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TEMPLATE SUPPLY LIST BONUS EARRING PDF
PLEASE NOTE vendors are always changing item numbers so if you can’t find and item on your supply list please test me and I'll help you find what you need!
For LKV STUDENTS:
RIO GRANDE offers my students “Wholesale access” Students will enter this code RFSVILL into their web accounts under ‘My Account-Profile section’ in the bubble “Instructor Code” and is not to be used as a promo code at check out. This code enters students into a six-month trial access of Rio’s Wholesale benefits which gives them full access to our inventory (except for diamonds and moissanites), more price breaks, and some flat-rate shipping options! NOTE: if you get an error message when you try to add your code, Please email me and. I will have Rio reset it for you!
OTTO FRIE offers my students a 6% Discount for orders over $100. Use Promo code: LKVMDZ
*** UPDATE ON SUPPLIES If you want to get a cylinder file Otto Frei has 2 a medium cut : Part # LP1669-6-2-3.2
OR a course cut Part # LP1669-6-0-3.2
If your looking for bullet cabochons for the earrings do a search on ETSY.com For Bullet Cabs https://www.google.com/search?q=etsy+bullet+cabochons&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ACYBGNQF1nJSVlueo3_-zwB2a31Exn6K8g:1568765179248&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwilvvrZidnkAhVJHjQIHaX5C3UQsxgIMA&biw=1404&bih=912
IF YOU NEED HELP On HOW TO SAW A BEZEL TO GO UNDER THE CONCHO check my FREE VIDEOS LINK ON THE WEBSITE and watch TECHNIQUES FOR SAWING STRAIGHT BEZELS and RING SHANKS
If OTTO Runs out of the concho you can buy this one. https://www.etsy.com/listing/511642323/sterling-concho-23mm-x-29mm-oval?ga_search_query=oval%2Bconcho&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1&fbclid=IwAR0qQBminuOOzttZp8k_lQ3WbjqD8JWg5T9GrHTqfAl_Mw5q2Px1-W9LXpE
VIDEOS
Part 1 covers: Design overview using the template, sawing out the 18g frame soldering on the textured backplate. ( layers 1 and 2)
Part 2 covers: Making and soldering the gallery wire bezel, 5 .5 mm bottom bezel and texturing and soldering both to the concho. (layers 3 ,4 and 5)
Part 3 covers: soldering 3/4/5 layers to the first 2 layers, making and soldering the granulation
Part 4 covers: adding the 16g connectors to back of pendant, soldering and forming the bail.
Part 5 covers: Preparing the bail for the hinges, cutting the tube hinges and soldering them together
Part 6 covers : Putting the hinges together, holding on the ball catch, setting the rivet ..
BONUS VIDEO EARRING INSTRUCTIONS below ..… Be sure to download the PDF instructions added above next to the supply list !