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Learn to create elegant diamond-shaped copper earrings in this 21-minute jewelry making tutorial. Master the techniques of working with 24-gauge copper sheet metal, including cutting precise diamond shapes using metal shears, texturing the surface, and creating dimensional curves with a dapping block and rawhide mallet. Discover how to properly punch holes for ear wires, add decorative iridescent glass beads using head pins, and finish your earrings with professional wire wrapping techniques using round nose pliers. Follow along with step-by-step demonstrations of essential metalworking tools and techniques, from initial cutting and shaping to final assembly, creating a pair of sophisticated handmade earrings perfect for both beginners and intermediate jewelry makers.
