Making A Rolling Ring: A Silversmithing Tutorial

This video tutorial shows how to create an easy and fun design for a sterling silver ring with three simple bands interlocked with each other. This style works with 5 or 7 bands as well, but you need to use narrower wire if you do that many. The only materials I used were: 8 gauge sterling half-round wire, and hard silver solder. This is a fun and easy beginner project that sells well. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others, as I've taught people for most of my life. This hobby turned into a fun side gig for me for years while I taught public school. I love suggestions and hearing about others' experiences. What is your favorite project? What kind of tutorials would you find useful?
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[@sonnyn.7967]

Just finished my first one! Thanks for the tutorial :)

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome Sonny! I'm glad it was useful:)

[@mawi1172]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 pickle time? Is that an underground joke? 🤩🤣🤣🤣 You're so funny!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Gotta have a little silliness to break up watching my hands:)

[@jakkibaker1818]

Thank you very easy way to make these rings another to do ring 🤣😊 you make very good videos easy to follow 👍🏻

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Jakki! Glad you like the video:)

[@gamersroost]

1K subs 1 year ago. 11K a year later. 6.6K views. Maths say everyone loves this video.

[@erintodd8636]

Very good demo, thank you for sharing!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Erin! Glad you enjoyed it:)

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

❤ the ring😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Jeannette!

[@sarinakhalili2053]

Very helpful, thanks a lot

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Sarina! You are very welcome:)

[@BoundsofLight]

Thankyou!

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome!

[@kristibbradshaw]

I have always wanted these. Now I can make them. Thank you.

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome Kristi!

[@karenmoore2287]

Chad....as always, a GREAT video!! Thank you so much for keeping them coming!! Congrats on over 1000 subscribers!!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Karen. I’m excited to have reached that goal:). Next stop 100,000, lol. Thank you for all your nice comments!

[@thatcrystallady_donna]

I have one of these, it's one of my favorites 😂

[@chadssilversmithing]

They seem pretty popular:)

[@johngpreston1784]

Nice and easy to try. Thanks for your help.

[@chadssilversmithing]

You’re welcome John!

[@CherylAnn2222]

Thanks Chad! I always wondered how those were made! I think Im going to make one for a birthday gift for my cousin!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Awesome! Tell me how it goes Ms.C2222. Thanks you for your nice comments!

[@andreamarkovic6314]

How fun, thanks Chad!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Andrea! You’ve made these, haven’t you?

[@mawi1172]

What a cute idea for a ring!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks! Wish I could take credit for it, but they are good sellers:)

[@laurapusceddu8151]

this video was so useful thank yous so much!

[@chadssilversmithing]

You’re welcome Laura! I’m really glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching:)

[@tiaevans6512]

Great video

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Tia!

[@suethompson6399]

Thanks! your work is really nice. I have learned so much.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you so much Sue. I’m glad these are useful for you!

[@flyingcheff]

I’m referring my beginner students to your channel , I like how you do what you’re doing. And, yay, I have some 8g half round, I’m IN for some fun in this one.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Flying Chef! That’s above and beyond:). Where do you teach?

[@flyingcheff]

@Chad’s Silversmithing I have one on one students in my own studio; I'm in Maui. I refused to teach until I was sure I wasn't the blind leading the blind - which is a plague on KZbin. I had 8 years before I started ANY teaching. I only teach what I have real experience in, not what I'm trying to learn.

[@christinabeanqueen]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your method!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Cheekylittlefox! You are totally welcome. I’m glad you liked it. I love your username:)

[@tahomyjo]

I adore this! Great Job Chad!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Tammy! The other day you asked about a way to contribute. I set up Buy Me a Coffee, and put a link next to the website link on my KZbin channel page. Here’s the link too: www.buymeacoffee.com/cvpark7 Thanks for wanting to contribute!

[@jasonphillips5227]

Great vid…!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Jason. These kind of comments make it worth the time and effort! I appreciate you watching:)

[@puresas]

Congratulations on the milestone 1000 sub. glad I'm one really enjoy your lessons

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Chris! It’s viewers nice comments like yours that kept me motivated. Thanks so much. Next stop: 100,000 lol.

[@hannahananab]

This was great! I've always wanted to try making one of these, so thank you!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Hannah! You are very welcome!

[@patredden4557]

Thanks for another great video, so much good information. Congratulations on getting over 1000 subscribers.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Pat! It’s nice to know people are finding these helpful. I wish KZbin had been a thing when I was first learning:). Thank you for the nice comment!

[@WizardKitty723]

❤️

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks WizardKitty!

