3 Easy Ring Shank Styles: A Silversmithing Tutorial

[@KyleneeBoBeanie]

It’s almost like you knew my package from Rio would be delivered today! I’m so excited to try making one of these shanks!

[@Quantum_GirlE]

Lol I keep checking on my Pepe tracking! Love it 🤗

[@chadssilversmithing]

Have fun Kylenee! I appreciate the nice comment:)

[@lynnsmith1461]

Thanks a lot very helpful

[@lauryltedesco3436]

How did I miss this?! What a difference that made-thanks so much Chad😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

I'm glad it is useful Lauryl! Thanks for the nice comment:)

[@jay8353]

Thanks Chad,im finally getting up the courage to give a pendant piece a go over the weekend. I think its time to grab the bull by the horns so to speak lol. Keep the tutorials coming .😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

You can do it Jay! Send a pic to my instagram when you finish. I'd love to see it:)

[@rippy4freedom]

I enjoyed the video... my shop is finally cooling down from a hot summer, cant wait to get soldering again !!!! Maybe a 3 am quiet workshop 😅

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hehe. That's way past my bedtime:)

[@flyingcheff]

Chad, this is an excellent topic and great video as usual. You mentioned your shows (hot 😅🔥), and I would love to see a picture or two of your show setup. 😀

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Flying Chef! I'll send you a couple via instagram:)

[@koreenrichardson2331]

I really enjoy your videos. You are very knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing.

[@chadssilversmithing]

I’m really glad Koreen! Thank you for the nice comment:)

[@flyingcheff]

We were talking about saw frames..... I use the older style German (adjustable) frames with strips of 3M fabric sand"paper". The smoothing of the sawn split in ring shank #2 is a perfect example of a job that can be done well with fabric sandpaper strips anchored in a saw frame. I'll send you a picture.

[@chadssilversmithing]

That is a fantastic idea! Thanks:)

[@betojdesigns]

Very pretty Chad. I love making these styles of bands. But, I cheat on the 3rd one and buy the ready made triple strip from Rio Grande.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Van! Your secret is safe with me:)

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks Chad! Great tutorial!

[@chadssilversmithing]

I'm really glad you liked it Jim! Thanks for the nice comment:)

[@rochellebg]

I haven't made many rings, mostly earrings and pendants, but you make it look so easy. I think my biggest challenge is getting the sizing right, but I guess it's all about practice. I think maybe I'll attempt a ring today! Thank you for the nudge!👍

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Rochelle:). I look forward to seeing your amazing ring!

[@rochellebg]

@chadssilversmithing Had a great day at the bench yesterday and made the first shank version in your tutorial with a bezel set tumbled earthy green turquoise. It went really well except, I should know better than to eyeball, cut the shank a bit too short, and made a 9 instead 9.5. Despite that, I love how it turned out! Thank you again for the nudge.

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Love thanks for sharing. 😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome Jeannette!

[@lishal1625]

"Cut that part out" whoopsie 😂 Seriously though, it's nice to see/hear your process as you go, even when it doesn't work as well as you'd envisioned. Makes me feel a bit more secure when i fudge things up a bit!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hehe. Apparently I missed cutting that part out, doh!

[@laszlosoltesz3772]

Beautiful rings!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Laszlo!

[@tobykrell9450]

Been making rings with more open bands shaping on a mandrel with one flat side. Thinking they fit securely but wondering if there is any traditional knowledge re closed circle ring bands versus open ones with stone weight or size variations. Thank you.

[@chadssilversmithing]

The biggest difference I notice Toby is that with closed circles, the head of the ring sits quite a bit higher above the finger. I like them to sit a little lower myself:)

[@LindseyLehman-p7j]

How do you polish pieces, specifically rings? Getting under the shank seems difficult.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Lindsey. Here are a couple of videos that show my polishing and pre-polishing process:). kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6e2lnSflKlsipIsi=86Def-YT-P0aC7sh. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHPnaGKo9ijiq8si=9isW6mUt7DH1EoiH

[@EnniRock]

Do you ever use patina on any of your pieces?

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@EnniRock Yes. I used to use Black Max, but I’ve been experimenting with some of those gel liver of sulfer compounds. Mixed results so far:)