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How to make a silver ring 💍 Lost Wax Casting - Sand Casting
in this video I attempted (and eventually achieved) making a ring using an ancient form of jewelry making called Lost Wax Casting!! from what I can find it was used in all parts of the world to create bangles, buddha statues and everything else under the sun!!
SUCH a cool process!! I think it's pretty common now and I see jewelers everywhere using this skill and mode to create their beautiful pieces.
as always - I'm just doing what I'm doing - I wouldn't necessarily recommend all the ways I do things as far as safety goes, so just take everything with a grain of salt and be careful!!
thanks for watching!!!
links to all the tools etc that i use!
Jewelry bench pin for sawing: a.co/d/23ZsH2m
saw with blades: a.co/d/4I6k4lm
sheets of silver: 28 gauge - a.co/d/bx1DSVZ
silver wire: a.co/d/525IGhS
jewelry shears: a.co/d/f86arAB
file: a.co/d/fWlJmJ9
honeycomb solder board: a.co/d/9f3dTQa
multipack of jewelry pliers: a.co/d/81NKVSZ (i bought these as well but the one in this video is from hobby lobby)
rubber bits: a.co/d/68XWIfi
Rotary tool: a.co/d/dfwVwli (honestly for the price you can’t beat it) I don’t regret it but if you’re able, I’d suggest saving up for a better one(:
Casting Weight Calculator for wax to silver!!
Casting Weight CalculatorUnited Precious Metal Refining, Inc.www.unitedpmr.com › Calculators
(Weigh your wax, select wax and sterling silver, and then push calculate to know how many grams of silver you’ll need to make your piece:)
silver pebbles used: 1 OZ .999 Pure Silver Shot/Grain... www.amazon.com/dp/B07G8VR7RP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Casting tools/things needed:
Crucible: a.co/d/0LSWgdi
Borax for seasoning: a.co/d/1lbwynQ
Respirator mask: a.co/d/fuVSpBZ
The torch is a Duracast 8,000 from Ace hardware
Wax! a.co/d/4Zcm7kO
Exacto kit: a.co/d/dYgmt77
Sand casting cast iron mold: a.co/d/bjr7dDt
Casting sand: a.co/d/cZrdTrf
#jewelry #silversmith #ring #925silver #lostwax #sandcasting
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Відео

how to make a ring 💍 Citrine and Silver
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this ring unlocked something uncontainable. I've always been a jewelry girl but rings in particular were something I adored. it's very rough and clearly there were many many mishaps 🙃 but perseverance happened and in the end it's gotta be one of my favorite pieces!! here are the links to everything I use(: links to all the tools etc that i use! Jewelry bench pin for sawing: a.co/d/23ZsH2m saw w...
how to make an owl necklace!! 🦉 925 silver, stamping, soldering
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hello! this is probably one of my very favorite pieces I've done. owls have always been significant for me but this experience was special and funny. I was singing a song that I had written earlier in the day about ancestors and passed loved ones and the exact line was "I see you in the birds in the trees" and directly as I finished singing that line an owl screammeddd. it hooted directly after...
earrings with bi-color tigers eye!! 🐅👁️ soldering, bezels, buffing etc.
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I made my first pair of earrings!!! I love tigers eye and the two (more like three) colors are so pretty 🥹 thank you for watching. truly 🤎 all the links to the products I use are listed below (: Jewelry bench pin: a.co/d/23ZsH2m saw with blades: a.co/d/4I6k4lm sheets of silver: 28 gauge - a.co/d/bx1DSVZ jewelry shears: a.co/d/f86arAB file: a.co/d/fWlJmJ9 honeycomb solder board: a.co/d/9f3dTQa m...
how to make a rose from a sheet of silver 🌹
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this was WAY too fun and pretty easy considering all things! sometimes your jewelry piece just needs an accent flower 😌 all of the tools and such I used are linked below(: Jewelry bench pin for sawing: a.co/d/23ZsH2m saw with blades: a.co/d/4I6k4lm sheets of silver: 28 gauge - a.co/d/bx1DSVZ jewelry shears: a.co/d/f86arAB file: a.co/d/fWlJmJ9 honeycomb solder board: a.co/d/9f3dTQa multipack of ...
how to solder a bezel strip and precisely saw a silver leaf!!! (beginner) 😎
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this necklace was funnn to make!! I'm a beginner so I'm giving all the tips I've learned to be true thus far! this necklace went remarkably well haha thank you for watching!! I hope this can help in some way!! links to the products i use! Jewelry bench pin for sawing: a.co/d/23ZsH2m saw with blades: a.co/d/4I6k4lm bezel wire: a.co/d/0El5WNb silver sheet: a.co/d/0Q1mnsK
make a ring with me! 💍 soldering mishaps (and redemption)
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I'm a ring girl. or maybe (and also clearly) a jewelery girl in general. but I alwaysss have rings on. I've only made a couple of rings so this was a learning experience to say the least!! nonetheless I've fallen in love and I will be making an abundance of rings in the future 💍☺️😎 silver solder: a.co/d/iwKbj1h soldering block: a.co/d/6vMkjgE Soldering putty: a.co/d/eZLtDN8
soldering, frogs, ya know. make a necklace with me 🪲🦎🦜
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soldering, frogs, ya know. make a necklace with me 🪲🦎🦜
paint this anatomically correct lung and rib situation with me
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paint this anatomically correct lung and rib situation with me
ramen & vague ramblings about wildlife and symbolism
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ramen & vague ramblings about wildlife and symbolism
solo camping trip!! a vlog 👹🫶🏼👹
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solo camping trip!! a vlog 👹🫶🏼👹
TEASER | MIRROR
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TEASER | MIRROR
how to tattoo your very own arm
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how to tattoo your very own arm
upper peninsula w my girls n painting n cliff jumping!
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upper peninsula w my girls n painting n cliff jumping!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @RockyMountainBear
    @RockyMountainBear День тому

