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Abalone Shell Brooch

Julie Kirby designs a sterling silver and abalone shell broach with a hibiscus motif.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-335 -- More Projects »
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2. Put the abalone cabochon to one side and set up the bezel on a soldering pad, brush the seam with flux and solder it with an oxygen and acetylene torch. Quench the bezel in an acid bath (pickle) to remove any fire scale and dip it in water to rinse.

3. Place the soldered bezel around the abalone cabochon and trace that shape on the 26-gauge sterling sheet. Cut this shape out with metal snips, place it on an anvil and stamp it with a sterling hallmark.



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Julie Kirby



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That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-335
•Bird Mobile
•Abalone Shell Brooch
•Handmade Paper Letterpress Print
•Calla Lily Earrings
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