Silver Spinner Ring

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Class level: 
Introductory workshop, suitable for those with no previous experience and a great taster class for those taking their first steps into jewellery making. All ages welcome. You are never too old to learn a new skill.
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Outline: 
During this class you will learn how to make a sterling silver spinner or sometimes known as a meditation or fidget ring. 
You will making a sterling silver ring shank, with two or three thinner spinner bands over it. During this class, you will learn how to size, shape,  solder and texture your rings.
The aim of this class is to give you the opportunity to make a piece of jewellery that you can take home and wear with pride. Whilst making each piece you will learn traditional jewellery making skills required for that design. All materials provided.

This intimate unisex class which is held in our Liverpool workshop, is also a great environment to develop your creativity and do something fun with like-minded people. It also offers the opportunity to make lovely original gifts, and it might even be the start of a new career.

​For those between the ages of 16-18 you will need written consent from a parent.
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Tutor: Tracy Hills
Price: £100.00
Dates:

Duration: 3 - 4 hours (can run over if you haven't finished your piece)
Time: 11.00 - 2.00pm
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Techniques covered in each class:​
  • Piercing (sawing)
  • ​Soldering
  • Annealing
  • Doming
  • Texturing
  • Sanding and Polishing
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    Tools used:
  • Piercing saw
  • Soldering torch
  • Mandrills
  • Doming punches
  • Files
  • Hammers - metal and raw hide
  • Hammers - textured​​

    Materials provided:
  • Sterling silver sheet - enough to form a 1.5cm ring shank
  • Sterling silver round wire -  enough to form 3 spinner bands
  • Consumables -  We provide Borax, solder, saw blades, pickle etc.​

​Refreshments:
Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.
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What to Bring:

This is a workshop environment, so your well being and safety is important to us. To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:
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  • Wear comfortable old clothing, or bring an apron. Ear defenders and safety glasses are provided.
  • Long hair to be tied back. 
  • No loose flowing scarves, long sleeves or jewellery to be worn. These can easily get caught up in machinery.
  • Closed flat shoes - no sandals allowed.
  • Spectacles, if needed for close up work.
  • Notebook and pencil. Although we do provide some hand outs, you may want to take your own notes or draw sketches.​
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