WELCOME TO MALTESE  RINGS CLASS!

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE PROCEEDING

UPON ACCESSING THE VIDEO'S in this class, you agree that Leslie Kail Villarreal is not  responsibility for accidents, damage, injury or mishaps that you may occur on this project.  I do my best to advise you to be safe, but since I can't see what your doing, Please use good sense, ask if you not sure about something.  Please use safely goggles and follow manufactures instructions on you tools and chemicals.  Also use good ventilation and wear a respirator when necessary. THIS IS NOT a beginner's class, you should already know studio safety, have a proper torch and setup, with experience in soldering and smithing. PLEASE BE SAFE!  THANK YOU!

If you need help with anything please feel free to email me through the contact link or text me to 415.999.8720 I love to see your progress feel free to text me pics along the way!

OK NOW THE FUN STUFF!

Please check the updated supply lists often- I will change the date when a change occurs and post and update to the FB group. If an item runs out, I  will quickly help you find it.  Please check this list often as it may change if something runs out.  

PLEASE DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH  or post the templates or your unfinished work,  and don't share the process  out side of the private group.  People will attempt to copy your work and the templates. Once you have finished them.., feel free to share. Thank you! 

VIDEO VIEWING ISSUES: If you have been successfully viewing the class videos and after a while they "pause" you may need to clear your web browsers "cache" There is a link in the files section that explains how to do this very easily. Click the link here: CLEARING YOUR BROWSER

LKV  PDF templates and etching patterns and class notes  are below in the download section .  If you choose one of them you can etch the entire thing with the bordered outline right onto your piece and you wont need to trace it out or use a template!  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET TO PRINT 100% to scan for all the template downloads! 

 Click each item below to download:

SUPPLY LIST _ RING SIZING & BEZEL NOTES _  RING ETCHING TEMPLATES  _   BONUS HAMMER TEXTURE RING ETCHING TEMPLATE

Vendors constantly change item numbers if you need help finding supplies TEXT ME ASAP so I can help

*NOTE : THESE RINGS ARE VERY BIG ..if you prefer a smaller ring please feel free to use your printer to reduce the template sizes, if you need help let me know! 

Student discount for orders over $100@ Ottofrei.com use code : LKVMRZ

RIO GRANDE No minimum order*** I have Partnered with RIO’s school for Jewelers! Your LKV Student Wholesale access code is: RFSVILL Students will enter this code into their web accounts under ‘My Account-Profile section’ in the bubble “Instructor Code” and is not to be used as a promo code at check out. This code enters students into a six-month trial access of Rio’s Wholesale benefits which gives them full access to our inventory (except for diamonds and moissanites), more price breaks, and some flat-rate shipping options!

Part 5: covers fusing and soldering balls and the back concho, soldering  the basket and bezel settings

Part 6: covers Tube settings, tumbling and polishing

bonus video, texturing with the Foredom hammer hand piece and diamond tip