Beginner Series: Making a Stacker Ring Part 2

Interested in venturing into the world of metalsmithing? This video is the second of a two part tutorial geared toward the total newbie. Follow along as I show you how easy it is to create your own textured stacker band. Materials Needed: 14g Sterling Silver Round Wire (dead soft) 20g Wire Solder, 75% silver, hard Tools Used: Ring Sizer: https://amzn.to/3qU7CFd Digital Caliper: https://amzn.to/2M0Gg1r Metric Ruler: https://amzn.to/2NHz76B Calibrated Steel Ring Mandrel: https://amzn.to/3a8ROaH Flush cutters: https://amzn.to/39qeq7m Jewelry Flat and Half Round Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/39pA0ci Steel Bench Block (rubber base optional): https://amzn.to/39kG85z Nylon Hammer (or rawhide): https://amzn.to/3a95ra2Half Round Ring File Chasing Hammer: https://amzn.to/3iXd3Aj 1000 Grit Wet/Dry Sandpaper 3M Polishing Paper Assortment (400-8000 grit): https://amzn.to/36kVPYJ Compressed Charcoal block: https://amzn.to/3adMXoI Heat proof surface (insulated counter mat or baking sheet): https://amzn.to/2MdDmpU Butane torch (don't forget the butane!): https://amzn.to/3iTgOHd Cross-locking tweezers: https://amzn.to/2Me2Bsd Solder Pick (titanium): https://amzn.to/3cfVABM Flux (I use Handy Flux): https://amzn.to/3prsbs3 Paintbrush Green Scotch Brite Pad: https://amzn.to/2KS9E9k Bowl with water (for quenching and rinsing) PH Down or Sparex for pickle Crock Pot for pickle DISCLAIMER: Links included in the Tools/Products Used list are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content. Resources: http://www.ringsizes.co (determine inside diameter of ring) https://www.amazon.com/ https://www.riogrande.com https://www.harborfreight.com If you enjoyed watching this video, please be sure to "Subscribe" and "like" this video. Happy Torching!