Making of the Claddagh

In this section we will take a step by step walk through the making of the Claddagh ring. Pictures taken from our crafts workshop in Dublin, Ireland.

Step 09 Finally the claddagh pattern is drawn onto the metal.	Step 10 The pattern is drawn on the rough silver & carefully cut out by saw.
Step 11 A sawblade of only 1.2mm is used for better accuracy with this delicate work.	Step 12 The hands & crown are shaped better before the heart can be inserted. This is done using a safetyback needle file.
Step 13 The heart is now shaped from rough silver using saw & file.	Step 14 The master craftsman gets the heart exactly correct.
Step 15 The heart is gently hammered into place.	Step 16 Only when he is absolutely certain that everything is perfect does he solder the heart permanently into the ring.