    You did a really great job. I just made an owl cuff bracelet for my daughter. We had a very fun & significant interaction with a great horned owl recently, so I made her the silver owl bracelet as a Christmas gift to her. I'm pretty sure the reason your solder kept flowing on the top piece of silver was because you weren't heating the bottom piece as much, so the top silver plate reached the flow temperature much quicker. You essentially sweat soldered the pieces together, which is a fine way to do it, as long as you get both pieces of silver up to temperature. Some people like to use a raised soldering platform that you can heat the piece from below, so that both pieces of silver are heated evenly. You can also try focusing your flame on the lower piece a little longer before focusing your flame on the top. Personally, i would sweat solder a bit chunk of solder on the bottom piece, then position the top piece, and then apply the heat as evenly as possible. You will know the solder is flowing once the top piece sinks down slightly. Great video. I hope that helps you in your silversmithing journey.

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse День тому

      @@RockyMountainBear I’ve seen the raised platforms!! I’ll have to invest in one of those. Thank you 🙏

  • @theOdogwu1
    @theOdogwu1 2 дні тому

    This is beautiful. Amazing job 👏🏻👏🏻

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 2 дні тому

      @@theOdogwu1 thank you ☺️🫶🏼

  • @Andzej3
    @Andzej3 3 дні тому

    Hi. Try to buy a jewelry crucible with thin walls. It will help to save time and smelt silver faster. It can be not that easy to find (I went to another country to get them), but it's worth it. I think in your country there might be stores for jewelers. I wish you great successes and a Merry Christmas PS.Beautiful ginger cat ;)

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 3 дні тому

      @@Andzej3 thanks for the tip!! i will definitely look into that! thank you. he’s a good cat 😁

  • @gisnuilati
    @gisnuilati 3 дні тому

    Great job, you're a genius! I recently found something interesting, and I wanted to ask you if you know anything about "Metal Clay"?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 3 дні тому

      @@gisnuilati i was just watching a silversmith work with metal clay the other day!! it does look super cool!! i’ll have to do some more research but maybe I’ll give it a try 😁

    • @gisnuilati
      @gisnuilati 3 дні тому

      @@iveybolthouse I watched a video about "Metal Clay" a long time ago and had already forgotten about it, but recently I came across it again and decided to tell you, thinking you might not know about it. A very interesting material, I would also like to try making something out of it. I’d love to sculpt little animals.

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 2 дні тому

      @@gisnuilati thank you for bringing my attention to it!! I had seen it briefly but definitely didn’t realize how cool it is!! I’m excited now 😝 I learned all about it last night hahah and ordered some. I’ll for sure make a video of the process when it comes in!!!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 2 дні тому

      @@gisnuilati and you should definitely make some animals. I don’t know if you post your work anywhere but I’d love to see it when you do!!

    • @gisnuilati
      @gisnuilati 2 дні тому

      @@iveybolthouse Thank you so much for your video content, you’re incredible! I wish you continued success in your work!

