Hi! So happy to see you here, I hope this step by step tutorial will help you learn how to make these simple but awesome rings! Will you try the one with an open back bezel?? ⭐ If you want to see more ring tutorials, check these out! - Making a ring with bezel setting for cabochon: ua-cam.com/video/XhaxcTp8RiM/v-deo.html - Making a ring in the forest: ua-cam.com/video/J-W1VFyWLOs/v-deo.htmlsi=TArW65H0ZvXAYktW
Some extras if interested, from a fellow goldsmith : If you use less solder, you wouldn't even need to file it away afterwards, saving both money, time and strain. Also if you do have excess solder, file it away before shaping, it will alter the shape of the ring. It might feel safer to use more solder, but you used perhaps 3x more than this ring needed! Also when you use your finger to push that bezel down on the file, be aware that you will push more on one side than the other, so it is good to change way a couple of times so that it remains straight, or push with two fingers from above so it files straight. Punch hole a little closer to your edge, ofc not too close, but you could easily have gotten away with a mm distance here. When soldering a bezel to a plate, it will require less heat, time and strain on the solder if you cut it into smaller pieces and lay it evenly around the wall instead of one big piece; the heat can make it overheat and create bubbles when so large. It looks more elegant and feels more stable with a ring where the bezel is soldered between the band, not on top. Very good to use as much hard solder as possible! Thank you for sharing, and the inspiration!
Beginner here, I have been making necklaces and bracelets but am looking forward to making rings with sterling silver. Do you know where I can find a good soldering kit ? Thank you kindly :)
What a great tutorial. Just shows you that you don't need all the expensive stuff, very encouraging for someone like me who is wanting to get into silver smithing. Thank you!
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Thank you so much for watching :) And I completely agree - you don't need ALL of the tools, especially when getting started. While there are certain tools that are necessary and some investment is inevitable with metalsmithing, there's no need to get everything all at once :)
I laughed so hard when you showed us where the lost gem was! 🤣 I'd like to say thank you for sharing your stories and teaching us the art of silversmithing jewerly. It has always been a dream of mine, but I never knew where to start. You have inspired me so much to finally give it a try. I have a lot to learn, but because of you, it has brought back that strong desire without hopelessness to give it a go. You and your work are absolutely beautiful! Thank you! ❤❤❤
Ditto, Ditto, and Ditto! I'm so inspired to finally invest in the tools/materials and commit! I do have some beautiful faceted & unfaceted gemstone Cabochons that are too small for beaded bezels, some of the tools, so I don't need to invest much more money to make it happen... But she makes it all look so easy..when I know that it will take years of practise to be half as good ❤️ I wish you well in your own endeavours 😊
I remember thinking a few days ago I should start making my own rings, but after watching a few video’s and this one I’ll just stick to buying them instead. This is a science, it’s a work of art, and a gift to be able to learn all of this and make a business out of it, something I wasn’t even considering doing. I respect this art and will never feel the slightest regret again when spending a lot of money on a ring. I’m getting into gemstone rings made with quality because as awesome as SHEIN and Temu jewelry are they don’t last but a few wears and I got so sick of my rings just snapping out in public, let’s just say, adjustable zinc alloy rings with ADHD are not a great combination apparently. But when I went to a Celtic festival with a friend and bought some sterling silver rings I swore I’d never go back to cheap jewelry ever again. It may cost more, but it lasts longer.
Basia, your work is so well done. I am referring your channel to my students. Your channel and your talent are a very valuable resource, and such an excellent example of good teaching. Many can do, few can teach (well). And your videos are so gorgeous to watch. 👏👏👏
that open bezel ring accents the opal beautifully! The flash tho! Great video Basia, especially love that you left in the silly moment of finding the opal on your arm.. giving "where is my phone, when you're on a call" vibes side note.... I did it! Thank you for all your tutorials and guidance, I have officially soldered my first pendant a full back, bezel set turquoise (pear cut) with a tube set Apatite facet dangle I didn't melt a single thing lol am going to learn polishing this week to finish the project, I couldn't have done so well on the first try without your channel and concisely delivered knowledge, Thank you again!!!
