Your links are now complete. I'm sure you can think of lots of ways to use these in your jewelry designs, but if you want a place to start, consider making my Fine Silver Link, Pearl, and Crystal Earrings.
Metal Clay Textured Fine Silver Links
By Tammy Powley, About.com Guide
To add texture to the links, place one on an anvil and then hammer it with a ball peen hammer on both sides. The fine silver is pretty soft, so you don't need a lot of muscle power for this.
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- Introduction and Materials
- Prepare Metal Clay
- Cut Metal Clay
- Dry and Fire the Metal Clay
- File and Brunish
- Texture Metal Links
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