Soldering the ring band - method one

Soldering the ring band - method one

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Hello and Welcome

  • Hello and welcome! I'm Stacey :-)
  • Summary of projects and how to use this course
  • Preview of tools and materials used
  • Prerequisite for this course and info about my "Soldering Crash Course"
  • What to expect in this course and preview of projects

Bench Tools and Materials

  • My teacher code for wholesale pricing with Rio Grande
  • Bench Tools and Materials - with item numbers for Rio Grande
  • Soldering Tools and Materials - with item numbers for Rio Grande
  • Torch Options and Ventilation - with item numbers for Rio Grande
  • My Complete Tool Lists on Amazon
  • Gauge to millimeters to inches

Cabochons and Bezels

  • Getting started
  • What is a cabochon?
  • Choosing the right stone
  • Bezel thickness and type of silver3
  • Three bezel soldering examples
  • Preparing the bezel
  • Soldering the bezel
  • Filing the bezel seam
  • Shaping and flattening the bezel3

Two more bezel examples

  • Preparing better bezel seams
  • Method one - pick soldering
  • Method two - placing the solder chip2
  • Filing a cleaner seam

Backplate with simple border design

  • Using the jewelers saw to cut backplate2
  • Soldering bezel to backplate
  • Drawing the border
  • Cutting and filing the final border

Ring Bands

  • Ring blank sizing chart
  • Finding the correct length
  • Texturing the band4
  • Filing edges and ends of the band
  • Rounding the ring band - two methods2
  • Flattening the ends of the band
  • Soldering the ring band - method one

Applying patina and setting stones

  • Adjusting the height of the bezel
  • Using the flex shaft to a clean solder puddle
  • Applying the patina
  • Hand polishing
  • Setting your stone, finally!
  • Ball vise and hammer setting

Stamped Ring Example with extra demos

  • Stamping
  • Bigger stamps
  • Soldering bezel to stamped backplate
  • Cutting flush next to your bezel
  • Filing flush for a smooth transition
  • Illustration of cutting flush next to bezel
  • Soldering the ring shank - method two

9 Balls and shadow box Ring with extra demos

  • Making the silver balls
  • Adding solder to balls
  • Adding balls and shadow box to backplate
  • Fixing a seam that did not flow properly
  • Setting oval stones and an illustration

You did it!

  • Wrapping up and more encouragement :-)4