Abalone Shell Brooch

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

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Steps 12-13
12. Heat the end of a piece of 20-gauge wire with the torch until it melts and forms a small ball on its end. This forms the flowers stamen.

13. Put the stamen through the hole of the flower shape and solder it in place from the back. The hibiscus is now complete.