Filigree Butterfly Ring

This ring uses brass micro screws and nuts to quickly and permanently attach stacked elements. These tiny screws add a bit of mechanical detail to your designs. The filigree pieces are flattened and bent to shape before being screwed together. The nuts used to fasten the screws are on the back of the design and you’ll finish the ring by sanding them smooth for a comfortable fit.

Ingredients:
- 1 naked brass filigree butterfly
- 1 antique brass large dapped filigree oval, 35x42 mm
- 1 vintage watch face, approx. 25 mm (clip off any prongs on back using flush cutters)
- 1 vintage plastic flower, 14 mm
- 1 medium splat charm, 15 mm
- 2 brass micro screws and nuts, ¼ inch

Tools:
- Flush end cutters
- Flat nose pliers
- Ring mandrel
- Rawhide hammer
- Steel bench block
- Rubber bench block
- Jewelers needle file set

Step 1 Flatten Oval Filigree

Stack the steel bench block on top of the rubber bench block. Place the large dapped filigree oval on the steel bench block. Using your rawhide hammer pound out the dapping until the filigree is flat.

Comments

[tcup120]

That's very pretty - I love large rings, and this really takes it to the next level.

[ornamentea]

Thanks tcup120 - we love big, fancy jewelry too - it makes you the center of attention!

[TorAngel]

STUNNING!!! Do more ideas

[ornamentea]

Thanks TorAngel!! Glad you like it ;) More great ideas are on the way...

[joaquinakiwi]

wow, that's pretty,ill have to try it sometime (when i get the chance)

[ornamentea]

Thanks joaquinakiwi!