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Jewelry Making
Jewelry Making
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
Sawing, filing, soldering and setting metal and stones into wearable pieces. Ranges from beaded work to full silversmithing.
This weekendTime to first win
A few hoursA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Get a starter kit with pliers and findings.
Is it you?
What you need
4 thingsThe honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$61
How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.
The path
14 questsASetting up1 thing to sort, in any order$36
BThen the quests
- Open and close jump rings properly
- Make a pair of beaded earrings
- Make a bracelet or necklace with a clasp
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