Component Templates with
Heart Earrings and Pendant

Woven Bail Donut Pendant
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Designed by Judy Larson

Skill Level: All

This pattern utilizes a 6" Sheet Metal Square.

The jewelry component templates in the left section (as shown below) will make three sets of earrings with matching pendants as well as a charm for a bracelet.

The jewelry component templates in the center section ( as shown below) will make one pendant, one set of earrings, one set of earrings with matching pendant and three flower components. Hint: Connect the flowers for a beautiful necklace.

The jewelry component templates in the right section (as shown below) will make a bracelet component, two sets of earrings with matching pendants and a tab style pendant.

The step by step tutorial was written assuming that you have some jewelry making experience and follow all safety precautions. The tutorials do not show basic jewelry making skills or how to solder, rivet or use resin.

Template Component - Directions:

  • Copy the templates.
  • Transfer the designs to your sheet metal.
  • Cut the designs out.
  • File any sharp edges.

Heart Earrings and Pendant Pattern:

Materials

  • 24 gauge sheet metal---use the three heart templates
  • Two bead caps for 8mm beads
  • One bead cap for a 10mm bead
  • Three 16 gauge decorative rivets OR Three small flat backed crystals that will fit the top of the rivets and jewelry glue (shown)
  • Set of purchased ear wires or make your own
  • Large jump ring (shown) or decorative bail

Tools

Instructions

  1. Copy the three heart templates.
  2. Transfer the designs to your sheet metal.
  3. Cut the hearts out using your preferred method for cutting sheet metal.
  4. File any sharp edges.
  5. Use a 1.5mm hole punch to make holes for hanging each piece.
  1. Place each heart shape on a bench block. Use the Mini TruStrike Designer/Texture Hammer to texture each heart.
  1. The metal pieces will no longer be flat after texturing. Place each piece on a bench block and use a rubber or plastic mallet to flatten them.
  2. Place the bead caps on the bench block. Slightly flatten them using a rubber or plastic mallet.
  3. Position the bead caps on the hearts. Using an ultra fine point permanent marker, mark where the rivet hole needs to be punched. Use a 1.5mm metal hole punch to make the holes.
  1. Rivet the bead caps in place.
  2. Glue the decorative crystals on top of the rivets.
  1. Attach ear wires to the earrings and the jump ring or bail to the pendant.
  1. You can leave your pieces bright and shiny or use liver of sulfur to patina them. Buff with 0000 steel wool to bring out the dimension of your texturing.

Congratulations! You've made your first Heart Earrings and Pendant set.