You know, I started watching these with the intention of trying to make myself something, and have now realized why not many people do this 🤩 the skill!!
This is the first time I watched one of your videos, you were making bezels for stones. Being that I've been making jewelry for more than 40 years ,I learned a few tricks .🙂 I see that you were soldering the sheet silver to the bezel on a soldering block. Which is fine ,but I have found that when your trying to solder the sheet to the bezel it is possible to reopen your joint on the bezel. To make that not happen ,take the sheet and clamp a corner in your 3rd hand flux the sheet set the bezel on top of the sheet ,drop the solder inside the bezel pushing it up a long the insides of the bezel .then take your torch and heat the bottom of the sheet. The solder will flow and most of the heat is away from your solder joint on the bezel it self.🙂🙂🙂🙂
i honestly had no idea that this is how bezels were made before now and i always wondered how one found perfectly shaped bezel cups lmao. it’s so satisfying to watch you work ❤️
I never thought it would be easy to make these, but I didn't think it took that much work! I'm glad I subscribed 🖤 When I have extra cash I definitely want to order a ring. 😊
came from twitter when you posted the giveaway to comment but I’ve been watching these videos since you created the channel!! you’re my favorite silversmith, thank u for your beautiful work 🖤🖤💖💖
I’ve really been looking for a hobby to get into and ever since discovering you on Twitter and now you make these videos This makes me more intrigued to start making rings 😻
This is so cool! I’m actually really glad you made following your channel a part of your giveaway because I’ve never watched these videos and I’ve always been curious about the process. I love behind the scenes work 🥺
Thank you so much for making these videos! I've always wanted to get into this & I think I'm finally going to do it!:) Thanks for the inspo & encouragement
I am loving this series!! Thank you for sharing this information. I do have a question. When creating tension, is that just ensuring the two ends come together as closely as possible?
Hi!!!! I’m obsessed with your videos because you’re such a PHENOMENAL teacher! So easy to follow! One question... what size bezel strip do I get to start out? Like what’s the general size that fits most stones? 5mm?
I usually buy 28ga x 3/32" bezel since I use small cabochons, but yes 3/16" (about 5mm) is also great for ring sized stones. Just make sure to sand the height of the bezel wire down if it's going to be too tall for the stone. Let me know how it goes!
im curious, whats the item that holds your pliers so you can move them around to fit the band to the cup?? i love your videos they’re so helpful for beginners!!!❤️
I never realized how much work goes into making a handmade ring and seeing you put all of this into every single ring makes it even more valuable. You are truly amazing at what you do and I would be honored to have a ring by you one day 🥺😭
Where do you get your bezel wire? Also, where can I get the hard, and medium solder, and is that liquid flux you've using? I would love to learn more about doing this kind of stuff! Thank you!
If you don’t mind me asking, who are good suppliers that you buy gemstones from ? I’ve been looking on Etsy and it seems a lot of them are fake and I can’t tell the difference.
you did a great job with showing how to do this. I am impressed. I am an old lady and just started to learn about this, because I want to make it a hobby. :) Are those bezels wires and that metal sheet that you cut with scissors made with silver? I want to practice with some inexpensive metal sheets, silver is too expensive to practice on, I saw someone using aluminum bezel and sheet. What type of solder would I need to use to attach the aluminum bezel and sheet cut out? where do you buy your bezel wires and soft sheet of metal, silver? sorry so many questions! thank you in advance. Thank you!
I use all sterling silver but I highly recommend using brass or copper to practice. Brass is how I learned and it’s easy to work with and cut. I’ve always used sterling silver solder (hard,medium, and easy tempered). I find it is the least noticeable metal solder to use and blends with every color metal nicely. I get my metals off of etsy shops that are based out of the US, ill try and link some below this comment for you ❤️ Good luck in your jewelry adventure!! So happy to help
Braeden's Crystals Hi again! very kind of you answering the questions. I looked up those stores on etsy. Thank you. I subscribed and wish you great success on youtube!! xoxoxo
I just discovered you on Twitter (Twitter @ is @jordyn_alexia_) and I’m absolutely amazed by your work! There’s so much I love about jewelry but a few are just how unique each piece is how it really just completes a look. I couldn’t imagine an outfit complete without some jewelry!
flux, it also comes in a paste. It's essential for solder to flow, creates some sort of chemical reaction that initiates solder to attach to the other metal. It also helps protect the metal from tarnishing under heat.
Ok I have yet another question for you... I tried soldering today and it just bubbled and turned blackish grey. It didn’t flow whatsoever. I have flux and paste solder. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong. Any thoughts?
I've seen a lot of issues with solders not flowing. It is most likely the type of solder, anything from craft stores I've never gotten to work right. Id recommend buying a set of sterling silvers solders. My favorite is www.etsy.com/listing/230935526/solder-silver-wire-ex-easy-easy-medium?ref=yr_purchases from MyJewelrySupplyy on etsy. It could also be an issue with the flux if your confident with the solder quality. The flux is very important because it enables the solder to flow, my favorite is Aquiflux www.amazon.com/dp/B074P5LPWS/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d . If that doesn't work let me know! Make sure the solder is touching both pieces of clean metal and also has flux on it ❤️
Etsy! Try tjswirewarehouse on etsy and get the silver wire solder kit (E-Z, Easy, Medium, & Hard) Also make sure to get a good quality flux otherwise nothing will flow ❤️
ohh bezel wire.. cool lol didnt see that.. ebay? still pricy. i wouldn't sell a ring, even close to the cost of the material, labour. maybe 'ill use wire, and flatten it out with a hammer. try that idea..
