Making Filigree - Step Six

Now that you've got smooth, flat frame pieces, you get to do the arranging of the final design! Like I mentioned before, I'm doing a random design, so I just piece the little pretties into the frame like a puzzle. You want them to fit snugly against eachother so that you can solder each and every piece. I make them so snug that sometimes one jumps up out of the frame!

I do all of the arranging right on my soldering surface, and then brush flux over the entire design. Let it dry so it won't bubble up when heated and ruin your design!

Thinking about Valentine's Day yet?

Ok - I admit it, I'm not much for celebrating Valentine's day. I have a history of negativity associated with February 14th.. My first boyfriend dumped me on a Valentine's day, I've had the flu more than once on V-day, I've been forgotten a few of times on the 14th..

That having been said, I consider Valentine's Day a great excuse to make something delicate and girly, and full of hearts. I made a matching ring too, but I'm keeping it ;)

Valentines Handmade Filigree Heart Pendant