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Fine Jewellery Techniques (JEW4035)

13/02/2018 - Spinner Ring

Inspired by my trip to the museum and really keen to make something kinetic, I started with two very simple ideas.
Probably the most common item of kinetic jewellery these days is the spinner ring.  A wide band that is flared out at each end to contain one or more thin rings that are free to move.
For this one, I used one of my trusty wire dies to make a thin patterned ring over a plain silver band.

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Rolling Ball Ring

I happen to have a few undrilled industrial ruby balls lying around at home (as you do).
I made a long cage for the balls, from two rings of wire that I stretched out to form long “paperclip” shapes.  I then cut open one of them and soldered it perpendicularly to the other.
I then made a ring, cut that open and soldered the cage in place.
After polishing, the balls could be very easily pushed into the cage.
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    • "Hylle" medieval initials
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