How Do You Make Jewelry From Silver?
Silver is one of the most common jewelry metals and is usually the preferred metal for hobbyist jewelry makers due to its malleable properties and affordable price. This metal can be used in any type of jewelry design from classic necklace chains to elaborate costume headdresses. One simple project on which a beginner can learn silver jewelry making is creating a plain ring, which will build skills in shaping, soldering and finishing silver. Take the circumference of your ring finger using a piece of string. Measure the length of the string with a ruler. Draw a rectangle on the surface of your silver sheet metal that is as long as the string and as wide as you would like your ring to be, using the pencil. Cut the rectangle from the sheet metal with the jewelry saw, holding the blade at a 45 degree angle to your work surface. File and then sand the rough edges of the silver rectangle until they are completely smooth. Lay the rectangle on top of one of your fire bricks and anneal, or hea
