Overview of how I made a full size silver filigree crown utilizing traditional filigree techniques. Crown is made entirely of fine and sterling silver and features a traditional Middle Eastern flower motif.
You sir are a true artist, I have been watching RU-vid for years and making jewelry for years also but you are my favorite. This is only my second of your video's that I have seen but I am hooked.
Excellent video! Thank you for showing the process on filigree. I wanted to know if the 0.4mm each twisted wires is the standard size in filigree making? Thanks
Hi Krystyna, Thanks for your question. 26 Ga (about 0.4 mm) fine silver wire is very commonly used for filigree. 95% of my filigree work is based on that size of wire. Many other sizes are also used. I have used wire as low as 38 Ga or about 0.1 mm. This takes a lot of practice to use. If you are just beginning, I suggest you start with 26 Ga fine silver wire. You can see more of my work and can contact me through my website at www.mfmetalarts.com
Most filigree artists use fine silver for their filigree wire because it is less springy ie has less memory. Sterling can be used and in some cases is preferred, but it is very difficult to make tight coils with sterling silver as it is very "springy" and the coils tend to spring open and not maintain their shape
Just came across your channel last night and love it! May I ask what are the large blocks on the bottom of where you do your heating of the metal? I need to set up an area for my torch and really like your setup. Thank you for sharing your talent and helping new jewelry makers like me. have a wonderful week.
Hi Paul, Glad you like my RU-vid Channel. The large blocks are called soldering blocks. They are heat and fire resistant and are readily available from all jewelers supply companies
@@mfmetalarts5782 By the way I see you use Pepetools have you used thier ring stretcher? I am in the market for one so thought I would get your advise I dont have much experience with Pepetools. Thanks again.
