S1E01 The Basic Band Ring- Silversmithing Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024
  • S1E01 Complete step by step instructions about measuring, use of a flex shaft, silver soldering and polishing a basic sterling silver band ring.
    This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques.
    This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections.
    Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship
    Tutorials to develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and mastery of techniques.
    S1E01 The Basic Band Ring - melaniekline.co...
    Section Two- The Design, Construction, Production and Pricing of a Jewelry Collection
    Making Models
    Hiring a Casting Company
    Pricing Your Work
    Section Three- Marketing Your Production Line
    Identifying the Marketplaces to Sell Your New Line
    Section Four- Selling
    Tricks of the Trade to Close the Sale

КОМЕНТАРІ • 105

  • @buckwildebeest398
    @buckwildebeest398 2 роки тому +11

    the amount I learned in this single episode is astounding.

  • @jameswebb9924
    @jameswebb9924 6 місяців тому +2

    You are such a great teacher! Thanks for your kind instruction!

  • @johngardner1898
    @johngardner1898 Рік тому +1

    I've been making silver things for years. Came this afternoon for the ring tutorial. Stayed for everything else. Excellent basic polishing tutorial. Superb advice. Packed with wise information. Subscribed.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  Рік тому +1

      Wonderful, thanks for writing and for watching. So glad you feel you learned something new.

  • @charity2727
    @charity2727 2 роки тому +2

    Lady, you're good. I never heard it described that way. Removing the scratches reveals the shine. There's value in that. Thank you

  • @kathiturner4779
    @kathiturner4779 2 роки тому +2

    Polishing and Finishing is so important, I found this very helpful. Thank You

  • @sherihinton8183
    @sherihinton8183 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! your explination of a mirror finish is the best I"ve ever heard. This will help elivate my work!

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  Рік тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and for writing. Glad to hear you learned something new!

  • @charity2727
    @charity2727 2 роки тому +2

    I love how you say just what is needed and useful.

  • @TheSassyone2
    @TheSassyone2 3 роки тому +9

    The best! Hope you'll continue to offer us the benefit of your knowledge & experience with further video instruction. With thanks.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks so much. Lots more coming......

    • @buckwildebeest398
      @buckwildebeest398 2 роки тому

      You're so damn good, you make other makers/intructors seem retarded. You're 'holy shit' good, miss. Subbed.

  • @AnnFordeJohnston
    @AnnFordeJohnston 3 роки тому +1

    You are a genuine skilled silversmith/jeweller, I am just a hobbyist but anyone wanting to learn more about silversmithing should watch this video, you cover so much,so well.
    Thank you for sharing, you are the real deal, so impressed by your skills and expertise.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to let me know you watched my video. I am enjoying this method of teaching and I sure hope you learned something new!

  • @cecilrlittle
    @cecilrlittle Рік тому +1

    I'm new in this field. Been kinda lost and hesitant to begin my first project which is a ring band. But thanks to you and your teaching style I feel confident enough to start my project. Thanks, thanks, thanks.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  Рік тому

      That's great! So glad you feel like you learned something new and you have the confidence to go for it. Now, remember that we all start doing bad work and then it develops into good when the muses find you with tools in your hands😄

  • @mariatrifan6914
    @mariatrifan6914 2 роки тому +2

    Can’t express how glad i am to find your channel , thank you so much for the knowledge and your time 🙏🏻

  • @katcabrera8272
    @katcabrera8272 3 роки тому +1

    Newbie here! Finally a real breakdown on polishing steps. The safety portion is so important and you had my undivided attention throughout this entire video. I felt like I was sitting there with you! I took notes. Now I will go into my little workshop and polish some silver the correct way. You ROCK! THANK YOU.

  • @libbyhenderson7567
    @libbyhenderson7567 2 роки тому +4

    I discovered you and your channel today! I've been away from the beginnings of my silversmithing for 3 years and thought I would find some tutorials/refreshers on UA-cam, and I have. But you my dear, are by far the most informative person out there! You have great videography and commentary and your approach is calm, purposeful and I thank you for your work. You will be a great help to me and others. Thank you!

    • @theresaschneider7100
      @theresaschneider7100 Рік тому

      I agree, I watch every silversmithing video I can find and you have so much valuable information packed into your videos. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @robhodgins3320
    @robhodgins3320 3 роки тому +4

    Great video, looking forward to the rest of series. Thank you

  • @philippriestman8516
    @philippriestman8516 2 роки тому +2

    I learned something! Thank you Mel, How about a five second shot of the finished piece to cap off your films…..👍

  • @catherinemartina6469
    @catherinemartina6469 8 місяців тому +1

    You are an excellent instructor. Thank you for your work.

  • @tek-b4c
    @tek-b4c Місяць тому

    Thankyou, Best tutorials I have come across.

  • @dianestahly12
    @dianestahly12 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Melanie. Good video and good reminders.