Can I just say that your video is so brilliantly filmed - fantastic big close ups (BCUs in filming parlance!) so useful for watching the solder flow. Love it!
I am honestly surprised! There is so much more work than I expected. This is such an art. I’m not sure what I was expecting but there is A LOT to consider!!! 😮
This requires incredible patience and you make it look so easy! I’ve gathered all my supplies, but I had to take a break from trying because it’s so hard lol 😂 I finally have the courage to try again 2 months later
Love these, especially the open bezel. Love the colours in opals. I must work out my ring size and save up for one of these beautiful simple rings. I watch for moonstone and Alexandrite too as those are my birthstones! I watch for a very simple bezel with moonstone and Alexandrite, but would be good with Opal as well - hubby doesn’t like Pearl s he grew up with the old adage that pearls are bad luck. These are gorgeous and I love watching the process. I’d love to try this, Hubby had to get his wedding ring cut off and didn’t want a replacement, one day I’d love to make something from the metal of his ring. 😊😊😊
That's so sweet, thank you so much, love! :) I appreciate it a lot. Oh yeah, I heard that about the pearls, that some believe they're bad luck. Well, considering they come from a living organism, one can argue that we're not suppose to harvest them. I can see the point here. Moonstone and alexandrite are gorgeous! I'm on the lookout for some lovely and flashy moonstones to make open rings like these opal ones. Hopefully I'll be able to buy some soon :) And yes, I['m sure one day you'll be able to make your own ring bands! It really isn't that difficult and I;m sure you'd enjoy it a lot. Even if you don't plan on buying your own tools, you can always check if there are any workshops run by jeweller's or makers in your area, or "ring in a day" workshops, these are great :)
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the purpose of the mesh made from wire that you heated up right before soldering? Is it to prevent the ring from getting too hot and melting? Thank you! I am learning a lot!
I saw another metal smith artist due this as well. I believe it transfers the heat more evenly from the bottom up into the silver, then they used the torch quickly over all the silver and finally coming in to heating the flux and silver wire solder to make a nice clean join.
💖💖💖 that open bezel ring accents the opal beautifully! The flash tho! ✨ Great video Basia, especially love that you left in the silly moment of finding the opal on your arm.. giving "where is my phone, when you're on a call" vibes🤣 side note.... I did it! Thank you for all your tutorials and guidance, I have officially soldered my first pendant a full back, bezel set turquoise (pear cut) with a tube set Apatite facet dangle 🤩😭😁 I didn't melt a single thing lol am going to learn polishing this week to finish the project, I couldn't have done so well on the first try without your channel and concisely delivered knowledge, Thank you again!!! 💖
Oh my goodness, that's so exciting!! Well done Alicia, I'm very happy for you 😍 And I'm glad to hear that my videos have helped you, it means a lot 🙏 Looking forward to hearing more about your experience with the polishing process and everything. Good luck!
It's so great to hear from another beginner & that it was a successful project! I'm very excited to try it myself, and I think that a pendant will be a good place to start also. Best wishes for your future projects!
These are amazing. I have lots of great little stones for making rings but I’ve never made one before. I think I’ll have a few practice goes with copper before I think about breaking out the silver wire and sheets though. Thank you for this tutorial ✌🏼❤️💎
i’ve recently learned that bezel set is one of the easiest to do and so that makes sense why this is so approachable. that’s so cool. i love connecting points of learning.
