❤your presentation. Been a jeweler for 40 years and have seen many trends come and go. But impulse welding has a wide range of applications. I built my own machine because I'm also an engineer. Anyway, just wanted to drop a line and say I wish I had met you years ago.
This was such an exceptional video Melissa. Thanks so much for all of the detailed information. You’re helping me to become a very successful entrepreneur.
Adding to the mri section. I am an MRI tech, and I do permanent jewelry on the side. At our facility, we do require all permanent jewelry to come off. It’s our policy that any form of “hoop” must be removed. Any hoop made of metal can conduct an electric current and can actually harm the patient if this happens. Even if this metal is not ferromagnetic. People get upset about this but it really is for their safety
Very helpful video. I'm so sad that found it after we make a lot of mistakes) btw all policies , warranties and inventory tracking system we found and bought on etsy in CortadoWitch shop (i can't leave link because of youtube) and just bought brochure to our event planners.
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing. Do you have any suggestions on where to have your contracts and liability forms for in-person events? I would like to have people sign on an ipad vs printed papers. Do you have suggestions for this? Thank you!
I have a webinar on April 5 and I will cover all the welding issues. sunstone.webinargeek.com/permanent-jewelry-welding-secrets-how-to-close-a-bracelet-with-just-one-zap?cst=melissamuir
My customers would be here traveling, so offering free reweld wouldn’t most likely be an option. Do you think places that offer this be able to re weld a jump ring if they didn’t initially purchase through them?
You had a video on how to fix a broken grounding wire in your stylus but now I can't find it. Do you have a link to that video please. Thanks very much in advance Melissa!
Could you elaborate on how to include filler wire? Is this essentially creating a jumping ring or are you adding a piece to the joint like you do with solder?
I am going to be showing and exploring this in my next webinar on March 29th. But essentially, I put the end of the wire at the hook and zap it with that welder. And I continue to add the metal until I have enough, it doesn’t usually take much. Then I use the welder to spread and smooth it out.
Hi Melissa, thank you so much for all this phenomenal information! I’ve just bought the Orion PJ and have been practising with the different wattages. There’s certainly a knack for getting it right. I have a question about welding different thicknesses of metal together. I want to weld a piece of 0.6mm wire to a piece of 0.8mm flat sheet (it’s a strand of pearls on the wire being joined to the cut out sheet to make a pendant). Is there anything to consider when doing this? Do I aim the point exactly into the joint? Or more on theI’ve practiced on a few pieces and I can’t seem to get it right!
Thank you!@@MelissaMuir I also had another question regarding permanent jewellery. I love that you take the safety of the chain thickness into such consideration. I wondered if a customer is adamant they want a thicker chain, if you would link with a thinner jump ring? Obviously you'll see the joined link but if they aren't fussed about that, would that be an option? Or would it snap very quickly do you think?
Do you rely solely on your waiver for liability or do you have insurance as well? I'm looking into insurance options and finding it difficult. The big companies don't really know how to insure it and only offer slip and fall GL insurance. I'm having some luck with independents, but wondering if you've already researched this and can save us some calling around :)) thank you for the great video! My other question is, do you have a video were you use filler wire to weld, I"m wondering how that works without three hands :))
Listening to this video, I thought of something... I weld/solder all of the chains I sell so there's no breakaway point, which my customers and I love. Is there any more or less liability in doing that vs permanent jewelry??
Sorry for the delay in my response, I was traveling out of the country. If my chains have any real thickness to them, I always have a breakaway point. Something has to break. I want it to be the chain, not a wrist or neck.
I have worked with a few of them. And all I can say is, you will soon have a large door stop. If you are wanting a quality “economy” machine, look at the new Zapp by Sunstone. The Amazon machines are not consistent.
It can help facilitate it. It helps keep the area clean while the weld is happening to lessen the chance of porosity. Your metal also welds a bit more smoothly with it.
You're so cute.. i like to have foredom but the price is very high.. so choose to buy ingco dremel as a temporary rotary tools.. when i have enough money i will buy foredom for my glass engraving/ etching arts.. 😊😊😊😊
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❤your presentation. Been a jeweler for 40 years and have seen many trends come and go. But impulse welding has a wide range of applications. I built my own machine because I'm also an engineer. Anyway, just wanted to drop a line and say I wish I had met you years ago.
Thank you so much. That is a wonderful compliment.
Where are some great places to buy chains for permanent jewelry?
This is the best training video I have found to date! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you so much. I appreciate that
This was such an exceptional video Melissa. Thanks so much for all of the detailed information. You’re helping me to become a very successful entrepreneur.
This was amazing! Thank you for such detailed instructions on all aspects of this business!
Amazing information. She knows her stuff.
Thank you
What do you recommend for chain size, meaning the thinnest - thickest max ?
Thank you for such a thorough explanation! I greatly appreciate this so much. :)
I am so glad it was helpful
This is so helpful! thank you so much. I have another question, where do you recommend to buy 14k gold chains for permanent jewelry?
Adding to the mri section. I am an MRI tech, and I do permanent jewelry on the side. At our facility, we do require all permanent jewelry to come off. It’s our policy that any form of “hoop” must be removed. Any hoop made of metal can conduct an electric current and can actually harm the patient if this happens. Even if this metal is not ferromagnetic. People get upset about this but it really is for their safety
Thank you for sharing this that is great to know.
