Intermediate Series: Non Flared Spinner Ring

I love spinner rings, but I wanted a non-flared style. Follow along as I go step-by-step through my process for creating this particular style of spinner.
MATERIALS USED:
Silver purchased from www.riogrande.com
20g sterling silver sheet
16g sterling silver square wire
#204 double half round sterling silver wire
TOOLS/PRODUCTS USED:
Flush cutters: amzn.to/39qeq7m
Parallel Pliers: amzn.to/36inPvP
Flat and Half Round Forming Pliers: amzn.to/39pA0ci
Steel bench block (rubber base optional): amzn.to/39kG85z
Metric Ruler: amzn.to/2NHz76B
Digital Calipers: amzn.to/2M0Gg1r
Dividers: amzn.to/3t3Kndt
Scribe: amzn.to/36kMCzv
Square: amzn.to/3iTcAPx
Bench Pin: amzn.to/3pvLe4Q
Jeweler's Saw: amzn.to/3iPNkKe
Jeweler's Blade (I used 3/0): www.riogrande....
Lubricant: amzn.to/2Yk4DJN
Calibrated Steel Ring Mandrel: amzn.to/3a8ROaH
Nylon Hammer (or rawhide): amzn.to/3a95ra2
Various files (I used a #2 flat file and #4 ring file)
#2 Swiss Flat File: amzn.to/3qXevWm
#4 Swiss Ring File: amzn.to/3a95Id4
Varying grits of wet/dry sandpaper:
400 grit
1000 grit
Soldering Pick: amzn.to/3cfVABM
Torch (larger handheld butane torch works fine): amzn.to/3iTgOHd
Solder (I used hard, medium, and easy solder)
Green Scotch Brite Pad: amzn.to/2KS9E9k
Flux (I use Handy Flux): amzn.to/3prsbs3
Paintbrush (for applying flux)
Barrier Flux (recipe below)
Cross Lock Tweezers: amzn.to/2Me2Bsd
Compressed Charcoal Block: amzn.to/3adMXoI
Rotating Annealing Pan with Pumice (optional): amzn.to/3iWTxnx
Heat-proof surface: amzn.to/2MdDmpU
Copper Tongs: amzn.to/3cloosH
Pickle Pot and Pickle Solution (Recipe I use below)
Ultrasonic Cleaner (optional): amzn.to/3t1Dycq
Ammonia Solution (Recipe below)
Jeweler's Soft Brass Brush: amzn.to/3tcA870
Texture Plate: oregontrailsil... (optional)
Rolling Mill (optional if applying texture - I highly recommend a Durston or Pepe because you get what you pay for): amzn.to/3omGLQf
Craft foam (if using rolling mill to apply texture): amzn.to/3iTsZUr
DISCLAIMER: Amazon 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:
www.amazon.com/
www.riogrande.com
www.ottofrei.com/
contenti.com/
oregontrailsil...
AMMONIA CLEANING SOLUTION RECIPE:
2 cups water
2 tbsp. ammonia
1 tbsp. Dawn original dish washing liquid
Mix all ingredients together and store in a tight container. Best if used warm.
PICKLE SOLUTION RECIPE:
6 tbsp PH Down (found in pool section of Big Box Stores or Pool Supply Store)
3 cups Distilled Water
This solution works best heated and most simply use a Crock Pot to keep it warm. Add the water first and then add the PH Down Crystals. Stir until dissolved. You can simply add more distilled water as the solution evaporates.
BARRIER FLUX RECIPE:
Denatures Alcohol
Boric Acid
Follow these instructions for mixing/using: www.riogrande....

[@gjk540]

Great tutorial! I very much appreciated your use of hand tools, rather than extremely expensive equipment that most people can't afford, to construct the ring.

[@robinduffy6690]

Thank You ;You learn something new every day ! A deburring tool to soften the inner edges of a ring ,who knew !!!

[@Dragon34th]

Lady, you are a professional jeweler wheather you believe it or not :) This is the best learning I've done in 2023, this style is so me & I'll try this tutorial. Thank you.

[@lenastiward8657]

So in love with this ring - just beautiful! Love your teaching style - so thorough and your calm speaking voice. I am subscribed after just discovering you and looking forward to more videos. Thank you!❤

[@KatAdair]

One of the absolute best jewelry videos I’ve ever seen. Easy to follow, the video is super helpful, a great project. Well done!

[@tammybaalman2429]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sandrag7716]

Amazing tutorial, thank you so much! Everything you say makes sense. I'm a newbie but I feel I could pull such a ring off! This will be my personal graduation project. Please keep making videos like these, thank you again.

[@lisacassella955]

Wow! I really enjoyed this video! You have a great teaching style and voice. I may just try one of these!

[@tammybaalman2429]

Thank you Lisa! I really hope you do try to make one of these. They are challenging but definitely fun!

[@HarmonicEnigma]

This is such an amazing and detailed tutorial. Thank you. I have been taking detailed notes and I am so excited to try making this ring. It will actually be the first ring that I have made, but your instructions are so good that I believe I can do it! 🥰

[@kristibbradshaw]

I love it.

[@kaylayhere]

Wow, so beautiful!

[@mrllblasi]

Great vid Tammy! Loving your teaching style.

[@tammybaalman2429]

Thanks so much!

[@bedrockrose]

Great tutorial, very clear. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@tammybaalman2429]

You are so welcome!

[@daisymay5810]

What a great tut! Thank you so much!!!

[@tammybaalman2429]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@damnimsolucky7]

Beautiful😍

[@lindad5492]

Wow, I'm blown away at how simple it was and how well laid out the directions were and the clarity too! I've always wanted to make one of these kinds of spinners! Thank you! I'm interested in the acrylic/plastic square that has the gauge ruler. Do you sell those? I've subscribed and liked!!

[@JayDub_143]

Oh my goodness....the ring on your right hand with the big beautiful topaz looking stone, did you make that? If so can you please make a video showing how to make settings like this. I have some faceted stones that I would LOVE to be able to work with I just dont understand how to make settings for them and you teach better than anyone I have ever watched!!! 😳😀🙏❤

[@tammybaalman2429]

I must confess, I totally cheated with that ring. I ordered a setting from Rio and simply set the stone.

[@JayDub_143]

@@tammybaalman2429 aaah lol ok I didnt know we could even do that... I will have to look into it. Thank you so much!!

[@tammybaalman2429]

@@JayDub_143, here's the specific one I ordered: www.riogrande.com/product/ring-ss-10mm-cushion-ready-set-sz7/9223637

[@kimauger4293]

If I used a wide band ring sizer, will I still need to go up .5 in size?