Let’s Make a Spinner Ring

Spinner rings are not just fun to wear, but they can can help with fidgetiness and anxiety!

In this 6-hour class, you will learn to make a sterling silver spinner ring. You will learn sawing, filing, soldering, forming, patinas and polishing. Using a ring mandrel to form the rings, determining the length of metal needed for your ring size then learn to use a jewelers saw to cut out the metal, file edges smooth and form the inner and outer rings into a perfectly round ring shape. Learn to put the rings together with solder and flux and use a dopping punch to flair the ends of your ring and capturing the inner ring.

This class will introduce you to all these tools and techniques  and you will finish with polishing your ring to perfection.

You will leave with your own sterling silver spinner ring!

Skill level: No experience necessary! This workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced makers looking to learn a new technique.

Class size:  6 students. Space is limited to keep instruction optimal and intimate.

Cost:  $245

Materials:  All tools and materials will be provided in class.  Rings will be made from 18-gauge sterling silver metal sheet and sterling silver wire.

Class Progression:

Step 1. Tool Orientation

Step 2. Ring sizing, sawing, and filing two rings.

Step 3. Forming your rings with tools, mandrel, and hammer

Step 4. Soldering Orientation

Step 5. Solder the inner ring.

Step 6. Form into a perfect round ring and into your correct size

Step 7. Solder the outer spinner ring.

Step 8. Stamp, texture your outer ring.

Step 9.  File and polish to finish your beautiful ring!

Step 10: A toast to your new learned skill!

Texturing Metal for the Spinner Ring

There are many different techniques to alter the texture of sheet metal and add interest to your jewelry pieces. For roller printing, used in this project, a rolling mill is used to transfer the texture from another source onto a metal surface through pressure. A roller-printed band attached to the surface of a wider, inner band makes this design particularly appealing. For additional contrast, enhance the texture with a black patina.

Materials, Tools, & Supplies for making your Spinner Ring

Sterling Silver sheet and wire

Solder

Torch

Flex shaft

Saw

Files

Large punch

Chasing Hammer

Stamping tools

Ring Mandrel

Patina material

Polishing Machine

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