24 gauge copper sheet 2 inches square

Tin one side.

Trace the design on the untinned side of the sheet.

Saw to pattern.

22 gauge brass 2 inches square

Tin one side.

Flux the tinned surface of both metals.

Hold the metals together with cotter pins.

Place on a screen and hot plate until the solder melts.

When cool wash with pumice powder and a brush.

Saw the brass sheet even with the copper design.

File and emery the edges smooth and even, then polish with a burnisher.

By following the same procedure other and more personal charms can be made

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18 gauge wire 9 1/2 inches

Make a 1/2 inch coil on each end of the wire.

Make a loop in the center.  

Turn the loop down to form a hook.

See the image below.

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Let the wire follow the outline of the stone.

Leave enough space between the stone and wire for movement.

Trace the outline of the stone on a sheet of paper. Enlarge the traced outline 1/8 inch A.

Measure the outline of the enlarged pattern. Add 1 3/4 inches for the working ends and hooks.

14 gauge silver wire

Cut the measured length.

Make a loop on one end of the wire B.

File the other end of wire to measure 18 gauge.

Shape the wire to pattern B.

Cut the extending wire and bend the loop as shown.

Make a loop on the filed end and bring the looped ends together C and solder D.

File edges smooth. 

Finish with emery cloth.

Cap a stone and hook to the loop.

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Two identical stones with flat base.

Apply liquid cement to the base of each.

Bind together until dry.

22 gauge silver wire

Measure the circumference of the stone.

Cut a length of wire 1 inch longer than measured.

Lay the wire in the groove between the stones.

Twist the wires together, and make a loop.

Mounting a stone with hooks

File a 1/16 inch groove the length of a soft stone.

Make a notch on each end of the groove.

1/16 inch half round silver wire – Use enough  for the length  of the stone and the
hooks.

Shape the wire as shown.

Cement the wire into the groove.

Bend the ends to meet the stone.

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26 gauge silver sheet

Cut and dome a 1/4 inch disk A. The size of the disk depends upon the stone B.

Place the dome on a lead block with the cup up. Punch a hole in the center C. File the rough edge of the hole D.

22 gauge silver wire

Make a loop in a short length of wire E.

Insert the ends through the hole in the dome F.

Spread the wire against the sides of the cup G.

Bend the dome slightly oval to fit the stone.

Insert adhesive tape in the loop.

Apply liquid cement inside the cup.

Bind the dome to the stone to form a cap H.

Remove the tape when the cement is dry.

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