[@dianeharlow3928]

I enjoyed your video and will try this. Could you tell us what cutters you use, please? It looked effortless to cut 8g wire. Thank you!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Diane. The orange handled wire cutters are Xuron cutters. They cut flat on one side and leave a beveled cut on the other. They do cut pretty well through some pretty thick wire, but I occasionally break a pair by trying to cut extra thick stock, doh!

[@maryleemartz3722]

Love it! May I ask how you figure your pricing for you items? I make jewelry from vintage silverwarer and struggle with my pricing.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Mary:). I would start by calculating what sort of hourly wage you would pay yourself. It takes time, education, and practice to develop these skills, so you should be compensated for your expertise. I wouldn't do less than $20 per hour + the cost of your materials. Too many artists underprice their pieces at first. If you price things too cheap, customers assume the piece is poor quality. You should also consider what you think you can realistically get for something. I may have to sit on an epic piece I made for a while in order to get the price it should bring. It's smart to have pieces at multiple price points as well, as not everyone can just drop $500 on an impulse purchase. Many can do a $50 price point easily. Hope this helps!

[@loribranson-h2e]

Hello. That was awesome!! Thank you. Question: how would you put them together if one. As a bezel? How would you size that?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks! I think you meant if one has a bezel? Probably make the same way, and then cut the width of the bezel out of one so I could solder it in.

[@loribranson-h2e]

Tried making ring today with three different size gauges. Made them all size 9. I must have done some wrong cause did not go on like you showed. Not sure if you have to go same size gauges.

[@furkanbattal4914]

hey! I am a beginner and wanna do one of these but 5 bands, I wanna know if the sizing would be the same, still 3 size higher? and what should be the gauge if it is 5 bands? thanks in advance! great work🌱

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Furkan! It should be about 5 I think. Been a while since I made one with five though. One thing though, definitely want to keep the wire gauge smaller than what I showed in this video. Maybe try 12 gauge half round and see how that goes:)

[@ChucksMagic]

Great video and congrats on 1000 subscribers! Can you tell me what brand spray solder you reccomend? Thanks!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Chuck! I use My-T-Flux from Rio Grande.

[@ChucksMagic]

@@chadssilversmithing Well paint me stupid! That's what I use, but didn't think about spraying it on, I've always used a paint brush.

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@ChucksMagic I think most people are taught to paint it on. The guy who taught me just happened to spray it on instead, and I adopted his style.

[@ChucksMagic]

@@chadssilversmithing I'll give it a try, thanks! keep up the good work, I'm sure it won't be long before you have so many subscribers you won't have time to answer all the questions, so I appreceate your time!

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@ChucksMagic No problem at all. It’s nice to have people to interact with regarding a topic I love.

[@Lisa-yj8dt]

Congrats on over 1000 subs! When will you get a "thanks" button? Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🍂🥧🦃🍁

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Lisa! If you are asking about a way to help support my channel, I have added a link at the top right side of my KZbin channel page to contribute. It’s called Buy Me a Coffee and allows you to contribute directly to me. I’m also putting a link in each description. Thanks, and happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Here’s the link. www.buymeacoffee.com/cvpark7

[@peggyhopf4801]

Can you use round wire instead of half round?

[@chadssilversmithing]

You can Peggy, but it doesn't lay as nicely.

[@marieking5486]

What size silver do you recommend for more than three bands???

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Marie! Thanks for question. I would go with 12 gauge or smaller half-round because larger sizes start to become cumbersome because of how thick the overlapping rings become. Hope this helps!

[@annewhite9502]

What are you spray before you put on your solder?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Anne! That is a liquid flux called My-T-Flux that preps the metal for soldering. Thanks for watching:)

[@jawwad4020]

Hi, could you please share reliable sources for good quality silver/gold wires? I'm looking to make a ring for my girlfriend. Thanks.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Where are you located Jawwad?

[@jawwad4020]

@@chadssilversmithing thanks for the swift reply - I'm in NYC .

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@jawwad4020 I get most of my raw materials from Rio Grande out of New Mexico. They are dependable with reasonable prices and quick delivery.

[@jawwad4020]

@@chadssilversmithing Got it thanks. I really appreciate you making these videos, so that amateurs like me can get started.

[@michelebonutti4507]

I like your videos, but I really believe that would be jewellers should be taught the proper way to measure for a ring shank length, to ensure a completely accurate size - especially if making a ring for someone. Calculation is inside diameter from the ring sizer, plus the wire thickness x 3.14. 🙂

[@chadssilversmithing]

Good information for people Michele! Thank you.

[@sharonforbes5090]

if there is ne thing for sure, there is no proper way to do things in jewellery making if it works for you. If you are going to do an apprenticeship you will be shown all the “proper ways but then you can do your own thing.