RIVET SET BEAD RING- PROJECT SHEET

A simple rivet setting allows you to showcase a beautiful bead as the centre piece of a ring. This method can be used for any type of gemstone or glass bead. Create something small and delicate or a big shiny showstopper. 
 
To complete this project you will need:
 
MATERIALS
• Wire or sheet silver or gold to create your ring shank. The shank must support the bead setting so nothing too flimsy. The example shown uses 2mm round silver wire
• Bead of your choice
• Fine tube with an outer diameter to match the hole the in the bead, It must fit through the hole without being loose.

TOOL KIT ESSENTIALS
• Piercing saw, bench peg and saw blades. 4/0 would be perfect, 2/0 would be fine for cutting the shape
• Flat and round or half round needle files
• Ring bending pliers
• Ring mandrel
• Wood, plastic or hide mallet
• Soldering kit
• Scribe or other pointy tool
• Small ball pein or riveting hammer
• Polish and finishing media