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2016-01-25, 7:01am
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Ring opinions please!
I'm always making earrings, necklaces and bracelets and now I want to add rings to that list.
I'm nervous about sizes of rings to make and I don't want to do " made to order" rings.
My question is, what is your opinion on adjustable rings? At first I thought it would make my rings look cheap but after looking around at other rings that are adjustable, I have changed my mind.
What are the pro's and con's?
One of my pro's would be they can wear the ring on different fingers instead of just one.
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2016-01-25, 2:29pm
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I think adjustable can be done well and, as you say, has the benefit of being...well, adjustable I think it just depends. For the most part most artists I've seen make closed shank rings but that really limits who can buy that one particular item. Many a time I've seen a ring I loved and would have bought except it was the wrong size. I say go for it and see how it does for you!!
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2016-01-26, 5:54am
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Thanks Yee!
I'll try a couple and see how it goes.
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2016-01-26, 8:28am
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If you do decide to make a few closed shank rings, I've found sizes 6-7 1/2 sell well for me. The most popular is often a 7. In that size range, people who wear a smaller size can often wear it on a middle finger, so it doesn't completely rule them out as a purchaser. Anything over an 8 or under a 5 1/2 is a hard sell for me.
I think adjustable bands are a great idea! Your work is so lovely, it wouldn't lessen the quality at all. Look forward to seeing what you create!
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2016-01-26, 4:37pm
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I'm one of those that wear a size 10 ring - on my ring finger and I have LOTS of issues finding hand made rings in that size. Because of that, I just quit looking for hand made. For those that make rings if you would advertise that you make the larger sizes, I bet you'd sell them. I know it's extra work but it could well pay off. I'd be looking anyway. Anyway, just my 2 cents.
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2016-01-26, 10:22pm
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Originally Posted by dla
I'm one of those that wear a size 10 ring - on my ring finger and I have LOTS of issues finding hand made rings in that size. Because of that, I just quit looking for hand made. For those that make rings if you would advertise that you make the larger sizes, I bet you'd sell them. I know it's extra work but it could well pay off. I'd be looking anyway. Anyway, just my 2 cents.
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Debbie, that's good to know. All of my rings are currently in the gallery, if I have any your size, I'll send you photos.
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2016-01-27, 4:39pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dla
I'm one of those that wear a size 10 ring - on my ring finger and I have LOTS of issues finding hand made rings in that size. Because of that, I just quit looking for hand made. For those that make rings if you would advertise that you make the larger sizes, I bet you'd sell them. I know it's extra work but it could well pay off. I'd be looking anyway. Anyway, just my 2 cents.
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Hi Debbie!
Not sure what style of ring you are looking for, but I make wire wrapped rings with various beads and can make in any size. We make them on the spot at craft shows, and I love when someone is thrilled to finally have a ring that fits! I don't have many listed in my store, but here is one listing to give you an idea of what I am talking about...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1220394...home_active_15
If you are at all interested, I would be happy to share more photos of what I have...
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2016-01-27, 5:05pm
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I'm with Debbie, I take a 8 1/2 and never can find them in handmade items so like Debbie I just quit looking
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2016-09-05, 2:40am
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I think adjustable can be possible well and, as you say, has the advantage of being...well, movable I think it just depends. Generally most craftsmen I've seen make shut shank rings however that truly constrains who can purchase that one specific thing.
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2016-09-16, 8:05pm
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I used to use the stainless ring shanks from Germany that has a screw top for changeable ring toppers. I thought adjustable ringshanks were tacky......but I've changed my mind. I bought some really beautiful sterling shanks that wrap around and still have the screw top. Beautiful. Now I'm hooked on them.
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2016-11-03, 5:50pm
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Most of my rings are wrapped shanks with one bead. I like to make them in an average size, maybe 6 1/2 - 7, and if I need a larger size I can stretch them by gently tapping them along my ring mandrel. They will stretch at least a full size. If someone needs a larger size I will make them a custom ring and ship it to them.
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