Hinged Hoop Earrings
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Introduction

Video: Hinged Hoops Intro
Syllabus
Hinged Hoop Earrings with a Soldered and Pinned Hinge and a Carved Catch

Hinged Hoop Instructions
Video: Making Textured Wire with the Hydraulic Press - Using Impression Dies
Video: Texturing Wire or Strip with Hammers
Video: Texturing Wire or Strip with Stamps
Annealing
Impression Die Instructions (PotterUSA)
Hammer Types
Hammers
Video: Forming the Hoops
Video: Preparing the Hinges
Video: Soldering Hinges
Soldering Information
Video: Completing Hinge, Catch, and Ear Wire
Little Torch Basics
Hinged Hoop Examples

Wheat Hoops 1
Wheat Hoops 2
Turquoise Bloom Hoops 1
Turquoise Bloom Hoops 2
Crystalline Hoops 1
Crystalline Hoops 2
Hammered Swing Hoops
Leafy Hoops 1
Leafy Hoops 2
Leafy Hoops 3
Hinged Hoops with a Riveted Hinge

Video: Riveted Hinge
Swing Hoop Earrings

Video: How to Make Swing Hoop Earrings
Helpful Resources

Saw Blade Specifications
Sheet Metal Specifications and Equivalents Chart
Drill Bit Sizes Chart
Helpful Hints for Sucessful Sawing
Silver Used in Jewelry Making Article
Finishing Work Filing
Finishing Work Sanding
Flex Shaft Tools and Tricks
Getting Started Soldering Jewelry Article
Rivets
Roller printing
Patinas
Finishes
Conclusion

Video: Hinged Hoops Conclusion

Wheat Hoops 2

These earrings were made with an impression die from PotterUSA, a pinned hinge, and a carved catch.