Beginner Series Part 7 - Classic Cab - Pharaoh's Ring

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I have to tell you that about 10 years ago, a group of my students dubbed this project The ring as it is quite detailed. Although the basic ring design itself has been around for many millennia, many wire jewelers have developed their own version of how it can be replicated and this is my interpretation. Working out the kinks along the way, I noticed several details that when executed a certain way make this ring almost impossible not to size properly. Whether making it for a male or a female, it really is a classic! Dale "Cougar" Armstrong * Learn how to properly direct wire exactly where you want it to go * Learn how to properly size and resize this ring * Learn how to wrap a ring shank * Formulas given for the basic design as well as for several variations using different wire gauges and stone sizes * Other design possibilities shown and discussed * Find out what size and shape stone works best in this classic design About the Actor A die-hard rockhound, lapidary, and wire jewelry designer, instructor and author, Dale credits her mom for spurring the main interest that led to Dale s chosen career. Her mother was an avid rockhound and many, weekend family adventures involved traipsing through the White Mountains of New Hampshire in search of abandoned pegmatite mines. This is where Dale s fascination with, and education of rocks and minerals began, some 40 years ago. Dale/Cougar, has a diverse art background, training in two-dimensional art with Carl Haskins of Vermont, and William Keyworth of New Hampshire. She also spent several years receiving personalized instruction with Karl Drerupe, renowned cloisonné and repossé artist. Dale attended the University of South Florida where she studied fine arts and geology. She worked as a technical, advertising artist for several years, before the age of computers . Under her studio name of Cougar s Creations, Dale displays her works at juried art shows, where she has taken many awards. As a featured artist, Dale has been interviewed on live television and has works for sale in museums and galleries. Dale Cougar Armstrong is a regular contributor to Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry magazine and has been published in The Wire Artist Jeweler, Bead Unique and Art Jewelry magazines. She is a frequent instructor at Lapidary Journals BeadFest events, and has made a series of instructional DVDs, produced by Jewelry Television. As an instructor, she conducts workshops in her personal studio and by request, travels to teach classes at beadshops and other events nationwide. She has recently been one of many wire jewelry experts showcased by Wire-Sculpture.com through their tips, articles and other wire jewelry publications.