Craig,
Ring making is simply applying basic jewelry making skills to form
something you can wear on a finger. Learn to saw, file, solder,bend,
forge, etc. etc. etc. And you can make a ring. A text I often
recommend to someone who wishes to learn these skills and techniques
is “Indian Jewelry Making
” by Oscar T Branson. There are two
volumes and they are profusely illustrated and cover the making of
all sorts of Southwest American indian jewelry in a simple step by
step presentation. Beyond that, just about any book on jewelry making
will cover rings. The main this is to learn the basics, and I know
of no better book than Indian Jewelry Making to help someone teach
themselves.
Best of luck.
Jerry in Kodiak
Indian Jewelry Making
By Branson
http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/0918080177.htm
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TK4EQ6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001TK4EQ6&linkCode=as2&tag=ganoksincom-20&linkId=26823e31028c741920cc57619dd85a0a