About This Class

Have you ever come across beautifully ornate silverware and thought, ‘I’d love to transform this into a cherished ring’? Well, in our upcoming workshop, you’ll do just that. Learn the art of polishing and shaping vintage sterling silver plateware into a ring that holds timeless beauty. Throughout this workshop, you’ll gain insights into the various types of metals used in plateware, identifying those best suited for crafting jewelry. Discover the techniques to polish and mold it to the perfect size, and finally, add a patina to achieve a desired darker or rainbow- like finish.

Silver plateware rings, often known as spoon rings, carry an intriguing mythology. Legend has it that spoon rings trace back to 17th century England with a romantic twist. Allegedly, servants in manor houses would repurpose stolen sterling silverware into bands as they couldn’t afford traditional wedding bands. There’s even a tale of Robin Hood gifting Maid Marian a ring crafted from a stolen spoon – a story that aligns with his reputation for taking from the rich to give to the poor, making it both believable and utterly romantic.

So, whether you’re inspired by the folklore of the spoon ring or possess silver plateware you’ve longed to transform into jewelry, this workshop is a perfect fit. Embrace the sustainability of the process and bring your silverware to life in the form of a beautifully crafted ring.

More Details

Bring your own Sterling Silver Spoon or we can provide one for you for an additional $25

All materials and tools included.

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

No Experience Required.

Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.