Bringing Back the Magic: Our Spinner Ring Class at Juxtahub

Before the pandemic, hosting hands-on jewelry-making classes was central to our studio life. We cherished those moments of creativity and connection with our students. Like many others, we had to pause and adapt. The good news? We’ve found a way to bring back that magic in collaboration with Juxtahub in Emmaus, PA.

While our studio isn’t fully operational just yet, partnering with Juxtahub has allowed us to rekindle our love for teaching. Although we’ve had to adjust—no torches, minimal water access, and leaving behind some of our heavier tools—we’ve embraced these limitations with creativity. We designed a class that fits within these parameters while still providing a rich, hands-on experience.

Our Spinner Ring Class

Our Spinner Ring class focuses on the fundamentals of metal texturing, using simple tools like hammers and dies, giving students the opportunity to get creative. Each participant receives a Sterling Silver Interchangeable Spinner Ring base and materials to craft their own custom ring set.

Challenges Lead to Creative Solutions

Despite not having torches or our full toolset, students craft stunning, intricate rings using hammers to create textures. It’s amazing how much you can achieve with just a few hammer strikes! The class is designed around practice—students start with Bronze Ring Blanks to experiment on, and once confident, they move on to Sterling Silver, Gold Filled, or Rose Gold Blanks for their final pieces.

We guide each student through the process of making textured rings, demonstrating how to use riveting and chasing hammers to craft ripple patterns, simple hammered textures, and shaped rings using dies. By the end of the class, everyone leaves with a beautiful, personalized spinner ring.

What You’ll Experience:

Materials Provided:

• Bronze Ring Blanks for practicing
• Sterling Silver, Gold Filled, Rose Gold Blanks for the final project

Tools Provided:

• Riveting hammers for ripple textures
• Chasing hammers for basic hammering
• Dies for shaping rings
• Ring Mandrels for hammering and shaping

Class Highlights:

• Introductions: We begin with a brief introduction to meet everyone.
• Demonstrations: Learn how to open and close the spinner ring base and explore the tools.
• Hands-On Practice: Experiment with hammer textures and shapes on practice blanks.
• Create Your Masterpiece: Once comfortable, craft your final rings to add to your spinner base.

Why Your Participation Matters

Our last class was a blast, filled with creativity and learning. We also gathered valuable insights to enhance future classes. By signing up for our Spinner Ring class, you’re not only enjoying a creative experience—you’re helping us take the next step toward offering more comprehensive classes. Your participation allows us to reinvest in tools and resources, bringing us closer to reopening our fully equipped studio classroom.

Looking Ahead

In the future, we aim to offer more advanced classes, including techniques like soldering and creating rings from scratch using a wider range of tools (torches, anyone?). Your support helps accelerate this vision!

Join Us at Juxtahub

We invite you to immerse yourself in the creative community at Juxtahub. By participating in our classes, you become part of a thriving arts ecosystem. Plus, you’ll leave with a stunning custom piece of jewelry and newfound skills!

Sign Up Today

Ready to unleash your creativity and support our journey? Click here to sign up for our next Spinner Ring class!

A Heartfelt Thank You

A big thank you to Juxtahub for providing the space and support that make these classes possible. Together, we’re fostering a community where art and creativity can flourish.

Click here to check out some of the themed spinner rings we handforge in our studio.