• $225

Relic Ring

This is a class that I've taught many times in person. My students love it, not just because it's beautiful but it's also lots of fun to make. My inspiration for this piece came from a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, in Houston. There was an exhibit of jewelry from the ancient city of Pompeii. It impressed me so much that these amazing relics had been unearthed from beneath layers of ash and destruction, and still survived. Using the inspiration from the Pompeii pieces, I set to work. I wanted my "relic" to have the look of something that might have been excavated from an archaeological dig. I had a great time accomplishing that...and now you will, too.

Special for this class: password protected stone sales on my website. These stones have been curated specifically for this class and are offered at a great price point, for Relic Ring students.

Skill level: beginner and up

Relic Ring

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 and sample photos, as well as written instruction and advice.
  • Resources with photos and links: Kit site with photos and 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.
  • Access to stone sales: specially curated for this class! (Sales dependent on availability.)
  • Coaching: Access to an experienced instructor. I'll be with you every step of the way. When it comes to building your pieces, I'll be available for technical advice as well as design advice and lots of support. I want you to succeed!
  • Community: A private facebook community for asking questions, chatting and uploading photos of your work.
  • 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.

What you'll learn:

  • Stone selection
  • Fitting and soldering a rustic bezel
  • Annealing, hardening and texturing metal
  • Proper sawing technique
  • Creating, texturing and shaping an adjustable ring band
  • Patina application
  • Polishing and tumbling
  • Butane torch soldering techniques