  • @chiomascharm4596
    @chiomascharm4596 3 дні тому

    Great job! This is beautiful 😍

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 3 дні тому

      @@chiomascharm4596 thank youu!!! ☺️

  • @bernadetteschuster6168
    @bernadetteschuster6168 5 днів тому

    Great job love your persistence… 🫶

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 5 днів тому

      @@bernadetteschuster6168 thank you!! 🙏 I appreciate that ☺️

  • @BRadWilson3
    @BRadWilson3 5 днів тому

    Cool! Was the silver you used just scraps? sterling silver?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 5 днів тому

      @@BRadWilson3 I used pure silver pebbles!! I just linked it in the description(: I have saved all my scraps though and I plan on melting those down today!!

    • @BRadWilson3
      @BRadWilson3 5 днів тому

      @iveybolthouse awesome.

  • @kjirstenboucher9682
    @kjirstenboucher9682 8 днів тому

    Great project! 👍 The piece turned out so beautiful.😊

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 7 днів тому

      @@kjirstenboucher9682 thank you!! ☺️

  • @MJ-cx1ge
    @MJ-cx1ge 9 днів тому

    Dude. I lost my ring. Happened at work like a week ago. Some rings aren't replaceable. Don't know why I am telling you this. But it's on my mind. Anyway it was a old thing. It was silver and turquoise. A protection ring. Navajo from Arizona. It was a bear claw or foot print. My just a idea. If you need ideas. But keep it up 👍. I hope I find it. It's under snow I think.

  • @andreak001
    @andreak001 9 днів тому

    Have you heard of using plasticine as a base- set your wire on top and make a little wall around your design and then pour a little mixed plaster over-wait till it dries and then remove the plasticine. Turn your design over(which is now stuck into the hardened plaster) and then solder without fear of melting. I watch the smith's from India. Great video!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 9 днів тому

      @@andreak001 😮😮 that sounds awesome, I will definitely look into it!! thank you for the suggestion!! 🙏

  • @AustrianRocks
    @AustrianRocks 10 днів тому

    Great Video! Only the Citrine is a heated Amethyst, sorry for sying it!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 10 днів тому

      second time i heard this!! i bought it at a gem shop and they said it was citrine but i believe you(: Now I’m interested haha - how do you tell the difference?

    • @AustrianRocks
      @AustrianRocks 10 днів тому

      @@iveybolthouse hard to explain i am specialist, i will try! bring it back, if you spend more than 40 bucks! first citrin is seldome and cost a lot ,1 carat aaa quality beginn 40 bucks! so if you pay 30 bucks for 15 carat you know whats going on, A gem seller have to now that! citrine coloure is yellow, green/yellow, light yellow, a bit of dark yellow and finish. your stone have a darkbrown/red/orange top and beginns clear. look at amethyst its clear and then the top purple, this nice fraud people take them in to heater for long time and the colour change to your stone. i hope you you know the difference now better. keep in touch, can always help something! You can have real citin from me. greatings from Austria!

  • @EgérieS
    @EgérieS 11 днів тому

    Not citrine..but baked amethyst.. 😂😂😂

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 11 днів тому

      @@EgérieS maybe!! i got it at a trusted gem shop that said it was citrine, but absolutely anything is possible(:

  • @aricalamari
    @aricalamari 11 днів тому

    Lovely!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 11 днів тому

      @@aricalamari thank you 🙏☺️

  • @kassemkarim7579
    @kassemkarim7579 12 днів тому

    Oh by the way, what is the stuff your work in while your soldering ? Thanks in advance 😊

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 12 днів тому

      @@kassemkarim7579 oh that’s the “hold it clay” if I didn’t mistake your question!! it’s a “fire proof” clay for small pieces of jewelry! I’ll put a link in the description(: it’s a little expensive, but especially while learning it’s a very handy thing to have!!

  • @kassemkarim7579
    @kassemkarim7579 12 днів тому

    Wonderful work, thanks for sharing

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 12 днів тому

      @@kassemkarim7579 thank you! of course(:

  • @BRadWilson3
    @BRadWilson3 12 днів тому

    Are you using only easy solder? Or do you use medium sometimes? That could help your soldering process. Although using the medium solder I've melted thin bezels.

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 12 днів тому

      @@BRadWilson3 i used medium solder for the base and then easy solder for the top pieces.. i think it might possibly be my torch? or just time and technique honestly haha watching it back I could’ve been more careful with where I was torching - could be a couple things 😁

  • @Kortneydeuser
    @Kortneydeuser 12 днів тому

    That's so beautiful!!!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 12 днів тому

      @@Kortneydeuser thank youu!! ☺️

  • @kassemkarim7579
    @kassemkarim7579 14 днів тому

    Fantastic work

  • @kassemkarim7579
    @kassemkarim7579 15 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing, wonderful hat by the way

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 14 днів тому

      @@kassemkarim7579 of course! thank you 🙏

  • @chris101gray3
    @chris101gray3 15 днів тому

    You need to stretch the skin while doing this. It is why the lines are not sharp and clear. This is why it's not recommended to tattoo your own arms, and instead to tatto your upper legs instead. You should also practise, practise, practise on fake skin until you know the depth, feel and flow of everything.

