How To Make A Turquoise Pendant | Silversmithing Tutorials

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • In this jewelry making tutorial, I show how I made this statement turquoise pendant along with some of my favorite tips/hacks for metalsmithing. The leaves and flowers I use to adorn the Royston turquoise stone were made in my 2 previous videos. If you would like to see how I made the leaves and flowers see the links below:
    Sterling Silver Leaves: • How To Make Sterling S...
    Sterling Silver Flowers: • How To Make Sterling S...
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    SAFETY:
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    STORAGE & ORGANIZATION:
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    -Wooden V-Top Bench Pin: amzn.to/3OdwINt
    SOLDERING:
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    DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links, which means at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you decide to click through and make a purchase.
    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.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 271

  • @jadeheart911
    @jadeheart911 2 роки тому +35

    OMG ! I cant believe you just answered a question/problem I have had that even Midas couldn't answer when I called the company !!!! The PAINTBRUSH !!!!! The metal on the paintbrush ! I was having issues with a bit of what looked like rust on pieces a while after making them . I thought it was bad patina or the container or a number of reasons ! I called Midas and Rio Grande and no one could figure out why ! Such a simple fix !!!! Thank you ! I actually stopped making jewelry because of it and have everything ready to start up again !! I had some beautiful pieces but could not for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong !! I wouldn't be able to let that piece go if i had made it ! It is gorgeous !!!!! Thanks so much !!!!

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +8

      Oh my goodness! This makes me so happy to hear!! I had the exact same issue where my patina looked like it was starting to rust. So frustrating! Ever since I switched to the plastic paintbrush I haven't had any issues at all with my patina. Also, if you haven't tried it, I suggest using renaissance wax for any places you apply a patina. The wax will actually darken the patina (which is the desired look I try to go for) and it will help prevent the patina from fading/discoloring over time 😊 Here is a link to it if you're interested! This stuff has been a game changer for me! amzn.to/36dXhic

    • @jadeheart911
      @jadeheart911 2 роки тому +1

      @@SpiritMountainSilver I have some of th eRenn wax but you use it as a top coat over the patina or on the silver and then patina...I wondered if the patina would take if i used the wax first. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!!! Game changer !

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +6

      @@jadeheart911 I apply it after I patina my piece! That's actually another cool hack with the wax now that you mention it.....if you apply the wax to an "un-oxidized" surface and then try to oxidize where that wax is, the surface wont be touched and will remain as is!! It can be a great way to protect anywhere you don't want the liquid oxidizer to go!

  • @oldgal1907
    @oldgal1907 3 дні тому

    That is BEAUTIFUL 😍❤️!
    Oh my gosh. What patience and skill you have. Thank you for sharing your art.

  • @kyramarriner5671
    @kyramarriner5671 2 роки тому +2

    if you did a beginner series, i would watch EVERY video, no matter how long. your tutorials are SO HELPFUL!!!!

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      I actually do have a beginners series! I have videos on how to make a basic silver ring, the tools you need to get started, along with a metal starter pack etc. They're my older, full length videos so you might need to scroll through my channel a little to find them! Here is one video you can check out but I'd take a look at all of them! ua-cam.com/video/nrG_nqMrQgk/v-deo.html

  • @zemnozemno9581
    @zemnozemno9581 5 днів тому

    I really love your work....very very nice piece from France 👍👍👍

  • @beowoofthemoviestar
    @beowoofthemoviestar 2 роки тому +3

    Wow - you added all those decorative bits in the same soldering process - I did not know that was possible.

  • @misao7746
    @misao7746 11 місяців тому +1

    The good old "if you use your bench/clothes for art, ur a real artist" or you don't have the tools.
    Both stereotypes are valid.

  • @lisathompson3866
    @lisathompson3866 3 місяці тому

    Your work is beautiful!

