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Old 02-08-2012, 07:42 PM
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Default Birch and Maple Valentine's Earrings



I did these up for next weeks big day. Green birch hearts and green maple beads on gold wires with gold ear posts.
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Old 02-08-2012, 10:06 PM
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Hi Schwert!
I love these earrings, what a cute valentines present for someone. Bet my grand daughter would love something like this. I would wear them!
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:44 AM
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Those are great, Schwert. Did you drill out the beads before or after you carved them?
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Old 02-12-2012, 01:32 AM
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Drilled them out before carving and used the drill and pin vise as a handle. Worked slicker than I imagined.

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Nice earrings!

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Old 02-13-2012, 07:56 AM
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Nice earrings. Paul
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Yep, for sure Nice Earrings! That special person will love them.

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Old 02-15-2012, 05:02 PM
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These were a hit this year. Last year it was a birch heart necklace, so these complete the "Set".

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