Very helpful video. I'm so sad that found it after we make a lot of mistakes) btw all policies , warranties and inventory tracking system we found and bought on etsy in CortadoWitch shop (i can't leave link because of youtube) and just bought brochure to our event planners.
Can you show how you use your filler wire for gold filled?
what pliers are the best for opening and closing the jump rings for PJ? and 2 of the same ones?
Can anyone share what they are charging to make the bracelets.
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing. Do you have any suggestions on where to have your contracts and liability forms for in-person events? I would like to have people sign on an ipad vs printed papers. Do you have suggestions for this? Thank you!
Great video!!
Thank you.
I’m have the sunstone Orion mplus it seems like my needle isn’t long enough
I will show you how to get the right length.
I have a webinar on April 5 and I will cover all the welding issues. sunstone.webinargeek.com/permanent-jewelry-welding-secrets-how-to-close-a-bracelet-with-just-one-zap?cst=melissamuir
My customers would be here traveling, so offering free reweld wouldn’t most likely be an option. Do you think places that offer this be able to re weld a jump ring if they didn’t initially purchase through them?
Yes, absolutely, but I am pretty sure they would charge for it.
Can you recommend a soldering machine for a permanent jewelry business?
You had a video on how to fix a broken grounding wire in your stylus but now I can't find it. Do you have a link to that video please. Thanks very much in advance Melissa!
where is a good place to find bulk chain to use?
I really like Halstead and Rio also has a great selection.
So if your a jeweler the best one is 150s , you said you can retip prongs with it?
As a jeweler, I wouldn’t want anything less than the 150s. So either that or the 200i. And yes, you can retip with both of them.
Could you elaborate on how to include filler wire? Is this essentially creating a jumping ring or are you adding a piece to the joint like you do with solder?
I am going to be showing and exploring this in my next webinar on March 29th.
But essentially, I put the end of the wire at the hook and zap it with that welder. And I continue to add the metal until I have enough, it doesn’t usually take much. Then I use the welder to spread and smooth it out.
Hi Melissa, thank you so much for all this phenomenal information! I’ve just bought the Orion PJ and have been practising with the different wattages. There’s certainly a knack for getting it right. I have a question about welding different thicknesses of metal together. I want to weld a piece of 0.6mm wire to a piece of 0.8mm flat sheet (it’s a strand of pearls on the wire being joined to the cut out sheet to make a pendant). Is there anything to consider when doing this? Do I aim the point exactly into the joint? Or more on theI’ve practiced on a few pieces and I can’t seem to get it right!
You are going to aim for the join. But I would put the electrode more on the thicker material and aim it toward the seam.
Thank you!@@MelissaMuir I also had another question regarding permanent jewellery. I love that you take the safety of the chain thickness into such consideration. I wondered if a customer is adamant they want a thicker chain, if you would link with a thinner jump ring? Obviously you'll see the joined link but if they aren't fussed about that, would that be an option? Or would it snap very quickly do you think?
@@helengittus665 I would put a thick jump ring on that somewhat matches and then NOT weld it closed.
🤩Yes! Good thinking! Thank you@@MelissaMuir , so helpful!! x
What is the proper way to sharpen the tungsten?
I use a Diamond disc on my dremel.
Do you rely solely on your waiver for liability or do you have insurance as well? I'm looking into insurance options and finding it difficult. The big companies don't really know how to insure it and only offer slip and fall GL insurance. I'm having some luck with independents, but wondering if you've already researched this and can save us some calling around :)) thank you for the great video! My other question is, do you have a video were you use filler wire to weld, I"m wondering how that works without three hands :))
That is a good question. I am not sure about insurance. Sorry to not be any help there. I do not have a video on that yet, but it is coming.
Listening to this video, I thought of something... I weld/solder all of the chains I sell so there's no breakaway point, which my customers and I love. Is there any more or less liability in doing that vs permanent jewelry??
Sorry for the delay in my response, I was traveling out of the country. If my chains have any real thickness to them, I always have a breakaway point. Something has to break. I want it to be the chain, not a wrist or neck.
great video! have you worked with any of the economy welders/ amazon one or other that you recommend for those on low budget?
I have worked with a few of them. And all I can say is, you will soon have a large door stop. If you are wanting a quality “economy” machine, look at the new Zapp by Sunstone. The Amazon machines are not consistent.
Thank you for all of this info! Should the material of the jump ring be the same as the bracelet or a different material?
I always do my best to use the same material
How do I get a copy of Andy's case study?
I believe they have it on the Sunstone Engineering website. I will see if I can find a link
Do you offer classes
Yes. I do.
@@MelissaMuir may I please get details
@@nix3751 please shoot me an email and let’s talk. Melissa@melissamuir.com
@@MelissaMuirthanks
Nevermind, I see this was last year
Does argon gas make for a stronger weld?
It can help facilitate it. It helps keep the area clean while the weld is happening to lessen the chance of porosity. Your metal also welds a bit more smoothly with it.
@@MelissaMuir Thank you.
You're so cute.. i like to have foredom but the price is very high.. so choose to buy ingco dremel as a temporary rotary tools.. when i have enough money i will buy foredom for my glass engraving/ etching arts.. 😊😊😊😊
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