Thanks for your tutorial, I followed your step by step & I produced a really nice ring, with a Bezel cup & set with a 6mm round Garnet. I had one initial problem, in that I failed to heat the Ring up to the correct temperature while the ring was being held in the Third Hand clamp, using my small gas refillable butane torch. I stood the ring up against a firebrick on my fireproof base & tried again & this time it worked perfectly. I guess the Third hand was drawing too much heat away from the Ring.
This is a great confidence builder! 👍 I've made bezel settings and set gemstones in them for pendants and earrings but never a ring... until tomorrow. Although I know how to do this, watching this tutorial makes me confident that I won't goof when I add the bezel cups to a set of Mother's rings I'm making for a friend. You are 1 of 2 of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE bench instructors. You are clear and concise with your instructions on all your videos and it is much appreciated. Thanks! 😊
Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Please be sure to check out the complete OJA playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com We also have a new paid course on Udemy.com entitled "Colorful Silver Jewelry". Thanks for your support! : )
WOW!! You are AMAZINGGGGG!!! First time viewing Your instructional and I just HAVE To THANK YOU for being SO thorough 😃 My jewelry school was sadly closed and My instructors were forced into retirement ;( I was top of My class in The Horology program, but was unable to start the Jewelry Making & Repair ;,,( YOU ARE A BLESSING!!!! ❇
+Gabrielle Gilbert Hi Gabrielle, Thank you so much for the many compliments. I'm glad to learn that the OJA has provided you with the information that you need to succeed as a jeweler. Thanks for watching! : )
+Winksartist T Glad you found the video helpful. Check out the full video playlist for the OJA at www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for watching! : )
BENTLEY GT I'm so glad that you found the video helpful. Please be sure to introduce your friends who make jewelry to the Online Jewelry Academy. Thanks for watching! : )
John, you are a true gem. I have watched your video over and over and find it very helpful. I am now in urgent need of one and one sessions. Do you offer such classes. I cannot imagine another Professor but if you are not available, please direct me to a few resources. I am in Fort Lauderdale. This is an urgent request. Thanks a lot for all you do.
+Htenneb Williams Thank you so much for the amazing compliment. When I am not making OJA videos, I am the Creative Director of the Jewelry Program at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. I'll bet that there is an excellent jewelry instructor in your area. You'll probably find him or her at the local community college. Jump onto social media and put the word out that you're looking for a jewelry class. I'll bet two of your friends would love to join you. Good luck! Thanks for your support! : )
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. The OJA has over 250 jewelry video tutorials included in it's playlist. You can find the complete playlist organized by category on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com We also have a comprehensive jewelry making course on the Udemy website entitled "Colorful Silver Jewelry". I hope you'll check it out. Thanks for your support! : )
My question is, can you make a hole in the bezel cup and through the ring once they've been soldered together and before setting the stone? This would make removing the stone easier and also more light would get through the stone, making it brighter.
There's a video included in the OJA playlist on our website that explains the process. It's under the "Soldering Your Project" heading. You can find the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thank you for your support! : )
Great video! I just finished watching this one and the one on basic ring making. I'm new to this process and have a few questions: (1) Why did you use hard solder to attach the bezel to the ring? (2) Did you attach the bezel to the "seam" on the ring, purposely avoid it, or does it matter? and (3) Is the type of solder (easy vs hard) used on the ring of any relevance? Thank you for making everything so clear! (P.S. I was very interested to see that you are at FIDM in LA. I teach graphic design as part of a fashion program at a magnet high school in Las Vegas and there are always several students headed to FIDM after graduation. I've visited the FIDM campus and it's amazing!)
Welcome to the jewelry making world 4zengrl. Whenever I solder something together, I try to use hard solder. The color of the hard solder is the closest to sterling silver. Plus, if the piece ever needs to be repaired, the hard solder will ensure that it can be easily repaired with a solder that flows at t lower temperature. The OJA has a video on how to select solder: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BexK82YHcL8.html You can find other related videos on the OJA's website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com The videos are organized by category on the website. Some people attach bezels for stones over the seam of a ring to hide the seam. Others will place the bezel on the side of the ring opposite the seam (for anticipated resizing). Yes, I am the Director of the Jewelry Program at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). We have an outstanding program. Our bench classes are taught in a studio within the heart of the Los Angeles Jewelry District. Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c0JqWhZYA2U.html Thanks for your support! : )
What do you quench your pieces in? A few people have recommended going straight into the pickle, but it seems like a waste and you talk about doing it later...