  • @Vgudorf
    @Vgudorf 3 роки тому +6

    So glad I found your channel! You explain things so well, and impart cautionary information as well about what NOT to do. Knowing how to clean your metal/tools/hands between finishing steps has been so enlightening! It helps explain why I hadn’t been able to get the polish I was hoping for in my own work. Needless to say, I will be doing things with much more care, following your admonishment. Thank you SO much! Please, please please keep making videos. I need all the help I can get.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      So happy to hear that you found useful info in my video! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

  • @ellenmeister9491
    @ellenmeister9491 3 роки тому +1

    I've been watching UA-cam for almost 1 year now, daily on "how-to" videos. Your video by far is the best, with such great detail and explanations. Please keep the videos coming!!! By looking at all your reviews, I am not the only one who feels this way. Great Instructions. THANK YOU

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому +1

      Ellen, thanks for watching and taking the time to write to me. I'm happy that you feel you can learn something new from my instructions. More to come soon. Melanie

  • @hosannaliving
    @hosannaliving Рік тому

    I was about to give up and watched this one. Had been working on a thick band for my stepson..3rd try. Men’s rings are definitely harder! Your awesome techniques helped me to succeed this time! You’re the best! Thanks!!

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for writing and for watching. I'm so glad you feel like you learned something new!

  • @marceljacques2330
    @marceljacques2330 2 роки тому +2

    thank you for these videos

  • @gawni1612
    @gawni1612 Рік тому

    Melanie. I appreciate you passing your wisdom and knowledge of this beautiful craft!

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for writing. Hope you learned something new!

  • @TheLalastein
    @TheLalastein Рік тому

    This is the best tutorial ever. Thank you so so much.

  • @a.nik5647
    @a.nik5647 Рік тому

    Awesome. I'm so glad to watch this channel. So so helpful.

  • @ellencochrane7847
    @ellencochrane7847 9 місяців тому +1

    S0 glad I found you. Will start out tutorial properly Monday at the bench while polishing so much I do wrong. Will start with new wheels and mark them because they are def cross contaminated

  • @MrsLeguyader
    @MrsLeguyader 3 роки тому +6

    Great information! I’m self taught and the polishing has always been an area of confusion for me. I am
    Looking forward to learning more.

  • @ScottSchell-f1l
    @ScottSchell-f1l 3 місяці тому

    I am so happy I found you someone that doesn't talk and talk and talk just to teach a little after 40 years away from the family jewelry business I'm getting my bench and tools back there's so much I missed I've always worked in Gold but now I must work in silver yikes

  • @guidamagalhaes2201
    @guidamagalhaes2201 8 місяців тому

    Amazing tutorial. I am a beginner and can’t wait to start. Thank you

  • @Treefeller123
    @Treefeller123 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Many, many great tips and techniques. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      So glad you liked it. And for taking the time to write a comment. This video is one in a series so find the others! I'll be recording more throughout the winter.

  • @TheTruthteller9147
    @TheTruthteller9147 3 роки тому +2

    Incredible tutorial!, true master, you are teaching me so much!, please keep the videos coming!.🙂

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      Thanks for that comment Bill! Glad you feel you can learn something here!

  • @mary-annkieckhaben5026
    @mary-annkieckhaben5026 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for shering !

  • @yvonneharewood6981
    @yvonneharewood6981 3 роки тому +3

    This tutorial was brilliant. Extremely informative and easy to follow. This is just what I am looking for to help me get started. Thank you.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому +1

      That's exactly what I was hoping to hear! Thanks so much for writing.

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff 8 місяців тому +1

    I hope you feel like coming back to UA-cam! You are one if few doing instruction well. I am looking forward to parts 2-4 and any other wisdom you are willing to share. Thanks for all you have already shared.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  8 місяців тому +1

      I keep trying to make time for those. Hopefully soon. Thanks for writing!

  • @maryhoshizaki3576
    @maryhoshizaki3576 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video!! Thank you!

  • @larryrichards3668
    @larryrichards3668 3 роки тому +1

    I love how you explain everything, the do's and don'ts. You are probably right about why most people don't make jewelry with a high shine, but after watching this video I now have a better understanding on how to do it. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise.

  • @donobototron
    @donobototron 2 роки тому +2

    love your videos. you're so easy to follow and explain your processes great. hope you post more.

  • @dawnsaffel2620
    @dawnsaffel2620 9 місяців тому +1

    I love your video, you shared so much knowledge. I'm getting ready to make some more rings. I bought the small color wheels but havent really used them much. I'm excited to use them now. Cant wait to watch my next video 👏👏

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and for writing! I really appreciate it.
      Have fun making rings!

  • @edrodriguez9144
    @edrodriguez9144 Рік тому

    This video is great and very useful, you have shared a great deal of information, I plan on watching your additional videos, thank you !

