Metalwork Jewelry Tutorials

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  • Adjustable Gemstone Donut Ring DIY PDF Digital Tutorial

    $9.95

    Rings are perfect to display small gemstone donuts.
    This project is a simple take on an adjustable wrap-around
    shank.
    It can be made in copper, brass or silver, with any colored stone
    donut.
    The small domed cup on the center can be changed to a square,
    triangle or oval.
    The texture on the cup and shank can be stamped, rolled milled
    or hammered.
    This means that your ring will always be a unique piece of art
    jewelry.

  • 4 Bails For Large Gemstone Donuts DIY PDF Digital Tutorial

    $14.95

    Here are four striking bails using the same design principle to accommodate
    your large gemstone donuts.
    The design is simple with only one soldered joint, making it a good
    project for beginner solders.
    The bails can be used for rectangular, square or round donuts.
    Three of the bails are soldered pieces and one a no-solder project.
    The bails can be made in sterling silver, copper, brass or bronze.
    You can customize the design further, by using your own stamps or
    texture hammers on the metal.
    The tubes at the back of the bails are big enough to accommodate
    most chains, large gauge neck wires, multi-strand cable necklaces
    or smaller bead necklaces.
    They can also be used in conjunction with silk cords, ribbons,
    beaded Kumihimo cords or larger bead strands.
    Go look for those forgotten large gemstone donuts in your bead
    boxes and make some awesome pendants today!

  • “Clam” Ring DIY Tutorial

    $9.95

    Another simple ring that will let us explore the use of another cold connection: the screw & nut.
    For the texture on this ring I used a hammer with a hand carved face.
    Making your own tools is another way to individualize your jewelry, and make truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
    To carve the face of the hammer you only need a metal cutting wheel on your rotary tool and a bench vise.
    This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 6 pages, 15 photos, a template and plenty of tips. The tutorial is for beginners and intermediate students.