FILIGREE RINGS WORKSHOP
ZOOM, FEBRUARY 22 AND 23, 2025
10 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
LEARN HOW TO MAKE 3 DIFFERENT STYLES OF FILIGREE RINGS
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FILIGREE RINGS WORKSHOP
Saturday and Sunday February 22 and 23, 2025
10 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
WORKSHOP FAQ
REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Saturday and Sunday February 22 and 23, 2025
10 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
WORKSHOP FAQ
REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
What will I learn in this workshop ?
Advance your skills in making filigree jewellery with Canadian Filigree Artist Milt Fischbein. Milt will teach you the fundamentals of making filigree rings. At the end of this workshop you will have created three different styles of filigree rings.
Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires. Using very basic tools, beautiful objects are made by twisting and curling fine silver threads and soldering them into carefully crafted frames.
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the world of filigree rings. You will learn how to make three different styles of rings and will have the opportunity to add your own design flare to some of them
Techniques that you will learn include
Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires. Using very basic tools, beautiful objects are made by twisting and curling fine silver threads and soldering them into carefully crafted frames.
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the world of filigree rings. You will learn how to make three different styles of rings and will have the opportunity to add your own design flare to some of them
Techniques that you will learn include
- Design basics for making several styles of filigree rings, including an adjustable band ring.
- Correct types of filigree wire, round wire and square wire to use to make different ring designs
- How to determine the correct band size to match ring finger size
- How to incorporate faceted gemstones and cabochon stones into your ring designs
- How to make a tube style setting for a round faceted gemstone
- How to tube set a round faceted gemstone using traditional setting tools as well as a bezel punch
- How to use a Ready Set prong setting to set larger faceted stones into your rings
- Short refresher on how to make your filigree wire
What tools will I need ?
A partial list of tools required follows. A full detailed list with searchable links will be emailed to you after registration
- Flex Shaft with a #30 Hand Piece
- Small crowbar (12”)
- Sturdy Vise
- Two screwdrivers of any type
- Ring Holder
- Torch / Soldering Area with good ventilation
- Rolling Mill (See notes on participating without a rolling mill)
- Soldering Block
- Soldering Tweezers
- Pickle Pot
- Flush Cutter
- Half Round Pliers
- Digital Caliper
- Steel Bench Block
- Ring Mandrel
- Plastic or Rawhide Mallet
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Stainless Steel Binding Wire
- Ruler
- 4 mm round bur
I don’t own a rolling mill, what should I do ?
A number of filigree materials need to be rolled.
If you do not own a rolling mill, you have a couple of options:
If you do not own a rolling mill, you have a couple of options:
- Pre roll your silver and make your filigree wire in advance of the workshop
- Purchase a material kit which contains the workshop materials including pre-rolled silver and filigree wire
What materials and Supplies will I need ?
A partial list of materials and supplies required follows. A more detailed list with searchable links will be emailed to you after registration
- Paste Solder
- Fine Silver wire 26 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Round 20 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Round 18 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Square 18 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Square 16 Ga
- 4mm Round Faceted Stone
- 4 mm Heavy Walled Tubing or 4 mm tube setting
- 8 mm Round Faceted Stone (CZ suggested)
- 8 mm round Prong Ready Set Setting
- Jump Rings 20 Ga 4.6 mm OD (8)
- Binding wire
How do I purchase a Material Kit ?
If you prefer not to purchase and roll your own silver, you may purchase a material kit which will contain all of the silver you will need to complete the workshop as well as filigree wire hand made by Milt Fischbein
You can purchase the material kit when you register for the class
All materials will be rolled as required for the workshop so that you will not need a rolling mill
The material kit (including courier shipping) will cost $$145 CAD (about $105 USA).
You can purchase the material kit at Check Out
The material kit price includes
You can purchase the material kit when you register for the class
All materials will be rolled as required for the workshop so that you will not need a rolling mill
The material kit (including courier shipping) will cost $$145 CAD (about $105 USA).
You can purchase the material kit at Check Out
The material kit price includes
- Filigree Wire Instructor Prepared 26GaF0.3, 1 m
- Filigree Wire Instructor Prepared 26GaF0.4, 1 m
- Sterling Silver wire Round 20 Ga Pre Rolled to 0.5 mm thick 0.35 m
- Sterling Silver wire Round 20 Ga, 0.75 m
- Sterling Silver wire Round 18 Ga, 0.2 m
- Sterling Silver wire Square 18 Ga, 0.3 m
- Sterling Silver wire Square 16 Ga, 1.0 m
- 4mm Round Faceted Stone
- 4 mm Heavy Walled Tubing 3"
- 8 mm Round Faceted Stone (CZ suggested)
- 8 mm round Prong Ready Set Setting
- Jump Rings 20 Ga 5.0 mm OD (8)
- Ground Shipping to Canada and USA.