  • @charleneloda9975
    @charleneloda9975 2 місяці тому

    Love your videos! So detailed & informative! ❤

  • @mandymyer1450
    @mandymyer1450 2 роки тому +7

    Awesome video Leah!! I truly feel like the last couple years of learning on UA-cam would have been so much easier with videos from start to end of the process like this - so many videos just show snippets or specific parts or are too long/not concise enough --way to go!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Aww thank you so much Mandy! I am so glad you have found my videos helpful!!☺️❤️

  • @moghrid
    @moghrid 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely stunning salad!
    Oh and the piece was even more stunning! 🔥

  • @photonphanatic
    @photonphanatic 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Learned a lot!

  • @alexsar54
    @alexsar54 6 місяців тому

    I truly admire your sense of composition and harmony...

  • @traciepurkiss2752
    @traciepurkiss2752 Рік тому

    You are so easy to watch you are not to fast you say everything you are doing love your videos thank you

  • @maxannenoel-ragusa1031
    @maxannenoel-ragusa1031 Рік тому

    What you are doing is EXACTLY what I'd like to do. You're so inspirational. Thank you!

  • @Lisepomeroy
    @Lisepomeroy 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Your voice is so fresh! Your pace is perfect. Tip: I keep my oxidizer IN the plastic brush. It is good for months. Just store it brush side up.

  • @WandaandSteveCreations
    @WandaandSteveCreations 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @maladylis08
    @maladylis08 2 роки тому +3

    Love the piece ! Nifty quick release you have on your foredorm ! I have to say I find ways around using mine because it's a pain to change out the bits

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +2

      It's amazing! It's the H.20 Quick Release Handpiece. Here is a link to it if you're interested :) amzn.to/3s0O6dF

  • @moltengirl6797
    @moltengirl6797 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful and as an Artist myself I love seeing the process!
    So tempted to try this! But what I respect is the amount of work that goes into a piece like this because it gives me a greater sense of understanding and appreciation of what the artist has gone through to create it.
    Thank you so much!

  • @Kyle_Ayer
    @Kyle_Ayer 2 роки тому +1

    This came out awesome ! Extremely detailed u never really know how much goes into a piece

  • @valwhitney6661
    @valwhitney6661 2 роки тому

    Leah, I agree with the comment below. You have a gift of teaching as well as being an outstanding artist. They don’t usually go hand in hand.

  • @dianapark1750
    @dianapark1750 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely pendant Leah. Your work is fabulous and you are a saw goddess! Thanks for sharing your technique with us.

  • @elsietamburelli8780
    @elsietamburelli8780 21 день тому

    Thank you

  • @judishubert4847
    @judishubert4847 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! I really enjoyed watching your video! I am trying to start making sterling silver jewelry and you are so detailed in your directions and tips that I feel like I've just attended a real class! Thanks again, and you surely do make beautiful pieces! - Judi

  • @debfisher7593
    @debfisher7593 Рік тому

    That is so beautiful

  • @bo-be-qbarbecueausderseest1663

    Thank you for this very interesting video!

  • @marywesterman2382
    @marywesterman2382 2 роки тому +2

    Another gorgeous piece! You have such a talent, you should be very proud of your creativity & art. Please keep posting tutorial videos, these are so helpful & informative! :)

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Aww thank you so much Mary! This comment just made my day!!😊 I am so glad you are finding these videos helpful!💙

  • @Jento
    @Jento 2 роки тому

    That's some good work. I prefer patina over very shiny, myself, so I'm glad there's an easy way to oxidize it.

  • @aidagutierrez1799
    @aidagutierrez1799 Рік тому

    Hola..que lindos tus vídeos ..me encantan.

  • @julieteeples5336
    @julieteeples5336 2 роки тому

    You did a wonderful, detailed job with your video. The pendant turned out perfect, nice job. Stand proud.

  • @nacona5114
    @nacona5114 Рік тому

    Your work is absolutely beautiful! I picked up so many useful tips in this video. Thank you so much and look forward to watching more of your demonstrations. I am a silversmith and have been for years, I always continue to learn!

  • @staceyday8876
    @staceyday8876 8 місяців тому

    Lovely!!

  • @CherylAnn2222
    @CherylAnn2222 2 роки тому +1

    Love your bezel set, Beautiful!!!

