You've Been Making Rings The Wrong Way - I Can Save You Time And Money

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Time your self making a ring the way you have been taught. Now forget everything you have learned about the way you make rings. Try making a ring the way I show you and I guaranteed my way will be quicker and easier and more accurate.
This film shows you how I can save you time and money. I can make a ring 50% faster than the usual traditional method that has been taught for years and years.
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Andrew shows you many hints and tips that he has gained from his experience as a professional goldsmith.
Andrew Berry, a professional jeweller for 30 years, is the training director of www.AtTheBench.com, an award winning on line jewellery training website.

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@ryanchee93 3 года назад

A 3rd generation Navajo artist. My grandfather was silversmith and he passed away when my father was young. But my father is a sculpture and so am I. But I very much appreciate you helping my gain a piece of my culture and legacy back. Can never say thanks enough for your knowledge. ahéé'ée shík'is (thank you my friend in navajo)

@lanabeal7438 3 года назад

Hello Andrew, I am so happy I found your instruction videos before starting my jewelry making adventure. I am 70 years old so time is not on my side. Your instructions will save me time, material and lots of frustration. I am sure my greatest friend will be my magnifying glass lol. I hope to live long enough to make each of my family a piece of jewelry, since I have no children this will be something that will last far after I am gone from this earth.

@jeanwilcox3464 Год назад

Im 64 and so appreciate him

@peterross8392 Год назад

Im 66 so me too

@trishagensic3216 Год назад

Lana, I am one over the age of reason as well at more than 72. You can do it! I can make some things, but at our ages, not sure if I have the patience to finish them correctly.

@verdabehner8963 Год назад

Im 67 and so grateful for Andrews video and all the comments'. I feel like im too old to be starting this. My idea was to try to sell it. It takes years to become skilled at jewelry making. I probably dont have years as I nearly died 7 months ago from congestive heart failure. So to take some pressure off I decided to make as a hobby and if I can sell ,even better. Good luck to all you

@richardparry1966 Год назад

Hi after spending 30 years as a steel fabricator, we used the same method as you to make steel rings, albeit on a much larger scale. Its so much quicker and less hassle. I naturally used the same technique when i started making jewellery, it was just logical. Carry on the good work and unfortunately there'll always be people out there who dont like being told they're wrong.

@Trapezius8oblique 3 года назад

Don’t take any notice of the “negitive nellys”. We are lucky to have you help us Andrew, and we appreciate your helpful videos and time you take to educate us.

@frankieporter6071 2 года назад

Negative nelly that killed me

@carolinerumsey7882 4 года назад

Love this! I think this was the video that convinced me to subscribe to At The Bench. My instructor was horrified when I started using this method (doing it the "wrong" way), and pushed me to use the "traditional" method in class. I'm a newbie, frustrated, at making every mistake, not getting the edges to line up - though I really tried to get it right. I finally took the project home, and used the method you demo in this video - sawed through both ends in a single saw pass. The edges lined up - YES! - even though the cut was a bit wonky. I took the result back to class, showed it to my instructor; and after she told me it was really good, I told her how I did it. I also recommended your youtube channel to her and to the other students in my class.

@karenstephenson5776 3 года назад

I'm also a newbie to jewellery making but how lucky am I? Our instructor told us to WATCH Andrew Berry. I'm so greatful to Andrew and my teacher Deborah. A huge thank you Andrew.

@jimbenge9649 6 лет назад

Hi Andrew, I have come to this craft quite by accident. Three years ago I fell ill and was told I can no longer work, frankly at 58 there are not many telephone engineers still in the field, with the help of RU-vid I taught myself leather craft and wood carving whilst trying to find a way of making a living. I carved a couple of pendants from willow bark and went online for some tips on chains and jump rings and found a world of information about jewellry making and silversmithing. I have collected together a small tool kit, enhanced of course by my already large collection of adaptable tools, and I am now ready to begin. I came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and I have to say they are by far the best instructional videos I have seen on RU-vid to date. I will be attempting my first ring within the week, copper for practice, and I will be employing your method from the start so as to avoid bad habits developing. A big thank you for channel, I am learning loads and looking forward to putting it into practice. Jim.