- Paste Solder
- 26Ga Fine Silver Wire
What is an interactive online workshop and how can I benefit the most from this ?
The workshop is live and online on zoom, with Milt broadcasting from his studio in Canada
Cameras are set up at the bench pin, the soldering station and other points around the studio as required
This is not a prerecorded workshop The workshop is live and all of the demos are live
This means you can interact with the instructor and ask questions during the demos
After each demo, you will be given time to practice the demo. During this time Milt will watch you work and will provide you with feedback on your technique and help you resolve any issues you may be experiencing.
Students will set up their cellphones or other cameras so that instructor can observe students while they work and provide students with feedback in real time. During the workshop, students may also email photographs of their work in progress. Instructor will provide timely feedback.
Cameras are set up at the bench pin, the soldering station and other points around the studio as required
This is not a prerecorded workshop The workshop is live and all of the demos are live
This means you can interact with the instructor and ask questions during the demos
After each demo, you will be given time to practice the demo. During this time Milt will watch you work and will provide you with feedback on your technique and help you resolve any issues you may be experiencing.
Students will set up their cellphones or other cameras so that instructor can observe students while they work and provide students with feedback in real time. During the workshop, students may also email photographs of their work in progress. Instructor will provide timely feedback.
How does the instructor watch me work during the workshop ?
In order to have an interactive workshop with the feel of an in person workshop, the instructor needs a way to watch students work. Students will set up and log into zoom with a second device ie cellphone or other camera, so that instructor can observe students while they work and provide students with feedback in real time.
If you prefer not to set up a second device, you may also email photographs of your work in progress. The Instructor will provide you with timely feedback.
If you prefer not to set up a second device, you may also email photographs of your work in progress. The Instructor will provide you with timely feedback.
Will the workshop be recorded ?
Yes. The entire workshop will be recorded and recordings will be available for your unlimited viewing for 30 days
why are prices in canadian dollars ?
I am a Canadian based instructor. My Point of Sale provider "Square" only allows home country currency sales.
You may purchase the workshop and material kit with credit cards issued in almost any country and the credit card company will convert the Canadian dollar sale to your credit card currency. For example if you purchase the material kit with a USA credit card, your credit card company will convert the $80 CAD fee to $USA at the prevailing exchange rate. At current exchange rates you will be charged about $60 USA
You may purchase the workshop and material kit with credit cards issued in almost any country and the credit card company will convert the Canadian dollar sale to your credit card currency. For example if you purchase the material kit with a USA credit card, your credit card company will convert the $80 CAD fee to $USA at the prevailing exchange rate. At current exchange rates you will be charged about $60 USA
What is your refund policy ?
Payment is full is required at the time of registration
Early Bird Registration $400 CAD (about $300 USA) ends on December 22, 2024
Commencing December 23, 2024, Registration will be $500 CAD (about $375 USA)
You may cancel:
Early Bird Registration $400 CAD (about $300 USA) ends on December 22, 2024
Commencing December 23, 2024, Registration will be $500 CAD (about $375 USA)
You may cancel:
- with full refund up to 60 days prior to the start of the workshop
- with 50% refund up to 30 days prior to the start of the workshop
- Cancellations will not be accepted after the 30 day deadline, however, if we manage to sell your seat, then you will receive a full refund minus a $75 CAD (about $ 60 USA) cancellation fee.
WORKSHOP PREREQUISITES
This workshop is recommended for those who have taken a basic filigree workshop such as Milt's Intro to Filigree, or for those who have significant filigree experience.
REGISTER FOR FILIGREE RINGS -
You may register for the workshop by using the "Register and Pay" buttons below.
You may also purchase a material kit for $145 CAD. This includes courier shipping in Canada and the USA.
You can also purchase extra filigree wire. If purchasing filigree wire you must also add one unit of shipping from the separate SHOP option.
Note that prices are in Canadian Dollars and the Square purchasing system will accept USA or Canadian or other International Credit Cards
You may register for the workshop by using the "Register and Pay" buttons below.
You may also purchase a material kit for $145 CAD. This includes courier shipping in Canada and the USA.
You can also purchase extra filigree wire. If purchasing filigree wire you must also add one unit of shipping from the separate SHOP option.
Note that prices are in Canadian Dollars and the Square purchasing system will accept USA or Canadian or other International Credit Cards
Filigree Wire
CA$15.00
Filigree wire 26GaF0.25. or other sizes to be confirmed separately via email
Prepared by Milt Fischbein
Fine Silver, 0.25 mm thick and annealed. Other thicknesses ie 0.3 or 0.4 to be confirmed separately via email after order is placed
- Quantity drop down box is per meter, so if you would like to buy 2 meters, change quantity to 2 etc
- Please add 1 unit of shipping to your cart. Only 1 unit of shipping is required regardless of number of meters purchased. Shipping cost is $30 CAD via UPS Ground to Canada or the United States.