Cost: $210.00

Make pure silver rings with basic tools by forming metal clay and firing it in a kiln or with a
torch. With a simple home set up, you can make stacking rings, wide band rings, textured
rings and rings with stones set in place. 

This great workshop with Thomas Tessier will focus on metal clay fabrication and sizing
techniques for rings. Learn how to accommodate shrinkage, prepare tools, add textures and
design and apply decorative elements. Tom will also review firing and polishing methods.

Projects include two rings. The first design will be a wide band ring topped with decorative
center piece. The second a narrow band ring enhanced with a 4 mm faceted stone.

Techniques taught:
• Measuring ring size
• Adjusting ring size to accommodate shrinkage of metal clay
• Making wide and narrow band rings
• Creating surface textures
• Designing and fabricating the ring’s focal center
• Adding decorative elements
• Setting and firing in place stones
• Sanding and smoothing rings
• Firing methods for rings
• Polishing and finishing rings

Notes:

Prerequisite:  Previous experience working with metal class.  For example, an introductory class.

All materials and use of tools included with the class.

Bring a bag lunch.  There will not be time to leave for lunch.

Registration:

To register for this class, please send me an email with your contact information (tom@tessierjewelry.com).  I will send you an e-invoice which you can pay on-line.  The class will be restricted to the first five students who sign up.  You may cancel up to 24 hours before the class starts for a full refund.  Within 24 hours, shop credit only, which can be applied to another class or used to purchase tools/clay.