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Some Like It Hot At Harold Studio

Howdy!  It has been a sizzling week at the studio and it is only getting hotter!

Temperatures are rising so come on into the air conditioned studio and make some super cool jewelry!  Remember though, we don't want to see your toesies so please make sure your feet are completely covered!  Throw an extra pair of tennis shoes in the car in case you forget to change your shoes before you leave the house.

Tip of the week:  To make twisted wire, take a long piece and fold in half.  Place the side with open ends in the vise. Take the folded end and something thin like a pencil. Thread thin tool through the 'u' of the wire. Pull and twist the wire at the same time(using the thin tool) until wire is twisted as tight as you would like it. Release open ends from the vise.

Here is a review of some of the jewelry made in the studio this week!



Red cabochon ring with twisted silver wire around it
Lovely twisted silver and Jasper cabochon ring made by Karen in Jewelry 1.

Silver dog tag with copper bone sweat soldered to it and the name Earnie stamped atop it
Lucky puppy!  Katie made this adorable dog tag for her pooch!


Top of fold formed copper cuff with texture and multi colored patina
Love this fold formed copper cuff with color patina made by Vera!

Chain mail bracelet work in progress
Melanie is working on this copper chain bracelet!  Can't wait to see the finished product.

Silver cabochon rings made during a Jewelry 1 class by
Dara did a great job with these cabochon rings!

Silver rings with cabochon stones set in Jewelry 1
Tuesday night's Jewelry 1 class did a super job with their cabochon rings.  Love these stones! 
Necklace pendant made with a bullet in open studio
What a creative pendant!  Laura made this awesome bullet necklace!

Earrings made with brass and silver with paw print stamps and soldered
Deb made these super cute brass and silver paw print earrings.  Cody says woof!

Earrings made with enamel set like a cabochon
Vera, Maria, and Lori made these fun enamel cabochon earrings in Jewelry 3.

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