THE COMEBACK WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR…Diane Cook | Cross My Heart Ring | Monday, February 2, 2026 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
$255.00
This will be your chance to construct a gorgeous prong set ring, using a Hubei Turquoise cross.
Mastering prong setting is a great way to set unusual shaped stones.
I will share my technique & tips.
Students will also have the opportunity to explore several techniques on forming embellishments using shot plates, to adorn the ring & bangle wire dies to add texture to the ring band (if you are choosing to us the low dome wire).
Using metal stamps can also be a fun & an easy way to add additional texture and added interest to both the front & back of your ring.
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Description
Title of class: Cross My Heart Ring
Instructor: Diane Cook
Date of Class: February 2, 2026
Number of hours of class: 7 Hours
Time: 8am-4:30pm
Level: Advanced Beginner and Intermediate
Type: Project
Class Fee: $255
Kit Fee: $75
Kit fee includes
Hubei Turquoise Cross
Sterling Silver Filigree, 1 piece
Special Prong Setting Tool
Silver Wire Solder
Handouts
And use of the following studio equipment in class
Soldering stations – torches, fuel, platforms, quench bowls, towels
Table protection
Pickle
LOS patina
Baking Soda for neutralizer
Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water
Flex shaft
Several Vice Grips w/rotating stands (for ring setting)
Ring Mandrels, several
Shot Plates
Bangle Wire Dies
Metal Design Stamps
Diamond Files (if needed)
Hole Punch Pliers, 2
Drill Bits
The instructor will have the following available for purchase in class
Lapis & Turquoise Crosses
Sterling Silver Filigree
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Metal
Sterling Silver Sheet, 22gauge, 6”x2”
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 14gauge 1-2’
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 16gauge, 1-2’
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 18gauge, approx. 2-3’
Wire for the Ring Band, length is determined by your ring size: (gauge ex. https://www.riogrande.com/product/jewelry-makers-ruler-bracelet-and-ring-gauge/11602210)
Low Dome Wire, Dead Soft (https://www.riogrande.com/product/Sterling-Silver-4-Low-Dome-Wire-Dead-Soft/100704 OR
Double Half-Round Wire, Dead Soft (https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-257-x-081-double-half-round-wire-dead-soft/102004) OR
Pattern Wire, Dead Soft (ex. https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-pattern-wire-dead-soft/102119 OR https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-pattern-wire-dead-soft/102125 OR https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-pattern-wire-dead-soft/102126)
Required Tools
Solder Pick
Small solderite board/kiln brick to transport project to/from soldering stations
Jewelers Saw & Blades (3/0 or 2/0)
Bench Pin & Clamp
Ball Peen, Chasing or Planishing Hammer
Rawhide Mallet
Steel Bench Block & Rubber Bench Block
Files Cut #2 – flat, half-round
Needle Files, Set
Flush Cutters
Pliers, Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, Flat/Half Round
Nylon Forming Pliers (ex. https://www.riogrande.com/product/nylon-jaw-deep-bending-forming-pliers/111665GP/?code=111665
OR
Miter Jig
Digital Caliper
Hole Punch Pliers, 1.25mm (https://www.amazon.com/Eurotool-EuroPunch-1-25mm-Round-Pliers/dp/B003L7PLNK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549218771&sr=8-4&keywords=hole+punch+pliers+1.25mm)
Bead Reamer (ex. https://www.amazon.com/Cousin-Craft-Jewelry-Bead-Reamer/dp/B00114M96M/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1544931075&sr=8-10&keywords=bead+reamer)
Sanding Pads, Superfine (ex: Amazon.com: Soft Pads Sanding Sponge Sanding polishing Wet Dry Foam Washable Reusable fine grit Fast Cutting Grain Size (3 Pieces 3M 02600 softpads, Grain 1500 Microfine) : Industrial & Scientific)
Pumice Knife-edge wheel polisher, size medium & mandrels (Rio #332723 & #333120)
Pro-Polish Polishing Pads (ex. Rio# 337020)
Utility Tweezers, Fine-Tip (ex. Rio#115053)
Soldering Tweezers, Fine Tip (ex. Rio#115222 or whatever you use at home. I use a Utility Tweezer, but don’t let it get near the flame).
Cut Lube or Blade Butter
Small Ruler
Sketchbook and/or pad of paper
Pencil & Black Permanent Marker (I like a Black Sharpie Ultra Fine, Retractable)
OPTIONAL SUPPLY LIST
A cab of your choice (if you don’t want to use the cross) but cabochon should be approx. 20mmx20mm, or smaller, with NO backing.
Sterling silver patterned wire/trim (ex. Patterned Wire – Sterling Silver – Leaves 22 gauge Dead Soft – 6″ Min)
Cast Silver Adornments, ex. Forget-me-nots, roses, stars (ex. purchased from the silvertwigshop, TracucoRen or MoonLightCasting on Etsy)
Tiny Silver Star Blanks Really Small Sterling Rivet Accents for Soldering Locket Charms (SHSL154) CamileeSupplies on Etsy
Readymade Tube Setting (and faceted calibrated gemstone) & Bezel punch set
Prong Pusher
Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
Magnification, if required
Personal Maker’s Mark
Instructor Email Address: Diane’s email
Instructor Website: Diane’s website
DO YOU NEED ANY SUPPLIES OR TOOLS FOR CLASS?
PRE-ORDER THEM TODAY!
Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering their supplies and tools for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you.
SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix is owned and operated by a wonderful family, headed by Mario Morales. His wife, Erika, and son, Steven, round out the staff, and they are excited to help make gathering your supplies easy and stress free. We guarantee they will make life easier for you! No kidding!
Here’s how it will work….
- Once you have determined what you will need for class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
- Go to our website, open the class description for the class, scroll down to the section “Student Supplies,” cut and paste the items you want to purchase into an email to Mario.
- Here’s their email address mailto:info@sjjewelrysupply.com
- When they receive your email, they will send you a return email acknowledging receipt of your request
- In this email, they will instruct you about payment methods
- Once your order is filled, they will send you a second email with confirmation stating your order is complete
- Included in this email, they will give you instructions on how to pick up your orders upon arrival in September!
Sound easy? We think it’s going to help take the stress out of preparing for classes!