I make jewelry using solid precious metals & real gemstones. In my channel, I talk about anything jewelry related.
Huiyi has been working on the jewelry making bench since 2003, holding the folloing qualifications worldwide: GIA Graduate Gemmologist (US) with GIA scholarship. GIA Accredited jewelry Professional (US); Professional Optical Diamond Setter (Belgium); MA in jewelry Design (UK).
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This is an incredible resource, wonderfully informative and to the point. I'm so glad I found this. I have a disc pendant that's engraved with writing that's quite faint. I wish to oxidize the lettering so that it would be more readable. How can I make sure only the engraving blackens and not the entire disc? (Like in the cutlery you showed). Also the pendant has enameled flowers, will they be damaged? Thank you
I was curious if you have ever brazed a coin onto a metal plate before? I am trying to braze some coins onto 1018 low carbon steel and then cut it into shape? I figured since you are a jeweler, you could point me in the correct direction? Thank you for your time.
Making gravers is much harder than she makes it look. You have to have the right speed, pressure, angle and time. You need to check the surface and relative angles periodically. If the angle is even a few degrees off you have to adjust and ensure that doesn't make that side shorter than the other side. You also can't have any multiple facets and when you are periodically checking then going back to the wheel that is very difficult to avoid without a lot of time practicing. If you are new to this sort of thing be prepared to spend 40+ hours to just consistently nail down the basic straight-line V graver. All angles and surfaces must be absolutely perfect if you are to be a pro. I see a lot of videos of people making gravers but I can instantly see the flaws and it either shows in their work or they need to put in unnecessary effort to control the graver (which they won't admit to you - perhaps also because they don't know any different).
I have 2 video courses here showing how you can make those 2 gravers yourself at home: huiyitan.com/collections/course I also have them ready to use here on my website: huiyitan.com/collections/miscellaneous. Hopefully this helps.
Loving your videos - Thank you. I agree with most of your items but 2 maybe 3 - because they depend upon what work someone is doing. First, the smaller micromotors are still great if you work only in softer silver and gold (I only do silver). I’ve had mine for about 10 years and use it daily. I use mine for grinding, sanding, polishing, texturing, and drilling (0.1 - 3 mm) with no issues. That said, I do have 2 Foredom flex shaft motors for power use and for hammer handpieces. Second, I do not do GRS engraving nor routine small stone setting, so the Optivisors are still very useful for me. I currently do not have the bench space for or need to justify a $1000 piece of equipment. (Also turns out, I have a condition in my right eye that reduces the need for 3D viewing. Bummer) Third, likewise I found the odd hand-held pin-based vice not useful. I made it more useful by mounting it on a new handle that is held in the BenchMate system. That said, I rarely use it - deferring to GRS ThermoLoc or an engraving ball. Yup - a waste of $$$. Additional Note - The ring tweezers I likewise have and do not use. Like you, I found third hands are better. Their titanium construction is intended to reduce heat transfer but still, that’s unnecessary for the task.
Thank you SO much for this video! Not only did I learn how to start my engraving journey, It you reminded me that all expert skills take time, patience and hard work to build a solid foundation. Listening to you was like listening to my martial arts teacher. 🙏
That exact one is available on my website here: huiyitan.com/products/4-6ct-natural-bi-colour-sapphire-hair-pin-in-solid-sterling-silver Other hairpins can be found on my website here: huiyitan.com/collections/silver-object
I’ve had mine sitting in mustard for a day, vinegar for a day, and no oxidation has occurred. Is it possible both of my jewelry pieces are not real silver, or is there another possible reason?
Wow this is the most helpful video I've found on the subject. For some reason RU-vid recommends other videos that aren't nearly as helpful. Perhaps you could try playing with the title (at home, DIY, easy, etc). Edit: after soaking my silver ring in 5% white vinegar for about 8 hours, it has barely darkened. How long do you recommend it sit? Does temperature matter? Sunlight?