@ALEXGIBSONCMG 4 года назад

i wish i knew how this fleshed out

@Bonnie-sd7et 4 года назад

Jim Benge You’re an inspiration! How’s it going...

@CheekyMonkey1776 4 года назад

I’m in the same boat. I was a Financial Manager and became disabled after an very bad fall. I’m even about the same age. My wife and I opened an Etsy store last year.

@MandyWoodArtist 4 года назад

LOL me too - Im 58 and just not able to make stained glass anymore - cant stand up to work or lift any weight these days so have moved onto jewellery - I just love Andrews candor and info packed deliveries - and bloopers he has at the end of a lot of vids.

@jimbenge9649 4 года назад

@@Bonnie-sd7et Without mentioning the 'c' word, progress is delayed, however, I am still practicing the craft and improving. Frirnds and family are benefiting greatly. Haha.

@Baroque_Back_Mountain 2 года назад

Im quite stunned that you would get online and offer people FREE tutorials, revealing what has taken decades for you to learn through painstaking trial and error.....and you offer that knowledge for FREE.....and STILL, people have the nerve to criticize your techniques, because they are maybe different from their own techniques...WOW Well, I LOVE what you're teaching me, and I'm very thankful for your excellent tutelage.

@charbraun4736 7 лет назад

I too was taught the original way...and was laughing at your not quite getting it right because that's been the story of my life...Andrew Berry you are a freakin' genius! No fuss no muss just getting that second ring made! ❤️

@samburgett7309 5 лет назад

I am in awe haha.

@noahnipperus7320 2 года назад

Nice video! Got a LKD&SBSCRBLD from me

@marameadows7242 Год назад

Bless you! I am one of those wonky filers. I have been so insanely frustrated. Feeling so discouraged. Feeling like a failure. I'm enrolled in a jewelry school. About to finish the 2nd term. This will help me tremendously! Thank you SOOO very much for having this channel and sharing your wisdom!

@helenm6474 4 года назад

This is brilliant, I did a silversmith course using the old method and it was a nightmare getting the ends to meet, so much so it stopped me trying to learn more, now I’m going to restart using this method. Thanks so much Andrew.

@brandied.7706 6 месяцев назад

I've experienced the SAME thing. Ended up wasting SO MUCH money buying little tools to help file a perfectly straight edge and STILL being frustrated... that I just completely lost interest in going any further (AND, feeling like a complete failure)! I've come back to it recently... passion ABLAZE, lol... hopefully this helps avoid the frustration that caused me to walk away in the first place! Thank you so much Andrew for sharing all of the info that you do. It TRULY IS appreciated!

@ulfcarlfinnes2820 25 дней назад

My great-great grandfather was a goldsmith from Denmark. He settled in Bergen in Norway, where I was born. I am 74 years old soon and have now started to take an interest in the goldsmith trade, which seems very fascinating. Fun to follow your films. Thank you very much.

@hannahsansburn2372 3 года назад

Andrew....my goodness...if I could give you a hug right now, golly would I!!!!! You haven't any idea the frustrating time I've suffered doing things the "old fashioned" way...even while reading the books and watching the tutorials I was thinking to myself "NO THIS ISNT WORKING" you literally have just saved me from almost giving up! It was getting THAT frustrating for me. Thank you SO MUCH. you HAVE made my life SO much better I am finally ENJOYING bezel setting....so so much. THANK YOU!

@OldGit62 7 лет назад

I am self taught, (but do come from a metalworking background) and your way of making rings is exactly what I've been doing. I have seen videos using the "original" way and just thought that seems like a long winded way of doing it. So seeing this I now know that I'm not doing it "wrong".

@susiehall6270 5 лет назад

Dear Andrew, as a former second-level teacher for 41years, I have taken up jewellery making in the night school of my former school. I would like to compliment you on your superb teaching skills. The ability to explain processes and techniques, which are quite complex, in a very simple way, is absolutely wonderful. Congratulations! Many "teachers", who may be expert in their subject, never master the skill of explaining complex matters in a way that is accessible to those who are not already experts. You have that gift. Thank you for sharing with us. With kindest regards, Susie Hall

@antonyharding5360 2 года назад

You are the Man!!! !....

