Description
Covid Information (15.4.2021).
Gift vouchers are available to purchase for workshops.
We are now taking bookings and workshops will commence on 1st June 2021.
Gift vouchers will not have an expiry date.
Workshops will only be your party booking, we do not mix other groups.
If the workshop date needs to be rescheduled due to self-isolating/illness of inSilver staff/yourselves, the next available date will be offered.
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Traditional D-shape Ring
During this workshop you will make one traditional ring.
Approximate time: 2-3 hours
Please note that if you don’t want to book a specific date then follow this link to book the workshop, you will then need to contact us to arrange a time
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
Workshops are held at our studios at 26 Main Road Sheepy Magna Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 3QR
Refreshments will be provided.
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