Series 3 - Dealing with Donuts DIY Jewelry Tutorials

A series of metalworking tutorials covering a variety of techniques dealing with one of the most popular shapes . . . Donuts.

A series of metalworking tutorials covering a variety of techniques dealing with one of the most popular shapes . . . Donuts.

A series of metalworking tutorials covering a variety of techniques dealing with one of the most popular shapes . . . Donuts.

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    Reticulated Silver Cuff with Natural Stone Donut Focal DIY PDF Tutorial

     $14.95

    This project is about using a large gemstone donut as the focal piece
    of a cuff bracelet.
    Reticulation on silver is a process that results in a heavily textured
    metal sheet.
    This method produces one-of-a-kind pieces, that are very dramatic and organic
    looking.
    The tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 10 pages, 27 photos, a life size template of all the components and plenty of tips!
    Includes two mini tutorials.
    For intermediate skill students.

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    No-solder Riveted Bail Gemstone Donut Necklace DIY PDF Digital Tutorial

     $9.95

    This necklace is a simple and striking way to display a large gemstone
    donut. Using only “cold connections” like rivets, staple and
    crimps we will make a unique sterling silver two-piece riveted bail,
    with a hand stamped design.
    The silver bail can be customized by using different stamps or texture
    hammers on the metal. Changing the shape of the cutouts
    along the edge for other shapes as triangles or ovals, can also make
    each pendant unique.

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    Amethyst Donut Fused Sterling Silver Ring DIY PDF Tutorial

     $9.95

    Gemstone donuts are beautiful and always catch you eye at bead
    shows. But, when you get home, you don’t know what to do with
    them, so they get stashed in a box or drawer for “later”.
    This project incorporates one of these smaller donuts into a simple,
    but dramatic piece of jewelry.
    Fused silver has a very attractive organic, one-of-a-kind look, making
    it the perfect element for a unique piece of jewelry.
    If you have not tried fusion before, this is a small project perfect to try
    your hand at without risking a lot of material.

    The tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file, it has 8 pages, 18 photos, a life size template of all the components and plenty of tips!
    For intermediate skill students.

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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.

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    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!