Trio of Skinny Silver Stacking Rings Tutorial - Beginner-Friendly Jewellery Making Project

There's something wonderfully satisfying about creating your first silver ring, and even more so when you make three at once. This beginner-friendly project is your perfect introduction to the art of silversmithing, teaching you essential techniques while you craft a beautiful set of stackable rings.

Working with three different shapes of silver wire: round, square, and beaded, you'll discover how to transform simple materials into elegant, wearable pieces. No studio or prior experience needed, just your creativity and a willingness to learn fundamental silversmithing skills.

What You’ll Learn in this Silversmithing Course:

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Who Is This Silver Clay Tutorial For?

Complete Beginners No prior jewellery making experience needed; this is an ideal first silversmithing project that teaches you fundamental techniques in a manageable, confidence-building way

Mindful Crafters Those seeking a calming, focused creative practice that produces tangible, wearable results

Jewellery Enthusiasts People who appreciate the value of handcrafted pieces and want to understand the process behind beautiful jewellery

What’s included in this Project?

✓ 7 Easy-to-digest video lessons

✓ 6 Bonus technical tutorials

✓ 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

  • 60-70mm Round Silver Wire (1.5mm/14 gauge)

  • 60-70mm Square Silver Wire (1.5mm/14 gauge)

  • 60-70mm Beaded Silver Wire (1.5mm/14 gauge)

  • Hard Silver Solder

  • Fresh water

Tools List

  • A ring mandrel and ring sizer

  • A vernier gauge/digital calliper

  • A scribe

  • A jewellers bench/bench peg

  • A jewellers saw and saw blades

  • A vice

  • A rawhide mallet or nylon hammer

  • A steel block

  • A half round file

  • Sanding sponges or sanding sticks

  • A white polishing pad

  • A polishing cloth

Tools for Soldering

  • A fire brick

  • A blowtorch

  • A pickling unit and pickling solution

  • Copper Pickling Tweezers

  • Flux and a paintbrush

  • Steel and brass tweezers

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience?

Not at all! This project is specifically designed for complete beginners. I'll guide you through every technique from the ground up, making it the perfect introduction to silversmithing. If you've never soldered before, that's perfect. This is an excellent first soldering project.

What if I’m scared of soldering?

There’s nothing to be scared of with soldering! but if you've never worked with metal at all before, you might want to start with our free no-solder Hammered Charm Necklace project to get comfortable with basic hand tools first.

Can I use a kitchen torch?

Yes! Many beginners successfully use a small butane kitchen torch for soldering these rings. If you have an old Crème Brûlée in the back of the cupboard you can absolutely use it!

How long will this project take?

Most students complete all three rings in 2-3 hours of work time, though this varies depending on your pace and whether you work on them all at once or spread the project over several sessions. The beauty of online learning is that you can work at your own speed.

What's included in this project?

You'll get step-by-step video tutorials covering everything from measuring your ring size to hand polishing your pieces. The course includes a comprehensive tools and materials list with direct links to suppliers in the UK, USA, and Europe.

Will my rings be strong enough for everyday wear?

Yes! When properly soldered and finished, these sterling silver rings are durable enough for daily wear.

Can I sell rings I make using this tutorial?

Once you've completed the project and developed your skills, you're welcome to create and sell your own designs. We even offer business mentoring resources through our Membership to help you price your work and start selling confidently.

Ready to Create Your First Set of Rings?

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