Cut length of wire or metal sheet.
Calculate the length from a ring sizing guide.
Can be exact size or slightly longer and then cut down.
Silversmithing is the crafting objects out of silver mainly jewellery.
Using hand tools to cut, bend and shape using silver, gold and copper.
Many jewellery objects can be made by a silversmith like rings, ear rings, necklaces.
There is a process that needs to be taken to produce every piece of jewellery. This silversmithing checklist will help you not forget an important step in the process of making a ring.
Cut length of wire or metal sheet.
Calculate the length from a ring sizing guide.
Can be exact size or slightly longer and then cut down.
Piercing saw cut to exact length calculated for size. Then file flat to make sure it will join up with other side.
Anneal the metal to soften and pickle to clean
Using mandrel bend round then compress until an oval so the ends touch.
TIP: Bend slightly past the position and let pop back to hold itself in perfect position.
Now cut piece of solder (tiny)
Flux the piece of solder and place the solder under the join point.