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Quick Hairpins

by Oksana Truhan
Use heavy-gauge wire to prepare a hair stick for customizing.
Instructions
Cut 6" of 8 gauge round copper wire and hammer it slightly flat with a heavy hammer. If you don't hammer it flat, the twisting won't be evident in the next step.
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When the wire work hardens, heat it with the torch until it glows, to anneal it - make it softer.
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Using a vice and heavy duty pliers, twist the wire.
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Use metal files to smooth one end to a soft point. And further smooth the end with a rubber wheel. Decorate the top in any fashion.
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Materials

8 Gauge Round Dead Soft Copper Wire
H11-8D
  • Lesson Quantity: 6.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $3.13
  • Gold Club Price: $2.35
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Tools

1 1/2 Inch Mini Fixed Table Vise
G10-20
  • G10-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.27
  • Gold Club Price: $6.95
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Mini Economy Double Horned Jewelers Anvil - Pack of 1
G17-1
  • G17-1
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $21.97
  • Gold Club Price: $16.48
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Brass Hammer - 1 Pound
HAM-456.10
  • HAM-456.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $24.97
  • Gold Club Price: $18.73
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6 Piece Assorted File Set with Wooden Handle
G14-7
  • G14-7
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $5.57
  • Gold Club Price: $4.18
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Variable Speed Rotary Tool with Flexible Shaft
G26-51
  • G26-51
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $49.97
  • Gold Club Price: $37.48
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Miniature off Brand Channel Locks.
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
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  • Category: Non-Jewelry Items
  • Technique(s): Cutting, Lashing, Making Loops, Texturing, Wrapping, Weaving

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