This class will provide the student with a basic introduction to soldering, texturing metal and making one and two band rings. Students will learn on copper ring blanks and then make a silver ring with a contrasting (copper) external band. At the end of the class, each student will have learned how to measure for a ring, how to texture metal, be introduced to soldering and finishing techniques, and form both a single and a two band ring.

Class is limited to two students. Instruction will be by the discuss, demo, do methodology.

Materials fee of $35.00 (paid directly to the instructor) includes copper, silver, and shop supplies.

Metals 205, The Band Ring, 3 hrs