Tag: sterling silver wire

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.