Pearl Blossom Ring Tutorial - Intermediate Jewellery Making Project
Learn how to combine silver clay with traditional silversmithing techniques in this intermediate online jewellery project and make your own unique Pearl Blossom Ring.
You’ll create a silver clay twig ring using a silicone mould made from real twigs, then add delicate blossom flowers and buds formed from silver sheet, with stamen created using sterling silver wire. Finally, you’ll solder your elements together, finish and polish your ring, and set three half-drilled pearls into each flower.
What You’ll Learn in this Silver Clay & Silversmithing Course:
Learn how to make silicone moulds using real twigs
Learn how to use your silicone mould with silver clay
Learn how to transform your silver clay into a ring
Learn how to fire your silver clay either with a blowtorch or a kiln
Learn how to create blossom flowers and buds from silver sheet
Learn how to create flower stamen using silver wire
Learn how to solder your silver clay and sterling silver elements together
Learn how to polish and finish your elements
Learn how to set half-drilled pearls
And voilà! A completely unique statement ring created using real twigs, silver clay, sterling silver and pearls
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Who Is This Silver Clay Tutorial For?
✓ Silversmiths who want to incorporate silver clay elements in their traditionally made designs
✓ Nature lovers who want to use real elements from nature in their creations
✓ Commission jewellers who want a nature-inspired ring design they can adapt with different twig moulds and pearl colours
What’s included in this Project?
✓ 18 Easy-to-digest video lessons
✓ Bonus technical tutorials
✓ Flower templates
✓ PDF written instructions
✓ A full tools and materials list with supplier links
✓ 1-2-1 support from Jessica if you need it
Tools and Materials needed for this project:
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Materials List
A twig
Fine Silver Clay (7-10g)
Hard, medium and easy silver solder
Siligum moulding compound
Sterling silver sheet (approx. 20mm x 45mm x 0.4mm/26 gauge)
Round silver wire (100mm x 0.6mm/22 gauge)
Round silver wire (100mm x 0.8mm/20 gauge)
3 x 5.5mm half drilled round pearls
Araldite glue (or similar)
olive oil
General Tools List
An acrylic sheet/block
An acrylic roller
A cutting mat
A pair of sharp tweezers
Plasticine
A craft knife/scalpel
A vice
A ring mandrel and sizer
Playing cards
A jewellers saw & saw blades
A steel block
A riveting hammer
A set of needle files
A pair of side cutters/snips
A pair of flat-nosed pliers
A doming/dapping set
A rawhide mallet
A pendant motor & a 0.8mm drill bit
A centre punch
A half-round file
A ring clamp
A cup burr (0.8mm-1.2mm)
A pusher
Choose between Torch and Kiln Firing
Tools For Torch Firing
A fire brick
A blowtorch
A cotter pin
Tools for Kiln Firing
A kiln
A steel mesh
A firing fork
A cotter pin
Soldering Tools List
A fire brick/soldering board
A blowtorch
A pair of brass tweezers
A pair of steel tweezers
Pickling unit and pickle
Copper tweezers/tongs
Flux and a paintbrush
A soldering probe
Reverse-action tweezers
Tools for polishing
Hand Polishing
Sanding sponges
Sanding sticks
A white polishing pad
A polishing cloth
Pendant Motor Polishing
A pendant motor
Sanding barrels or similar
A set of radial wheels
Felt polishing points and polishing compound
An ultrasonic cleaner
Barrel Polishing
A barrel polisher and barrel polishing compound
stainless steel shot
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need silver clay/silversmithing experience for this project?
Yes, this is an intermediate project. You’ll get step-by-step guidance, but you will find it easier if you already have some experience with silversmithing, particularly with soldering. No silver clay experience is necessary.
Do I need a kiln or can I torch-fire the silver clay?
Both options work for fine silver clay. The project covers firing with a blowtorch or a kiln so you can choose the method that suits your setup.
What type of silver clay should I use?
I demonstrate with Art Clay Silver (99.9, fine silver), but you can use 950 or 925 for this project. Just note that only fine silver clay can be torch fired and you will need a kiln if you wish to use 950 or 925 silver clays.
What are “half-drilled pearls”?
Half-drilled pearls have a hole part way through the pearl so they can be glued onto a peg, making them ideal for jewellery settings where you want a clean finish with no visible hole.
Can I use any twigs for the mould?
Most small, textured twigs work well. Choose a twig with clear texture and a shape that will sit comfortably as a ring band. The project shows you how to make and test your mould before committing to silver clay.
What language is this online course available in?
The video tutorials are narrated in English, with subtitles and transcripts available in English, French, German, and Spanish. All printable materials, including PDF instructions and templates are provided in English.
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