Below we've got some of the things that were made at the studio this week. Becki Etched some peace signs into metal that she is going to turn into a ring. Susan is making some really cute stuff after taking the enameling workshop we had a few weeks ago.  Textured Silver Ring  A soon to be spinner ring by Lynn. Quartz Earrings  Smoky Quartz earrings by Michelle Knot Bangle Knot bangle by Lynn Silver Bezel Pendant Bezel pendant by Ruth. I like the different shape! Dot Necklace Really cool necklace made by Rebekah. She riveted in all of those dots! Happy Saturday! I hope you have a great rest of the weekend! -Johanna...

How to Get Rid of Patina in Hard to Reach Spots Lynn has this lovely silver ring of her grandmother's that she wanted to wear, but she hated the patina that was inside of the swirls. So we decided to take a shot at removing it. The Ring The first thing we needed was a q-tip.  I cut off both ends and put it in a flex shaft.  Then, I tapered the end on a file, so it could really get in the hard to reach areas.  I charged up the tapered tip with compound.  Then used it as a tiny polishing tool.  And viola! It definitely could use a little more work inside with the q-tip and maybe some higher shine compound (We used tripoli.) but the ring is certainly on its way to being patina free everywhere! -Johanna...

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Some of the jewelry pieces made at our studio this week: Tube Set Pieces:  Lori learned how to tube set and these are her first two silver pieces doing it. I think the stone in the tube set ring is a garnet. The pendant wasn't quite finished when I took the picture, but I think it looks great!   Faceted Silver Ring: This is the top of a cast ring Michelle made. I like her idea of making the silver look like a faceted stone.     Copper and Turquoise Swirl Earrings: These are some simple earrings Ruth made by curving wire then hammering it flat. She then attached the beads by wrapping a thinner gauge wire around the curved shapes she made.   Silver Knot and Turquoise Rings:  Made by Mikako on a Saturday   Stamped initial ring: A partially finished stamped initial ring made by Deb for her husband.  Happy Saturday! -Johanna ...