Make a Silver Ring & Set a Bezel Stone
A 10-part course with John Ahr
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John Ahr divides his career between artistic exploration and arts education. His work as an artist explores the silly to the sublime in a variety of media to form a uniquely expressive hybrid. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ahr now lives in... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 52 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 74
- Exercises 41
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63 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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13 minFREEJewelry Making lesson 1Free7 CQ
In this first lesson of a course on making a silver ring with a bezel stone, learn workstation safety, and how to measure and shape the sterling silver wire.
with John AhrIn this first lesson of a course on making a silver ring with a bezel stone, learn workstation safety, and how to measure and shape the sterling silver wire.
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10 minJewelry Making lesson 26 CQ
Now that you've measured and shaped wire for a silver ring, learn how to anneal it to make it easier to work with and form into shapes for jewelry making.
with John AhrNow that you've measured and shaped wire for a silver ring, learn how to anneal it to make it easier to work with and form into shapes for jewelry making.
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12 minJewelry Making lesson 37 CQ
While annealing heats a material to make it more workable, soldering uses the same process to join two pieces. Learn how to solder for jewelry in this lesson.
with John AhrWhile annealing heats a material to make it more workable, soldering uses the same process to join two pieces. Learn how to solder for jewelry in this lesson.
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10 minJewelry Making lesson 46 CQ
Now that you know the fundamentals of soldering, it's time to solder together the sterling silver ring you're working on and learn how to clean jewelry.
with John AhrNow that you know the fundamentals of soldering, it's time to solder together the sterling silver ring you're working on and learn how to clean jewelry.
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10 minJewelry Making lesson 56 CQ
What good is a beautiful ring if it doesn't fit? In this jewelry manufacturing lesson, learn how to round a ring and finish jewelry with an easy technique.
with John AhrWhat good is a beautiful ring if it doesn't fit? In this jewelry manufacturing lesson, learn how to round a ring and finish jewelry with an easy technique.
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10 minJewelry Making lesson 66 CQ
Do you have a favorite stone? Turn it into wearable jewelry by learning how to make a bezel for it in this jewelry manufacturing lesson from John Ahr.
with John AhrDo you have a favorite stone? Turn it into wearable jewelry by learning how to make a bezel for it in this jewelry manufacturing lesson from John Ahr.
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10 minJewelry Making lesson 76 CQ
The next step to making a silver ring with a special stone is to create the bezel for the stone. Learn how in this jewelry manufacturing lesson with John Ahr.
with John AhrThe next step to making a silver ring with a special stone is to create the bezel for the stone. Learn how in this jewelry manufacturing lesson with John Ahr.
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11 minJewelry Making lesson 86 CQ
In this eighth lesson of John Ahr's jewelry making course, learn how to prepare and attach a bezel cup to a sterling silver ring by sweat soldering it.
with John AhrIn this eighth lesson of John Ahr's jewelry making course, learn how to prepare and attach a bezel cup to a sterling silver ring by sweat soldering it.
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12 minJewelry Making lesson 97 CQ
In this jewelry manufacturing lesson, learn techniques used to set cabochon cut stones into bezel cups, and how to set oddly shaped stones, too.
with John AhrIn this jewelry manufacturing lesson, learn techniques used to set cabochon cut stones into bezel cups, and how to set oddly shaped stones, too.
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10 minJewelry Making lesson 106 CQ
Your jewelry project is done, right? Not quite! In this final lesson, learn basic principles of polishing including tools, technique, and safety.
with John AhrYour jewelry project is done, right? Not quite! In this final lesson, learn basic principles of polishing including tools, technique, and safety.
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10131 min10-part Jewelry Making course72 CQ
Bracelets, necklaces, earrings... department store jewelry can quickly add up. Learn to make your own jewelry as an easy, creative, and inexpensive alternative. This jewelry-making course by DIY decorators and bloggers Jennifer and Kitty O’Neil teaches you to make stunning jewelry, step-by-step -- from chain length, to bead and clasp choices, and more. Each lesson covers the wire-work and beading skills needed to complete the project and includes links to recommended tools and materials.
with The O'Neil SistersBracelets, necklaces, earrings... department store jewelry can quickly add up. Learn to make your own jewelry as an easy, creative, and inexpensive alternative. This jewelry-making course by DIY decorators and bloggers Jennifer and Kitty O’Neil teaches you to make stunning jewelry, step-by-step -- from chain length, to bead and clasp choices, and more. Each lesson covers the wire-work and beading skills needed to complete the project and includes links to recommended tools and materials.
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11156 min11-part Crafts course85 CQ
Paracord—or woven, military-grade, parachute cord—has many uses, and best of all it can be used to weave DIY accessories! In this beginner-level course, review the basics of paracord weaving.
with Weavers of EternityParacord—or woven, military-grade, parachute cord—has many uses, and best of all it can be used to weave DIY accessories! In this beginner-level course, review the basics of paracord weaving.
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379 minFREE3-part Jewelry Making courseFree40 CQ
In this course, the Beadshop guides you through the materials you need to make your own jewelry, gives professional tips and techniques, and shows you how to make three bohemian bracelet styles.
with Beadshop.comIn this course, the Beadshop guides you through the materials you need to make your own jewelry, gives professional tips and techniques, and shows you how to make three bohemian bracelet styles.
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10125 min10-part Jewelry Making course67 CQ
In this course, discover how to make a variety of creative and stylish mixed media jewelry projects, including a memory wire bracelet, a charm pendant, an embossed charmed cuff, and more.
In this course, discover how to make a variety of creative and stylish mixed media jewelry projects, including a memory wire bracelet, a charm pendant, an embossed charmed cuff, and more.
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1073 min10-part Jewelry Making course41 CQ
In this jewelry-making course, learn how to create personalized necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using unique charms and simple materials such as glitzy chains, toggles, and leather cording.
with The Bead PlaceIn this jewelry-making course, learn how to create personalized necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using unique charms and simple materials such as glitzy chains, toggles, and leather cording.