• $75

The Inro

  • Course
  • 33 Lessons

Learn to make this sterling silver vessel inspired by the Japanese Inro, a tradional container for carrying small items.

You will learn how to fabricate an oval tube, a couple of unique hinges to provide some interesting mechanical movement. I think you will find it to be a fun and challenging project that will further you metalsmithing skills.

Intended for advanced beginner  and above 
jewelry makers.

Contents

Welcome!

Materials and Tools you will need
Preview
A Word About Torches
Welcome and thank you

Step-by-Step Videos

welcome
Project Overview
Making the tubes
Inner Sleeve part 1
Inner Sleeve part 2
Adding Top & Bottom
Side connections part 1
Side connections part 2
Adding Embellishments
Final details

Step-by-Step Slideshow

Inro Step-by-Step Slideshow

Step-by-Step Written Instructions

Inro - Written Instructions.pdf

Example Photos

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