celtic rings

[Anna Wales]

All the Celtic pattern rings I make are pierced. It gives better definition to the pattern. I use either just the one layer of piercing or solder that layer on to a backing plate. Definitely not the easiest thing to start with but the only way to try is have a go.
Mark out a simple pattern, drill a hole to put your blade through and go. Good luck. Piercing is my favourite work.

[metalsmith]

Lovely rings Anna!

An alternative would be to work in wax and then have it /them cast.

[josef1]

Maybe design a pattern you like then etch on a flat strip of silver (presuming you want it in silver) then bend it into a ring and solder it up. a bit tricky for a first job but doable I think if you research the processes. Good luck and give it a try thats the way I seem to learn best !!