Have you been searching for the perfect wedding ring?

Well maybe it is time for you to consider making it yourself:

• You get control over the design of the ring.

• You are buying all the materials raw so you get a great price break.

• In a matter of hours you can create a wedding band that shows how much you truly love that special person in your life.

• The process is simple and easy. I walk you through every step. From choosing materials (Gold, Silver, or stones) to forming your ring.

• Amateurs with no prior experience in creating jewelry have left me with a spectacular wedding ring.

• Most couples take 3-6 hours to complete their rings.

Lost wax casting:

The basic process of carving a ring in wax and casting it into solid metal will be covered. This can be expanded to learning how create stone settings in wax, casting in different metals, and finishing a cast piece. The Basics of casting can be taught in 2 sessions.

Basic soldering:

The concepts of joining two pieces of metal will be covered. This can be expanded to resizing rings, soldering bezels, and soldering different metals together such as Silver and Copper.

Basic stone setting:

Prong setting, channel setting, and bezel setting can all be learned. This can also include learning how to make/ repair your own jewelry, which incorporates these setting techniques.

Basic Mold Making:

Learn how to reproduce your jewelry designs using rubber molds.

Where:

Instruction will be given in my workspace in Portland. The space is equipped for production of all the jewelry listed in the above subjects.

Equipment:

I will provide access to all the equipment necessary to complete a project. This includes polishing machines, kiln, torches, etc.

Materials:

Materials can be purchased throughout the course or all in advance. You can buy your materials on your own or through me. Silver will cost $10- $20. Gold Changes daily.

Cost:

Hourly instruction fee + Metals