@robertahubert9155 Год назад

I am so glad I found this video because I am a beginner and I have not yet learned any other way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@Bonnie-sd7et 4 года назад

Andrew, thank you! I’m altering career paths in my forties and this is so helpful for a beginner.

@LindaCarmichael-v2p 2 месяца назад

KIA ORA from New Zealand and thank you! Your method makes a lot of sense, no fluffing, or frustration and I really appreciate your tutorials.

@sandraroberts7869 7 лет назад

I love this method Andrew. It's so much like saw cut jump rings scaled up, no one would argue that one cut makes the best join there. I have used this to create a set of identical stacker rings, so quick and accurate. Thank you for all your videos, I've subscribed for some years now and have learned so much.

@lynnbraden3105 2 года назад

I am an American and have been watching you off and on. Always try your way and find it is easy.

@TracieAlmond 3 года назад

I learned the ‘old’ method recently. Your way looks way easier and more accurate. I’m definitely going to try it for my next ring. Yay! No more wonky filed ends. Thanks 🙂

@lilyhayes9636 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Andrew, can’t imagine how much time I’ll be saving from now onwards by watching your tutorials.

@boomanh63 5 лет назад

I saw this method taught by an Instructor from Rio Grande. Great minds must think alike. Love your work Andrew!

@TheNataZhu 5 месяцев назад

Don’t pay attention to those “pricks “ and their comments! Your videos and instructions are great : clear, very detailed and you show your way how you do it, whoever does it differently - they can make their own tutorials. I’m just finishing my beginners silversmith class and I like your way and technique much more then we were taught, but I’m not going to criticize what I’ve been taught , I just going to choose which technique I like and prefer better ! Please keep doing what you doing and teach us!

@melissab4710 6 лет назад

Thanks Andrew. It's so great that as a self taught silversmith that I can learn the right way and straight away by watching you. I'm just starting out and find these videos so valuable. Thank you so much. 🇦🇺

@richardbinell2053 2 года назад

Brilliant. Simple. Logical. Inspiring. Thank you.

@tonyataylor030 5 лет назад

Love it. Almost like an engineer meets an artist.

@charlesjohnson2345 4 года назад

Exactly. Well taught @AndrewBerry

@nikolasguerrero7247 Год назад

27 and starting a company. Your videos help out a lot. Thank you 🙏🏾

@kkey4700 4 года назад

Brilliant! Saves time and major frustration, I’ve watched a lot of tutorials and you’re the first one to show it this way! Can’t thank you enough! Great teacher 😀

@suewaddy7390 4 года назад

Andrew, thank you so very much for sharing your vast knowledge. I am starting out on my jewellery making journey at the age of 75 , I am so glad I have found you, your 10 best bench tool video has got me ordering and spending my children’s inheritance. Best tip . Ignore the negative,life is too short, there is always a jealous person ready to put you down. You are fabulous.

@auppale 7 лет назад

Exactly what I needed. It was so frustrating with the old method, the size was never good! Can't wait to try this way, thank you Andrew! And thank you for all your videos in general, I learned more with you than in my old "famous" french paying school. Even in english I understand everything better with your courses!

@CrystalStarGems 2 года назад

As a total newbie, I'm so glad I found your videos first! Everything you explained made perfect sense. Thank you!

@sbmiller7477 7 лет назад

Brilliant. A circle is smaller on the inside and larger on the outside so with the D method the outside of the circle moves farther than the inside as you reshape from straight into the circle. The joint on the outside has farther to move which logically causes stress on the ring. Your method creates so much less stress particularly on a thick shank. I am fairly new to working with silver. I was troubled by that D shape but did not know a better way. Thank you so much.

@missMagbeth 4 года назад

By far your method is MUCH better, there is no argument about it. Saves you time and hassle and keeps the ring the right size.

