Learn to create this gorgeous, flowing wave ring from scratch. This design offers endless possibilities as a blank canvas for patterns and stone setting. Students will learn helpful soldering and fabricating techniques that can be applied to other designs and processes.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

Bring your Metalsmithing toolbox, including the following items: 

• 16-18 gauge silver round wire, enough length to make 5 plain bands in your target size. *A small selection of wires will be available for purchase*

• Needle file assortment

• Sanding sticks (220, 320, 400, 600)

• Jeweler’s Saw frame

• 2/0 saw blades and wax/blade lube

• Silver Wire Solder in Medium and Hard

• Flex shaft accessories for finishing your piece - sanding drums, bristle discs, abrasive wheels, etc

• Protective eyewear

• N95 or P95 face mask or particulate respirator

Optional (some available in studio, but feel free to bring your own)

• Flat-faced hammer for planishing

• White-out or stop-flow

• Stainless steel binding wire

• Liver of Sulfur, raw or gel