So, You've Got the Headpins, Now, what do you do?

I made these headpins using brass wire.
Here's an easy peasy tutorial on how to make some earrings.

Step 1:
Slip a crystal or other bead on the wire.
(I told you this was easy.)

Step 2:
About a 1/2 and inch away from the bead,
bend the wires using your fingers or a mandrel of your choice.
Here, I used a knitting needle.

Step 3:
Using a ruler,
measure about 1 inch down from the bent part of the wire.

Step 4:
Cut the wires using your wire cutters at about the 1 inch mark.

Step 5:
Using a file (I used an emery board,) file the ends of the wire so that there are no sharp edges.

Step 6:
Gently work harden the wire. I used my chasing hammer and bench block.
I hammered the top edge of the earring flat.

It only took about 10 minutes per set.
It's quick and easy to do.
Headpins work great!

New Project

Take one, very thin, slightly bald, but very loving dog.


















Add to that- the very cold start of the winter season.




















What do you have?
One very cold dog who loves and needs to be covered up to keep warm--even during the day.




















So what do you do when you can't be there to cover her up and keep her warm? You google: patterns dog sweaters.
I found a wonderful site called greyhound crafts. You can find it here. There are lots and lots of goodies there for greyhounds. I found a sweater pattern. I printed out the copy that I am allowed to print out. I bought the yarn. Now, I'm ready to start.




















Yes, it's going to be pink. I also bought a pattern for a snood to be worn around her neck and over her ears. I think the sweater will be my priority though. She's one cute, but cold, little hound.
Stay tuned. I'll be showing progress soon, I hope!