Setting A Turquoise Stone | Silversmithing Techniques
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In this silversmithing tutorial, I go over my process for setting an "irregular" shaped turquoise stone in a ring.
To secure my piece during the stone setting process, I am using an engraving block ball vise. Here is the link: amzn.to/3HsFWRU
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TOOLS/MATERIALS LIST:
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Do silversmithing at your own risk. **This video is for entertainment purposes only. ** Information herein should not be substituted for that of a professional. Be sure to reference the instructions and warnings of all your tools/materials/equipment.
I too would love to watch a tutorial on stamping and creating those stamped embellishment pieces! As well as sources for tools and materials. Thank you, love your work and channel!
Hi there! I am going to have that be my next video! I do have two very detailed videos on all the tools you need to get started and all the materials you need to get started. They’re in my channel so feel free to check them out!
And in the description of the video I either mention where to source them or I provide links! Hope that helps!😃
Yes I agree I would love to learn the process of stamping and I am guessing doming somehow to make these components would love to see a video on them no one has any videos out explaining the process please do one
Nice craftsmanship. Gorgeous statement piece! Thank you for posting.
Thank you kindly!😊
Beautiful work!
Thank you so much!!❤️
Great work 🙏
Have a great day
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Thank you! You too!
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I love your videos they are so helpful and you are so kind to share your info with us learners. I would love to see a video on making these components and how you give them 3D look and also how do you solder them down would love to see a video on this.
Wow you’re amazing! Beautiful!! I’m 17 and have started silversmithing to pursue my dreams of becoming a jeweller. I have so many questions and having some form of a mentor would be life changing. I was wondering as my first question… what’s the difference between fine silver and sterling silver? Are those the two types of silver or are there more?? Thankyou 🤍🤍🤍
Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver. It does not tarnish much however it is too soft and malleable to use IMO. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper and is much more suited for jewelry making!
Do you use sterling silver or fine silver for your bezel wire? And what gauge? Thank you!
Fine silver! 26-28 gauge...depends on the stone. :)
I just want to thank you so much for your videos. I am working towards being able to learn silversmithing when I have the resources, and your videos really help me to learn and be inspired and dream about the future-reality. Much love and gratitude xx
Thank you so much for your kind words!!
I have so many questions! I would love to learn to do this. Is there any way I could message you on Instagram or something for you to possibly help and answer my questions?
Yup! Just sent you a Dm! 😊
Are you awake, Ms Leah? Was hoping for a little advise.... (Being punny).
Was going to ask about the vise, and if there's a particular one that's good to get.
Worked like a champ! I have the little one of those engraver's blocks... I'm guessing it would help the same way as your big one. Hope so.
I’m sure it would! 😃 Regardless of the size, they are such an upgrade from the normal ring clamp!
Thank you for the tips. How would you use the engraver’s block if you were setting a pendant as it wouldn’t fit in the same way.
Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to secure a pendant with the engravers block. Usually what I will do is close the two top pieces of the block together and simply rest my pendant on top and hold it in place as I set the stone!
Love your work and your videos - very helpful! Question for you - before you set the stone do you anneal the piece to make the bezel easier to push over the stone? I'm thinking it must have gotten very work hardened - especially if it was put into a tumbler. Thanks!
Thank you so much, I'm glad you found it helpful!! And I do not anneal the piece. I usually use 26-28 gauge fine silver for the bezel and I have found it remains relatively soft and easy to work with, even after being work hardened!
Very helpful tutorial!!!
I’m glad!!😃
very nice
Thank you!
Hello! Those are beautiful stamped embellishments! I am really struggling on that part. I am stamping into sterling silver… do I need to be using fine silver for the embellishments? Do you have a tutorial on the products needs to add those embellishments?
Hi there! Thank you so much❤️ I like to use sterling silver for stamping, however I also anneal the silver first so it’s a bit softer and easier to work with. I also have to stamp it multiple times usually, but be careful doing this because you don’t want to double stamp the impression in two different locations! I’m going to make a video on how I make these- I’ve gotten a lot of requests for one!