The Online Jewelry Academy (OJA) was established in 2012 by co-founders John Ahr and Don Hunt. Working with just a cell phone camera, the two produced their first videos for RU-vid. The response to their initial videos was encouraging. So, Ahr and Hunt decided to continue to produce educational videos for anyone interested in making jewelry. As their access to video recording and editing technology increased, so did the number and quality of their videos. But, the two men have remained consistent in adhering to three principles in each of their videos: Safety First Step-by-step instruction that's easy to follow Concise and interesting lessons You can find the complete Online Jewelry Academy (OJA) playlist here on RU-vid or on the OJA's website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
@@Kat_109--stay_crazy_yall Yes, you could increase the size of an open ring using pliers. Or, you could expand it using a ring mandrel and rawhide mallet. That way it would retain a round shape. 😀
@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thanks for the insight 🥰 the ring I'm talking about is a nail made out of stainless steel bent into a ring shape in wich I would like to make it bigger while keeping it shap
Hey thanks for your time teaching! I have gold foil but --will this technique work only on silver? I make jewelry with copper/brass/agates etc… but no silver yet
I'm now curious if it's the amount of egg (and sulphur) that increases its effect. Would have loved to see a test where you added yolk AND white. Maybe that would have been a greater effect than just the white because there is sulphur in both the white and the yolk?
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Well thank you for your input! I just found another video that has methods that seem easier than eggs anyway: mustard, vinegar, tea, or coffee! :D
@@gustavohenao9586 I try to be funny. And the OJA has had over 8 million views and collected over 106 thousand subscribers. But there are a few trolls out there who don’t have anything nice to say about me or my content. 🙃
All I can do from my end is to encourage you to keep practicing. If you continue to have difficulties, I suggest that you take an in-person class and work with an instructor. Good luck! 🍀
Watched my 1st video and subscribed. Ive collected cut gemstones for a while. With all I've collected I decided to start setting stones, and I found some silver rings. The listing said something about burnishing so here I am. Why use a burnishing tool in lieu of a rotary tool with a flannel or cloth polishing wheel? Ive done very well using these. Am I missing out on something better? Is an electric rotary not as good as a proper burninshing shaft?
Great video, thank you very much! Is there a workable alternative to delft clay? i looked into it and found that you gotta use sand + bentonite clay + water. the mixture doesn`t come out red however :0 i wonder if the recipe is impossible to reproduce... i`d buy it but didn`t figure out delivery to my country yet
@@xbxbakla Glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, I don’t have any information about alternative materials or how to create your own mixture. Thanks for watching! 😀
The term for the process you described is "alloying". The OJA is currently not making any new videos. But, I'm sure that you'll have no problem finding a relevant video on the topic produced by another RU-vid creator. 😀
@@isabeldepieri4640 I hit send too soon by mistake. I was going to say that I prefer working with a battery powered wax pen and an alcohol lamp. I feel that it gives me more control. But many people might disagree. I suggest that you research wax pens, experiment with one and read the reviews written by others. 😀
@@goodgremlinmedia2757 Great question! I’ve never tried using store bought hard boiled eggs. 🥚 But, I’m pretty sure that the process will still work with hard boiled eggs that you bought. Please post what your results are after you try it. Thanks for watching!😀
The OJA doesn't recommend any specific tools, manufacturers or supply companies. The type of drill bits used in the video are the best type for drilling metal for jewelry. 😀
@@lp9074 Texture on a finished piece is generally applied manually. This is because castings usually require a great deal of finishing that can diminish a texture developed in the wax. Direct casting methods can leave a pleasant “organic” texture on castings. 😀
Un extremo del tubo descansa cerca del área donde ocurre la combustión. Su otro extremo está conectado al cartón del ventilador. A medida que el ventilador gira, aleja los malos humos de su trabajo y los envía afuera. I used Google translate.
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy As they say in France: "C'est le ton qui fait la musique." 😉 You presented said script in a very entertaining fashion, and I had fun watching the video. Thanks for the good advice!
Thank you for your support. We closed our Patreon account some time ago because we were no longer producing new content. If you want to help support the OJA, simply watch (or let play) the commercials attached to our videos. Thanks! 😀
I was doing this half a dozen times, and every time it went more coppery. Then I was weighting the piece in my hand and and thinking, why is it so light and does not feel as cold to hand.🤦♂
Is this process similar to how factories achieve frosty white silver chains? I recently cloth polished a new chain in hopes to enhance the reflective look on the diamond cuts, but the white frosted finish changed to a mirror-like silver finish. Could this heating / pickling method bring back the white look?
You can use bees wax or any type of lubricant that you use on your saw blades to lubricate your drill bits. If you use the technique demonstrated in this video, of drilling a "pilot hole" first, you may not need to secure the objet that you're drilling in a vice. The drill bits used in the video are high speed bits from a jewelry supply company. You'll get better at drilling with practice. Good luck! 🍀 😀
