Prerequisite:  Metalsmithing 1
 
This workshop will take you through the steps of designing a unique ring with two complementary stones and different shank options (bypass, split, etc.).
 
This is a workshop designed to ignite your imagination with color, shape, and design.
 
MATERIALS & TOOL LIST
Bring your metalsmithing toolbox, plus the following:
	
2x3” 20 ga Sterling Silver sheet
	
At least 3" Sterling Silver Double Half-Round Wire (.173” x .033”), Dead Soft
	
At least 3” Sterling Silver 8ga Half-Round Wire, Dead Soft
	
Any heavy-gauge round or square wire that you may already have to explore more options
	
2 or more cabochons that are dime sized or smaller, any shape, no sharp corners
	
1 ft plain Fine Silver bezel strip to match your stones 
	
Silver Solder Wire, 20ga or 22ga in H, M, E and XE
	
Jeweler’s saw frame
	
2/0 saw blades and wax/blade lube
	
Round nose pliers
	
Chain nose pliers
	
Wire cutting pliers
	
14mm Wrap and Tap pliers (Otto Frei #146.392)
	
Nylon jaw flat nose pliers
	
Bezel rocker
	
Sandpaper/Sanding sticks in 220, 320, 400 & 600 grits
	
3M Radial Bristle Discs in Blue, Peach & Green and mandrels
	
Dedeco Silicone Polishing Wheel assortment (Rio Grande # 332579) and mandrels
	
Metal jeweler’s ruler
	
Half-round Habilis file, cut 00
	
N95 or KN95 mask
	
Ultra-Fine Sharpie marker
	
Note taking materials
OPTIONAL
	
Optivisor/reading glasses
	
Apron
	
Ring mandrel
	
Brass pattern sheet
	
Finger Gauge Set/Ring Sizing Set
 
 
7.5 Contact Hours |  Studio fee is included in your tuition ($5 value)