  • @rekekongen1
    @rekekongen1 Рік тому

    Nice work, and thanks for all information :)

  • @doracarrington9219
    @doracarrington9219 Місяць тому +1

    Wonderful tutorial, so easy to understand with lots of hints and tips. I just wish that I could have turned of the drums off; very distracting and eventually annoying, sorry. I have subscribed and look forward to more of your tutorials. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @JoDoDesigns2011
    @JoDoDesigns2011 Рік тому

    WOW 😳 beautiful ❤️

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  Рік тому

      Thank you! 😊

    • @JoDoDesigns2011
      @JoDoDesigns2011 Рік тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver I do bead work, loom work, anklets, etc.... And have a very large collection of silver rings and turquoise stuff, and been watching your videos, and really am thinking about trying silversmith, not sure at the young age of 54 need to start something else.....😁

  • @kgilman9999
    @kgilman9999 2 роки тому +2

    wowzer Leah , what a beautiful piece. I have watched your feather and flower videos as well and practice, so tiny for arthritic hands, but will keep at it. Would you mind sharing what gauge silver do you use...and i heard you use #5 for blade, is this what you tend to use more so than other #;s? Im trying to understand better the blade # and the gauge # and when to use what!! also curious about the plastic paint brush, never seen anything like that, could you share where to get this...... thank you so much for sharing, love your video;s...btw...waving at you from vermont!!!

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Kristine! Thank you so much for your kind words!😊 I like to use 22 gauge for my backplates! I have found that 5/0 works best for me with that gauge of silver because the blade isn't too big that the teeth get stuck, but not too fine that it takes forever to saw out a piece lol. I actually made a saw blade guide for reference from one of my previous videos! Here is the link to it :) drive.google.com/file/d/1QT6uUdGcqSCStxHJ3eEAUSfF9fP-uOVN/view?usp=sharing
      That plastic paint brush I use to apply my patina is actually just a water paint brush! You can fill the paint brush with the oxidizer, however I chose not to god forbid if it did leak that would be very very bad...just my luck that would happen to me.🤣 Here is the link to that as well! amzn.to/3sP8ygK

  • @Startwearingblack
    @Startwearingblack 8 місяців тому

    That is truly beautiful. You are so talented.

  • @grungekitty77
    @grungekitty77 Рік тому

    I'm trying to write a book where my main character's family are silversmiths for thematic reasons, but to do that, I gotta learn about it. This is very helpful. I have a lot to learn, but I'm getting there. Hopefully this book will be good in the likely three or four years it's going to take me to write it.

  • @TheNamaze
    @TheNamaze 2 роки тому

    OMG this is amazing 😍. The quality of your videos are perfect?! Clean and precise! I've taken several expensive training courses and yet what you have shown in this one video contained at least have of the course! Thank you so much for sharing and I am very impressed with your skills!

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Aw thank you so much for all of your kind words, Nancy!!😊❤️

  • @FurioMil
    @FurioMil Рік тому

    beautiful

  • @maudale
    @maudale Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing, for someone who is just starting to learn about jewellery making, this is very informative :)

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  Рік тому

      You are so welcome!

    • @maudale
      @maudale Рік тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver Would you be able to suggest a dremel/drill used for inserting diamonds into metal? I see they have different tips which create the angle for the diamond to sit in (apologies if you addressed this in another video) :)

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  Рік тому

      I’m actually not super familiar with faceted stones so I unfortunately do not know the answer to this. I’m sorry about that!

    • @maudale
      @maudale Рік тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver No problem :) Thank you again

  • @pemuladingpa7440
    @pemuladingpa7440 2 роки тому

    Thank u so much to show yr effort to make a wonderful beautiful design 👏👏👍🙏🤗

  • @pootytwo
    @pootytwo 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed this so much! Can you give me the link to those polishing pads?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +2

      I am so glad! The link for the pads should be in the description under the "Polishing" section!

