Woven Solitaire Ring

by Elizabeth Schultz

Category: Weaving
Technique(s): Weaving
Skill Level: Beginner

An easy and fun ring to make and wear!

Materials

20 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-20H

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 feet
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
Price: $3.39
Gold Club Price: $2.54

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28 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-28D

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
Price: $2.52
Gold Club Price: $1.89

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5mm Round Aquamarine CZ - Pack of 5

E5-15M

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $5.98
Gold Club Price: $4.49

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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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Round Nose Wire Pliers

G2-507

G2-507
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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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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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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Instructions

Step 1

Take a scrap piece of wire and measure around the desired ring size. (You'll need to increase the ring by half a size. For example, if you want to make a size 7, measure a size 7.5).

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, Take a scrap piece of wire and measure around the desired ring size

Step 2

Measure the scrap wire on a ruler. Cut 2 segments of 20 gauge wire that are the length of the scrap wire plus 4 inches. (For example, the scrap wire was 2", add 4" for a total of 6").

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, measure the wire

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, cut two pieces of wire

Step 3

Find the center of the scrap wire and the 20 gauge segments of wire and line them up. Then mark the ends of the scrap wire on the 20 gauge segments of wire.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, Find the center of the scrap wire and the 20 gauge segments of wire and line them up

Step 4

Next, wrap the 28 gauge weaving wire around one of the 20 gauge wires 3 times.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, wrap the weaving wire around the base wire

Step 5

Then, set the other 20 gauge wire on top and wrap the wire around both wires. Next, bring the wire in between the two wires from the back, then around the top wire.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, set the other 20 gauge wire on top and wrap the wire around both wires

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, Next, bring the wire in between the two wires from the back, then around the top wire.

Step 6

Wrap the wire around the bottom base wire and then around both base wires.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, Wrap the wire around the bottom base wire and then around both base wires.

Step 7

Then bring the wire in between both base wires and around the top wire. This is called the "Modified Soumak" weave. Continue steps 5-7 until you weave from one sharpie mark to the other. (DO NOT cut the weaving wire once you finish the band!)

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, bring the wire in between both base wires and around the top wire

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, continue weaving

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, soumak weave

Step 8

Note: Make sure to scoot the wire down with your pliers to keep your weave neat. You can also use a clamp or painter's tape to hold the wires while you weave.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, push the weave down with your pliers

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, or clamp the woven section

Step 9

Here's how the complete weave should look. Next, bend the bare wire 90 degrees each direction. The wire should look like an "H". Next, wrap the woven band around the ring mandrel until the ends meet.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, completed weave

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, bend the bare wires

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, wrap around a ring mandrel

Step 10

Now take the weaving wire and bring it around the opposite wire and wrap it around that wire one time. Next, wrap it around both wires and then the top wire one time. Finish securing the wire by wrapping it around the first wire one time.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, Now take the weaving wire and bring it around the opposite wire and wrap it around that wire one time.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, wrap the weaving wire around the bare wires

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, secure the wire

Step 11

Now cut the weaving wire leaving at least a 6" tail.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, trim the weaving wire

Step 12

Take your weaving wire and wrap it around the other side 3 times to start a new weave. Then wrap it around both wires, then the opposite wire and around the starting wire one time to secure the weave, like the previous side.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, start a new weave

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, then wrap the wire around both wires

Step 13

The stone should sit in the center spot of the ring, like so.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, the stone sits in the center

Step 14

Next, take the outer wires and bend them over the band of the ring as shown. Once situated, set your stone under the wires. Next, secure the stone with the wires.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, take the outer wires and bend them over the band of the ring

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, the stone sits under the wires

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, secure the stone with the wires

Step 15

Wrap the wires around the band and then cut them off with your flush cutters. From there, use your chain nose pliers to tuck in the remaining wire against the band.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, wrap the wires around the band and trim

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, tuck the end in with pliers

Step 16

Now use the remaining weaving wire to coil the remaining 20 gauge wires. Then, wrap the coiled wire around the band of the ring next to the previous wire.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, use the remaining weaving wire to coil around the band

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, wrap the coiled wire around the band of the ring next to the previous wire.

Step 17

Next, trim the wire about 1/4 from the coil and use your round nose pliers to curl the wire towards the stone.

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, trim the wire

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, coil the wire toward the stone

Step 18

Repeat steps 16-17 on the other side. And there's your ring!

Elizabeth Schultz's Woven Solitaire Ring - , Wire Weaving, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire, finished woven wire solitaire ring

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Elizabeth Schultz

My name is Elizabeth Schultz and I am the owner and jewelry designer for Ellie's Handcrafted Jewelry. I've been making jewelry for about 16 years and specialize in wire wrapping and wire weaving. More recently, I have begun teaching others how to create their very own works of art through my blog, YouTube channel and in-person jewelry classes. My goal is to help others have a basic understanding of wire work and grow in skill as well as confidence in their craft. You can find links to all my social profiles as well as finished pieces at www.ellieshandcraftedjewelry.com.