DIY Jewelry-Make Your OWN Balled Ear Wires!

In this video I will show you how to make your own balled ear wires with a torch. Similar to making balled head pins, this process uses a larger gauge wire and I will show you how to shape them into ear wires to give your earrings that special artisan look!

Materials used:
20 Gauge Rnd Sterling Silver Wire (I get mine from Monsterslayer.com)
Optional: Homemade Jeweler's Pickle for oxidation. Directions Below.

Tools used:
Butane Micro Torch-https://amzn.to/3hvFGDd
Cross Locking Tweezers-https://amzn.to/3huiR2S
Rock Tumbler-https://amzn.to/2YtqVcH
Stainless Steel Shot-https://amzn.to/3hs3Gag
Bail Making Pliers-https://amzn.to/2D1UASO
3/4" Wooden Dowel-Optional
Flush Cutters-I use Swanstrom
Round Nose Pliers- Swanstrom
Flat Nose Pliers- Swanstrom

Natural Jeweler's Pickle Recipe:
Best to use a crock pot and add...
1 Cup of Vinegar
1 Tbsp Table Salt
Heat it up!

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