It really is! Once you learn the technique and practice a little, it's very straightforward and fun :) And it's a great base for other setting techniques, too
These rings are simply gorgeous!! Ive always wanted to learn jewelry making using this technique. I have heaps of beautiful seaglass Ive collected over the years & woukd live to turn them into rings & pendants, but really have no idea how to learn all the techniques or where to get supplies
Lovely demonstrations veey enjoyable. I do variouhs crafts such like stone csrving and wsnted to do more of my own pendsnts like these with the stones i find/cut myself. Can you recommend where to get the 925 silver you are using? Thos exact pieces are exactly what i need
This was sweet to watch! I have always wanted to get into jewelry making. I’m taking this as a sign from God✨🙂 The Opal hiding on your elbow was hilarious! Thank you for sharing 😂💛
Very clear and concise instructions. 👍 I always lose something when I'm making jewelry. It drives me crazy but I usually discover that I'm sitting on it. 😄
Love the tip about using a wire step to bring the opal higher to fit around the bezel strip! Would you solder this wire step to the bezel strip? Would love to see a tutorial on how to do this ☺️
Hi Rachel! Your comment made me realize that I missed one clip and haven't added it to the video... The one where I was showing how I made that step! Oh dear 😅 That's a great suggestion! And it's connected to the subject of setting thin gemstones, so I will definitely make a video about it in the near future :)
Would you ever consider making some of your previous videos again but more of a tutorial? I love your stacking and hammered ring videos but would love more detail like in this! Love your work, you’re an inspiration!
I have a BA in Art Education and I was a teacher for 15 years. Unfortunately, now I am disabled, but I enjoyed this work in college and wish I could do more. Maybe I should look for a class to get started up again. Thank you.
Can I say, your videos are excellent. Thorough and brief at the same time. I love seeing how you fix mistakes and overcome problems. Perhaps a few handy hacks/tips to fix mistakes would be a great?
Hi Basha..beautiful rings, & perfect video instruction, thank you so much for sharing your skills..you did have me laughing when your Opel went missing, as I am always losing things, & find them stuck to me somewhere, yes, especially the tape!!..Glad you found it!..
Thank you so much! Yes, these and many more like these will be available 🥰 I plan to update my shop in February with a batch of dainty rings just like these ones, I will make an announcement prior to the shop update 🙏
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing, they are so typical of your work. I loved watching you make these, so now, with yet another visit to the coffee machine, I'm off to my bench. More Argentium to fuse together. Let's see how much I can melt tonight, shall we? Sorry about the pic a few hours ago; that is all my computer would let me do. Wonderful build and video; thank you for sharing with us all. Stay safe, Steve xx
LOVE your channel Basia. I just ordered my first silversmithing set up after watching SO MANY of your videos. I can't wait! What is the name of the blue tape you use to organize your cabochons?
Que belo trabalho! É de encantar... Sempre gostei dessa área de ourivesaria. Agora, depois de aosentado resolvi que quero ser um ourives. Acredito que nunca é tarde. Estou fazendo o curso e depois fazer economia para comorar as ferramentas.
Love these dainty rings!! I started this hobby last January and I NEVER get tired of making them!! This is where standard sized bezel cups and standard sized cabachons REALLY save time, though!! How are you able to use hard solder paste when joining the bezel to the rings, without the joins you just did coming undone? Does paste have a slightly lower melting temp than hard wire solder?
I was dying laughing when you pulled that opal from your elbow! Something I might have done myself 😂👍 now if I can only stop melting the the little rings. Thanks for sharing.
Basia thank you so much for making this beginner, friendly video 🙏🏼 I have come back to it time and time again. I just have one question: how do you get the open ring bands angles just right so they align with the bezel for soldering. I am trying to make this ring, but I cannot seem to get my angles to align 😕. Do you have any tips or tricks for doing this? Many Thanks, Andrea
To be honest, I was too dumbfounded and the shock hasn't set in yet, I just could not fathom where it went, when it was RIGHT THERE in front of me the moment earlier haha 🤣
Once was playing badminton with friends, til the birdie was lost seemingly mid flight. When I got home and removed my jacket, the birdie was in my hoodie 😂
I just opened a crystal shop, and I am starting my journey of making my own jewelry. Jewelry has always been a passion of mine. I recently had to retire from my career. So, my full focus is on crystals. I have some incredible cabs and precious gems that I want to fully custom make. Any tips or videos you recommend watching. I love your style. I found your videos at just the right time. I am looking forward to learning from your videos!
