Riveted Silver Necklace

Lisa Crowder creates every part of her riveted necklace with sterling silver.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-348 -- More Projects »
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Steps 23-26
23. Cut four 3-inch pieces of 18-gauge wire to create spirals. Make a small half loop with the very tip of round-nose pliers.

24. Using needle-nose pliers place the half loop flat in the pliers toward the back of the pliers and roll. Continue to roll in small increments to create a tight spiral.

25. Stop spiraling about 3/4 inches from the end of the wire and bend a 90-degree angle in the wire.

26. Hammer the spiral flat on a steel bench block with a ball peen hammer. Hammer both sides to desired flatness.