@melissaramser4816 7 лет назад

Love this method! I have always struggled with getting my joints flush. I avoid making rings for this very reason. Now I can start perfecting this method and begin making rings to sell! Thank you Andrew!

@ajcvij 7 лет назад

That is a fantastically elegant way to make a ring, can't wait to try it. Thank you.

@warvetbill3450 6 лет назад

What a wonderful channel. I've been making silver coin rings for a while, hammering and turning (a part of therapy). I stumbled into your casting with delft clay video with a desire to make sterling silver 20-sided dice and then saw this video. You've given me so many ideas just watching these two videos. I have so much to learn about all of this but you have inspired me with your confidence and professionalism. It's one thing to be skilled in a craft, but to hold the ability to inspire others to learn and create is truly an art. I have no formal education with metal work and have been looking for a teacher for answers. Thank you for making this available to me. I would love to see you make a 20-sided die. Before I ask for advice though, I will watch all of your videos. Thank you again!

@tossedntumbledjewelry2437 2 года назад

I love your method! Logical and practical. You are clear, so easy to understand, great sense of humor, a total pleasure to learn from!

@lindabobinda 7 лет назад

Oh.my.god. Andrew, this will save my hands!! I've been doing this for 5+ years. Thank you for this. Brilliant and so simple! No more D shape for me if I can help it!

@Palmerdesignandcustom 3 года назад

Love the way you teach this is the only way I make my rings now. Haters are going to hate keep it up because you are brilliant!!!

@AtineaN 7 лет назад

OK, I'm sold. Especially seeing how easy it is to shape a wider ring. I make a lot of wide rings and, while I've never had a seam crack, I do have to fiddle a lot with them before soldering, to get the ends to join perfectly. This looks to be a great time saver, not to mention more neat and precise. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

@cathyenright9253 7 лет назад

Thanks for an excellent and very thorough video. Your method saves time and money, and most importantly to me, saves frustration.

@lydiakalyna9299 4 года назад

That was absolutely fabulous. I’m looking forward to trying this next time I make a ring. Thank you very much.

@vestaabel6069 5 лет назад

This is when intelligence meets tools! Bravo!

@josephtenorio9796 5 лет назад

THANK YOU ANDREW, YOUR VIDEO MAKE SO MUCH SENCE, I JUST RETIRED & WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO TO MAKE SOME MONEY, AND THIS IS GOING TO BE MY FIRST TIME, TO MAKE A RING I"M SO HAPPY I FOUND YOUR PAGE, AND I LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT THE QUICK & EASY WAY, JENNY MARTINEZ FROM THE ISLAND GUAM!!

@terry1086 7 лет назад

This is fabulous. It will be called the AB method in my next class of new & old students on 9/12/2017. Thanks.

@tooncess1 2 года назад

Thank you for this wonderful video on how to make rings. Will try it out tomorrow and I am sure your method will work better than the old way.

@water-sorb7899 7 лет назад

Thank you Andrew. I've been a member of his site for a few years and absolutely love it. I view it as buying a wonderful tool and use it all the time. He is a wonderful instructor and well worth every cent it cost to join!!

@shawnhamlin5963 6 лет назад

I am such an amateur. I have only been working with gold and silver for about 8 months as a hobby that I really appreciate and enjoy. I have worked with silver much more than gold due to the difference in cost and because I love the luster of silver. I am self taught and I find that doing a lot of research on different techniques and equipment saves time and money. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge as it has helped tremendously. Thank you.

@BlueLineofthesky 7 лет назад

Very informative film. Thank you Andrew. I am making rings your way because I watch your videos from many years ago. Is fast and reliable techniques. Thank you for your generosity to show for free so many useful things.

@ulicasezamkowa 3 года назад

The best tutorials on RU-vid made for everyone to clearly understand. Thank you!

@Raysamui 7 лет назад

That's how I've been making rings for a few years now. Less waste especially using gold. Nice one Andrew

@barbarayuson227 3 года назад

BEST FILM EVER!! The frustrating situation you've described was exactly what I was experiencing!! Thank you!!

