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Jewelry Making

I have always been interested in Jewelry making, so when Diane Rupp's make workshop had a discount on earring making classes on 6/30 I jumped at the chance. 

I learnt about the different parts and tool use in creating an earring, and instructor Emilie Sharpiro taught us how to make two earrings during the 2 hours session.  It was quite a liberating experience to be able to create your own jewelry.


Jewelry Kit and Tools


First Pair of Earrings
 
Second Pair

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