{"product_id":"beginner-series-the-big-ass-ring","title":"The Big Ass Ring!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis workshop is being held live and in-person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eat our Texas studio!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you are just starting out as a beginner working in a home studio, this workshop is for you! Join resident metalsmith \u003cstrong\u003eFrancesca Watson\u003c\/strong\u003e for a next-steps project that brings together an entire toolbox of foundational skills. We'll revisit how to build a custom bezel setting, then design a unique ring with layers and embellishments, size the perfect band, and set a cabochon like a pro. Along the way, we'll discuss the properties of sterling silver; why flux is important and which ones work best for silver; how to get a professional finish on your piece; and much more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnd as an added bonus, you'll get \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 days access to recordings of all demos \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... at no additional cost!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis workshop is the final project in our \u003cstrong\u003esummer beginner series\u003c\/strong\u003e and is for \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced beginners who have taken our Simple Pendant workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e or have prior soldering experience. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely everything necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to complete the project is provided in this workshop – all tools, materials, and equipment! \u003cstrong\u003eBring a pen and notebook for note-taking and eye magnification if required,\u003c\/strong\u003e but otherwise just come and have fun!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA special word about materials fees in 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe cost of silver is extremely volatile and higher than we have ever seen it. Accordingly, materials fees will not be posted until two to three weeks before the workshop date, based on the then-spot price of silver. Where possible, we will make use of alternative metals to keep costs down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation about taking workshops with us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecan be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeryarts.com\/pages\/taking-workshops-with-us\" title=\"Workshop Policies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 12 \u0026amp; 13, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday and Sunday \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:30 am - 5:00 pm (central) daily\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Fee (non-taxable): $275\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Fee (taxable): TBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(payable on the first day of class)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend bringing your own eye magnification to help you see as clearly as possible while working. Because these needs are so personal, it's impossible for us to have the right thing on hand for every student. Need help with this? Call the studio or \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@makeryarts.com\"\u003esend us an email\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Makery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388967309484,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/3885\/0220\/files\/BigAssRing3.jpg?v=1731388114","url":"https:\/\/www.makeryarts.com\/products\/beginner-series-the-big-ass-ring","provider":"The Makery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}