Rings for Rookies

$245

Rings for Rookies

It might be a little hard to believe but all of the beautiful rings for this course were made using just a butane torch! The butane torch can be a tricky little beast, but it can also be an incredibly effective tool for creating exquisite, soldered jewelry. I'll teach you all of my tips and the nuances involved in soldering multiple layers, as well as delicate elements, with this accessible, student-friendly torch. Whether you're just getting started, or are a more seasoned jewelry maker, I can help you learn how to get the most from your butane torch while building gorgeous rings, from start to finish. I'll take you from stone selection, all the way to the very last (and most fun!) step of stone setting, with lots of other skills learned, in between.

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 Rings for Rookies students.

Skill level: Advanced beginner +

Rings for Rookies

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: Stones curated especially 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 questions, chat and uploading photos.
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 and bezel wire selection
Creating, fitting and soldering bezels
Using bezel cups
Annealing, hardening and texturing metal
Proper sawing technique
Creating silver rain drop (ball) embellishments
Soldering a single or double bezel ring
Sweat soldering
Creating, texturing and shaping an adjustable ring band
Peek a boo bezels!
Patina application
Polishing and tumbling
Butane torch soldering techniques

Larimar with opal

Takeaway:

Skills: Butane torch skills for a complex piece; peek-a-boo bezels; double back ring construction, more.

Techniques: A wide variety of techniques that will allow you to become proficient in ring making and butane torch soldering, which can then be applied to many more of your own projects.

Knowledge: I guide you through the process of 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.

Turquoise on turquoise

What my students have said:

Nancy

A mazillion (I made up that word) things that I have struggled with that you have great tips on. And I am only thru lesson three!

Jan

Deryn, I wanted to thank you because everything about how I create has changed. My skills have improved 200%. I am no longer afraid to try something new. When I make a mistake, I've learned to use the mistake as part of the design. I'm having so much fun! I'v learned to be proficient with the saw that sat in a drawer for years, until now. I am so grateful to have found you. You are an excellent teacher. I started to say instructor, but you do much more than instruct. You taught me how to think differently about a project, design, color. I look forward to new classes!

Kristie

I binge watched almost all of the videos yesterday. I love your teaching style and my head is exploding with ideas and information. Thank you for such a great online class!

Bezels

Welcome!

Welcome Intro

Let's get started!

Facebook Group Link

Rings for Rookies Intro.wmv

Collawood.wmv

Peek a boo bezel on bezel.wmv

Class Samples

Turquoise and citrine

Turquoise

Larimar and opal

Emerald

Collawood and chrysoprase

Botswana agate, smoky quartz and rhodocrosite

Rookie rings

Student Work

Annette Andres

Cecelia Battle

Kathy Pruett Roberts

Tricia Tate

Debra Raiche

Nilessa Alpert

Denise Rathbun

Joanna Hagens

Cathy Stephens

Kathleen Beall

Debbie Sorrell

Connie Poirier Trikoulis

Tools and Supplies + PDF's + Shopping Links

Tools and Supplies Intro

Rings for Rookies Tools Overview.wmv

Rings for Rookies Tools and Supplies.pdf

Rings for Rookies Resources.pdf

Shopping List for Tools and Materials

Ball Vise.wmv

Rings for Rookies Tools for Polishing.wmv

Bristle Discs.pdf

Rings for Rookies Sterling and Stones.wmv

Rings for Rookies Stone Sale

Jewelers Saw Blade Sizes.JPG

ring sizes.jpg

Develop Your Style.docx

Torch and Soldering

Torch Talk

Rings for Rookies Tools For Soldering.wmv

torch head 1.wmv

Fume Absorber.wmv

Torch Safety.pdf

Rules of Soldering.pdf

Lessons Group 1

Intro Group 1

Rules of Soldering

Rings for Rookies Bezel Making Part 1.wmv

Rings for Rookies Bezel Making Part 2.wmv

Rings for Rookies Soldering Bezels.wmv

Lessons Group 2

Intro Group 2

Rings for Rookies Making Silver Balls.wmv

Rings for Rookies Backplate Prep and Sawing.wmv

Rings for Rookies Soldering to the First Backplate.wmv

Rings for Rookies Soldering a Double Bezel.wmv

Rings for Rookies Sawing and Finishing the First Backplate.wmv

Rings for Rookies Fixing a Soldering Mistake.wmv

Lessons Group 3

Intro Group 3

Rings for Rookies Cutting the Ring Band.wmv

Rings for Rookies Texturing Ring Bands.wmv

Rings for Rookies Shaping the Ring Band.wmv

Rings for Rookies Maker's Mark.wmv

Lessons Group 4

Intro Group 4

Rings for Rookies Sweat Soldering.wmv

Rings for Rookies Tumbling.wmv

Rings for Rookies Soldering the Ring Band.wmv

Rings for Rookies Peek a Boo Bezels.wmv

Rings for Rookies Patina.wmv

Rings for Rookies Polishing.wmv

Lessons Group 5

Intro Group 5

Rings for Rookies Stone Setting Peek a Boo Stone.wmv

Rings for Rookies Stone Setting Focal Stone.wmv

Rings for Rookies Stone Setting Double Bezel.wmv

Thank you!

Rings for Rookies Thank You.wmv

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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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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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