Hello!! Incredibly informative video, thank you!! Is it possible for you to list your materials and the brand names? Specifically the flux and bezel material brands!! I've been trying to add more tools and equipment to my repertoire hahah. Thank you! :)
This was super informative and well made. I'm excited to try to make rings! I find that using a mitre jig helps me get the edges nice and clean for soldering bands
Thanks Basia, i'm definitely going to try a ring with the tiny opal i have. It's too small to try an open back, but the wire inside to lift the gem is a great idea
Hello Basia, what a great tutorial. Very simple to follow and so thorough! I’m a complete beginner to soldering and there were a few tools you used that I’m not familiar with. I wondered if you could possibly provide a tools & materials list. I especially liked the hole punch pliers you used. I have two pair of jewelry hole punch pliers but neither seem as sturdy as yours. Could you maybe provide the brand. If my request is too much trouble, do not worry about it. I will figure it out. I very much appreciate all your content and will continue learning from you! Graciously, Andrea 🙏🏼😊
Great tutorial! Thank you so much. I have a question I am hoping you can answer. Can you share a LINK for the Deco disc you used and the tool that you used to smooth the bezel after you used the burnisher? I think you called it an EVE attachment honey and grey ones. I would love to order those tools so I can make these rings. Thank you for being so helpful. :)
Hi! So happy to see you here, I hope this step by step tutorial will help you learn how to make these simple but awesome rings! Will you try the one with an open back bezel??
⭐ If you want to see more ring tutorials, check these out!
- Making a ring with bezel setting for cabochon: ua-cam.com/video/XhaxcTp8RiM/v-deo.html
- Making a ring in the forest: ua-cam.com/video/J-W1VFyWLOs/v-deo.htmlsi=TArW65H0ZvXAYktW
Very nice tutorial, thank you ☺️ could you also tell us, where do you order the silver wire please
Some extras if interested, from a fellow goldsmith :
If you use less solder, you wouldn't even need to file it away afterwards, saving both money, time and strain. Also if you do have excess solder, file it away before shaping, it will alter the shape of the ring. It might feel safer to use more solder, but you used perhaps 3x more than this ring needed!
Also when you use your finger to push that bezel down on the file, be aware that you will push more on one side than the other, so it is good to change way a couple of times so that it remains straight, or push with two fingers from above so it files straight.
Punch hole a little closer to your edge, ofc not too close, but you could easily have gotten away with a mm distance here.
When soldering a bezel to a plate, it will require less heat, time and strain on the solder if you cut it into smaller pieces and lay it evenly around the wall instead of one big piece; the heat can make it overheat and create bubbles when so large.
It looks more elegant and feels more stable with a ring where the bezel is soldered between the band, not on top.
Very good to use as much hard solder as possible!
Thank you for sharing, and the inspiration!
excellent tips, thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate it lot ❤
Beginner here, I have been making necklaces and bracelets but am looking forward to making rings with sterling silver.
Do you know where I can find a good soldering kit ? Thank you kindly :)
Wonderful work ! They came out beautiful 🤗
What a great tutorial. Just shows you that you don't need all the expensive stuff, very encouraging for someone like me who is wanting to get into silver smithing. Thank you!
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Thank you so much for watching :) And I completely agree - you don't need ALL of the tools, especially when getting started. While there are certain tools that are necessary and some investment is inevitable with metalsmithing, there's no need to get everything all at once :)
I laughed so hard when you showed us where the lost gem was! 🤣 I'd like to say thank you for sharing your stories and teaching us the art of silversmithing jewerly. It has always been a dream of mine, but I never knew where to start. You have inspired me so much to finally give it a try. I have a lot to learn, but because of you, it has brought back that strong desire without hopelessness to give it a go. You and your work are absolutely beautiful! Thank you! ❤❤❤
Ditto, Ditto, and Ditto! I'm so inspired to finally invest in the tools/materials and commit! I do have some beautiful faceted & unfaceted gemstone Cabochons that are too small for beaded bezels, some of the tools, so I don't need to invest much more money to make it happen... But she makes it all look so easy..when I know that it will take years of practise to be half as good ❤️ I wish you well in your own endeavours 😊
@@j.whiteoak6408 she truly does! All the best to you as well! ❤️
i always roll/flatten my solder more so it’s very very thin and you use less
I remember thinking a few days ago I should start making my own rings, but after watching a few video’s and this one I’ll just stick to buying them instead. This is a science, it’s a work of art, and a gift to be able to learn all of this and make a business out of it, something I wasn’t even considering doing. I respect this art and will never feel the slightest regret again when spending a lot of money on a ring. I’m getting into gemstone rings made with quality because as awesome as SHEIN and Temu jewelry are they don’t last but a few wears and I got so sick of my rings just snapping out in public, let’s just say, adjustable zinc alloy rings with ADHD are not a great combination apparently. But when I went to a Celtic festival with a friend and bought some sterling silver rings I swore I’d never go back to cheap jewelry ever again. It may cost more, but it lasts longer.