@JayDub_143 4 года назад

I think your way is brilliant and cannot thank you enough for the priceless knowledge you graciously share with us!! As a beginner your way truly gave me the confidence to make my very first ring which came out perfectly thanks to your perfected method!!! I love your channel and again thank you so much!!!

@stefanpremdas2074 3 года назад

Thanks, i'm just learning by watching you and a few other ppl on youtube. gave me the confidence to buy tools and silver, to begin doing stuff for myself..

@soulfuljewels8059 7 лет назад

This method makes total sense! Thank you Andrew!

@brittneymacgregor5965 2 года назад

I'm brand new beginner, in fact, I haven't even started yet, however I can't wait to try this method! Every single tutorial I have watched shows the first method, the old fashioned way. Great tutorial!

@flyingcheff 7 лет назад

Andrew (!!) You are plain old CORRECT!! Right on! And thank you times a zillion! One more metal making myth, BUSTED!

@patty8998 7 лет назад

BLESS YOUR HEART! I had just ordered my torch, brick, stand, etc. Yours was the FIRST video I watched on making rings, and I'm so excited about it now! It doesn't look so complicated and difficult with YOUR method versus the old way. THANK YOU!

@momapug 5 лет назад

Same way I make jump rings, always works perfectly!

@catherinevoneschen6475 19 дней назад

Even though it's been a while since you posted your video, I'm thankful for your shared knowledge. I learned the old-school way over 25 years ago in college. My recent trip to Spain sparked my passion, and just a few weeks later, I found myself diving back in. I've been dealing with some challenges, but I knew there had to be a faster way to make rings. This is just amazing! Thank you for your expertise!!

@Vikette1000 6 лет назад

Thanks, Andrew! We were taught the original way on literally our first evening class, as the instructors had a long length of metal which they sawed to our specific requirements. It saved them metal and didn't force us noobs to wrestle a saw. Even with the forced wrangling to align the ends, we each had a soldered and polished ring by the second night - and we were all oohing and aahing over our accomplishments. ;) So I can see why the D-shape is taught to us hobbyists. I guess most of us don't revisit techniques we think we've learnt, even when we're swearing as we do them.

@jeremyconrad9108 6 лет назад

Ty for this video. i just started doing jewelry part time and this will save me so much time. very practical and genius way to make rings. it does not take a 30 year jewelry smith to realize this is infact the best way to make a ring. I have done it the old way for years and it is painfully anoying. Please dont stop making these incredible tutorials

@debbie38381 7 лет назад

Love it, thank you. I never could get mine without filing, and most of the time it would be off anyway.

@jackygunnell7178 2 года назад

I’m new to jewellery making and I am so glad I have found you. This is genius. Thank you for taking time to pass on your knowledge.

@SoulfulVeg 4 года назад

Thank you! I just started my jewelry making journey, and I've only taken a few classes. Since I'm stuck in the house during the covid 19 outbreak, I sourced some copper and brass, and I tried to make a few pieces. The ring drove me crazy. I'm going to try another ring tomorrow using your method. Thank you so much!

@susanturner8397 2 года назад

Hi, as a novice, this is a fabulous way that even I could try. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Im loving watching and learning.

@caitlynchapman5126 5 лет назад

This is genius. I've been struggling with learning how to make a good joint and solder it well, and I think this will help. Would this method also apply to making bezels? I would think so?

@tracyjoys 2 года назад

Oh my goodness! Brilliant! As a new silversmith, I will only make my silver rings using your method. Thank you bunches!

@gullreefclub 5 лет назад

Andrew Recently I have become interested in making jewelry and have made a few rings in cooper for practice without seeing this video and your method for making a ring. I have however seen the “old time” method of making a ring and personally thought it did not make any sense. The only thing that I could figure with the “old fashion” method of making rings is that when that method was developed saw blades were wider and cut a ragged kerf thus requiring the filing to fit method. That all said without seeing this video I have been sawing though my solder joint like you demonstrated because that is how I cut butt joints for wood and also aluminum, copper, and brass sheet work.

