{"id":23142,"date":"2023-06-29T14:27:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T13:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?post_type=project&#038;p=23142"},"modified":"2023-06-29T14:28:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T13:28:00","slug":"wirestackingrings","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/wirestackingrings\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Wire Stacking Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Stacking rings are a great way to quickly change up the look of your collection of rings when worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Beaded wire is available in 1mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm &amp; 3mm,1.5mm and above are best suited for making rings from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There are many different ways to form and make a sterling silver ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The thicker the piece of silver the harder the metal will be to shape and manipulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Beaded wire is easiest to cut in the space between the 2 beads using wire cutters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">When cut use emery boards or micro mesh to gently smooth the ends of the beaded wire and make the last beads looks like spheres.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5109-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23145\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5109-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5109-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5109-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5109.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Use half round pliers to bend the wire into a round shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The flat edge of the pliers should be on the outside of the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Use your hand to hold the metal and the hand with the pliers to grip the metal and turn it in on itself with your wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Find out your finger size by using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Finger measuring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">You can work out the amount of wire you need by using the formula: Pi x (diameter + thickness) where pi = 3.14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Or Using an online calculator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5113-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23146\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5113-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5113-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5113-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5113.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Keep manipulating the wire until the 2 ends meet each other and the beads align.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The ring does not have to be a round shape at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5115-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23147\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5115-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5115-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5115-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5115.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Place the rings on a soldering block and add a small amount of hard solder paste to the join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There is no need to use flux with solder paste as it is already missed in the solder paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If you do not have hard solder paste you can use easy or medium as the ring only requires to be heated and soldered once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Top tips on soldering a ring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Ensure all your joins are clean, perfectly aligned and touching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Heat your ring evenly and ensure your solder is touching both joins<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5118-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23148\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5118-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5118-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5118-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5118.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Heat each ring evenly using a hand blow torch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">When the ring is hot enough the solder will melt and flow and the 2 silver wire end will be joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave to cool a little.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5122-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23150\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5122-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5122-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5122-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5122.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Use tweezers to pick up each ring and quench it in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Place the ring in a warm acid pickle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">When clean remove from the pickle using plastic tweezers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5124-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23151\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5124-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5124-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5124-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5124.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Seven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">When clean and dry use an emery board to remove any excess solder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Place the ring on a triblet and use your mallet to tap the ring against the triblet until the ring is round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Repeat for all the rings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5128-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23152\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5128-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5128-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5128-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5128.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Finish your rings by using a polishing cloth to bring out the shine or a burnished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">You could also use a mop and polishing compound on a pendant motor or a barrel polisher to add shine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5130-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23153\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5130-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5130-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5130-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5130.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">We hope you enjoyed making your Silver Wire Stacking Rings. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cooksongold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. We\u2019d also love to see what you\u2019ve been making so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging Cooksongold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":23159,"template":"","categories":[1783,1781],"tags":[46,29,71,30,64,1139,139],"class_list":["post-23142","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-silversmithing","category-stone-setting","tag-jewellery-design","tag-jewellery-making","tag-jewellery-making-blog","tag-jewellery-tools","tag-silver","tag-stacking-rings","tag-wire"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Silver Wire Stacking Rings - The Bench<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/wirestackingrings\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Silver Wire Stacking Rings - The Bench\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Stacking rings are a great way to quickly change up the look of your collection of rings when worn. 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