Description
* Time: 10am
* The inSilver workshops are currently working on a pop-up basis within Sandgate and Folkestone!
* The location for this workshop will be: TBC
* Due to insurance purposes, attendee’s must be strictly aged 16 or over.
Traditional D-shape Ring
During this workshop you will make one traditional ring.
Suitable for complete beginners with help on hand if needed!
Approximate time: 3-4 hours
After a health and safety discussion, you will be introduced to the tools to be used and receive a demonstration on the various methods of silversmithing
You will learn:
To cut a length of silver with a piercing saw
How to anneal the silver with a gas torch, allowing you to add shape and texture
Form the silver into a ring shape and size it to your finger
File the ends and edges of the silver ready for soldering
How to solder the join to create a continuous round ring shape
You will then polish your ring to a mirror finish ready to wear with pride!
Skills to be covered:
- Cutting
- Filing
- Heating
- Shaping
- Soldering
- Hammering – optional
- Polishing
Refreshments will be provided, please let me know of any allergies/food intolerance’s or feel free to bring your own.
Priced per person.
Further information will be emailed to you before the workshop takes place.
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