Sizzling Texture Ring Project Download

Description

Use your torch to reticulate the silver for this tactile ring.

Skills: Intermediate metalsmithing

Materials Needed to Complete this Project:

• 24-gauge sterling silver sheet, ¾ inch x 3.5 inches 
• 6-inches, 20-gauge fine silver wire 
• Steel wool 
• Sandpaper, 400 grit 
• Magic Solder™ powder 
• AquiFlux

Tools Needed to Complete this Project:

• Paint brush with fine tip
• Small metal or glass bowl for mixing
• Butane torch
• Tripod with mesh
• Fire tweezers (cross-locking are best)
• Soldering board of choice
• Blunt end wire cutters
• Standard steel ring mandrel
• Stepped ring mandrel
• Leather/rawhide mallet
• Wood wedge
• Pickle pot with copper tongs
• Fine tweezers
• Honeycomb soldering board with pins
• Chasing hammer
• Bench block
• Brass or steel mounted brush for a flex shaft
• Metal file #2 cut

Originally Published: Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, December 2017