TUTORIAL:

Balled Ends Without A Torch

By tadaosgirl

Uploaded on: Jul 02, 2009

Level: Easy

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This lesson will show you how to make balled ends on wire without a torch. Though torching fine silver is a preferred method, sometimes you don’t have access to fine silver or a torch. This is one alternative to torching fine silver.

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Material List:

18g wire (or smaller)
1mm or 2mm crimp
2mm or 1mm crimp cover

Tool List:

Chain nose pliers
Crimping tool (Optional)

Number of steps: 8
File size: 129.11 KB

Page count: 4

Listing ID: #27548

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could it be done on memory wire?by mamiecounePosted on - Sat, 02/27/2010 - 14:46
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Wow, how CLEVER, this is

Submitted by Eni on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 16:24.

Wow, how CLEVER, this is just perfect for the other tutorial you have with the flowers!!!
Very ingenious, good job!

-Eni
www.jewelrylessons.com

Thank you, Eni!

Submitted by tadaosgirl on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 21:12.

Thank you, Eni!

cool idea for a "headpin

Submitted by kasi1983 on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 22:50.

cool idea for a "headpin emergency" :)

Thank you very much, kasi!

Submitted by tadaosgirl on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 23:45.

Thank you very much, kasi!

very creative! I know a few

Submitted by trackie4u2 on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:58.

very creative! I know a few people who would love to have this tut!! Off to spread the word! :o)
Dana

And it goes perfectly with

Submitted by Eni on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:32.

And it goes perfectly with the flower tutorial you posted.
-Eni
www.jewelrylessons.com

Thank you so much,

Submitted by tadaosgirl on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 14:38.

Thank you so much, Dana!
Yes, Eni! Before I got a torch and learned to how to use it, I was messing around with this idea. I can't believe it didn't occur to me until now to post it!

Neat! Thanks! April If

Submitted by Endearah on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 02:26.

Neat! Thanks!
April
If oggling baubles is a sin... I am so doomed!

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks

Submitted by Madam Steph on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 02:27.

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much for that. Will be scanning your tutorials boldly now - love - Madam Steph xxx

thats a great idea thankyou

Submitted by maureen 56 on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 02:44.

thats a great idea thankyou so much for sharing
Maureen 56

Thank you, April, Steph &

Submitted by tadaosgirl on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 03:58.

Thank you, April, Steph & Maureen!