Introduction: Cool Wave Ring
You will learn how to make a cool wave ring. View the following videos to learn how to
size your finger and use a jeweler's saw to cut your template. You will also learn how to soften the brass by annealing it, and then silver solder the ring together by using a torch. Finish the cool wave ring off by sanding and buffing it until it shines. Finally, get inspired by checking out Step 6: INSPIRABLES. This instructable was created with and for Hyde Middle School students as an instructional aid in their metal shop classes.
Step 1: Supplies
Here is a list of tools and supplies needed:
Most tools and supplies can be found at your local hardware store. Any specialty tools and supplies can be found at [http://http//www.riogrande.com Rio Grande]
Step 2: Ring Sizing and Template
Step 3: Jeweler's Saw: Cutting Out Template
Step 4: Annealing & Soldering
Step 5: Sanding and Buffing
Note: Some people may have an allergic reaction to certain types of metal. You may want to put some type of clear coat on your ring to keep it from turning your finger green. Clear finger nail polish also works well.
Step 6: Inspirables
Get inspired by Hyde Middle School students' ring bling!
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107 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
what a beautiful tutorial. by the way the easiest way to find your ring size is to download and use this application for free: http://www.jewelrykind.com/content/14-free-ring-size-converter
10 years ago on Introduction
Hey! this is such a great instructable!
I was just wondering how do you do the little stick people or writings etc?
:) thanks!
11 years ago on Introduction
Hi
Firstly thank you very much for this awesome tutorial! This is very useful !!
I have a few question about soldering. First, about flux for soldering aluminium (if and what can I do prepare this in my house?), for example, how I can solder ultra thin aluminium sheet from coke can? May I do this with as solder wire, piece of bar of aluminium from the same coke can? What kind of torch I must have, just like this above is enough? And I have another question about soldering copper or brass. In this method which You show above, after soldering exist any visible mark of sew, or another colour aberration?
Thanks for all, cheers!
FK
11 years ago on Introduction
how did you do the stars on the last image in the intro? i want to do something similar to those but i havent done anything like this before
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
The stars are done with a metal stamp. It is a good idea to anneal the metal first to soften it up. These stamps can be purchased through riogrande.com.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Ok then thanks :) great instructable btw so detailed and easy to follow especialy for first time ring makers like me. cheers again
12 years ago on Introduction
I can not find any place to buy the brass! I have check Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace Hardware. I can't find the right thing online either!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
lowes has brass and copper in the hobby drawer in the hardware area (nuts and bolts isle)
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
http://metalliferous.com/ has sheets of just about every metal you can want. I was buying copper & brass from them for pendants - nice to have another use for them! :)
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
just get a nice brass pipe or something thats brass and the right thickness, cut it to where you and flatten it. i got a pipe, cut through th middle, and hammered it flat
12 years ago on Introduction
Holy carp. This is one hell of an interesting instructable!
All the step are so detailed!
With this, and my current knowledge of metalworking (not very extensive... but existing), I'll attempt some silver plated rings, and perhaps eventually gold-plated rings too.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
A little more about plating ... I'm sure there many instructable out here that could explain how it works and how to do it properly.
The basic concept is quite simple: You put your finished piece in a conductive solution, you add the "donor" metal (the metal from which some material will be taken) and you pass a current between your piece and the donor metal (the current will 'flow' in your solution which is conductive). This will indeed grab some material from the donor and deposit it evenly on your piece. The process is permanent.
12 years ago on Introduction
Is the solder seam obviously visible? is it a different color?
12 years ago on Step 4
This looks fun and easy, but how long do you have to wait for the brass to cool down for, until you bend the metal. Does it still have to be alittle warm, or at least cool to the touch. I'm new to metal work.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
The metal can cool right down before you bend it. Once it is annealed it will soft and easier to work.
15 years ago on Introduction
Hey i know you said you could find the brass stock at home depot, but i couldnt find any. Any suggestions on where else to find stock? thanks
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Mcmaster carr (mcmaster.com)
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Lowes
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
ace hardware
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Orchard supply hardware