Prerequisite:  Metalsmithing 1
 
Learn how to create a recessed ring band with square rails in just 8 hours. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a charming ring band that looks great as a standalone or with a stone setting perched on top.

**This workshop will focus on creating a well-crafted ring band. If you want to add a bezel setting to the ring it’s highly recommended to make the bezel cup ahead of class and we will solder them on later in the day.**
 
MATERIAL & TOOL LIST
1 foot - Sterling Silver Square Wire, 12 ga, dead soft (Rio Grande #100512)
6 inches - Sterling Silver Rectangle Wire, 5 x 1.5 mm, dead soft (Rio Grande #100554)
Hard, Medium, Extra Easy silver wire solder chips, 22 ga; bring what you have leftover from Metals 1
6 inches - Medium silver wire solder; this is in addition to what you have from Metals 1(Rio Grande #101710)
240, 320, 400, 600 grit sanding sticks; bring what you have from Metals
Slotted mandrel (Rio Grande #333130)
Safety glasses
N95, KN95 or P95 face mask
Dedeco Silicone Polishing Wheel Assortment and 1/6" screw mandrels ; bring what you have from Metals 1
2 each: 1" medium felt wheel and mandrels; bring what you have from Metals 1
 
OPTIONAL
Nylon-head mallet, 5 oz.  
Jeweler’s ruler (6-inch) (Otto Frei #135.511)
1 each flat nose and chain nose pliers (available in set) (Rio Grande #111813 or Otto Frei #146.657)
Flush cutting Wire Cutters (Rio Grande #111260 or #111290)
Parallel-action pliers with nylon jaws (Rio Grande #111370)
Brass or steel texture plate (pattern for recessed part of ring)
Apron
Fine Tip Sharpie marker
whiteout
 
8 Contact Hours  |  Studio Fee included in tuition