Last Pair!

The fourth pair to complete the earring challenge were hollow forms. Working in my comfort zone, I chose to work with 18 gauge sheet brass. The hooks for the earrings I made out of 20 gauge filled gold wire.

My favorite finish is high polish, I like to use a cloth buffing wheel with Zam compound (Zam can be found on www.riogrande.com) The only problem with these earrings is that with hollow forms, the solder seam should never be visible, or for any forms for that matter. My professor suggested painting the inside for an interesting design aspect but there are many options to be explored. They were a little bit heavy because I chose 18 gauge sheet instead of something like 22 gauge however I enjoy the weight although some people like lighter jewelry. 

Hopefully I can find time to reproduce this design and to solve the problem of the solder seam that is visible! Wish me luck!