This is a brand new channel bringing you indepth knowledge of jewellery making techniques and processes. We will eventually have videos on Making jewellery in all precious metals, stone setting and engraving, along with etching and engraving projects. We'll be showing the parts that everyone else cuts out of their videos and share your pain of watching of videos that make things look easy. Thank you for watching.
Thanks very much for this and all your videos. I will definitely try this on my course files. I use a 6mm x 20mm thin copper scrap sheet. I use the rolling mill to pinch the narrow end very thin and it works great on my fine cut files when it gets little groves along the long edge and pushes all those little bits out very well. Thanks again. Great content. Always learn something new from you.
I still use thicker sheet offcuts on my fine files, as it takes the shape of the grooves still. 👍🏼 Thanks for watching and commenting. It really helps the channel.
@Coconut7403 I've tried various wire steel and brass brushes. This is always my favourite. Someone else on here suggested a type of chalk that I'll try and find and give that a try. 👍🏼
@Gazz_R I think you may have suggested that before, or maybe someone else. I forgot about that or I would have given you a mention. I'll have to get some and try. Thanks 👍🏼
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@kisslory thank you. Pickle at the money is the standard safety pickle. And the flux has many names, it's the bright yellow liquid flux. this bottle is called Auflux. The last one was called Soldar. All the same though. 👍🏼
Hi Ydna. Just watched this through again, and it looks like the small piece of solder is sandwiched between the metal inside the join. Am I seeing that right? If so, lm really interested in this approach, as know most jewellers and books tell you to put the solder under the join or on the join and heat it, which is what I do. However, one jeweller I know recommended I always put the solder in the join as you get a better solder join. I’ve not tried it, but really interested in your thoughts. Thanks again. Phill
@phillbearman359 both ways work perfectly. You'll see me do it in many styles, but I do like to rolling mill down the solder like H has done here, so it's really thin and just about squeeze in. All ways are fine as long as the solder is the opposite the heat source it will flow through the gap. Another good reason to do this is that the solder piece won't pop or fly off into the abyss 😂. If anyone else reading doesn't have a rolling mill, you can hammer solder on steel flat plate or anvil to make thinner.
@@metalofhonour Thanks very much for the advice. I can definitely see the benefits and will give it a go next time. I’m guessing that method probably works well on thick rings. I’ve made a few 7 - 8mm wide and 3mm thick rings in the past, and can see putting a piece of solder in the join would probably help here. Thanks again. And H did a great job - cracking ring!
Nice video! You always provide such clear descriptions. I hope you are feeling more at home in your new studio & finding your tools easier! I used the tip from last week & managed to get some old leather samples! Silly how a few leather samples made me happy!
@@metalofhonour sometimes it’s the little things that make all difference! Explaining my pleasure to someone who has no idea about silversmithing, I expect I probably looked a little weird!
Hi Ydna, greetings from California. Thank you for the detailed procedures and tool use in your videos. Your commentary describing the methods and tips set you apart from the others. I for one am totally impressed and inspired by how simple you make everything work. Bob
@peppenapoli2404 Hi. As I explained in the video. These are the nicest metals to put together for colour composition. The contrast of these two metals together make teacher colour pop. If I used platinum, the yellow wouldn't look as warm. Not to say I haven't done many platinum combo rings over the last 28 years. This is my personal favourite for the video I wanted to make. It's actually easier technically to use platinum solder wise, so nice to put a challenge out there.
Discover DIY projects using free leather swatches from furniture stores to create stylish bangle designs. Get jewelry-making supplies before they sell out - I stocked up with help from a friendly store owner. Thank you for sharing💕✨
Hey man, welcome back! Just recently started watching your videos because I'm learning a bit of jewelry making and your channel is a great resource. Thanks for putting out great content.
@haleybel I did actually buy a fake foredom years ago. Unbelievably, it lasted about 11 years. After a year I did buy various hand pieces (genuine Foredom) and some are still going. It's all about the foot pedal control. The worst drills are the dremel type. They're so weak compared to the real deal and such limited control.
I love you videos! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and tips. I live in Vancouver Canada and I am attempting to make my daughter's wedding ring. I have learned soooo much from you in just 2 videos. Thanks again.
