Brass-and-silver signet ring from scratch
From a sheet of sterling and a brass blank to a finished signet ring, documented in 42 photos and a short film.
Part jewellery tutorial, part love letter to traditional metalwork. I made a silver band, soldered a brass disc on top, and engraved a monogram by hand.
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