Spiraling Down

The spiral earrings are complete. I finished forming and soldered ear posts onto them. They could use a bit more polishing, and the final hammered texture is subtler than at the beginning. While it’s too bad I wasn’t able to swedge the wire and form an ear wire out of it, at least I learned something in the process. I got to try out my Fretz mushroom stake and 101 hammer for the first time and it was perfectly suited to adding a subtle, but needed bombé shape to the overall spiral and also softening and adjusting the texture. I chose a good placement for the posts and the earrings wear well. They complement the jawline via the direction of spirals. Ultimately, I’m pleased with these.