@madelinemcbride8074 3 года назад

Thank you Andrew. After watching various methods of how to make a ring. FINALLY!! I know why my solders won't hold!! And why my rings are not the size desired either( of course). I just want beautifully crafted jewelry. You're going to get tired of me.😃😉😁🥰

@staceythrasher1029 7 лет назад

Thank you so much, I am very new to Metalsmithing. I recently tried making a couple of rings the old way and it was nothing but a trial of frustration. I could not get a flush end whatsoever to be able to get a solid soldering seam. I can't wait to try your way. Your generosity is very appreciated with teaching newbies this technique.

@helenhill9482 3 года назад

I agree 100% with you about making the ring round before you solder it. I’m self-taught and figured this out for myself after a while.

@flyingcheff 7 лет назад

totally agree with this excellent video - what a gift you are!

@flyingcheff 7 лет назад

Andrew, I sure hope you are also enjoying what you do for WORK! I do this kind of work, and I LOVE it, even the hard stuff, the disappointments, the failures, it's all fuel for my artistic soul, I know, it sounds cheesy/hippy dippy but it's true for me!

@naomiwendy2234 7 лет назад

Thank you Andrew for presenting this technique in the last two films. I've done it with the classic "D" technique, and even as a novice wondered if there wasn't an easier, more efficient way. The idea of approaching it the same way one would approach sawing jumprings... makes better sense to me. Thanks again.

@lindakessinger4971 7 лет назад

It is obviously the way to go! Why would anyone have a problem with doing something better and quicker? Thanks for the knowledge!

@johns3196 4 года назад

I for 1:00 a.m. absolutely appreciative of what you're showing in this Video because it looks so much easier so much quicker much cleaner and I hope you continue to impart that knowledge on those skills that you have mastered thank you

@BlackWid0w 7 лет назад

It just makes more sense to have the ring round before soldering. I was taught the wrong way and it really is the wrong way. Is a real struggle to make it round after soldering that ridiculous "oval" shape. This really is just common sense. Thanks Andrew!

@marciabb7684 5 лет назад

The “D” shape does allow the ring to stand without a third hand to solder.

@AbsentWithoutLeaving 5 лет назад

@@marciabb7684 He solders his lying flat, so no third hand required. But it seems he uses a lot more solder than required, which does require a bit more clean-up.

@anjareinshagen9625 6 лет назад

I'm making my second ring ever your way, and had no problem meeting the ends. In class I needed a lot of help from the teacher. I can do this, and thanks for this easy way. Absolutely love it.

@beadsandbabble 7 лет назад

I'm fairly new to metalsmithing and I can even see the benefit to your way Andrew. One of the most difficult things for me so far has been to file straight edges. You are right about losing length as well which means incorrect size and more work/time. It really comes down to common sense and of course your 30 years of experience. A doctor friend of mine once told me that you're considered an expert after you've performed a task over 10,000 times. You're an expert, just saying, :o) and quite frankly I'm grateful to you for sharing your knowledge with the Artisan community. I have several ring orders I have to start this weekend and I'll be doing it your way! What do I have to lose---OH, yes....more precious metal and time if I keep doing the frustrating D thingy'. I think I might time myself doing it both ways too, just to see how it goes. Let the nay-sayers keep making the D thingy,' some people have to do everything the hard way. Thank you again for taking the time to make the videos and for sharing your invaluable knowledge and experience!

@femiakin-olugbade4141 7 лет назад

How can I cast a gents ring using the sand system you used to cast a gold ball

@vaudyP 6 лет назад

If you do it 10 0000 times without learning or improving the technique thats an old hand but not necessarily an expert.. AB is right and its just the kind of inherent efficiency you wouldv hoped generations of mastery would have evolved towards. In the end its down to an individual innovator to finesse the method. Long may they be heeded and sooner rewarded.

@joyc7875 5 лет назад

I am learning and watching you do these two different ways show complete common sense to do it your way. You save time and money....Thank you.

@MrWizard-gz2ju 6 лет назад

I know annealing silver makes it softer. How do you harden silver when making a ring?

