I started with a sheet of aluminum from the hardware store. I cut out 2 circles and filed the edges. Then I used a doming block to give it a nice dome shape. I hand painted them with acrylic paint and sprayed them with a sealer. I used a hole punch to add a hole for the eye pin. I added a turquoise disc and 6mm brown bead to finish the earrings.
After teaching pre-kindergarten school for 17 years in the Rochester-area, Ana Schneller Dooley turned her passion to create jewelry on a hobby basis into a full-time career.
Established in 2006, GemX Jewelry Design has developed into one of the most sought after vendors at festivals throughout Western New York. Recently, GemX has added clients in the casino industry, national fundraising organizations and a home party strategy.
