How to make a ring - tutorial step by step! Let's make a unisex silver ring. Today I will show you how to make this simple, wide band ring from start to finish. I'm using sterling silver, but you can use other metals too, like copper or brass. You will need to check the proper solder and soldering required for these specific metals! Other steps are quite basic and the principles of making stay the same regardless the metal :)
Today we will cover how to get the proper size (make sure you check the link below to the Rio Grande website with the ring size calculator!), how to solder and shape the ring, how to clean the metal, sand, pre-polish and polish! I will be doing satin finish on this ring. I hope you enjoy watching and learn how to make a ring at home.
⭐️ Professional Ring Blank Sizing Chart and Calculator from Rio Grande:
https://www.riogrande.com/article?name=RingBlankSizingCalculator
⭐️ My mini online course: How to make silver flowers: https://art-of-metalsmithing.thinkific.com/courses/little-silver-flowers
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⭐️ Additional resources can be found on my Patreon page!
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- Dremel torch: https://amzn.to/3UafQtc
- Third hand: https://amzn.to/4bgB9jJ
- Soldering tripod: https://amzn.to/3JljTxC
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⭐️ TUTORIALS - HOW TO MAKE:
UNISEX RING step by step tutorial: https://youtu.be/kFDSynljVDw
BEZEL step by step tutorial: https://youtu.be/lhOEim0AvvE
RING from start to finish: https://youtu.be/kyGs0fKlrwI
LABRADORITE RING: https://youtu.be/w2Iq4dGJuUM
EASY STACKIG RINGS: https://youtu.be/Sw0g9PTNIwI
AN EASY PENDANT: https://youtu.be/SeNDXL--H7k
STUD EARRINGS: https://youtu.be/1p_ylSbncws
STEAMPUNK RING: https://youtu.be/PrnudEVfOks
GOLD FILLED STUDS: https://youtu.be/CONKK5E1jv8
⭐️ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Metal starter pack: https://youtu.be/GiKQoYljekE
Most Basic Tools: https://youtu.be/ULm4530suNY
Books to learn silversmithing: https://youtu.be/CXi-8cdZbNI
DIY workbench: https://youtu.be/id3pjEwlHh0
How to fill a butane torch: https://youtu.be/nkZWnS_M11Q
Soldering surfaces: https://youtu.be/bUAj47_9a9A
Rotary tool and flex shaft attachments: https://youtu.be/tVH6xgqadFA
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