  • @maargoldis
    @maargoldis 17 днів тому

    I loved how it turned out! And you inspired me, too 🥰🥰

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 17 днів тому

      @@maargoldis thank youu 🫶🏼🫶🏼 and goood!! I’m glad ☺️

  • @pepsilover_1987
    @pepsilover_1987 17 днів тому

    soooo cool!

  • @Frankieloodles
    @Frankieloodles 17 днів тому

    Beautiful ❤

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 17 днів тому

      @@Frankieloodles thank you 🙏☺️

  • @Aethelbeorn-l9u
    @Aethelbeorn-l9u 18 днів тому

    Well done, you are definitely on the right path☺ Watching your video (at around 6:30-6:35), during that part I would advice you to practice leading the solder with the flame. Solder follows the flame where it is the hottest, so practice aiming and controlling the flame correctly. It can be hard to do in the beginning, but with practice and repetition I think you will get the feeling for it☺ alternatively, you can also lead the solder with a soldering pick, personally I use my tweezers since they are already in my hand🤪and of course, as you also insightfully commented, keeping the surface clean, but also the flux as clean as possible, too. The barn owl is my favourite owl so I am particularly fond of your creation! Keep practicing with much repetition, and don't be afraid to make mistakes -- it is fixable, so hakuna matata🐞

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 17 днів тому

      @@Aethelbeorn-l9u thank you!! I appreciate all of your tips ☺️ I tried to make sure I was heating it thoroughly so it would flow to the right places but I can see pretty clearly watching it back that I didn’t haha - multitasking is hard 😝 but yes, i know it will all come with practice and time. My favorite as well!! Thank youu ☺️

  • @MJ-cx1ge
    @MJ-cx1ge 18 днів тому

    👍

  • @nikkisanders6283
    @nikkisanders6283 19 днів тому

    You have a gift, it’s amazing 😍

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 18 днів тому

      @@nikkisanders6283 thank you ☺️ i appreciate that

  • @gisnuilati
    @gisnuilati 19 днів тому

    That's awesome! It really suits your character!

  • @BRadWilson3
    @BRadWilson3 19 днів тому

    Dang thats awesome!

  • @Mandy-ow5gb
    @Mandy-ow5gb 22 дні тому

    Really pretty, well done 😊

  • @Chad-lu1sf
    @Chad-lu1sf 23 дні тому

    Hey that's real nice!

  • @nikkisanders6283
    @nikkisanders6283 23 дні тому

    Great job, it’s really beautiful.

  • @zulfiyasuleymanova3775
    @zulfiyasuleymanova3775 26 днів тому

    So beautiful

  • @marlissavdbeek8338
    @marlissavdbeek8338 26 днів тому

    Leave the chain long, Nice Job!! Love them :)

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 26 днів тому

      @@marlissavdbeek8338 thank you!! ☺️

  • @gisnuilati
    @gisnuilati 26 днів тому

    It looks very beautiful! It would be a good idea to use sea glass too, wouldn't it?😀

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 26 днів тому

      @@gisnuilati it would!! i love sea glass

  • @BRadWilson3
    @BRadWilson3 26 днів тому

    Nice, I made my first ring with a stone and making the bezel is pretty hard to get the right size.

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse 26 днів тому

      @@BRadWilson3 it is!! I like to eye-ball things but I’m sure there’s an easier way haha

  • @luisgomez385
    @luisgomez385 Місяць тому

    That's actually smart.

  • @MJ-cx1ge
    @MJ-cx1ge Місяць тому

    Who is the person who inspired you to get into jewelry. You must or might know someone around you that got you started. Idk . I just got up. Saw your Short and was wondering. Does your mom or dad make stuff to?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@MJ-cx1ge 😂 that’s funny. I actually don’t know any silversmiths! weirdly enough i actually had a dream that i was making beautiful pieces of jewelry, so i started learning and LOVED it. it’s a difficult and rewarding process to learn!! obviously im still learning but im so excited to keep building knowledge and skill

    • @MJ-cx1ge
      @MJ-cx1ge Місяць тому

      @iveybolthouse the dream thing. That's every cooler. Keep it up.

