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Making Spoon Rings and selling on eBay since 2010
Step-by-Step Guide to Spoonringing
1 - Spoon Selection
All my Vintage Sterling Spoon Rings are made from... You guessed it, ' Vintage Sterling Silver Spoons.'
Never use silver-plated spoons, reproductions, or cheap copies... EVER!
The most important step in making a sterling silver spoon ring is selecting the right spoon.
2 - Remove Bowl
When removing the spoons bowl it is important that the length of the handle is right for the ring you are making.
Spoon type determines ring size:
• Demitasse spoons are used for smaller ring sizes (size 5 to 8 1/2)
• Five O'clock spoons \ teaspoons for medium and large sizes (size 8 to 10+)
• Ice Tea spoons for Double Spirals rings.
Spoon type determines ring size:
• Demitasse spoons are used for smaller ring sizes (size 5 to 8 1/2)
• Five O'clock spoons \ teaspoons for medium and large sizes (size 8 to 10+)
• Ice Tea spoons for Double Spirals rings.
The length of the spoon handle is important. A spoon ring should have ALL hallmarks intact
3 - Prep Handle
Once the handle has been removed there are several steps that need to be taken before forming the ring.
• Re-check length of handle to insure proper length.
• Up close inspection with OptiVISOR to locate and buff out minor dings and scratches.
• Initial polishing of the soon to be inside of the ring... it's easier when it's flat.
A quality spoon ring requires your attention every step of the way.
4 - Anneal Handle
To prevent cracking or other damage sterling must be annealed (softened) before the ring is formed.
Some styles (double spiral) or rings made from spoons w/ heavy handles (Unger Bros / Tiffany) this process is repeated several times as required to protect the final product.
Some styles (double spiral) or rings made from spoons w/ heavy handles (Unger Bros / Tiffany) this process is repeated several times as required to protect the final product.
Annealing (heating to 800 plus degrees with tourch) before bending saves a lot of heartache.
5 - Bend & Size
Proper tools are needed to form and size:
• Ring mandrel w/ a 'soft headed' (leather or rubber) mallet
• Various bending / shaping jewelers pliers.
For proper shaping and sizing you need the right tools.
6 - Polish / Inspect
Last, but not least, the ring is cleaned and polished:
• a buffing wheel (outside)
• a dremel tool (inside)
• a rock tumbler w/ shot (overall finish)
After polishing is completed all rings are re-inspected prior to shipping.
Make sure you've made what the buyer wants before calling it a day.
