Make Your Own Wedding Ring Workshop
Make Your Own Wedding Ring Workshop
Make your own ring(s) in this private DIY metalsmith and jewelry-making workshop. Our workshops are perfect for making wedding bands, engagement rings, or rings for another occasion.
Clients may choose between a workshop:
for two people (two rings, 2.5mm -7mm wide) or one person (one ring, 2.5mm -7mm wide);
held in-person in a Portland, Oregon jewelry-maker’s studio or virtually (contingent U.S. only);
for metal fabrication, wax carving, or “undecided” if you’re unsure.
Please note that the cost shown here will may not be the total cost for your ring(s). Additional costs include material costs for precious metals outside of the workshop offering and gemstones, finishing fees, and overnight shipping fees.
What’s Included
THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
5 – 7 hour Fabrication or Wax Carving workshop
Instruction and supervision from fine jeweler Allison Ullmer
Private, one-on-one attention from the instructor
Pre-workshop ring design conversations
Inside Ring Engraving up to 4 words (depending on the length and ring design)
Up to 4 flush stone settings
Finishing fee or 2.5 hour in-person finishing workshop (wax carving workshops only)
Casting fee (wax carving workshops only)
Safety Molds (wax carving workshops only)
Photo book of the Ringed Workshop experience
All 3 ring workshops are a Two Day Workshop!
FedEx 2-Day Shipping within the contiguous United States
Local coffee and baked goods (in-person workshops only)
THE WORKSHOP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Precious metal costs for wax rings that EXCEED .9 grams each ( very rare. our design chats will confirm if this may happen) or wider than a 7mm band for a fabrication workshop.
Gemstone costs
Exterior ring engraving fees
Additional stone setting fees
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ringed workshops vary in price from $3,500 to $8,300 and you can choose between making one to three rings! Depending on the clients preferred ring design, customers may also incur additional fees for metal material costs, finishing, engraving, stone setting, overnight shipping, and more. Gemstone costs in particular are highly variable. In general, fabrication students typically spend $5,700 - $6,700 for a pair of rings, while wax carving students typically spend $6,400 – $7,400 for a pair of rings.
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The difference mostly has to do with design. If you want a simple, half-domed or flat band without much texture, or you want a cut out, hammered, or planished texture, fabrication is the way to go. If you want organic or detailed texture, asymmetrical shapes, or a more undulating surface, then wax carving is ideal. Still not sure? Purchase the “undecided” workshop option or contact me at allison@ringedpdx.com.
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If you’re attending a metal fabrication workshop, then yes! If you participate in metal fabrication but request engravings and/or stone settings, those will have to occur outside of my workshop. In that case, your rings will be mailed to you. Wax carved rings must be cast outside of my workshop, so those will always be mailed to you. Casting typically takes 4 weeks.
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Workshops may only be scheduled after your ticket has been purchased, and at least 8-15 weeks in advance of your desired date to ensure time for design discussion and arrival of precious metals. Workshops take place on Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re traveling to Portland from out of town and want to make sure I’m available before purchasing your tickets, please contact me at allison@ringedpdx.com.
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Yes! Payment plans are created for each individual client and their needed timeline. All material and workshop fees must be paid in full 35 days prior to the workshop. This ensures all materials arrive at the studio prior to your workshop date. Please reach out to Allison directly to set this up. allison@ringedpdx.com