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  • Feather Earrings
  • From "Jewelry Making"
    episode DJMK-107


    PHOTO

    Feathers can add a bit of low-cost luxury to your earlobes -- thanks to Mother Nature!
    Anna Loskutoff joins Jackie Guerra to create earrings with another selection from Mother Nature's materials -- feathers!

    Materials:

    Feathers
    Beads with large holes
    16 gauge wire
    2 ear wires
    Scissors
    Round nose pliers
    Needle nose pliers
    Wire cutters
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    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B
    PHOTO

    Figure C

    1. Select feathers and beads for the earrings (figure A).

    2. Cut and trim feathers to fit inside the bead.

    3. Arrange feathers in pleasing combinations, then place drop of glue where the stems of feathers come together.

    4. Next, wrap a head wire around the feather stems for reinforcement (figure B).

    5. Trim away feather stem, leaving only an extension of wire remaining (figure C).

    6. Add beads to wire, then make loop at end of wire to attach the earwire.

    7. Attach earwire to loop.


    GUESTS :
    Anna Loskutoff
    P.O. Box 1012
    Topanga, CA 90290
    Phone: 310-804-7796
    E-mail: spiritfarmer@hotmail.com
    Web site: www.tenwomengallery.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane