Description

Make a Spinner Ring

The Spinner or Meditation ring is a very interesting project both for the experienced maker or a beginner. No previous experience is required as we will walk the participant through all the techniques necessary to complete the work. Learn in a supportive, friendly environment, from an experience teacher.

For those interested in turning an interest into course of study this is a very useful starting point as the techniques learned have many applications in future projects. This is also a great project for those who would just like to experience a day at a jewellery making studio and would like to own a high quality piece of handmade jewellery. The knowledge that it was made with your own hands is one of the great feelings of satisfaction that creativity brings

• One piece Sterling Silver plate 100mm X 15mm will be required
• Sterling Silver Wire 100mm x approx. 3mm will be required
• More silver can be purchased from us on the day should it be required
• Techniques learned in making this ring will have future applications in jewellery making
• Working silver sheet and wire and dimensioning the silver to your finger size.
• The importance of annealing (softening) silver to a workable state
• The use of pickle to remove oxidation
• Techniques to help prevent fire stain
• Working the sheet and wire into a circular shape
• Selecting to correct grade of silver solder and joining the silver into a ring using an oxy/acetylene jewellers torch
• How to set the correct flame on the Oxy/acetylene torch
• The correct use of both the jewellers saw and filing techniques
• How to obtain a very high polished finish free of fire stain with the use of appropriate abrasive paper and polishing techniques
• The selection of planishing hammers and the techniques of applying a planished surface to the silver
• The technique of flaring the silver ring into the characteristic spinner ring shape

Duration: 5 hrs typically (additional hours can be purchased on the day if required)

Please note approx. 14-16g of silver will be needed,  we can supply this if required, please contact us for the current price.

Availability: This class runs multiple times per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays between 8am & 3:30pm.  We offer a wide variety of course options so booking is essential. You can book your session time via email or phone before or after purchasing (There is no expiration on any course purchased)