Black & White Ring Project Download

Description

This ring resembles a channel set infinity ring, but only requires intermediate metalsmithing to create. Make this dimensional ring in a matter of hours and apply the techniques your use to make your own customized variations. This ring project is perfect for intermediate jewelry artists wanting to hone their metalsmithing skills with a simple afternoon project.

Skills: Intermediate metalsmithing

Materials:

• (1) 20 gauge 3/8” x 3” sterling silver sheet
• (1) 20 gauge 1/8” x 3” sterling silver sheet
• (11) 3mm premade tube bezels
• (11) 3mm faceted stones
• Medium and easy solder

Tools: Rolling mill, texture sheets, tweezers, solder pick, third hand, flux spray bottle, butane torch, butane, solder board, cross locking tweezers, crock pot with pickle, copper tongs, soft bristle brass brush, file, metal shears, ring mandrel, steel block, rawhide or plastic mallet, chasing hammer, dapping tools, fine steel wool, liver of sulfur, tumbler (optional)

Originally published in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist January/February 2020.