PDF Tutorial - Flower prong set ring

PDF TUTORIAL

'Flower prong set ring' 

In this project, you'll be leveling up your skills and crafting a stunning piece of jewelry. We'll start by learning how to form the ring shank, which is the foundation of your ring. Next, we'll learn how to solder components together We'll then move on to creating prongs, the tiny metal claws that will securely hold a gemstone in place. After that, you'll learn how to set the focal stone, bringing your ring to life with sparkle and brilliance. Finally, we'll finish with polishing, giving your creation a professional, eye-catching shine.

This project is perfect for intermediate beginners. 

What's incuded:

• Link to a digital pdf file for the tutorial
• Materials list
• Tools list

Materials required (not included):

Wire & metal sheeting

• 20 cm (in.) of 0.8 mm (20 ga) wire
• 20 cm (in.) of 1.3 mm (16 ga) wire.
• 5 cm x 5 cm (3.94 in.) of 1 mm (18 ga) thick silver sheeting
• Scrap wire to hold parts for soldering (titanium or stainless steel) 

Stones

• 1 x 6 mm round cut gemstone. I have used a garnet

Tools required (not included)

• Torch (butane is fine)
• Soldering surface
• Solder (easy, medium, hard)
• Flux
• Pickle solution
• Jewellers saw
• Chain-nose pliers
• Round-nose pliers
• Flush cutters
• Doming block & punches
• Nylon or raw hide mallet
• Vernier calipers
• Third-hand tool & soldering pick
• Ring soldering mandrel (optional)
• Jeweller’s files
• Diamond burr bits
• Rotary tool
• Polishing materials to finish your piece

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