@lupemanriquez3258 Год назад

Your new method is fantastic. Thank you for teaching us "hobby" jewelers.

@susantarantino4839 3 года назад

I'm just about to make an 18k gold wedding band for a friend and am so glad I watched this video beforehand because I would have done it the other way. Did a few practice runs with silver and it makes perfect sense and works beautifully. Thank you Andrew for your expertise and years of experience. I have learned a lot from your tutelage. Warm regards, with gratitude.

@Lyn4817 7 лет назад

Your technique is logical. Unfortunately far too many people have no comprehension of logic, even less have common sense. I only wish both you and You Tube videos had been around thirty years ago. Far too many teaching any subject, refuse to change their methods or heaven forbid, be corrected. Even though it would benefit the students in the long run. Most times the battle is against ego.

@denttech2515 6 лет назад

Lyn R unfortunately ego controls the corrupt world we live in. We should all live above the ego and we would benefit beyond belief. Wishful thinking

@andashestoashes Год назад

I’m on my journey to start silversmithing and I’m so glad I saw this video before I begin. Straight to the point and no nonsense! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us!

@jerrychavez3473 2 года назад

I've been watching you for the last 6 years and learn something each time I watch. Your the best!

@jeanetteansell5514 4 года назад

Brilliant! I found you only because I was hunting down how to replace a broken spring in a silver parrot clasp. Although I don't yet make 'serious' jewellery from scratch using precious metals, you have inspired me greatly. Blessings from NZ.

@sherrykelaidis6135 Год назад

THE most useful thing I have learned EVER! I was just getting ready to make yet another ring, I have made many, but thought there may be a better way. Thank You.

@judegatjumacrafts6238 7 лет назад

It makes complete sense. I will certainly be trying it this way as I can never file it straight. Thank you. My subscription is money well spent!

@georgina201144 3 года назад

Only watched this last night. I only started making rings last week, in copper. Tried making a spinner ring, but the amount of filling I had to do, well....... so it came up very small! But re made it yesterday and cut the spinner part out as you suggested and didn’t need to do any filing. So great information for a beginner. Thank you.

@DementedFerret Год назад

Makes perfect sense, thanks Andrew.

@ny-co3039 Год назад

This is true in any profession. Tricks of the trade that make life easier are passed along and should be embraced. Thanks for this video!

@glennbuchanan1944 4 года назад

Love it...that's working smarter and not harder..thanks Andrew.

@kudaj90 7 лет назад

I can't belive people are actually using the D shape technique. I am a professional silver and gold smith for only 2 years now. (by this I mean it is my oly source of income and I am making my living out of this). I was thaught the old fashioned way and brief course (2 weeks) but as soon as I got my own workshop, I quicly figured out that the old way has some big flaws. Then I figure out the way you show by my own and I thought to my self "well, I bet all jewelers around the world uses this method, it's far better". Thanks Andrew for showing this, for there is no reason to struggle with the old way.

@caroleward7067 4 года назад

Thank you makes perfect sense, just made my first ring from textbook instruction, due to lockdown my classes have been cancelled, will try your way next time.

@colleenbitting796 2 года назад

Thank you. Your method so works for me. Simple common sense combined with such efficiency.

@stephenfields6170 2 года назад

Thanks for showing what to look out for. You are saving me on every end.

@aprilswartz854 Год назад

I love your way of teaching. You have a wonderful way of explaining things so that it's easy to understand and apply what I've learned from you. I think your way is the best way I've just started trying to learn to make jewelry on my own by watching videos like yours. I've tried using the solder paste and it really didn't work very well for me. And I didn't think I would be able to find someone using anything else on here. Until I finally came across your videos thank God! I can't wait to learn more from you. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful techniques.

@deborahklein6774 3 года назад

Andrew, that was so much better! I'm relatively new at jewelry making, and have not been making rings for the very reasons you just showed. I'm going to go and make a ring right now!

@alisa.maks26 3 года назад

this makes so much sense! running a saw through the gap never sat right with me, and i've only taken a handful of masterclasses in jewellery making :D thank you so much! i found your channel recently and you explain things so well!