[Jewelry making - Article 00507] - Re: [Orchid] Square ring sizing

[Thomas Blair]

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    Jim, I use a "soft square" mandral. It is not soft, but hard
    steel and just slightly squared. Can't remember where I got it,
    but try Rio G. The ring is put on and hammered with whatever
    hammer you need,ie: steel hammer if you need to move metal or
    size up, rawhide mallet if you just want to "soft square" it.
    Rings fit better and don't 'SPIN' as much on the finger.This is
    one of my "trademarks" in my original designs as I do this to
    nearly all my rings. There is also a true soft hollow plastic
    mandral available that conforms to the squared or any  ring to
    confirm proper size. You will most likley need both mandrals to
    get precise with your sizes. This mandral also works well at
    order take-in to judge customers rings (to be sized) more
    accuretly.Let me know if I can be of more help.Thomas 

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