Beaded Wire-wrapped Ring Workshop

Learn how to create a simple beaded wire-wrapped ring without the need for soldering, continuing the methods of ancient jewelry makers. During this 2-hour workshop, you'll have the chance to customize your own beaded wire-wrapped ring. This technique involves using wire to secure stones and dates back thousands of years. Some of the earliest examples come from ancient Egypt, where artisans wrapped gold wire around gemstones to create beautiful rings worn by royalty and the elite. This method was also common in ancient Greece and Rome, where wire wrapping was used for both decorative and functional purposes. No experience required!

Materials are included: Participants will receive a bead kit that contains an assortment of beads. Beads and metal provided may not be the same as pictured. Participants will receive an assortment of beads, enough to make three (3) rings. Feel free to use any small 2mm or 3mm beads you have with at least a 1mm hole opening. This bead kit ships within the United States only.

Ring Size: Ring sizes will be approximate and close to the size you provide. The final ring size will be determined after you have designed the ring. If you do not know your ring size, we'll send you a Size 7.5 ring by default.

Other supplies (not required): The following items are not required for participants to have but would be helpful:

1. Ring mandrel
2. Round nose pliers
3. Wire cutter

This is an online event. After payment, registrants will receive a link to the online meeting within 24 hours.

All materials are included for participants in the USA. Workshop materials will be shipped 7-14 days before the event date or as soon as the enrollment minimum has been reached. Workshop materials ship within the contiguous United States only.

Host or Publisher Keystone Art Studio