@@metalofhonour thanks for your reply. I do make rings as a hobby and for extra cash but when l first started l was mislead with the videos l watched as there was no mistakes or problems but just plain sailing, so when l ran into problems it makes you feel deflated and let down, but with perseverance and patience you soon realise that things don't always go as planned but there is always a way round t. I just think your videos are realistic and well constructed like your work.
@Capricorn1967 I heard many people say the same thing, so I watched some. Tutorials cutting 90% of what has been down and fixing there own mistakes off camera. Something had to be done. Thanks again.
Hi Ydna You wondered what wood the bangle mandrel was made of. When I was an apprentice plumber all our lead forming tools were boxwood very hard and close grained. Could also be beech tho’. Great video and I like the simplicity. Thanks for adding some dims for the material. For an enthusiast who has extremely limited work space I have no room for rolling mills and dimensions really help. Thanks Barry.
Thank you. I think when I got them, they were just called hard wood. But I forgot all about box wood. Box wood is probably more likely material. It's a good option for most people without rolling mills. At least silver has so many more options for everyone.
hiya what i want to know is why are you putting a catch on a torque bangle please, no not never any need to not even a safe chain is needed, a torque is supposed to lightly hold its self on to the wrist without a catch or anything else otherwise it is not a torque.
@AlbertPartridge-t2z the catch I'm waiting for isn't for this bangle. It's for the other video of a bracelet that I've part made and recorded, that I described in this video while chatting. This doesn't need need a catch or a safety chain as you mentioned. A strong torque at this thickness will never fall off. 👍🏼 Thanks for watching.
Hi Ydna. Great to see you back. Lovely bangle - simple and stylish. Will definitely try one of these. Just a suggestion on the leather peices: I went into a furniture shop and asked if they had any old leather swatch samples they use when people by a leather sofa. The guy went out the back and gave me a carrier bag full of them! He was only too pleased to get shot of them. No good once the firm discontinues those colours. Got enough for a couple of lifetimes of jewellery making!! One question please - what is the green final polishing compound you use? Many thanks.
Haha I'll try that when I run out. I should still be good for a while yet. Definitely good to be back. Then polish is the green dialux. It's a final polish compound for platinum, but I prefer the finish on every metal.
Great job and thanks for sharing. I've got a load of leather off-cuts from a sofa company. If you want some let me know. Looking forward to your future vids.
@steverobbins4274 trouble is it would take me too long to locate links in every country that watches me, ands hard to find time to record and edit already. There is a link in this thread somewhere that does have the exact link to these felts. All other tools can be easily found at any jewellery supplier. These felts are from Fischer tools in Germany. I think the comment was early on. Thanks for watching again.
Hi Ydna loving your videos your so skillful, I'm 60 years old and self teaching myself using videos like this so thank you for them. I have a question? I have the foredom flex shaft and a hammer piece but where do you buy your hammer tips i only have a rounded one that came with the hammer. Thank again for your videos.
@kevinmoss9853 never too late. Just have to want to learn. I've got the same. What country are you in? In England you can buy a five pack of assorted tips. All of them are too big, so I grind them down to a smaller point with a diamond cylinder burr. The bigger the tip the less power is to the bang. The tip I use in this video is the original round tip, but adapted. Thanks for watching.
@steverobbins4274 never heard that one before. I did do a short where I show how to clean files that is quick to do too. Was an early video and I sound like an idiot 🤣. But had to start recording somewhere. I will give the chalk a go as well.
Not creating jewellery, but fascinated by the technique. This video was highly entertaining and also taught me quite a bit. The video and audio qualitiy is also spot on!Great job. Keep it up.
@manuelsza7064 thank you. Really appreciate the feedback. Strangely this one I was never as proud of, as it was an earlier video where I was getting used to recording, filming and editing. Thanks again.
Fantastic vid as always! The bright cut really sets it off, it's something I'd like to try at some point, but the cost of a decent ball-vice is a killer. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Dear Andy I’ve watch the how to make a cluster ring but can’t find the video on the stone setting, is there one? Not checked any shorts either. Is it possible to give a few more sizes for material used on your projects. Great set of instructional videos and commentary. Barry
@barryfreeman3675 thanks for watching. I'll try and remember to give some extra details. Most measurements are given. Just a case of listening out for them in some videos. Haha. Not yet. It's on my list of vids to make. I'll do another engraving video and a mock stone setting hole vid just before I do the setting video for the cluster. 👍🏼
