Skill Level: Intermediate
Zoom: 1 session, Saturday - March 22, 9:30am- 2:30pm EDT
Zoom: An invitation to the Zoom meeting will be emailed 3 days before class and will be required to register with Zoom to gain access.
Recording will be available for 3 months after the class for both Zoom will be available on a private YouTube channel.
Written instructions will be emailed to each registrant prior to class.
Description: In this workshop, participants will create a striking mixed-metal ring featuring a gemstone of their choice. Using gold-filled wire and sterling silver, you'll master essential techniques like bezel setting and ring making to design a bold statement piece. The combination of textures and contrasting metals adds a modern and versatile element, making this ring a timeless.
Materials Kit: Enough material for 1 set of rings (SS stock, GF stock, bronze granule, choice of cabochon). Please indicate stone choice in the notes at check out.
Domestic Shipping included. There is an additional charge for International shipping.
***Kits will ship March 10, 2025.
*You will need the following tools to complete the project.
• Sharpie
• Chain nose pliers
• Nylon pliers (optional)
• Parallel pliers (optional)
• Half-round pliers (optional)
• Fine tweezers
• Rawhide mallet
• Student files
• Needle files
• Hollow scraper (optional)
• Jewelers’ saw & 2/o saw blades
• Cut lube
• Bench pin
• Brass brush (optional)
• Euro lustre & muslin wheel (optional)
• Bezel shears
• Bezel rocker
• Super grip gloves (optional)
• Solder pick with shield (optional)
• Steel ring mandrel (stepped mandrel preferred)
• Soldering set up
• Magnifying glasses (as needed)
• Flex shaft with sanding discs
• Liver of sulfur or BlackMax