Excellent tutorial! I went to your website hoping to find supplies & tools. However, the only items offered are completed jewelry pieces. Is there another link I could try? Thank you.
+Dee Stillman Hi Dee, Sorry that we couldn't assist you with your supply needs. Unfortunately, our agreement with a tool supplier fell through and we haven't found anyone else to work with. I'm sure that if you search on-line you will find all of the jewelry making supplies that you want at a good price. Be sure to shop around before you buy. Thanks for watching! : )
Thank you for the quick reply. Yes, I do shop around to make sure I am getting the best prices on quality items. I've taken a few classes on making sterling rings as well as doing some casting. Your videos are great for clearing up some questions I had as well as re-enforcing what I learned in class. I greatly appreciate the time and work you put into these videos. They are excellent!
Hi Patricia, The bezel should be tall enough to be bent over the height on the stone where it begins to arc toward the center. The OJA has a video on bezel construction that should fully answer all of your bezel making questions. You'll find it included in the OJA's playlist at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )
Yes. Just remember that castings are more porous than milled materials. So, you might have to use a touch more solder than you're used to for a small item. : )
I am not in school yet and I am disturbed at the fact that I have followed every video used the torch made sure the ends are flush used the correct flux and still can't solder, everyone used only silver however, I am new at this and am not use sterling silver or fine silver do you have any tutorials on other metals that you have made jewelry with or do you have any suggestions because I am very disappointed that I can't seem to get this down right.
Lorri Carnevale Lorri, I don't what sort of tools and materials you are working with. So, I am unable to determine exactly why you are having difficulties. You can use silver solder to solder less expensive metals like copper and brass together. You just need a white paste flux that's formulated to do the job and a torch that can get up to 1,500 degrees F. If you continue to feel frustrated, you might search online for a jewelry class or club in your area. Good luck! : )
Hi Dana, The bezel rocker should work with your sterling bezel cups. It just depends on how thick they are and how much upper body strength you have. If you can't push the bezel on to your stone with the rocker, you can use a hammer-set flex shaft attachment or a punch to move the metal. The OJA will be releasing a video on this topic in the future. Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your support! : )
Hi Becky, You can solder all sorts of metal items onto a ring. But, you need to be working with cast or fabricated items that are made from a compatible metal such as silver, gold, brass, bronze, copper. You can learn more about how to solder items together from the various soldering videos on the OJA's website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )
Are you looking for ring castings to set stones in?Semi mounts? Now don't click off or get twisted. But EBay has pre notched for beginners, melee diamond accents settings. Castings rough or polished. Even Stuller's Bridal has an Ebay store.( diff name) I didn't have a tax ID when I tried to order from their online store so they can bugger off. They're WAY over priced anyway. Try carillonindia. or Jamming gems. Descent quality good prongs polished well, resizing avail, 10k 14k rose wht gold- St silver. I use them for customers on limited budget who want something nice. Good for beginners.
What brand/type of solder and flux do you use? I am making a ring just like this, but don't know which brands to buy and am afraid of buying the wrong one for the project.
Hi Olivia, I used hard silver solder to make the ring in the video. You can purchase silver solder from any jewelry supply company. You'll find many online. Be sure to check out the OJA's other soldering videos at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )
+Megan Duncan Hi Megan, In the videos I generally use a butane torch. You can find one online for about $50. They are great because they are small, refillable and they get up to the 1500 degrees that you need to solder. If you want a bigger torch, I recommend that you consult with a welding supply company in your area for guidance and support. Thanks for watching! : )
Good morning I have watched and re watched your video and yes it is amazing how you solder so easily but I am not able to solder anything I have tried over & over I am using a micro torch I am flushing the edges clean I am not using silver but aluminium & tin & copper but this is what the students use at Buffalo State in the Metal & Jewelry design program I am very frustrated is there any thing you can tell me that might help me succeed? Thank you.
Lorri Carnevale My first piece of advice would be for you to speak with your instructor at Buffalo State. Perhaps you just need a little one-on-one tutoring to be successful. That said, I would also recommend that you determine the actual nature of the materials you are working with, determine how hot your torch is by reviewing the literature it came with from the manufacturer, and research the best flux and solder to use with your materials. If everything is compatible, it's probably that your torch isn't getting hot enough. Good luck! And, thanks for watching! : )
Well, I guess I'm not the right teacher for you Joe. But, thanks for checking out the video. Maybe something else in the OJA playlist might be more to your liking and keep you awake.
