Making a dainty silver ring from #Sterling #Silver wire involves several steps, including shaping the wire, soldering the ends and decorative detail together and polishing, to achieve a smooth, shiny finish.
To make this one a slightly more fun version of delicate, stacking rings, I’ve taken advantage of some #Copper, #Brass and #Fine Silver scraps to form a tiny organic sphere detail and solder it on top of the ring.
It's an easy project for beginner jewellers who already have some basic knowledge of soldering and metal work.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
Materials Needed: [0:00-0:20]
1. Sterling silver wire (typically 16-20 gauge/0,8-1,6 mm for a dainty ring - I’m using 1,2 mm Sterling Silver wire); Brass, Copper and Fine Silver (.999) scraps
2. Jeweller's saw or flush wire cutters
3. Jeweller's files, (sandpaper)
4. Soldering torch and soldering block, third hand, tweezers
5. Silver solder (hard and/or medium)
6. Flux
7. Pickle solution (for cleaning)
8. Quenching bowl with water
9. Polishing equipment and materials (e.g., polishing silicone discs, brushes etc. and rotary tool of your choice, polishing cloth, polishing compound)
10. SAFETY EQUIPMENT - ALWAYS wear protective *glasses* while making jewellery. Also use mask, especially when polishing, so as not to inhale the particles.
Step 1: Prepare the Wire
• Determine the length of wire/ size of your ring.
• Anneal to make the wire more malleable. [0:22]
Step 2: Shape the Ring
• Wrap the wire around a mandrel or cylindrical object of the appropriate size to shape it into a ring (After soldering we will be re-shaping the ring again and this may cause the band to ‘spread’ a little bit, so it’s OK to make the ring a tiny bit smaller than the final size you wish to obtain). [0:26-0:28]
• Mark the size and cut flush. [0:30]
• Cut the sterling silver wire to the desired length using a jeweller’s saw or wire cutters. [0:35]
• Polish the endings - they need to make perfect connection - no gaps, no uneven spaces in between, as this may prevent form soldering the piece correctly. [0:41]
• Position the endings very well aligned, they need to make perfect connection. [0:46]
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**This video is for entertainment purposes only and should be treated as such. Be sure to always check all references, manuals and instructions of all the tools, materials and equipment you use, and contact a professional in your area in case of any doubts.**
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