A Weighty Matter

by Susan LeGuyader

While in the studio, I came up with a new twist on the classic hoop earrings. Sometimes, it is hard to manipulate the clasp of a hoop earrings. So I made a "Hoop Not a Hoop" earring, with a simple ear wire and same classic shape. The look of the hoop without the fuss. Patterned sterling wire makes these "Hoops" a great looking pair of earrings.

Instructions

There are always challenges when making almost anything.

After making these hoops, I realized they looked similar but didn't quite line up.

I wasn't sure they were perfect, and I like to produce the most professional-looking product possible.

Susan LeGuyader's A Weighty Matter - , General Education, Tools, , weighing your work

Susan LeGuyader's A Weighty Matter - , General Education, Tools, , I like to produce the most professional-looking product possible

Now, I could spend hours filing, sanding, hammering, and adjusting.

But I didn't want to do that, and a light bulb went off in my head.

I remembered one tool that can tell you exactly if your pieces are the same the scale!

I thought I was a genius.

Really, the scale is the ultimate equalizer, even with metal.

Susan LeGuyader's A Weighty Matter - , General Education, Tools, , I could spend hours filing, sanding, hammering, and adjusting

So, I weighed each piece and found out that they are exactly the same weight. The rest is history, no sanding, just shaping. And a pair of un-Hoop earrings are made.

Susan LeGuyader's A Weighty Matter - , General Education, Tools, , I weighed each piece

Materials

pattern wire

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each

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Tools

Digital Tabletop Balance and Counting Scale, 1000G

SCL-292.50

SCL-292.50
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $80.00
Gold Club Price: $60.00

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Category: General Education
Technique(s): Tools, General Education

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Susan LeGuyader

I am a self-taught jewelry designer, having started making jewelry almost 15 years ago. I love exploring new techniques, to incorporate them into my designs. I live in Vancouver, Washington. You can find me on Facebook at Queene Bead Design. My is email: queenebead@q.com. My Etsy shop is: QueeneBead.