How to Use Our Ring Size Chart There's not just one, but three different ways you can use our printable ring size chart above to measure your ring size at home. Try one or all three to ensure your perfect fit: 1. Use a ring you already have Head to your jewelry box and grab a ...
Sizing a ring is one of the most requested repairs a jeweler will see. Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois teaches you how to cleanly size a metal ring up or down. You can find the required tools below or check out our shopping page. Tools and Supplies: Ring mandrel Dividers Ruler Rubber ...
This is the point in the Mokume Gane process where you adjust the size or diameter by making both edges totally flat and parallel by sliding the ring onto an iron mandrel and pounding it with a wood hammer (to avoid causing surface damage). File any jagged edges and use sandpaper to fini...
Strike at a downward angle; you’re essentially trying to move the ring further down the mandrel. Make sure to turn the ring as you strike, to evenly stretch it. If you have access to it, use a vice to secure the mandrel. This will make this step much easier. If you only have ...
Start by finding the size of the ring, as well as the size of the finger you want to wear it on. To stretch the ring, you’ll either need to use a ring stretcher tool or a steel mandrel, which is a tapered rod that jewelers use for sizing rings. Once you have the tools, ...