WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN MAKING YOUR PARTNER’S RING?!?!?
You’ll spend about 4 hours in the studio sawing, soldering, hammering, filing and finishing the piece of jewelry that your partner will wear daily, forever! Either Kelly or Louise will be with you every step of the way, guiding the process and ensuring that you leave with heirloom quality rings that you both will cherish for a lifetime. No experience is needed to participate and costs range anywhere from $400-$2500 per ring, depending on the metals and design chosen.
Don't let your wedding bands be just another thing on the wedding checklist. Making your own bands, the symbol of your union, will provide an experience that shopping online or at a jewelry store never will. Working with us is laid-back, fun and informative. And, let's be honest, who doesn't love to play with fire?
Maggie made her husband’s ring and this is what she had to say about it.
"Ever since I was a little girl I loved working with my hands. I'm not super artistic, but always enjoyed picking up a hammer or drill to do a project. I had no idea that I would eventually be able to make my husband's ring. I was ecstatic when Kelly offered to instruct me on making his wedding band. The love and effort put into making the ring made it extra special and symbolizes my commitment to him every day!"- Maggie
want to take it to the next level?
how about you make each other’s bands!
That is exactly what Melanie + Aaron did.
"Kelly is such an amazing teacher. She is encouraging and patient. We had such a fun time every step of the way. And now we have these beautiful rings that WE MADE and will cherish forever! We loved this wonderful experience. Thanks Kelly!!!!!" - Melanie
Charlotte + Jeff made each other’s rings with our teacher LOUISE.
“My fiancé and I met with Louise ahead of the workshop. She had great visual aids of options for our rings. The private workshop was such a special experience for us! Louise is a fantastic instructor whose teaching style was perfect for the occasion and for us to feel comfortable. No stress! She gently guided us through the steps and wherever one of us felt we made a mistake or didn’t do something right- she was quick to help and in the most encouraging way!
Our rings came out perfect. They are beautiful and just want we wanted..
We are very happy we had the opportunity to make each others rings. We will treasure them forever!” - Charlotte
FAQs
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No prior experience is needed! We will be with you every step of the way to make sure you walk away with a ring you love. You can participate as an individual or as a couple.
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- 10K, 14K, 18K Yellow Gold
- 10K, 14K, 18K Rose Gold
- 10K, 14K, 18K White Gold
- 10K, 14K, 18K Green Gold
- 14K, 18K Palladium White Gold
- Sterling Silver
- Stones CANNOT be used in this workshop
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The workshop is located in the Alloy Studios at 1600 Genessee St. #625 Kansas City, MO 64102. It runs for approximately 4 hours.
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The first step is to book an initial consultation. The consultation can happen via video chat or in person at the Alloy Studios. This will be a 1 hour meeting to talk you through the process, review materials, and style options, and get to know each other a bit. Coming out of the meeting, we will provide a quote for the materials you are interested in. Once the estimate is approved, you will pay for ½ of the total cost of the workshop. Once that is paid, materials are ordered and you can book your workshop date! Total time from Consultation to workshop is typically 1 month.
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Booking fee: $350 + Materials Cost
Materials costs vary depending on a number of factors, including what metal(s) you want to work with, the width and thickness of the band, the current market values, etc. Pricing will be provided after the initial consultation. Materials per ring could range from $50 for sterling silver to $2500+ for 18K palladium white gold. We can’t stress enough how wide the range can be. We can help you make decisions that fit your budget and style.
Examples of material costs:
5mm Sterling Silver Ring $50-$75
3mm 14k Yellow Gold Ring $350-$550
6mm 10k White Gold Ring $500-$675
8mm 18k Rose Gold Ring $1525-$2100 -
Nope. Black metals are all metals that must be worked by a machine. They are not able to be worked by hand.
-Black rings cannot be re-sized.
-Broken black rings cannot be repaired.
-Most black rings can’t be cut off in an emergency – they have to be smashed off.We do have some really cool options for combining metals in various combinations, but if you had your heart set on black, unfortunately our workshop would not be a good fit for you.
The silver lining of using a material that can be fabricated/worked by hand is that the metal(s) can always be sized and adjusted as our bodies/lives change. In addition, the metal can also be melted down and reused if desired.
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You Bet! We can do this during the workshop and is no additional cost. It is a great way to personal this already special ring.
want to engrave the inside of your ring? no problem!
Whether it’s as simple as your wedding date, where you first met, or a secret message to each other, we’ve got you! We don’t charge any extra, and you are the one who will be doing the engraving during class.
