Ring Shanks
Ring shanks are also known as ring liners and ring cores. If you have ever made a ring using metal clay, then you may know of the challenge of ending up with the desired size after shrinkage. If you build your ring on a ring shank or ring liner, you end up with the exact ring size of the shank.
Casting investment is a ceramic mixture formulated to keep its strength and integrity in high heat. The investment does not shrink and therefore holds the place for a cabochon or gemstone in your metal clay creation. This course shows how to mix investment and make investment plugs for the two stones in the two rings below.
2 Ring Shanks
This course is the Ring Shanks course.
3 Prong Settings
A bezel-set gemstone is one way to secure a stone. Prongs add yet another design feature to your creations that may be more freeing. You can set stones that are anything but standard in size and shape. In this course you will see how Kris set both the pink lace agate and druzy in ring settings using prongs.
As with all of her courses, Kris does not edit out mistakes. The best learning comes from mistakes; furthermore, how many mistakes turn out for the better in the end. Also, watching Kris make adjustments and reparations prepares you for more twists and turns at your own workbench.
Questions? Email Kris at [email protected].
Your Instructor
Kris designs and makes fine and sterling silver, minuscule sculptures, pendants, earrings, charms, and rings. Her work features landscapes, wildlife, and tracks. Her main medium is precious metal clay.
Kris is a PMC Certification Instructor certified by PMC Connection (not longer in existence) and Rio-Rewards Certified by RioGrande.
In 2012 Kris “passed with distinction the certification review” by the Montana Arts Council, signaling that she has developed a sustainable business in art. The additional honor of distinction was awarded based on a demonstrated depth of understanding of her art and the development of a strong brand suited for her specific business niche.
Kris is currently teaching, maintaining her silver business, and working on submissions to the Metal Clay Masters Registry. She achieved Level 1 in 2017, Level 2 in 2018, and is listed as a Master in Masters Registry.