Life's a Stitch

This particular Saturday, the hands were involved in another creative endeavour. Having taking beginner level courses two years ago and as a birthday gift this year, I attempted the next step: Intermediate Silversmithing with a satisfying result. Here is my sterling silver spinner ring with a gold filled center ring:

It's due to a wonderful teacher, "Silver Bee," who in an encouraging manner, doesn't let you proceed to the next step until you've got it right. Not a sliver of light can be showing through the join prior to soldering. The only disappointment is that she's moving away so I signed up for one more class to reinforce my skills.