Making a ring?

lemon kitten · January 19, 2009, 03:54:22 PM

I've been asked to make a ring for someone...and I have'nt a clue how to go about it?? does anyone have any tips or ideas as to how to make a nice ring?? I don't really want to make it using a ring mandrel as that will govern the sizing somewhat, I do have a few metal ring mounts, and one that I guess I could make round beads on and wire onto it....any other suggestions??

janey x

Billie · January 19, 2009, 04:21:02 PM

Have you got the current issue of Beads and Beyond? There's a wire wrap ring step by step design in there you could use to mount a bead on.

mizgeorge · January 19, 2009, 04:28:22 PM

Would something like this work Janey?

I can happily write you a quick tute if you like

bluefairy · January 19, 2009, 04:29:17 PM

They are BOOTIFUL, please do a tute George!!

Billie · January 19, 2009, 04:34:21 PM

*Jumping up and down* Yes!! Like that!! George, yours are GORGEOUS!! Would you do a tute? I'd love to be able to do one (or can I commission you in exchange for beadies?)

dinah46 · January 19, 2009, 04:43:39 PM

Those are lovely George

SMHBuss · January 19, 2009, 04:44:34 PM

Are those adjustable??

Chameleon · January 19, 2009, 06:00:20 PM

those are lovely George

June · January 19, 2009, 06:01:24 PM

Very clever, George, those rings are lovely

mizgeorge · January 19, 2009, 06:03:47 PM

Quote from: SMHBuss on January 19, 2009, 04:44:34 PM
Are those adjustable??

Sadly not very adjustable (there's a bit of 'give' but that's it). I end up making a range of sizes - but they take literally a couple of minutes so can be done on the spot if needed.

ebj · January 19, 2009, 06:04:41 PM

Those rings are beautiful!!

You could make a pure silver ring from art clay silver

SMHBuss · January 19, 2009, 06:33:50 PM

They are lovely. I do some similiar but not as nice as your I'm afraid!

Vicki · January 19, 2009, 06:42:40 PM

they are gorgeous George

I hate seeing rings on here, because I love them & can't wear them

Bumpy Beads · January 19, 2009, 06:46:58 PM

George those are really impressive! But what is even more impressive is that you can make one on the spot!

lemon kitten · January 19, 2009, 06:49:24 PM

Those are gorgeous!!! I'd LOVE you to write me a TUT if you don't mind! I will also get the Beads and Beyond issue mentioned here. Once again thanks for all your great help.

Janey x