This listing is for 15 of my digital download files, in US sizing. By purchasing them in this bundle, you'll receive 18% off the individual price—that's $45 CAD savings!
Sheet size: 8.5" x 11"
These are downloadable files. Templates can be printed and used as many times as you wish. Once you purchase this listing you will have access to the files, and therefor cannot be returned or exchanged.
Photos in this listing show only some of the files that are included. For a complete list, keep scrolling past the download instructions.
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*DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS*
Once you’ve made your purchase and you’re at a desktop computer or signed in to Etsy through the web browser on your mobile device [not the app], go to: You > Purchases and Reviews and click on the download button! Ta-da!
Still having trouble? Check out this helpful link: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108-Downloading-a-Digital-Item?segment=shopping
Once you have downloaded the files, print them out at 100%. This is key! If you enlarge or reduce the file to "fit the page" the ring sizing will be incorrect. Each ring blank has size markers from US 1-14, as well as the gauge of sheet it corresponds with. Simply adhere the trimmed ring blank to your metal sheet [I like to use double-sided tape] and pierce. I usually cut the ring slightly larger than the size I'm shooting for so that when I file the edges flush for soldering I have accounted for the loss of metal.
Included in this listing are five (5) downloads:
KBDbailtemplatesPACKAGE contains two (2) templates
KBDcuffbraceletbangleandwireringsizeguidetemplatePACKAGEUS contains four (4) templates
KBDembellishedsaddleringbandtemplatesPACKAGEUS contains three (3) templates
KBDhollowsignettemplateUS contains one (1) template, four pages
KBDsaddletaperedringbandtemplatesPACKAGEUS contains five (5) templates, two pages each
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*BEZEL INSTRUCTIONS*
These are the basic steps I take when I make a bezel to fit a curved surface, be it a saddle ring or a wide band ring. Please keep in mind this is just how I do it. You might find a different way/method/step suits you better.
Pierce out the [saddle] ring and trim ends [file, sand etc] to the desired size. After that, follow the steps below:
1. Solder and form [saddle] ring
2. Shape and solder bezel wire [you’ll want to choose a bezel wire that is almost twice the height of the stone]
3. Determine the size of your saddle ring
4. Wrap a fine grit sand paper around a ring mandrel at the size of your saddle ring
5. Gently sand the bezel down at the size noted on the ring mandrel. Too much pressure will squash the bezel. I tend to sand slightly off-centre [I pull to one side], and need to consciously sand to the left to make sure I’m sanding directly north/south [does that make sense?].
6. Keep checking the fit against the saddle ring
7. Colour the bottom of the bezel with black sharpie, then sand some more to see where you still need sanding. Once the black sharpie is gone, you’re pretty much set!
8. If your bezel is still too tall for the stone, sand or gently file down the TOP. If your stone is rocking from side to side on top of the ring, to stabilize the stone in the setting you can use either little wire bits or thin plastic [I use milk jug plastic].
This is not a quick process, but when you’ve done it a few times you’ll figure out little things for yourself that will speed u
Don't let my ring blank shapes restrict your creativity—use the size markers and design your own ring band shapes!
*If you use my templates, I'd LOVE to see what you make! Please include a photo of your completed projects along with your feedback, or tag me on Instagram [@kristinbuhlerdesign]!