Basia, your work is so well done. I am referring your channel to my students. Your channel and your talent are a very valuable resource, and such an excellent example of good teaching. Many can do, few can teach (well). And your videos are so gorgeous to watch. 👏👏👏
that open bezel ring accents the opal beautifully! The flash tho! Great video Basia, especially love that you left in the silly moment of finding the opal on your arm.. giving "where is my phone, when you're on a call" vibes side note.... I did it! Thank you for all your tutorials and guidance, I have officially soldered my first pendant a full back, bezel set turquoise (pear cut) with a tube set Apatite facet dangle I didn't melt a single thing lol am going to learn polishing this week to finish the project, I couldn't have done so well on the first try without your channel and concisely delivered knowledge, Thank you again!!!
Can I just say that your video is so brilliantly filmed - fantastic big close ups (BCUs in filming parlance!) so useful for watching the solder flow. Love it!
I am honestly surprised! There is so much more work than I expected. This is such an art. I’m not sure what I was expecting but there is A LOT to consider!!! 😮
yes metalsmithing is a lot of work. This is just for a basic piece. When I Started I bought sooo many tools and it gets expensive.
This requires incredible patience and you make it look so easy! I’ve gathered all my supplies, but I had to take a break from trying because it’s so hard lol 😂 I finally have the courage to try again 2 months later
yes metalsmithing is a lot of work. This is just for a basic piece. When I Started I bought sooo many tools and it gets expensive.
@@annasimons389 I’ve spent so much. I had to take a break because I injured myself while wax working ironically enough which felt safer
You’re a breath of fresh air for sure.
The panic-chills moment is priceless 😄
Wonderful! So beautiful. Your teaching style is perfect 🥰🙏
Oh wow, thank you Julia! 💕 That's very kind
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingshe is not wrong, you know!!!
Just watched with my 3 kiddos. We were all intrigued and you received 3 wows at your finished products
Awww, thank you! That's so sweet! ❤️
this is amazing! incredibly informative, concise, and great quality shots! thank you so much! I am inspired
This was sooo helpful Basia, I learned a lot
I loved watching you make the rings. Thanks
Love these, especially the open bezel. Love the colours in opals. I must work out my ring size and save up for one of these beautiful simple rings. I watch for moonstone and Alexandrite too as those are my birthstones! I watch for a very simple bezel with moonstone and Alexandrite, but would be good with Opal as well - hubby doesn’t like Pearl s he grew up with the old adage that pearls are bad luck. These are gorgeous and I love watching the process. I’d love to try this,
Hubby had to get his wedding ring cut off and didn’t want a replacement, one day I’d love to make something from the metal of his ring. 😊😊😊
That's so sweet, thank you so much, love! :) I appreciate it a lot. Oh yeah, I heard that about the pearls, that some believe they're bad luck. Well, considering they come from a living organism, one can argue that we're not suppose to harvest them. I can see the point here.
Moonstone and alexandrite are gorgeous! I'm on the lookout for some lovely and flashy moonstones to make open rings like these opal ones. Hopefully I'll be able to buy some soon :)
And yes, I['m sure one day you'll be able to make your own ring bands! It really isn't that difficult and I;m sure you'd enjoy it a lot. Even if you don't plan on buying your own tools, you can always check if there are any workshops run by jeweller's or makers in your area, or "ring in a day" workshops, these are great :)
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the purpose of the mesh made from wire that you heated up right before soldering?
Is it to prevent the ring from getting too hot and melting?
Thank you! I am learning a lot!
