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  • $150

The Silver Spoon: Vintage Spoon Ring

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  • 70 Lessons

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Learn metalsmithing in this fun, project oriented workshop.

Why a project? Because this is not your average "Metalsmithing 101" class! From my teaching experience I know that students, especially beginners, want to complete something they can walk away with. The classic spoon ring is perfect for the beginner metalsmith. With the enormous variety of gorgeous vintage, and new, sterling patterns, you'll make a beautiful and unique piece. I'll show you how to make the basic, iconic spoon ring, as well as how to add bezel set stones for an elevated take on a classic. This class is a jumping off point to start your metalsmithing practice, as well as get you thinking creatively.

This course is a great place for the absolute beginner to take up the art of metalsmithing. I know what it's like starting out when you don't know what tools to get, what materials are best, or what techniques to use. I'll familiarize you with basic metalsmithing; the terms, the tools, and the beginning techniques. All work will be done using a very student-friendly butane torch.

These spoon rings are a great introductory project, with enough interest for a more advanced student. With a little practice, and ingenuity, the options for different styles are endless! 

Skill Level: beginner and up

The Silver Spoon

What you'll get:

Detailed instruction...welcome to my studio!
As a pioneer in the field of online jewelry making classes, I strive to make sure my workshops are of the highest quality and my online classes are an outstanding value. You'll feel like you're right there in my studio, with me!

  • Lifetime access: high quality, highly detailed videos available 24/7. Watch as many times as you like; no driving, no airfare, no hotels and no schlepping your heavy stuff!
  • Online: Our classroom is a well organized site with plenty of videos, sample photos, written instruction and advice.
  • Resources with photos and direct shopping links: Kit site with photos and direct links to all tools and materials, for easier shopping. Complete printable (and video) tools and materials overview, advice and resources. Total access, to the way I do things and the tools I use.
  • Community: You'll have access to our private facebook community for questions, chatting and uploading photos of your work.
  • Coaching: Access to an experienced instructor. I'll be with you every step of the way. I want you to succeed!
  • Satisfaction: My workshops are fluid, work-at-your-own-pace classes with a friendly, classroom atmosphere. You'll have the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands, from start to finish.

The Silver Spoon

What you'll learn:

  • 3 versatile styles that translate to other styles and pieces
  • Use of basic tools
  • Make a bezel cup from scratch
  • Using pre-made bezel cups
  • Shaping and forming
  • Using a jeweler's saw
  • Filing and sanding
  • Ring sizing
  • Using a ring bender tool
  • Accessible butane torch silver soldering techniques
  • Soldering delicate elements
  • Annealing and hardening metal
  • Stone selection
  • Pickling and patina application
  • Polishing/finishing
  • Using radial bristle disks
  • Tool advice
  • Tips and tricks
  • Jumpstart your metalsmithing skills!

The Silver Spoon

Takeaway:

  • Variety: Three styles of spoon rings.
  • Techniques: A variety of techniques to introduce you to metalsmithing which can then  be applied to many other projects
  • Knowledge: I guide you through the process of tool use and metalsmithing to create beautiful, wearable pieces.
  • Confidence: I always recommend that students make the class samples, then once they become proficient, encourage them to use the learned skills to create work in their own style. I find this greatly helps build skills, confidence and individual style.

The Silver Spoon

Contents

Welcome!

The Silver Spoon: Vintage Spoon Ring
Welcome students!
Welcome.mp4
Let's get started!
Facebook Group Link

Class Samples

Garnet ring
Opal Spoon Ring
Classic Spoon Ring
Tourmaline ring
Spoon Rings
Turquoise Spoon Ring
Peridot Spoon Ring
Turquoise Spoon Ring

Tool Talk + PDF's + Shopping Links

Tool Talk
Tool Talk.mp4
The Silver Spoon Tools and Supplies
Shopping Link for Tools and Materials
Bench Pin Set Up.mp4
Ball Vise.mp4
Ring Bender and Stone Setting Tool Talk.mp4
Spoon Talk.mp4
The Silver Spoon Resources
Types of Jewelry Pliers.pdf
Metalsmithing Hammers.pdf
Types of Jewelry Files.pdf
Dedeco Sunburst Radial Disks.pdf
3M Radial Bristle Discs
Develop Your Style
Copyright Guidelines Chart
Copyright Guidelines for Artists

Torch Talk

Torch Talk
Torch Safety
Rules of Soldering
Soldering Station Overview.mp4
Torch Head.mp4
Fuel and Gas Melting Temps.pdf
Fume Absorber.wmv

Preparing the Ring Blank

First Steps
Sizing Rings.mp4
Ring Sizing Chart.pdf
Sawing and Filing.mp4
Jewelers Saw Blade/Metal Thickness.pdf
BS Gauge Conversion Chart.pdf
Makers Mark.mp4
Annealing.mp4

Creating a Bezel Cup

Make your own bezel cup!
Bezel Cup Part 1.mp4
Bezel Cup Part 2.mp4
Soldering Bezel Cup.mp4
Sawing and Sanding Bezel Cup.mp4

Shaping + Soldering the Ring

Shape it up, and solder it down.
Shaping Pliers.mp4
Shaping Ring Bender.mp4
Shaping Mandrel.mp4
Shaping Dapping Plate.mp4
Stone and Bezel Placement.mp4
Soldering Ring 1.mp4
Soldering Ring 2.mp4

Patina + Stone Setting + Polishing

Finally, we get to set the stone!
Patina Application.mp4
Stone Setting.mp4
Polishing Radial Bristle Disks.mp4
Polishing JoolTool.mp4
Polishing Bench Lathe.mp4

Thank you!

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In the end...

The Silver Spoon

 Originally from Oregon, with a long stop in Texas, I now live in the wild west of Wyoming where my husband was born and raised. Wyoming has always been home to me and we're lucky to have an amazing, old farmhouse built in 1900, that sits at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. We are host to deer, pheasant, wild turkeys, bald eagles, great horned owls, moose, osprey and even a bear in our yard. This is the setting for Owl Creek Studio, and the inspiration for much of my work.

Through years of practice in metalsmithing and jewelry making techniques I've developed a unique style of my own. I traveled the country, for years, to feed my love of teaching and discovered a true passion for sharing my knowledge of technique and design. I was one of the first instructors to offer online jewelry making classes and am proud to offer excellent and inspiring creative content, online and in person. 
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The Silver Spoon

Policies:

If you have logged into one of my workshops, then you agree to respect my copyright and terms of use. Artistic integrity is an important matter...please be mindful.

This site tracks log-ins. Sharing the log on information, the cost of the class, or any class material will result in your removal from class and exclusion from future classes. 

Due to the nature of my online classes, refunds will not be given. No exceptions.

Helping students develop their own artistic style is a passion of mine and something I try to include in every class. Please take a look at the copyright materials supplied with class. Designs from this class are the sole property of Deryn Mentock and may not be duplicated for profit. Techniques from this class may be used in any way you like.

Use of power tools and other jewelry making tools can be harmful, if used improperly. Upon registration, students agree to hold harmless and indemnify Something Sublime and Deryn Mentock from any or all loss, damages, costs or expensed incurred during the course of this workshop.

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The Silver Spoon: Vintage Spoon Ring

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