Damascus Ring Making For Two
- Flexible Booking
- E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Flexible Booking
E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
For couples or individuals looking for a truly unique and meaningful experience. Create your own Damascus steel rings.
- Romantic and personal experience
- Package for two people to design and forge their very own rings
- All vouchers are valid for 18 months
- Available 7 days a week running twice a day
Damascus Pattern Weld Ring Course – Craft Your Own Stunning Rings
Create two beautiful Damascus pattern-welded rings with your loved one at our picturesque forge in the heart of Herefordshire. This hands-on experience lets you get involved in every step of the process, ensuring that your rings carry both craftsmanship and sentimental value.
Under the expert guidance of our skilled blacksmiths, you’ll craft two customized rings from 1095 and 15n20 steel, known for their unique contrast and stunning pattern. The high nickel content in the 15n20 steel gives a striking look but makes the rings unsuitable for those with a nickel allergy.
What to Expect:
Work side-by-side with your loved one to create two personalized rings
Learn the techniques behind Damascus pattern welding
Take home two stunning, handcrafted rings that reflect your bond
Important Note:
The rings are made from 1095 and 15n20 steel, which gives them their distinct appearance. Due to the high nickel content in the 15n20 steel, these rings are not suitable for individuals with nickel allergies. We cannot take responsibility for allergic reactions. After your experience, we recommend following our aftercare instructions to keep your rings protected from rusting.
Course Details:
Duration: Approx. 7 hours per day (2 days) (The timings provided are approximate and may vary based on the customer’s capabilities and the specific design requirements).
Participants: You and your loved one
Ready to forge rings that represent your unique connection? Book your experience today!
The price of this booking covers two people making two rings during two full-day sessions.
We welcome groups of friends to come and take part together – simply adjust the number of people when making your booking.
If you’re buying a voucher, the voucher will entitle the recipients to two full-day sessions making two rings.
Be sure to dress accordingly, remembering that in the colder months it can get pretty chilly inside the workshop, despite the fires! Please wear long trousers and suitable footwear.
Make sure you follow the guidance on our website and what’s sent to you ahead of the event. And always listen to the instructions of our expert team on the day.
1 When you arrive
On arrival, you’ll be signed in and introduced to the smith who will talk through the course step-by-step and help you select which design you would like to make. We are even able to design the ring to fit around existing wedding or engagement rings. We’ll discuss what you want to achieve for the day before providing you with protective equipment and a safety briefing.
2 Firing up the forge
The forge will have been lit and heating up before you arrive, so it’s ready to go! You will get an introduction on how to control and maintain the fire of the forge to a forging heat.
3 The Forging Process
We’ll start off by introducing you to the power hammer (a piece of equipment, not a staff member) and we’ll show you how to safely operate the machine. You will then heat up your billet, cleaning with brushes and coating with borax. Once the billet is up to temperature, you will begin the welding process. This is achieved by using a mix of heat and pressure from the power hammer to turn your multiple layers of steel into one. You can then choose to manipulate the pattern of your rings through twisting – you heat up the metal, clamp it in a vice and twist the steel bar.
4 Making the Ring
You will first be taught how to punch the hole into the ring, you will increase the size of the ring using a technique called drifting until the ring is to the correct size and ready for the next process.
5 Finishing & Polishing
When the ring is the correct size you will head to the grinding bay to use the belt grinders and dremel tools to size, clean and polish your rings.
6 Photo Time
It’s great fun working alongside one another and crafting something unique! Once the forging is complete, it’s time to pose for those all-important photos at our wooden stage!
