Prerequisite:  Metalsmithing 1
 
Ignite your imagination with color, shape, and design! This workshop will take you through the steps of designing a unique ring with two matching or complementary stones with what's known as an open shank (ringband). Additional types of ring bands such as bypass, split, etc. will be discussed and examples will be shown during the course of the workshop.
 
MATERIALS & TOOL LIST
Bring your metalsmithing toolbox, plus the following:
2x3" 20ga Sterling Silver sheet
6" of Sterling Silver Low-Dome Wire #3 (Rio Grande #100703)
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 26ga (0.16") Fine Silver bezel strip in height(s) 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
 
 
8 Contact Hours |  Studio fee is included in your tuition ($5 value)