I saw another metal smith artist due this as well. I believe it transfers the heat more evenly from the bottom up into the silver, then they used the torch quickly over all the silver and finally coming in to heating the flux and silver wire solder to make a nice clean join.
Absolutely amazing I’m learning how to do jewelry making and I actually learned something from you that I didn’t know how to do. Thank you.
love watching your tutorials, I've learned a lot, as always! greetings form Poland!
Well done! Thank you for sharing. It is always nice to get another idea for silver smithing!
nice work girl nothing better than opal, i love cutting opal stones
💖💖💖 that open bezel ring accents the opal beautifully! The flash tho! ✨ Great video Basia, especially love that you left in the silly moment of finding the opal on your arm.. giving "where is my phone, when you're on a call" vibes🤣 side note.... I did it! Thank you for all your tutorials and guidance, I have officially soldered my first pendant a full back, bezel set turquoise (pear cut) with a tube set Apatite facet dangle 🤩😭😁 I didn't melt a single thing lol am going to learn polishing this week to finish the project, I couldn't have done so well on the first try without your channel and concisely delivered knowledge, Thank you again!!! 💖
Oh my goodness, that's so exciting!! Well done Alicia, I'm very happy for you 😍 And I'm glad to hear that my videos have helped you, it means a lot 🙏 Looking forward to hearing more about your experience with the polishing process and everything. Good luck!
It's so great to hear from another beginner & that it was a successful project! I'm very excited to try it myself, and I think that a pendant will be a good place to start also. Best wishes for your future projects!
Great work, and thank you for the instructions for the bezels. I am going to make an open-back gemstone necklace.
These are amazing. I have lots of great little stones for making rings but I’ve never made one before. I think I’ll have a few practice goes with copper before I think about breaking out the silver wire and sheets though. Thank you for this tutorial ✌🏼❤️💎
Thank you - that was so well explained and easy to follow. x
This is mesmerizing, what a fun video!
WoW! This is a painstaking process but it's worth it in the end!
Oh absolutely, it's totally worth it 🥰 Thank you for watching!
i’ve recently learned that bezel set is one of the easiest to do and so that makes sense why this is so approachable. that’s so cool. i love connecting points of learning.
It really is! Once you learn the technique and practice a little, it's very straightforward and fun :) And it's a great base for other setting techniques, too
Beautiful!!! Excited to try!
You skill and your videos are both excellent 😊
Thank you for sharing your beautiful art and being an inspiration❣️💞
It's my pleasure, thank you! I'm very happy you've been enjoying my videos ❤
These rings are simply gorgeous!! Ive always wanted to learn jewelry making using this technique. I have heaps of beautiful seaglass Ive collected over the years & woukd live to turn them into rings & pendants, but really have no idea how to learn all the techniques or where to get supplies
GORGEOUS!!🥰🥰🥰🥰 My 1st time seeing your channel. I've been beading 18yrs and am ready to expand my horizons! THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION!!💖💖💖
I'm so happy you're here! I hope you will enjoy other videos too 🥰💕 Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment
hello! I also like to make a ring by myself. Your video is a good guide on how to make a ring. thanks
I love your channel and love the concise instruction! Great, soothing voice as well.
Lovely demonstrations veey enjoyable. I do variouhs crafts such like stone csrving and wsnted to do more of my own pendsnts like these with the stones i find/cut myself.
Can you recommend where to get the 925 silver you are using? Thos exact pieces are exactly what i need
Really helpful video, thank you. So interesting!
This was sweet to watch! I have always wanted to get into jewelry making. I’m taking this as a sign from God✨🙂
The Opal hiding on your elbow was hilarious! Thank you for sharing 😂💛
Oh and subscribed! 🎉😊
Thank you, Bella Vida Mercy 💕
So pretty. 😍. As I'm a complete beginner, your videos are great and I'm always learning so much.
Great video especially for a beginner. I’m looking for a good soldering kit for beginners first :)
Definitely going to have a go at these.
