I'm a complete beginner and have been watching some of your videos - they're amazing, you're so positive and friendly and your videos are really informative - thank you, I will definitely be watching more :-)
I love your editing :) It is so funny and smart. Could you do a step by step tutorial on polishing? I always have the feeling I do so many steps and I still don't get a shiny enough surface.
thank you so much Pauline! Of course, this is a good idea :) I struggled with polishing too. I can tell you now, that the key is sanding. Proper cleaning and sanding, to make sure the surface is even, and all deep scratches are removed. Once you have what looks like satin finish, you can mowe onto next stages of pre-polishing and polishing.
hahaha, oh no! That would be too much! 😂 Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying my videos (even those old ones hahaha, it's hard for me to watch them now lol)
Hiya, again. A small point or two on the tumbler;- Use flat cola the first time with no jewellery it stops the black from the drum. The shot in the drum burnishes the jewellery so no scratch removing but it does work harden.
One tool I highly recommend is a micro motor in leu of a flexshaft. It does the same thing, but is easier to manipulate because you don’t have to worry about keeping the cable straight.
@@liliana.6053 it would depend on the maker. I’d suggest doing an internet search asking that very question, as doubtless people in forums have discussed the subject in depth. I have a micro motor (an EBay purchase, Marathon 2) I don’t know if the dedicated jewelers’ (Foredom or Swiss brands) handpeices are comparable with it, but I use the ones commonly offered on EBay for about $40-and it works for sanding, grinding and polishing.
Hi I'm new to this and be honest I couldn't ask for a beautiful up lifting person as yourself bless I look forwards to picking your my Nd on silversmithing as time goes by thank you for your lightening videohugs x
Hi ! just in case ... regarding the rotary tool, now you can buy an extension, so this extended cord is much lighter. Thanks for those wonderful videos. Teri
Hiya dear lady and thank you for a great video. With the drum use battery top up water from Halfords or similar, no minerals or sediment in it so cleaner drum and jewellery. If you want a matt finish on a chain work it with a brass brush and fairy liquid and water, just hold the chain in your open hand and scrub away.
the tumbler will also work harden your wire if you do any wire wrapping.. That's where I've started and now I'm slowing starting to get into smithing. I LOVE my tumbler! I just made some lave bead diffuser bar necklaces and FYI the lava beads oxidized my shot and the necklace but I experimented and threw in a couple more things and I think I've gotten it all out.. I'll know soon enough ;)
Hi! Thank you so much for your comment, yes, that's absolutely right about work hardening. I'm actually pretty excited for that as some of my pieces are too soft and could really use some tumbling :) Did you put Lava beads into the tumbler? Good luck with your work! Btw, lovely channel, keep working!:)
yes I put the lava beads into my tumbler once I finished the necklace, I like to make my own eye and hook clasps so the tumbler is easiest for hardening that stuff. Im thinking I might just buy new shot and then just swapping it out and I can oxidize and harden at once or harden and shine with my other shot.. I have a loratone tumbler and it was well worth the money!
I'm not sure when this video was made, but hopefully you've discovered that Dremel makes a flex shaft attachment which might ease your hand pain!? Great videos. I just subscribed!
That's so true, that's an older video and the flex shaft was a discovery of a lifetime hahaha 😁 Everyone should get one if they use a pendant motor or a rotary tool, it's a life saver. Thank you! ❤️
Hi, great video with lots of info, I quickly checked on Amazon and I see you can get a flex shaft for your model Dremel, search for the Dremel 225-01 Flex shaft, your hands will thank you if you decide to invest in one. Greetings from sunny South Africa!
Thank you Andy! And thanks for checking that for me, I really need to get it asap. I wish we had warm, sunny weather here too :) Enjoy the Sun and have a great day!
Thank you for such informative and gorgeous videos. I have a tumbler question if you don't mind- Can you tumble finished jewelry with stones? Would it loosen the stone setting?
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! :) You can tumble jewellery with stones, however you have to be very careful as what stones you are putting in there! Some are very soft and will be left with scratches unfortunately. I once tumbled Labradorite and it had some scratches left. Nothing happened to Rose Quartz and Amazonite but It may be because I didn't keep them inside for long. None of these stones got loosened up though. Generally avoid tumbling jewellery with stones or protect the stone with protective tape for example (the very same that you would use on your fingers!). I hope that helps! xx
I have just subscribed to your channel. You are so cute and you have a sweet personality, I like the way you explained the projects . Thank you so much🤗.
Hi! I've got one actually, check it out 😍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tVH6xgqadFA.html I will make some more in the future, so stay tuned :))
Thank you so much for your videos. They have been amazingly helpful learning how to Silversmith at home. When you are polishing do you use any wax for on your rotary tools?
Hi! So happy to hear that Maurissa, thanks so much for watching! :) Hmm, I'm not really using anything to be honest. Only with mops, I use LUXI polishing compounds. Other than that, no wax
I'd second the getting of the flex shaft and a stand for the Dremel. If you wanted you can future proof yourself a little and get one that takes Foredom style keyed shaft handpieces - of course you'd have to get a handpiece as well.
Hi Jason, thanks you so much for your comment! I already got Dremel's flex shaft and now I'm checking if it's a good fit. I didn't like how it worked in the beginning but I decided to give it some more time. If it still works poorly, I will much consider your advice! As for the stand, I got the cheap one from Amazon and that was a HUGE mistake - don't do that guys! Just go and get something tall and sturdy :)
Tell me about it, I had to tape it up to stop it sliding down all the time. It's now been retired and replaced. Cousins have a coupe that might be worth looking at www.cousinsuk.com/category/foredom-pendant-drill-hangers-clamps
Mine doesn't even slide down but it instantly started bending, terrible. And it's not even the right height, no idea what I was thinking ordering it. This one from cousins looks good! Also, thanks for sharing the site too!
that is so awesome! Thanks :)) I knew some but others are new. This is very helpful as I'm planning to make a video about good and trusted sites for supplies, so big thanks for your help!
Hi, I really like your videos, I think I watched them 2-3 times each :) Can you tell me where you bought the polish discs? The yellow, blue and green ones? Thank you in advance.
I just love your videos... I wanted to ask you, have you ever used the pro polish pads? They were a true game changer for me. Especially for the chain.. 😬😁💗
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing www.riogrande.com/product/ProPolishPolishingPads/337020?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyPbzBRDsARIsAFh15JaEU9UH_I61lEMvtH93mYuoXn7HY3xA8CZDCk_Q-mgTASa2hlaCITUaAjWQEALw_wcB these are the ones on RIO they are truly brilliant. Let me know what ya think.
May I ask what was your first language ? But English was not your doing great ! I Grew up speaking Spanish and Italiano my parents let use learn English at school . Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us . Can't thank you enough! Happy creating !
But where's youuuuuur mug from!! I'm trying to figure out how to get jewellery making supplies in Hong Kong. Maybe Rio Grande is the best option for me, hmm.
some stones are hard enough and will be ok, like quartz, but most of the time they might get damaged when used with steel shot. It's best to tumble before setting the stones, but if you have to put in the pieces with stones in them, you can protect the stones with the tape, so wrap them nicely and it should be ok :)
I agree, these were my first videos and I was still learning how to make them. The cringe I feel seeing them now is massive haha I plan on remaking them into newer, better versions :)
YES! With the dainty jewellery I make it's very important to work harden the rings and studs etc. and this tumbler helps a lot. And polishes jewellery as well!
Yes, it does :) "The hardening depth [of the metal] will depend on how powerful your tumbler is and how long you run it for" as someone said on the forum. I always tumble my silver dainty rings for few hours, otherwise the band would change shape easily
