Size=0\/-Type=Bench_Peg\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">bench peg<\/a> and use a piercing saw to cut along the line, cutting the disc in half.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7032-1.jpg\" alt=\"File the edges smooth\" class=\"wp-image-24244\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File the cut edge of both semi-circles and smooth using emery boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Tip<\/strong> &#8220;<em>You can rest the disc on a bench peg or use parallel pliers to hold the disc<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7037-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wrap silver wire around a triblet\" class=\"wp-image-24245\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrap the silver wire around a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Triblets\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">triblet<\/a> or cylindrical shape, making sure to create four circles. 250mm of 1.2mm wire will make four hoops with an approximate diameter of 20mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Tip<\/strong> &#8220;<em>You can make your hoops whatever size you wish!<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7040-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cut circles in half\" class=\"wp-image-24246\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut the circles of wire down the middle using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Saw_Frames_%5E_Saw_Blades\/-Size=0\/-Type=Saw_Frames\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">piercing saw <\/a>and rest the wire against a bench peg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Tip<\/strong> <em>&#8220;<span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size:11.0pt;line-height:\n107%;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;\nmso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:\nminor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;\nmso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\">You can also use wire cutters but they may slightly squash the ends of your wire<\/span>&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7047-1.jpg\" alt=\"Showing off wire ends\" class=\"wp-image-24247\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use an emery board to smooth the wire ends of your hoops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7051-1.jpg\" alt=\"Showing off hoop earrings and blanks\" class=\"wp-image-24248\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread a wire hoop through each hole on the two semi-circle discs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, thread a wire hoop through the hole on each circle disc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7049-1.jpg\" alt=\"Move wire until the ends sit flush\" class=\"wp-image-24249\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gently manipulate the wire end of the hoop back and forth until they meet in the middle and sit flush. Repeat for all four hoops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 11<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7055-1.jpg\" alt=\"Solder hoop join using a blow torch\" class=\"wp-image-24251\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Solders\/-Alloy=Silver_Solder\/-Type=Paste\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">solder paste<\/a> on the join of the wire hoop and place on a heatproof block. You could hold the wire in reverse action tweezers. Heat the wire using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Jewellers-Soldering-Hand-Torch-----Butane-Blow-Torch-prcode-999-955\">blow torch<\/a> until the solder melts and flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the hoop to cool for a minute and then quench (cool) in water and add to a warm safety pickle for 5 minutes or until clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat this for all four hoops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 12<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7068-1.jpg\" alt=\"Add texture using a hammer\" class=\"wp-image-24253\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When clean and dry, place each hoop on the steel block and gently hit the hoops all the way around using a ball pein or craft hammer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will need to move each hoop around the steel block to accommodate the disc or semi-circle disc that is attached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 13<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7347-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clean earrings with a polishing cloth\" class=\"wp-image-24260\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:274px;height:206px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To polish you could add to a tumble barrelling machine with water, shot and barrelbrite. You could use a pendant motor and mop or silicone head. You could also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Town-Talk-Silver-Cloth-Small,------12.5cm-X-17.5cm,-Anti-tarnish-prcode-997-420\">silver polishing cloth<\/a> to bring out the shine of the silver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 14<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7072-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open jump ring with pliers\" class=\"wp-image-24256\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the silver earrings with the semi-circles on attach the earring hook wires to the hoop. To do this open the hoop at the bottom of the hook wire by gripping the hoop of the hook wires with a pair of snipe, flat or chain nose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Pliers,_Cutters_and_Shears\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">pliers <\/a>on both sides. Twist one pair of pliers forwards to open the loop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7077-1.jpg\" alt=\"Thread earring hoop onto silver hoop to make your earring\" class=\"wp-image-24257\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread the earring hoop through the silver hoop with the semi-circle on and then close the hoop by gripping the hoop of the hook wires with a pair of snipe, flat or chain nose pliers on one side and a pair of snipe, flat or chain nose pliers on the other side. Twist one pair of pliers back to close the hoop flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat this to make the second earring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 16<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_7079-1.jpg\" alt=\"Make another pair of earrings\" class=\"wp-image-24258\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, make the second pair of silver earrings that feature a hoop and full hammered disc. Open the hoop at the bottom of the earring hookwire (see previous steps) and thread the open hoop of the hook wire through the hole in the top of the disc before closing the earring hoop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat this to make the second earring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished Piece<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7128.jpeg\" alt=\"Finished silver earrings\" class=\"wp-image-24457\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you enjoyed this jewellery making guide and learning how to make these textured silver earrings. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cooksongold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":24259,"template":"","categories":[1777],"tags":[114,44,29,71,49,30],"class_list":["post-23883","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-texturing","tag-cooksongold","tag-jewellery","tag-jewellery-making","tag-jewellery-making-blog","tag-jewellery-tips","tag-jewellery-tools"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Jewellery Making | Textured Silver Earrings | Cooksongold<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get into jewellery making by trying this textured silver, simple soldering, and wire work project to create a wonderful pair 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