Steel For Stud Earrings?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by aliciafelber, Aug 10, 2018.

  1. aliciafelber
    aliciafelber Well-Known Member
    Has anybody used steel for stud earrings?
    Are their any cons using steel to make them?
    Can I make the stud thin enough? 0.8mm
    Can steel be tolarated by the skin or it can bring allergies?
    I will appreciate if somebody can share their experience.
    Thanks
     
  2. Shea_Design
    Shea_Design Well-Known Member
    In short FORGETABOUIT,.. Stud too thin for that type of print, material will oxidize and is not appropriate for that kind of contact. Cast silver? -S
     
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  3. aliciafelber
    aliciafelber Well-Known Member
    Thanks for your quick reply!
     
  4. Shea_Design
    Shea_Design Well-Known Member
    You could always bond your own studs / hangers. It is a fun material if you like the texture.
     
  5. aliciafelber
    aliciafelber Well-Known Member
    I would like the post to be integral to the design of the earring.... thanks for your suggestion!
     
  6. Ontogenie
    Ontogenie Well-Known Member
    I wouldn't attempt it. I'm certain the post dimensions would stop ExOne from properly polishing it, and then you would be sticking a seriously rough piece of metal in your ear. Ouch!
     
  7. aliciafelber
    aliciafelber Well-Known Member
    @Ontogenie
    Thanks! Sure that is the last thing I would want :)