The Split-Shank Ring

This is my 6th video in the past month and a half! A new record for me. Here's another metalsmithing project video for you! Learn how to make a split-shank ring. It's a great ring for adding a gemstone or two (or three). This project is also relatively easy and it only uses 12 gauge square wire! Lots of fabulous soldering practice too! TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO PepeTools Best soldering pick, IMHO: PepeTool's Carbide Soldering Pick: https://pepetools.com/collections/soldering-joining/products/carbide-soldering-pick-with-staycool-aluminum-handle#?aff=5 Check out PepeTool's Bench Basics for the flux, mist applicator, Blade Butter, and more, that I use - https://pepetools.com/collections/bench-basics?aff=5https://pepetools.com/collections/bench-basics?aff=5 Large Soldering Block, that I use (the only way to go!), at Pepetools - https://pepetools.com/products/hardened-charcoal-soldering-block-compressed-european?aff=5 PepeTools Smart Pickle - https://pepetools.com/products/smart-pickle-for-non-ferrous-metals-3lb-jar-sodium-bisulfate?aff=5 PepeTools Smart Flux: https://pepetools.com/products/smart-flux-prips?aff=5 PepeTools Spray Mist Applicator: https://pepetools.com/products/fine-mist-spray-applicator-for-flux-10oz?aff=5 PepeTools Blade Butter: https://pepetools.com/products/blade-butter-cutting-lubricant-2oz-jar?aff=5 PepeTools Ring Bender: https://pepetools.com/products/superior-ring-bending-tool?aff=5 PepeTools Ring Clamp: https://pepetools.com/products/ring-clamp?aff=5 Knew Concepts Face Shield - Knew Concepts: Item #350.215 Knew Concepts Clamp for Face Shield - Knew Concepts: Item #350.120 Miter Cutting Vise & Jig - Amazon: https://amzn.to/3y2FyGj, Rio Grande: Item #: 113596 Keiba Flush Cutters (cuts up to 10 gauge). Amazon: https://amzn.to/3F52EOa, Rio Grande: Item: 111312 Moore's Sanding Disc - Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OKqpj7 Snap-on Mandrel for Moore's Sanding Discs - Amazon: https://amzn.to/381sGpg MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO Only 12 gauge square, sterling silver wire - that's it! I'm working on the stepped, square, bezel setting video. Hopefully, it will be out soon! Check back here or, better yet, subscribe so that you don't miss a thing! MY VIDEO/WEBSITE LINKS WEBSITE Ring Charts: https://nancylthamilton.com/resources/charts/#Ring_Charts Inside Ring Blank Measurements: https://nancylthamilton.com/resources/charts/inside-ring-blank-measurements-for-calculating-ring-blanks/ VIDEOS Link to my Wrapped Ring Project: https://youtu.be/Y5k_4W6X7SU Link to My Oxygen Concentrator Video: https://youtu.be/ExrK7_Lr7MQ https://www.NancyLTHamilton.com https://www.NancyLTHamiltonshop.com Email: [email protected] Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nancylthamilton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancylthamiltonjewelry/ Instagram: @nancy.lt.hamilton This page may have an affiliate link or two (or 20! ha!). By purchasing through these links, you are helping to support this channel. Thank you!