Statement Rings: Mastering Bezels and Border Embellishments
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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 silver
Three bezel soldering examples
Preparing the bezel
Soldering the bezel
Filing the bezel seam
Shaping and flattening the bezel
Two more bezel examples

Preparing better bezel seams
Method one - pick soldering
Method two - placing the solder chip
Filing a cleaner seam
Backplate with simple border design

Using the jewelers saw to cut backplate
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 band
Filing edges and ends of the band
Rounding the ring band - two methods
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 :-)

Bench Tools and Materials

6 Lessons