Date: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm (1-hr lunch break) (CST)
Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Description: It’s time to give rings a flip! In this class, we will make a double-sided bezel attached to a swivel so you can switch stone colors to suit your whim. You will learn the mechanics of constructing a functional pivot system to ensure a smooth rotation while keeping the center secure. By the end of this workshop, you will walk away with a playful, dynamic piece of kinetic jewelry that offers two striking looks in one beautifully engineered band.
Project Completion: Students who work quickly will have enough time to finish the project during the class time.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using an butane torch, however, any jeweler's torch will work.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one ring (Sterling silver stock, glass cabochon).
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools and Supplies:
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon pliers
- Multi-looping pliers or step mandrel
- Parallel pliers
- Side cutters (flush)
- Heavy duty side cutters
- Divider
- Curved burnisher
- Bench block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Student files
- Needle files
- Cut lube , Bur Life or bees wax
- Bench pin
- Polishing Compound
- Steel ring mandrel
- Ring sizer
- Flex shaft
- Flex shaft bits: 1.5mm ball bur, #56 HSS drill bit
- Brass brush
- Solder pick
- Jeweler's torch of any kind
- Soldering set up: solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver solder: Medium chip and paste.
- Third hand
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Sanding sticks
- Sand paper: 320 grit
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 8, 2026, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Nov. 4, 2026. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.