Double Stone Woven Ring Tutorial

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Level: Advanced
Page count: 23
Steps: 27

This ring makes a bold statement. Smooth swirls of wire frame the stones, holding them firmly in place. These swirls are echoed in the center of the ring and accented with two spirals either side. The geometric woven shank adds textural contrast, whilst making it very strong.

This lesson covers many techniques, including:
• Forming a robust ring shank, that is easy to size accurately.
• Forming a Geometric Weave
• Securely setting briolettes

The detail measures 1” tall (from the top of each stone) and 3/4” wide. The ring in the tutorial is UK size M and US size 6. The wire measurements given are suitable for a ring up to UK size O US size 7.

This tutorial includes the measurements needed to calculate the required wire lengths for larger ring sizes.

This tutorial is packed with tips, trouble shooting tricks and even has notes on variations at the end. With over 65 close up colour photos, there is no room left for guesswork, as I walk you through the techniques required to make this beautiful piece of jewellery.

As with any written instruction, please read through at least once before starting.

Materials:
• 20” 18 gauge soft round wire
• 9” 20 gauge soft round wire
• 50” 28 gauge soft round wire
• 2 x flat pear or heart briolette’s 8 – 9mm

Tools:
• Round nose pliers
• Chain nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Flush cutters
• Nylon Jaw pliers
• Sized ring mandrel
• Masking/decorators tape
• Tape measure
• Sanding pads – 3 grits (180, 220, 280)