[Jewelry making - Article 00451] - Re: [Orchid] Superman Ring

[Mark Shneyer]

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Hi Jessica,

    I know nothing about copyright laws...That said: 

    Rather than go with a wax and then cast, may I suggest using a basic
    signant ring as a base (Hollow or solid - Any shape top)and add a
    high relief plate to the top.  Once soldered on it will apear as if
    the top was carved like a pantograph machine does school rings. You
    can then enamel in between with the colors. 

    I've attached a superman logo picture so you can see what I am
    describing. If you take a plate of gold (or silver) approx. 40,000"
    thick and cut it out keeping the black parts intact as frames you
    could then solder them to the top of the signant ring.  This will
    have a clean look. Then enamel the different colors in the empty
    areas. 

    Start with the outside shape & cut that to match of the top of the
    ring you chose to use. Then draw the logo on the metal including the
    outside frame surrounding it. This way you'll see how it will all
    fit.  I'd make the outside frame a little wider for a tougher ring.
    (protection from wear and tear knocks)  Then drill where needed, saw
    out the inside patterns.  Finally, solder all the parts to the top of
    the ring. Take care that the peices don't "float" around when you
    solder them. (very little solder needed on the inside parts) The
    outside frame must be well soldered so you can trim up the outside
    and not see a seam.  The ring should look like one solid piece when
    done. 

    As a final touch before you enamel (or use cold "ceramit" works
    nicely too) polish the top surfaces on a lap if you have one for a
    crisp flat top.  If you don't have a lap just be careful to not round
    off the edges too much when you polish. 

    The hardest part of this job for me is drawing the logo.  Take your
    time with the saw and it will look great. 

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    Attachment Superman emblem.jpg removed

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I hope this will help you.
Good luck & have fun with it,
Mark

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