How to Resize a Ring Using a Ring Stretcher/Reducer

When you make handmade jewellery you are bound to be asked to resize a ring, and the process of enlarging or reducing the size of a plain ring band is simple when using a ring stretcher/reducer tool. Learn how to use the Ring Stretcher Reducer Pro to resize a ring in this video.

There are several ways to increase or decrease the size of a ring, but the method you choose depends on the design of the ring itself as well as the size of the alteration. Here's how to enlarge a ring using a jeweller's ring stretcher tool, which is suitable for small alterations (up to 1 size)...
- For best use, fix the tool to the table and use an annealed ring
- Place the ring on the ring stretcher, then pull the lever
- Turn the ring over, and repeat the process to even out the profile

Want to make a ring smaller instead? Here's how to make a ring tighter using a jeweller's ring reducer tool, which again is suitable for small alterations (up to 1 size)...
- For best use, fix the tool to the table and use an annealed ring
- Place the ring into a hole on the reducer which allows the top edge of the ring to sit a bit proud
- Revolve the plate until the ring is underneath the flat plate
- Pull the lever of the tool until you start to feel some resistance
- Turn the ring over, and repeat the process to even out the profile

To take a further look at the Ring Stretcher Reducer Pro in more detail, which is capable of taking UK ring sizes B to Z+5, visit bit.ly/2v7adAQ.

Want to learn more about resizing a ring? Explore the process in more detail over on our blog: bit.ly/2I6tISN

Like this video? Watch these:
- Introducing the Ring Stretcher Reducer Pro: youtube.com/watch?v=7SHVrGvdED4
- Introducing the Rathburn Ring Stretcher: youtube.com/watch?v=flceVJd2OzE
- Durston Combination Ring Stretcher/Reducer/Bender Review by Lydia Niziblian: youtube.com/watch?v=0fBkYHx7H9k

Also seen in this video:
- Plain Ring Band: bit.ly/2PecnrE
- Ring Mandrel: bit.ly/2v48ZWL

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