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Modern Round Plate Ring Making

Making a Modern Round Plate Ring with Round Gemstones  - US$27

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Modern Round Plate Making

This tutorial will teach you in precise detail and easy to follow steps and shows you:

  • - Making domed disks
  • - Making bezels and prongs
  • - Soldering band on disks
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Metal : silver or gold or other
  •  - 1 x 11mm round gemstone
  •  - 6 x 4.5mm round gemstone

You will receive :

  • -- 54 Pictures and illustrations
  • -- 27 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Bench tips on tools and techniques
Modern Round Plate Making - Piercing disks with jewelers saw frame
Use jewelers saw frame to pierce out disks.
Modern Round Plate Making - Dome disks
Dome disks in doming block.

Emphasis is placed on rounded soft shapes by using it repeatedly in this round plate ring design which adds a modern flair.

Tips and soldering techniques are shown to solder the domed disks and the tubing for the bezel setting. Making a six prong setting highlights the round center gemstone.

Modern Round Plate Making - Smooth matte finish

Round plate ring with a white matte finish

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