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and for writing! Glad to hear you feel like you have learned something new!

  • @joannamcdee9061
    @joannamcdee9061 2 роки тому +1

    Madam, I have learned so much ( and relearned even more) since my last jewelry classes. An accident has made me wonder whether I can do this incredible joy any longer. I miss it so...

  • @shabernethy
    @shabernethy 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative! Thank you

  • @karmengruenwald5478
    @karmengruenwald5478 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I like the way to teach lots of tips thank you

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and writing! Glad you feel like you learned something. More to come....................

  • @kayneF1251
    @kayneF1251 3 роки тому +1

    Very educational, stunning .

  • @tywhitmire860
    @tywhitmire860 3 роки тому +1

    Superb information and instruction. You have a talent for teaching and I look forward to learning more. I'm so glad that I found your channel even though I'm late to the party. lol... Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of this wonderful craft!

  • @Shukarr
    @Shukarr 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your videos and for being thorough. Could you please consider making a video about making perfect circles from heavy gauge thick round wire, thicker square and half round? I’m having a terrible time trying to get the ends to meet for soldering when the wire is thick without wrecking the silver with the pliers even with tons of annealing.

  • @pyours1
    @pyours1 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Melanie!

  • @karshgroup6725
    @karshgroup6725 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Melanie! I loved your tutorial. ...well done, and compelling detail. Hope all is well with you and yours.

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! I was just thinking about you the other day, hoping you are OK. It's been so long.

  • @kristibbradshaw
    @kristibbradshaw 6 місяців тому

    Good tutorial. Thank you.

  • @jimmydiresta
    @jimmydiresta 3 роки тому +2

    Looking forward to watching with out interruptions 🙏🏼⚡️

  • @freedomtouch3943
    @freedomtouch3943 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the video- looking forward to tryIng your technique out- getting a fine polish has always even tricky for me

  • @gaildavis4608
    @gaildavis4608 2 роки тому +1

    I just found your channel after 7 years……Yeah!!! Thank you. Do you offer more on line class?

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Gail, Thanks for watching and for writing. Glad you feel like you learned something. Haven't had a chance to make any new videos lately but don't give up on me😃

  • @anthonygallegos4342
    @anthonygallegos4342 Рік тому +1

    What was your first jewelry tool purchase? Started in 04. When you start you just save and keep buying tools as your skills increase.

  • @madeinkonada
    @madeinkonada 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks!!!

  • @UrBrother_711
    @UrBrother_711 Рік тому

    Subscribed! Thanks

  • @gawni1612
    @gawni1612 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @roblobvid
    @roblobvid 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for such a wonderful set of videos. Self taught here and you’re blowing me away with how easy it’s going vs how hard I made it for myself.
    BTW do you have those little papers for download/print somewhere? Measuring the metal that way pre cut makes so much sense.

  • @buckwildebeest398
    @buckwildebeest398 2 роки тому +2

    "you are remarkably helpful when explaining things," he remarked explanitorily.

  • @cristianebregge8004
    @cristianebregge8004 Рік тому

    Thank you so much❤

  • @kathleenwoffordencaustics5633
    @kathleenwoffordencaustics5633 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your videos!
    Could you please leave us links to the products you use? I’d rather get them from you and I hope you’d get a commission from purchases I make.

  • @kwalker10
    @kwalker10 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Am I missing the links, can't find them in the comments?

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Here you go-
      melaniekline.com/Business%20of%20Jewelry/Section%201%20-%20Developing%20Fine%20Craftsmanship/S1E01%20-%20Basic%20Band%20Ring/

    • @kwalker10
      @kwalker10 3 роки тому

      @@melaniekline4895 Thank you 😊

  • @jang253
    @jang253 2 роки тому +1

    You look beautiful at work from korea

  • @sharonbryant8045
    @sharonbryant8045 10 місяців тому

    What is the tool you are using to hold the ring during polish?

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  10 місяців тому

      www.riogrande.com/product/paramount-tapered-inside-ring-buffs/330212GP/

  • @edelrosario468
    @edelrosario468 3 роки тому +1

    Hello we’re can I buy sheets of silver from ? I’m currently just buying 999 coins and putting them through my mill to flatten them out if you have a resource that would help a lot 😊 I love your UA-cam channel I’m working on the feather tutorial

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      Are you here in the United States?

    • @edelrosario468
      @edelrosario468 3 роки тому

      @@melaniekline4895 yes I’m in Virginia

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      @@edelrosario468 www.riogrande.com/ www.hooverandstrong.com/ www.thunderbirdsupply.com/

    • @edelrosario468
      @edelrosario468 3 роки тому

      @@melaniekline4895 thank you so much ! 😊

    • @melaniekline4895
      @melaniekline4895  3 роки тому

      You're welcome! Love to see the feathers you make. Post photos!

  • @WizardKitty723
    @WizardKitty723 10 місяців тому