Copper Ring Project

For this project, you will be creating a ring with a wire band and a sheet metal “focal point”.  You will be learning 3 different soldering techniques with this project using the torches.  These three techniques will include:

• Soldering two pieces of 14 gauge copper wire together to create a band for the ring
• Soldering two pieces of sheet metal together for the focal point
• Soldering the focal point to the wire band

The focal point can be any subject you choose, but you must meet the following criteria:

• It must be made out of two separate pieces of sheet metal that are soldering together, the two pieces must be layered together (for example, the wing of a bird could be soldered on top of the body)
• You must either utilize negative space or texture to create some visual interest

Some ideas for your focal point:

Flowers, Imagery from a hobby (i.e – Sports, music, theater, technology), Geometric Shapes, Product Symbols or team logos, Animals

Craftsmanship Goals:

• Free of saw and file marks
• Patina Polished Consistently
• Full solder seems on all soldering opperations
• No excess solder on surfaces – any solder overflow should be sanded off fully

Past Examples: