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Metalworking: Chunky Carved Rings $100 - Two Loose Beads

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Metalworking: Chunky Carved Rings $100

December 30, 2023 @ 11:00 am 4:00 pm

chunky carved rings

For the artist of any craft, there isn’t a lot more satisfying than making something wonderful with just a little bit of materials and a few of the simpler skills needed. In this class, use those basic skills to make handsome rings that offer appealing versatility….stacking rings are just fun! Of course this class is about skills, but as artists it is also about the aesthetics of unity and harmony. Let’s get to it!

Class is beginner level up to advanced. Advanced skill is adding a decoration to one ring: flattening an area to add a small bezel cup for a choice of flat cabochon, silver hemisphere or other suitable material. 

Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.

Materials Needed:
6 inches Sterling 10g square wire
3 inches Copper 10g square wire

Tools Needed:
Triangle needle file (bring the set)
Scribe
Metal MM ruler
Red Stone abrasives (optional)
Separating Disc w/mandrel (optional)
Blue polishing flat wheel (for flex shaft)
Gray pumice flat wheel (for flex shaft)
Radial discs (for flex shaft)
Soldering station
Bench block and sand anvil
Nylon/Rawhide hammer
Nylon flat nose pliers
Pillar file (flat metal file)
Pro polish pads
Ring clamp
Mask (required) / Apron
Stamping hammer (optional)
Steel ring mandrel
Jeweler’s saw, blades, lube, bench pin
Circle template for making even marks 
on ring (Beadoholique metal chart)
Texture or Rivet hammer (optional)
Sharpie, Pencil
Copper match solder
Silver hard solder
Ring bending pliers
Miter vise
Liver of sulfur (provided)
Center punch (not auto)
Hallmark stamps (optional)
Tube cutting pliers or jig
Flex shaft (provided)
Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended
for a successful class experience (even if you
wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Soldering, metalworking,
hand carving, ring sizing

Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced

Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Shauna

Three ways to sign up:
Click here
Send me an email
Give me a call at 832-674-9005

Please Read: 

1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.

2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.