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@MJ-cx1ge thank you 🙏 i will!

  • @lonelystranger07
    @lonelystranger07 Місяць тому

    Wow ! I think you will be good video maker

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@lonelystranger07 thank you!! ☺️

  • @BRadWilson3
    @BRadWilson3 Місяць тому

    Looks awesome for your first one! Turned out very nice

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@BRadWilson3 thank you!! 🙏 I was expecting more issues but it was super easy haha

    • @BRadWilson3
      @BRadWilson3 Місяць тому

      @@iveybolthouse sometimes when I solder a single piece onto a ring band I drill a small hole in the band. I use round solder and cut a piece and stick it in the hole, not sure if that would work for your application with these roses, maybe the first 2 pieces?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@BRadWilson3 possibly!! that’s a good thought. I’m thinking of just making a base with the leaves and soldering the rose to it..? hopefully that’ll work but if it doesn’t I’ll try out your method!!

  • @brandied.7706
    @brandied.7706 Місяць тому

    Great job! And, what a beautiful spirit you have, young lady! Can't wait to see where this takes you! PS: You can make a bezel pusher out of an old plastic toothbrush handle, filed/shaped at the end. It's cheap, gentle on stones at those "oops" moments...and customizable! 😉

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@brandied.7706 thank you!! i appreciate that 😊 oh perfect that’s a great idea! I’ll give it a try!

  • @jenniferw1570
    @jenniferw1570 Місяць тому

    Proud of you! Congratulations, keep at it!

  • @MJ-cx1ge
    @MJ-cx1ge Місяць тому

    Good job 👍

  • @LaurenNaestra
    @LaurenNaestra Місяць тому

    Love your work, thanks for sharing your process! Maybe to protect your fingers from having to apply pressure when you saw through metal, you could get clamps to hold the piece to the wood then rotating it when you need?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      thank you. of course 😊 yes! that’s what I was thinking as well!! my fingers literally locked into place so I’m gonna have to figure something out hahah

  • @beckbee8651
    @beckbee8651 Місяць тому

    A beautiful piece 🖤

  • @BRadWilson3
    @BRadWilson3 Місяць тому

    Where do you get your bezel and other silver at? Thanks

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      oops I meant to link them before haha - i just put the links in the description for the silver and bezel strip!

  • @jwon5614
    @jwon5614 Місяць тому

    That is really nice!!!!!!!

  • @annalilly5361
    @annalilly5361 Місяць тому

    hi :) what kind of soldering pad & wax are you using to hold your pieces in place? love ur designs and ur voice is so cutie. i also just started making jewelry and i believe we’re in the same area! have you been to the hot spot studio?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      hi!! i put the links to the soldering block and putty in the description box(: I’m still deciding if the putty is worth it… but i think ultimately it will be!! I’m gonna do a video on the tools I’m using soon(: thank you, that’s sweet ☺️ I haven’t been there!! What is it?

  • @gisnuilati
    @gisnuilati Місяць тому

    What kind of solder do you use, isn't it tin?

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@gisnuilati i will put the link for it in the description if it lets me, but it’s just a little sheet of silver solder!! from JTS

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      link is in the description(: you just cut off a small piece and place it where you want it to melt

    • @gisnuilati
      @gisnuilati Місяць тому

      @@iveybolthouse You have great skills in making jewelry! If you enjoy soldering, you might want to try making stained glass. I do it, and I really enjoy it!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@gisnuilati thank you!! 🙏 yesss i have the soldering iron and everything i was planning to learn that next!!! any tips?

    • @gisnuilati
      @gisnuilati Місяць тому

      @@iveybolthouse Good luck in your endeavor!😀 The only tip, use eye protection, especially when cutting glass!!!

  • @MJ-cx1ge
    @MJ-cx1ge Місяць тому

    Hey sorry if i was creepy. Just like your stuff. Painting/ art. Check out Michigan rocks if you haven't. Trying to think of others. I'll think about it. Im just in to rocks, travel, art, the up, snow, snowboarding, you can imagine. And just keep making things. I will to. Its good for the soul. 👍✌️. I just a fan.

  • @alfabsc
    @alfabsc Місяць тому

    Good job! Two comments about cutting the metal. Use a "jewelry bench pin" to support the sheet when you saw. If the metal is thin, use a shear instead of a saw. Stay safe and be happy!

    • @iveybolthouse
      @iveybolthouse Місяць тому

      @@alfabsc ayy thank you for the input!! i actually have a jewelry bench pin that i forgot about lol so i will definitely try that!!