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Dainty Cabochon Ring

by Elizabeth Schultz
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Wrapping
  • Skill Level: Beginner
These rings are so fun, cute and even stackable while being easy to make and requiring few tools and materials!

Materials

18 Gauge Round Dead Soft Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-18D
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $6.50
  • Gold Club Price: $4.87
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21 Gauge Round Dead Soft Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-21D
  • Lesson Quantity: 3.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $3.25
  • Gold Club Price: $2.44
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3mm - 5mm cabochon
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
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Tools

Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Steel Ruler, 12 Inches
GAU-189.10
  • GAU-189.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.95
  • Gold Club Price: $3.71
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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY RING MANDREL 1-16
MAN-295.00
  • MAN-295.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $24.95
  • Gold Club Price: $18.71
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.97
  • Gold Club Price: $12.73
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Instructions
Step 1
Wrap your segment of 18 gauge wire around the ring mandrel at the desired ring size.
Pro Tip: Measure the ring size in inches and then add 2 inches to the length to figure out how much wire you need.
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Step 2
Take 3 inches of 21 gauge half round wire and place underneath the ring band with the flat side facing up.
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Step 3
Then wrap the half round wire 4 times around the wires that run parallel and compress the wire with chain nose pliers.
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Step 4
Wrap the wire underneath the ring band and bring it up between the excess wire and the ring band.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 5
Curve the wires outward like so.
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Step 6
Place the 4mm stone on the wrap and begin to bring the half round wire over the top of the outside of the stone.
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Step 7
Bring the wire around the ring band and wrap it around the band 2 times.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 8
Cut off the excess with the flush cutters.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 9
Tuck in the burs with your chain nose pliers.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 10
Follow the half round wire with the excess 18 gauge wire.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 11
Make sure that the 18 gauge wire sits next to the half round wire.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 12
Wrap the wire around the band and trim the excess wire.
Elizabeth Schultz's Dainty Cabochon Ring - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, dainty cabochon wire ring
Step 13
Take your chain nose pliers and tuck the wire underneath the top 18 gauge wire.
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Step 14
Here's the finished ring!
Pro Tip: You can also hammer the ring with a rubber mallet on the mandrel to harden the wire further.
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