Ring Making Kit - at Home

How would you like to design and make your own unique ring? Maybe it’s a special heirloom for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.Why not learn the ancient art of carving wax for lost wax casting AND create a bespoke ring! There is something so special about a piece of jewellery that can be passed down for generations - especially if it’s one you made yourself!My kit includes everything you need to design and carve your own ring, and also includes the casting and polishing of your ring. Your ring will be cast in Recycled Sterling Silver, and can also be upgraded to 22ct Gold Vermeil. Follow the step-by-step guidebook and online video tutorials by me, head jewellery designer at Anonoma Jewellery, to learn the art and create your unique ring.Zero experience is required and even if you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body - I promise you do, or I can at least I can help you find it!Wax carving is truly my favourite part of the jewellery making process, which is why I’m excited to share this with you! I took my first class in wax carving in 2014 and it was the meditative element of it that really had me hooked.What's Included:

• Two Jeweller’s Wax Ring Blanks (One for practise, the other to cast)
• Two Double-ended Hand-forged Carving Tools (These four carving tips will give you the best result with the most ease. They include: scribe/detailing, small 90°, carving knife, and curved rake)
• Double-ended Wax File
• Three Different Grades of Sandpaper & Filing Sticks
• Wax Marker (To draw your design on your ring)
• Ring Sizer (To determine / double-check your ring size)
• Detailed Instructions & Access to a Series of Online How-to Videos
• Ring Tin, Details Form & Eco-padded Envelope to send back your piece to be cast & polished
• A handmade cotton bag to keep your kit in
• The casting, polishing and return postage for your finished ring.

What Makes This Kit Different From Other Ring Making Kits Available?There may be other kits on the market - but making a ring you'll be proud of really depends on three things:Quality Tools: The kit contains a professional jeweller's wax file and two double-ended hand-sharpened carving tools. These tools are what professional jewellers use and to have the best experience I think you should too. (I'd like to note, a craft knife (as seen in other kits) is not only more difficult to use but requires a cutting surface, and possibly band-aids / plasters.)Quality Instructions: The Wax Carving Guide contains step-by-step instructions from start to finish, a Drawing Guide and a series of How-to videos by jeweller, Natasha Kutrovacz.Quality Casting, Gold Plating & Polishing: We only cast in Recycled Silver and Recycled Gold. Our casting is done locally in Islington. All polishing and stone setting is done in-house. Our plating is done by Elliot-Fitzpatrick, an award-winning precious metal polisher and plater based locally in the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London.What Will My Ring Be Made Of?You have three options! You can choose from:

• Solid Recycled.925 Solid Sterling Silver
• 22ct Gold Vermeil, which is 4 microns of 22ct gold plated onto solid recycled.925 Sterling Silver

How Wide Can I Make My Ring?You can choose to make your ring either 5mm or 10mm wide!How Does It Work?When your kit arrives in the mail you can follow along with my included Instructions, Online Videos, and start carving! Once you’re finished creating your piece, simply fill out the Ring Form to specify your ring size, selected finish and colour/placement of any stones you’d like set. Then place your ring in the tin provided and use the pre-addressed envelope to mail it back. Please note, the shipping cost for returning the ring is not included. Once I receive your ring I’ll size the ring, set any stones if you choose, then have it cast into the metal of your choice. Finally, I will professionally hand polish the ring to your preference and ship it back to you!!How Long Does It Take To Make My Ring?Carving your ring for the first time (with no experience) takes about 1.5 hours or more. This depends on your design in mind and the pace you would like to go. It's very meditative once you get into carving, so you may prefer to take it slow and enjoy that aspect of the process. There is no deadline on when you need to complete your ring and return it.Once I receive your carved ring back, it will take between 5-10 business days for your ring to be resized, cast in the recycled metal of your choice, polished, and posted back to you. If you have selected Gold Vermeil, it will take up to an additional 5 business days to dip in gold.If you have any questions, pop me a message!Natasha x Read more details