How to repair and re-size jewelry

Here are professional jewelry making classes available that deal with just jewelry repair. and resize. The following are the required tools A "Mapp Gas" acetylene torch can be found at Home Depot for about $30.00You could also try a propane torch, or if you're really serious about this, you could get a propane oxygen torch, but those will get quite pricey.Vise grips or channel locks to hold your ring in place. You may already have those kicking around in your garage, or you can purchase them at Home Depot for a couple bucks.Scissors, for cutting a little piece from the solder sheet. A small, "fine" file and real "fine" sandpaper. Magnifying glas A tooth pick Optional:  a buffing wheel to shine it all up.
Then I will show you how to repair and re size a ring。First, you should joint between the two broken ends. Now inserting the file between the two ends, and move it back and forth several times to get rid of the rough edges.  Then you need source your ring in the vise grips so that the broken ends are "closed" together, and observe the joint through a magnifying glass. Then cutting a tiny piece of solder with your scissors,  the smaller the better. Secure your ring in the vise grips, tight enough so the joint is tightly closed. Finally use your fine file and sandpaper to finish up the rough edges of the joint  if you have to, to make it smooth inside and out.