Workshop List

Yes, you can make rings! In this class, you will be guided through the process of determining the length of metal needed to produce a particular ring size including for a ring that will be textured after soldering. Using various styles of silver wire, you will create three different rings in the same size, to be worn as a set. As time allows, you will add a small calibrated cabochon in a pre-made setting to one of the rings. You will finish and polish your rings using hand techniques. Cabochon availability and pricing will vary—or you can provide your own. Cost of the kit with all the silver components will be $15 excluding the cabochon. Skills covered in this class include cutting wire to length, using a hammer to texture the metal, filing edges, soldering, setting a cabochon, and finally polishing and finishing. When you leave class, you will not only have successfully soldered your first rings—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class (but you will also get a useful list of Tools Needed that you may want to add to your toolbox back at your studio).