Very clear and concise instructions. 👍 I always lose something when I'm making jewelry. It drives me crazy but I usually discover that I'm sitting on it. 😄
Right?? It's always in some odd, but also obvious place haha 😄 Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you so much for sharing us how to set stone 🙏😍
These are beautiful! You do marvelous work! 🥰
Thank you so much! 🥰
wow looks Amazing good luck in your new space i love your videos here in England you are very inspiring x
subbed ! 😍 great tutorial, ive been wanting to get into jewelry making
Omg I would have done that with the missing opal haha 😂 ❤ both beautiful 🤩
I managed to lose some gems and silver bits throughout my time as a jeweler in many different ways but never like this! That was the first hahaha 😁
Love the tip about using a wire step to bring the opal higher to fit around the bezel strip! Would you solder this wire step to the bezel strip? Would love to see a tutorial on how to do this ☺️
Hi Rachel! Your comment made me realize that I missed one clip and haven't added it to the video... The one where I was showing how I made that step! Oh dear 😅 That's a great suggestion! And it's connected to the subject of setting thin gemstones, so I will definitely make a video about it in the near future :)
Would you ever consider making some of your previous videos again but more of a tutorial? I love your stacking and hammered ring videos but would love more detail like in this! Love your work, you’re an inspiration!
I have a BA in Art Education and I was a teacher for 15 years. Unfortunately, now I am disabled, but I enjoyed this work in college and wish I could do more. Maybe I should look for a class to get started up again. Thank you.
Thanks Basia, I found this video very helpful and picked up a couple of tips 🙏
Can I say, your videos are excellent. Thorough and brief at the same time. I love seeing how you fix mistakes and overcome problems. Perhaps a few handy hacks/tips to fix mistakes would be a great?
thank you for this tutorial. Whats that metal item you placed on the charcoal brick
they're so beautiful, i want them all 👁️👄👁️~💙✨ they're so in my style👌flower designs too 🤩
I'm happy you think so! Thank you ❤️ The purple one from the thumbnail, at the bottom, I wear that one ALL THE TIME! 😁😀
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing i'm not suprise, they're georgeus ✨
That always amazes me how it flows up or fills in the gaps because of heat ! Thank you for sharing ❤️🌹💋
I agree, it's very mesmerizing :) Thank you so much lovely! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your process with us!Very helpful to 'hobbyist' like myself!🥂
Hi Basha..beautiful rings, & perfect video instruction, thank you so much for sharing your skills..you did have me laughing when your Opel went missing, as I am always losing things, & find them stuck to me somewhere, yes, especially the tape!!..Glad you found it!..
fantastic. want to try.
Great tutorial ❤
Дуже гарно вийшло! Дякую що поділилися своєю творчістю ❤️🏵️☺️☀️
Lol I have done that before. Great video and always learn from your video
I’m mesmerized by your work 👏🏼👏🏼 Are these going to be for sale?
Thank you so much! Yes, these and many more like these will be available 🥰 I plan to update my shop in February with a batch of dainty rings just like these ones, I will make an announcement prior to the shop update 🙏
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I’ll be patiently waiting! Thanks!
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@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing, they are so typical of your work. I loved watching you make these, so now, with yet another visit to the coffee machine, I'm off to my bench. More Argentium to fuse together. Let's see how much I can melt tonight, shall we? Sorry about the pic a few hours ago; that is all my computer would let me do. Wonderful build and video; thank you for sharing with us all.
Stay safe, Steve xx
LOVE your channel Basia. I just ordered my first silversmithing set up after watching SO MANY of your videos. I can't wait! What is the name of the blue tape you use to organize your cabochons?
Que belo trabalho! É de encantar... Sempre gostei dessa área de ourivesaria. Agora, depois de aosentado resolvi que quero ser um ourives. Acredito que nunca é tarde. Estou fazendo o curso e depois fazer economia para comorar as ferramentas.
Thank u very much for your videos! Its very helpful!!
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it 💜
10:17 hello! do you just use these instead of different bits with polishing compound?
Hello from puerto vallarta jalisco México. This are the rings i like to make and opals are local stones. Good video Basia. Saludos
Love these dainty rings!! I started this hobby last January and I NEVER get tired of making them!! This is where standard sized bezel cups and standard sized cabachons REALLY save time, though!!
