Project: Working with Gold – Twisted Gold Ring
- Length25 min 31 sec
- Description
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois demonstrates a fun goldsmithing project in which she creates a ring using both 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold.
The design features a twisted yellow gold band set between two white gold bands and provides extensive soldering practice, with more than 20 solder joints involved. As she works, Mechelle highlights the key differences and similarities between yellow and white gold, including important annealing tips.
Combining two colors of gold can greatly enhance a design, and with the right approach, working with both metals can be easy and enjoyable.
This is the sixth video in Mechelle's Working with Precious Metals series.
- AuthorMechelle Lois
Mechelle Lois is a professional bench jeweler who was classically trained in jewelry making and repair at the highly regarded North Bennet Street School in Boston MA. Now based in her hometown of Pittsburgh PA, she enjoys stone setting, repair work, and creating custom designs. When not making jewelry, Mechelle enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
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