Making A Split Shank Ring

[@hectorgarcia8691]

The simple split shank is a living legend, used for rings of all metals and value bottle glass to the finest gemstones, thank you Steve for showing us how to master this design

[@halleyhammonds6826]

This video is an art form in and of itself. Thanks for sharing!

[@dazzlingtreasures]

So beautiful!

[@nicolelapan6468]

Mesmerizing to watch! Gorgeous piece!

[@lithohunter]

Thank you Nicole

[@amandathompson4692]

Beautiful work. I had no idea how a ring like that was made. I'm playing around with some design ideas and was thinking of making a shank with two wires soldered together. Your work really inspires me.

[@maxinewashington1689]

Thank you for sharing your design. It is beautiful.

[@donnahart827]

This ring is beautiful! Thank you for sharing, I can only aspire to do something so awesome as this!

[@dolsen1959do]

So amazing

[@peterrschuck]

It would be good for us watching to learn, to include details regarding the materials used to help us achieve something along these lines. As a 70 yr old newbie, every little bit helps. You were asked about the size of the main Sterling Silver half round wire you were using and gave 2 sizes. Thank you so much for producing these videos. it is very inspiring.

[@annh3599]

Thank you Steve! Very inspiring & beautiful!

[@alicerosa6766]

Just beautiful ring!! Love the stone color👍👍.

[@تفسيراحلام-ف6ج]

دذد صزحقص الله. ي.. ي

[@ВладимирМалобродский]

nice job,Steve!

[@danykcreations9392]

Merci pour ce tutoriel. J’ai hâte de découvrir votre chaîne you tube. Encore merci. (Paris- France)

[@sheilahdang11]

very nice, I am going to make that one. thank you for posting this video

[@lithohunter]

Thank you

[@afsharileyla841]

Thank you

[@sadafmaneval9274]

Hello. Can you tell me where can I find the metal ruler that allows you to measure your silver wire? Thank you for your very inspiring and informative videos.

[@mohammadalinazari6893]

Very nice.

[@easystarallstar89]

Looks fantastic. Trying to figure out how far down you split the shank . Would you say about a third of the way down on either side?

[@Skidz1340]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The ring is just beautiful. If I may ask, what wheels are you using on your Foredom?

[@lithohunter]

Medium 7/8" sanding disc from Stuller: 10-7011 Medium 7/8" blue silicone wheel Stuller: 11-6061 midget buff Stuller 17-11050, item V used with Pica Pink polishing compound Stuller: 47-3245

[@abitv2594]

Awesome

[@katcabrera8272]

Ok man, now I am binge watching your amazing work. I just came inside after cleaning up my shed/workshop. Its 2am and I want to go back to my studio and make one of these! (Not that I would be able to come close to the mastery being new. I am not afraid to get to it and try! ) Thank you again! Do you play with metal clay at all? I am super interested in this modality. Xox

[@carolinerothenberg3982]

Gorgeous! I wonder what gauge silver the shank is.

[@lithohunter]

Thank you Caroline, I think I used 3 mm x 2 mm low dome wire for the shank.

[@kellyreese6401]

This is so beautiful! How much should you size up the shank for something like this?

[@morrispicturestudios4458]

what type of metal is this ?

[@Dharlanna]

Absolutely incredible. If I may ask, what are you soldering the ring on at 4:30?

[@lithohunter]

It is a ceramic mandrel.

[@glivsh3]

You have amazing work. I watched all your videos. Thanks for the pleasure. Question: what is the composition of your flux? Alcohol with boric acid? In what proportion? Thanks in advance, Gennady.

[@sanadee9378]

You solder those unconventional joints together with so much ease!!! One day, with practice, maybe I can too. With lots of practice. And patience. Can I ask what that tool you used to split the ring shank is?

[@sanadee9378]

Also, in your morris vein stone ring video, you created your own bezel wire. What gauge is appropriate? Thin thin, maybe 28g?

[@lithohunter]

To spread the split on the shank ends I used a pocket knife to start.

[@Friedeggshells]

What gauge half round wire are you using?

[@lithohunter]

I think the wire was 4 mm x 1.5 mm low dome wire.

[@Friedeggshells]

Thank you.

[@ec-hi1br]

Is a sterling silver 925 ring ?

[@ranagee512]

Hello master

[@heatheroh3612]

Hello! Can you please tell me what the metal balls are that you solder on the top and bottom? or where to find them? I have been trying but I cant find them anywhere. Thank you so much.

[@lithohunter]

They are referred to as "shot" and they are sometimes made by melting small pieces of scrap. I make mine by melting separated jump rings coils so I can make consistent sizes.

[@margaretelliott6110]

Is there an approximate ratio to the length of ring that you split? I'm a relative newbie so any advice would be welcome thanks. Love the videos😊

[@lithohunter]

I have to admit that I used no math when I made this ring. I looked at the sized of the stone setting and decided I needed at least 4 sizes (ones size equals 2.5 mm) extra length on each end of the shank material. It easier to shorten one than make one longer:)

[@margaretelliott6110]

Steve Howard Thank you. Love the videos very informative and relaxing.

[@lizmathyssen6462]

Hi from Tasmania, could you tell me, why doesn't the solder seams run/move when you solder the next process eg. balls on, also what gauge are you using! Thank you in advance, cheers Liz.

[@lithohunter]

The heat from the torch is concentrated enough on the area where the shot (balls) was soldered on that the area reached soldering temperature before the rest of the ring did. The shank material is 1.5 mm thick.

[@lindarolsma1981]

Steve, what gauge and type of wire did you use for the shank?

[@lithohunter]

I used 5 mm x 1.5 mm low dome wire.

[@lindarolsma1981]

Steve Howard thanks!

[@TxBoxerLover72]

Do you sell your pieces of jewelry?

[@lithohunter]

I have an Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/SteveHowardJewelry

[@sajibpaul4832]

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