  • @kristibbradshaw
    @kristibbradshaw 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @tazattk
    @tazattk 2 роки тому

    Truly a work of art. So much talent and artistry in you. Where does one go to find your jewelry; store, catalog, internet... ?? This piece that you made is absolutely spectacular, and the work you put in just shows how MUCH actual knowledge and talent one must possess in order to make this masterpiece as you just did. Fantastic job; I couldn't wait to hit the "Subscribe" button.

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Wow! Thank you so much, you are so kind!!😊🙏 I have a website and Instagram page where I sell/promote my jewelry that is available! My website is spiritmountainsilver.com/ and my Instagram is @spiritmountainsilver

  • @veronica0406
    @veronica0406 Рік тому

    Beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @emiilyromero1128
    @emiilyromero1128 Рік тому

    A big Awesome good job😊

  • @SabrinaDesignDotCom
    @SabrinaDesignDotCom Рік тому +3

    Hi! I’m gathering my tools and watching all your video’s now. I have TONs of Questions!!! Like a Million… So I’ll start with just a few. Lol
    First ~ Why do you cut such a large area outside of your stone setting? Is there a reason that this is done?
    Second ~ How do you know what solder to use where? I know you list what solder you use for each step. I was just wondering if there is a method to your madness at using each type here and there.
    And finally…
    Third ~ What is the tool you use to hold the piece in place while you set the stone?
    Oh! Wait! I lied!!! There is more!!! 😂
    You use backing on your stones. What is it? Do you put it on yourself or do they come that way? Do you remove it before you set it or leave it?
    Ok! I promise I’m done for now…
    Thank you so much for sharing your talent and knowledge!!!

  • @annh3599
    @annh3599 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Wonderful video! Gorgeous peice!

  • @chiliman321
    @chiliman321 2 роки тому

    what a beautiful piece!!

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much!❤

    • @chiliman321
      @chiliman321 2 роки тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver I have a cross to be made in silver?
      Interested? PM Please please...

  • @marcfrechou442
    @marcfrechou442 Рік тому

    Your work is amazing! Thanks for sharing

  • @wearechinabound
    @wearechinabound 9 місяців тому

    Love all of your videos!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Question…do you tumble all pieces?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! And yes I always try to before setting to stones 😊

  • @allanthompson9695
    @allanthompson9695 Рік тому

    Lovely beautiful piece.

  • @sachavan
    @sachavan 2 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the great tutorial.🙏🏽

  • @emilyjunkin2824
    @emilyjunkin2824 Рік тому

    amazing and beautiful! i love how you go into such detail. what’s in the pickle bath?

  • @dldenison
    @dldenison 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this video and your other videos. I always learn something. Question:do you have a hammer tool for your foredom for stone setting. You are so good doing hand setting, just wondered if you had compared the two.
    Thanks again for making these.

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome! And I do not, but I have been contemplating whether or not I should get one! It’s been in my list, but I have yet to pull the trigger on it 😬

  • @edmelzark1069
    @edmelzark1069 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful work, if I may ask what would this piece would sell for?
    Thank you
    Ed

  • @JamesBrown-rm2rd
    @JamesBrown-rm2rd 2 роки тому

    wow beautiful work,love it I own a lot of navajo turquoise pendants, and rings,I new there where a lot of work that went into it but wow.

  • @jewellerydesignerartists9353

    Beautiful pendant 🙏

  • @nevadaminer5977
    @nevadaminer5977 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic videos. I just starting to cab turquoise and seeing how it is set is very helpful. Do you ever end up breaking/fracturing a turquoise stone when you are setting the stone? I ask because I use a very thin epoxy backing on my stones.

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! And I have cracked a stone before, usually one with very fragile pointed edges.😐

    • @nevadaminer5977
      @nevadaminer5977 2 роки тому +1

      @@SpiritMountainSilver yes the pointed edges. I am very glad you mentioned that has I have been making sure this last weekend to avoid those.

  • @barryturnbull1955
    @barryturnbull1955 Рік тому

    wow

  • @tatianaG
    @tatianaG 2 роки тому

    Tysm for the detailed explanation!

