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Silver ring making classes
The most booked jewellery workshop in the UK — you hammer, shape, and solder a real sterling silver ring in 2.5–3 hours. No experience needed. From £55 outside London.
The short version
A silver ring making class runs 2.5–3 hours. You work with real sterling silver — cutting, shaping, texturing, soldering — and leave wearing a ring you made yourself. No experience needed. Costs £55–£85 outside London, £75–£110 in London. ClassBento has the widest UK selection.
What happens in a silver ring making class
Choose your design
Most studios offer a choice of ring width and texture style — plain band, hammered finish, stamped pattern, or twisted wire. Your instructor helps you choose something achievable in the session time.
Cut and shape the silver
You cut a strip of sterling silver sheet or wire to length, then wrap it around a mandrel (a tapered steel rod) to form the ring shape. This takes around 20–30 minutes.
Add texture
Optional but popular — hammering with a textured hammer, stamping with letter or pattern stamps, or filing decorative grooves into the surface before soldering.
Solder the join
The ring ends are brought together and soldered with a torch using silver solder. Your instructor supervises closely and may guide your hands on your first solder. This is the part most beginners find nerve-wracking — and most satisfying when it works.
Size and finish
The ring is hammered on the mandrel to achieve the right size and shape, then filed smooth. A final polish on a buffing wheel brings out the silver shine. You leave wearing it.
Silver ring making class prices by city
| Location | Price range | Duration | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £75–£110 | 2.5–3 hrs | Silver, tools, tuition, polishing |
| Manchester | £60–£85 | 2.5 hrs | Silver, tools, tuition, polishing |
| Bristol | £58–£82 | 2.5 hrs | Silver, tools, tuition, polishing |
| Birmingham | £55–£80 | 2.5 hrs | Silver, tools, tuition, polishing |
| Edinburgh | £58–£82 | 2.5 hrs | Silver, tools, tuition, polishing |
| UK average (outside London) | £55–£85 | 2.5 hrs | Silver, tools, tuition, polishing |
Book a silver ring making class
ClassBento has the widest UK selection of silver ring making sessions across London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham and more. CraftCourses lists independent silversmiths who run longer-format courses.
Tips for getting the most from your class
✓ Measure ring sizes beforehand
If you're making a ring as a gift, measure the recipient's finger circumference in mm the night before. Wrap a thin strip of paper around the finger and measure where it overlaps.
✓ Go for a narrower band first
A 2–3mm band is easier to control and solder than a wider cuff. Save the wider designs for a second class when soldering feels comfortable.
✓ Don't rush the soldering
The join needs to be perfectly flush before you apply heat. Take an extra minute to get it right — a good join makes polishing much easier.
✓ Wear flat shoes
You'll be standing at a workbench for 2.5 hours. Comfort matters more than you expect in a studio setting.
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