How are you able to use hard solder paste when joining the bezel to the rings, without the joins you just did coming undone? Does paste have a slightly lower melting temp than hard wire solder?
I was dying laughing when you pulled that opal from your elbow! Something I might have done myself 😂👍 now if I can only stop melting the the little rings. Thanks for sharing.
Basia thank you so much for making this beginner, friendly video 🙏🏼 I have come back to it time and time again. I just have one question: how do you get the open ring bands angles just right so they align with the bezel for soldering. I am trying to make this ring, but I cannot seem to get my angles to align 😕. Do you have any tips or tricks for doing this?
Many Thanks,
Andrea
Outstanding! Thank you!
oh wow, thank you so much!! ❤
Thank you! Is the bezel wire 28 or 26 gauge?
Thank you Basia!
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thank you 4 the very usefull video ❤
Baha...the cutest thing ever. The missing opal. 😂 I absolutely already adore you and this is first time I've seen a single video of yours 😂😂❤❤❤
oh my, thank you! You're so kind ❤ I hope you will like other videos too :)
Oh That Missing Opal!!!🤣🤣 That's my life in a nutshell. Love Your Videos
Hahaha same here 😁 thank you lovely! ❤️
That missing opal would have made me panic, that tape is good stuff 😬.
To be honest, I was too dumbfounded and the shock hasn't set in yet, I just could not fathom where it went, when it was RIGHT THERE in front of me the moment earlier haha 🤣
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Once was playing badminton with friends, til the birdie was lost seemingly mid flight. When I got home and removed my jacket, the birdie was in my hoodie 😂
That’s funny! 😇
I just opened a crystal shop, and I am starting my journey of making my own jewelry. Jewelry has always been a passion of mine. I recently had to retire from my career. So, my full focus is on crystals. I have some incredible cabs and precious gems that I want to fully custom make. Any tips or videos you recommend watching. I love your style. I found your videos at just the right time. I am looking forward to learning from your videos!
Thank you for the tutorials! What gauge size is the backplate?
Very nicely done
I loved this!!
Do you use hard wire or half hard wire to make these ring bands?
I love them both. ❤❤
Basia, in one of your videos. Saw you measure the length needed for your bezel using a paper tape. What was that?
Hello!!
Incredibly informative video, thank you!! Is it possible for you to list your materials and the brand names? Specifically the flux and bezel material brands!! I've been trying to add more tools and equipment to my repertoire hahah. Thank you! :)
❤😂Love your videos and voice!
Thank you so much! :) ❤️
Great video! Thank you!
Amazing work!! Thankyou!
This was super informative and well made. I'm excited to try to make rings! I find that using a mitre jig helps me get the edges nice and clean for soldering bands
Beautiful.
What is the black cloth that you put around the ring to protect it in the vice?
a piece of lether! :)
Great video. Where to buy these files material’s etc?
I laughed so hard when you found the opal, nice to see you can laugh at yourself 😂
Thanks Basia, i'm definitely going to try a ring with the tiny opal i have. It's too small to try an open back, but the wire inside to lift the gem is a great idea
That was a wonderful video, thank you! May I ask what tool (or vise) you were using to hold the ring when you were setting the stone?
Hello Basia, what a great tutorial. Very simple to follow and so thorough! I’m a complete beginner to soldering and there were a few tools you used that I’m not familiar with. I wondered if you could possibly provide a tools & materials list. I especially liked the hole punch pliers you used. I have two pair of jewelry hole punch pliers but neither seem as sturdy as yours. Could you maybe provide the brand. If my request is too much trouble, do not worry about it. I will figure it out. I very much appreciate all your content and will continue learning from you!
Graciously,
Andrea 🙏🏼😊
Excellent tutorial!
Beautiful 😍
I have a question. What is the measurement of your sawblade? I think mine is to big... thank you...
Great tutorial! Thank you so much. I have a question I am hoping you can answer. Can you share a LINK for the Deco disc you used and the tool that you used to smooth the bezel after you used the burnisher? I think you called it an EVE attachment honey and grey ones. I would love to order those tools so I can make these rings. Thank you for being so helpful. :)