A small depiction of what you need to do when you start crafting your own bands and rings; like necessary materials and tools plus some small steps.
Crafting engagement rings and wedding bands have become on of the most sought after job that craftsmen love when making jewelry. The steps shown in this post showcases many different ways to make men's wedding bands & women's engagement rings, at different skill levels.
“Craft can get you through ninety percent of a piece, but it's art that carries you at the end.” - Stephen Graham Jones
Before you start learning to craft engagement rings, eternity bands or just simple silicone bands, you will have to acquire the right amount of materials and the necessary equipment and then follow a series of steps. You have to also take in account that if you don't have the right tools, you will have to borrow or rent a work or craft space. For a total beginner, the hours spent on a jewelry will take longer compared to a professional craftsman. So be sure to take your time and learn how to craft a ring correctly.
Here is a list of materials and tools you will need in order to start crafting your rings:
First, you will need a ring sizer, if you already don't own one. If not, simply use a printable ring sizer and a ring sizer chart for men and women
Mm ruler for measuring the length of the metal you need to cut
Paper for sketching the ring or band
Scissors & circular saw cutting different materials
Marker or pencil to draw lines, circle and points
Alloy/metal/diamond from which you will craft you ring
Leather and metal mallets
Rest of the tools/equipment you will find in a work or craft space
Besides the required materials and tools, in order to create a band or ring, you have to follow 9 simple/hard steps depending on your experience:
Use A Ring Sizer Chart For Measurements
Cut The Correct Size Of Alloy
Smooth Down The Edges
Give The Alloy The Form Of A Band
Bind The Ring For Pressure
Solder The Two Ends
Pickle Thoroughly
Finish the Ring
Success, You're Done!