  • @lennyboy57
    @lennyboy57 6 місяців тому

    Very good video and beautiful work. I have a large Bow guard bracelet with two large turquoise stones. It was given to me by my father. It’s too big for my wrist would a silversmith be able to make a belt buckle out of it? My concern is heat and stones already set. Thanks for any guidance Leonard New Mexico

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, so great to see you on UA-cam! What a gorgeous piece. I do have a question; you take such care to saw so close to your components which looks great, but why do you use such a lot (large piece) of metal for the backplate? Also, bristle discs are SOOO expensive, do you ever use tripoli and rouge? I drop my pre-polish time to 10% of bristle disc time, by only using them for special tasks. Do you find you get a finish you like better? Always want to learn, thanks! And btw, its "MUSS- lin", like bus, fuss, cuss.

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching! For the backplate, I prefer to leave a little extra room for soldeirng operations. During times when I don't get a perfect solder (where all elements solder down on first try) and have to go back and add solder to any areas where it didn't flow or flowed in the wrong direction, I prefer wire solder to do this which has the tendency to roll all over the place....and roll off the backplate. So to try and avoid the wire solder rolling off the back plate I try to leave a little more room so it is easier to work with. I also never waste any silver. Any excess silver I cut out from the back plate will be used again as a back plate for a smaller bezel or as piece to stamp my makers mark or other stamp designs. I have used tripoli and rouge before and although they give a nice finish I prefer the radial discs. I find they are easier to use and have MUCH less cleanup which is especially helpful to me because I don't have a sink in my workshop to easily clean off the polishing compounds. When using radial discs combined with Zam to finish off the piece I get a superb shine. I highly recommend Zam!

  • @jaqlynmead9514
    @jaqlynmead9514 4 місяці тому

    Very nice(:

  • @laurenhalmi9640
    @laurenhalmi9640 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Thank you so much! What kind of patina did you use? I don’t see it listed on your supplies list.

  • @maribelula
    @maribelula 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this amazing video ❤ you are so a great teacher. Im very happy 😁🌻

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +1

      Aww thank you so much Maribel! You are so kind!😊💙

    • @maribelula
      @maribelula 2 роки тому

      I would like continue learning from you, please teach us more ❤🙏
      Greetings from Chile.

  • @v65sabreking
    @v65sabreking Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this.

  • @BrokenRRT
    @BrokenRRT 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @ClaudiaEstradaHarmonyLavender
    @ClaudiaEstradaHarmonyLavender 2 роки тому

    Wonderful Video ! Thanks so much for sharing 🙏

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Claudia! So glad you liked it!😊

    • @ClaudiaEstradaHarmonyLavender
      @ClaudiaEstradaHarmonyLavender 2 роки тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver very much and it was quite timely as I’m embarking in my jewelry journey and have a couple of commission pieces that I want to do some embellishments on !🙏❤️🙌

  • @eljay0110
    @eljay0110 2 роки тому +1

    Where did you getvthe bezel wire? BTW, one of the most informative videos I've seen on UA-cam!! Thank you for your knowledge ❤

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I hope you found it helpful!💙 And I get all my silver from monsterslayer.com 😊

  • @chalaegarcia456
    @chalaegarcia456 Рік тому

    Can you do a video on ur pointer finger ring pleaseeee

  • @debs5477
    @debs5477 2 роки тому

    Love your video! Thanks for sharing. 💜

  • @MaritsaDarman
    @MaritsaDarman 2 роки тому

    Wow nice work. May I send you some scrap silver?

  • @evynnlourim3118
    @evynnlourim3118 2 роки тому

    I know I said a Comment about your beautiful jewelry your welcome I can’t wait to do this on my On

  • @janketza0206
    @janketza0206 2 роки тому +1

    what did you spritz on the piece at 3;00 min. I don't understand how you soldered that to the back plate.

