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Verticalis Statement Ring

with Ace McCasland

All levels
Verticalis Statement Ring: a finished piece from the class

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When and where

  1. Friday, Feb 5, 2027

    8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
All levels. Experience with butane and little smith torches highly recommended
Class type
Technique and project. Project + Technique
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
8.5 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
14 students

Fees

Class fee
$270
Kit fee
$130, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

About this class

in this class, we will explore creating a uniquely textured ring band, how to size this ring with (mostly) no math, and bridge an intentional gap with a lovely bezel set stone.

all tools and materials needed for this project will be provided (with kit fee), with an option to bring your own cabochon or purchase one in class that gets you excited.

you only need to bring your beautiful and talented self!

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • 16 g sterling silver wire
  • 18 g sterling silver wire
  • 24 g sterling silver sheet
  • 3M polishing paper
  • bronze bitlets

Tools the instructor brings

Shared in class. You do not need to pack these.

  • Use of instructor supplied tools and materials including torches, fuel, wire solder, soldering blocks, pumice pans, flex shafts, flux, pickle, patina, hammers, bench blocks, files, bench pins, and much, much more.

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • One cabochon, preferably 15 mm or less (I will have some available for purchase as well)
  • Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
  • Mask/respirator
  • Magnification if required

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