Freeform Flair Ring Project Download

Description

The Smith Little Torch is a perfect way to get the power and functionality of a traditional
torch while being able to use it in a small space. Since this torch is used with small tanks
you can safely use it in a home studio without large tanks that need to be permanently
secured. Brass and copper wire can be difficult to work with, as they need a torch with
high and focused heat. A butane micro torch may be used for this project, but it will take
longer and sometimes the results are not as good.

Tools and Supplies:

oo 14- or 16-gauge brass or copper
square wire, 1′
• Cabochon stone between ¾” to 1″ in
  diameter
• Metal ring mandrel
• Flush cutters
• Chain-nose pliers
• Ruler
• Smith Little Torch with disposable
  Oxygen and Propane Tanks, or
  compatible torch
• Soldering surface (such as charcoal
  block and rotating soldering pan with
  pumice)
• Solder pick
• Third hand
• Solder
• Tweezers
• Pickle, pickle pot and copper tongs
• Plastic or rawhide mallet
• Brass paste solder, or other solder
• 600-grit emery paper
• 0000 steel wool
• Rotary tumbler, optional
• Dremel with silicone polisher or radial
  disc, optional
• Liver of sulfur, optional

Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry,
April/May 2015