Design and create a unique ring with foraged sea glass ‘gems’ while learning and developing core jewellery fabrication techniques. An opportunity to engage in creative recycling by turning seaside flotsam into precious wearable treasures. Experiment with ring textures and forms in silver, brass and/or copper, then set your unique glass ‘gemstone’. Finish up with your choice of polish, including high lustre gloss, steel brushed satin, or darkened antique finishes.

If you can, please beachcomb and bring along some sea glass options - ideally around 1cm wide, and with a flat back. Glass provided if you are in need.

Techniques:

Create a ring with one bezel set foraged sea glass ‘gem’

Use jeweller’s callipers to measure and prepare metal

Use jeweller’s saws or snips to cut and shape metal

Use files and sanding to refine and smooth metal edges and surfaces

Use jeweller’s flame torches to solder join metal pieces

Use Dremel & bench polishers to refine & finish metal casts into wearable jewellery

Materials: Sea Glass, Copper, Brass, Sterling Silver

Project : 1 Ring with sea glass

Includes Silver, Brass and Copper options