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +1

      Flux! And I used medium solder wire placed on the inside edges of the bezel

  • @1appyfarm238
    @1appyfarm238 2 роки тому

    Great work. Very informative. I’m just getting into making turquoise jewelry. I lost all I had been collecting
    Since was a child in a fire. So I want to learn how to make jewelry. Was wondering if you can make a video in what tools and supplies are needed to get started. Or point out a previous video if you already have
    Really like your videos. Thanks

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Ginny. So sorry to hear that! I do have a beginner video outlining all the tools you will need.
      Here is the link to that video ua-cam.com/video/xgrdW1Xy8qM/v-deo.html
      And then this video outlines all the materials you will need (silver): ua-cam.com/video/bi26DAYYjf8/v-deo.html.
      If you go to my playlist labeled silversmithing tutorials you will see all my tutorials I have uploaded as of right now. There are bunch to watch that I think you will find helpful! Let me know if you have any questions that aren't answered in the videos. Thank you!

    • @1appyfarm238
      @1appyfarm238 2 роки тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver thanks I’ll definitely watch them

  • @crowfoot7355
    @crowfoot7355 2 роки тому

    Great video thank you.

  • @DelbertaW
    @DelbertaW 2 роки тому +1

    Hello! Beautiful tutorial!
    May I ask what gauge silver sheet you used? I didn’t hear it in the video.
    I am just getting started and I’m so excited. My mother and grandfather were both Navajo silversmiths but both are passed and I want to get back into silversmithing so thank you!❤

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I like to use 22 gauge silver. :) And congrats on your journey! It is such a fulfilling art

  • @jamesshelleywijnhamer19
    @jamesshelleywijnhamer19 Рік тому

    I am completely brand new to silversmithing. I am looking into it. I cab stones and my wife does wire wrapping. The pickle pot? What is it and what is it used for? Now reference the tumbler. You only use water and soap?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  11 місяців тому +1

      The pickle pot contains a pickling solution in it. This helps clean the metal after soldering. The tumbler has stainless steel shot in it. I use that in conjunction with water and dish soap to polish my jewelry

  • @sororbudwiser
    @sororbudwiser 2 роки тому

    awesome! Thank you for sharing 😉

  • @jamesshelleywijnhamer19
    @jamesshelleywijnhamer19 11 місяців тому

    what kind of medium do you use in your tumbler? Would you recommend a harbor freight tumbler?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  11 місяців тому +1

      I use stainless steel shot with water and a little bit of dish soap!

  • @lindycox372
    @lindycox372 2 роки тому

    Great video, so clear and easy to watch, great angles! Can I ask which torch you use and how steady the flame is when you turn it down low?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      I used the big shot gt8000! Link to it is in my description😊 I really only use this torch at one setting. For smaller soldering operations I use my berzomatic torch which also is linked in the description I believe!

  • @mariahr7564
    @mariahr7564 2 роки тому

    Do you have to wear a respirator for the whole process?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +1

      Anytime I am using my torch, polishing, sanding, oxidizing etc. I will wear a mask!

  • @windyflatsranch
    @windyflatsranch Рік тому

    Do you pickle in between all of your soldering operations?

  • @suz665
    @suz665 2 роки тому

    Which solder did you use for makers mark and bail, please? Would you please consider a quick vid on polishing? I have no idea what to buy. Thank you!

  • @leviszczepura4337
    @leviszczepura4337 Рік тому

    Hello Leah,
    I'm liking your channel and your skills and ideas for silver-smithing. It's something i am very interested in doing myself too!
    I am thinking i will begin with more base level techniques and ways of shaping and using silver and then gradually growing my abilities by adding tools and techniques over time.
    Would you be willing to answer some questions i have and also share ideas and kinda see where I'm coming from and maybe correct/help my thinking process about this? let me know if this sounds good and maybe we can assist eachother even if it's just through ideology etc. thanks!! i can give contact info later if you like this idea!
    -Levi

  • @annasimons389
    @annasimons389 2 роки тому +1

    can you link your plastic brush?

  • @vidushisarada4318
    @vidushisarada4318 2 роки тому

    Woow❤️

  • @hollyprentice7065
    @hollyprentice7065 Рік тому

    what is the light blue liquid inside the pen? and can you put the Midas inside the pen?

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  Рік тому +1

      The own is empty that’s just the color of it but ya you could put the Midas inside there!

    • @hollyprentice7065
      @hollyprentice7065 Рік тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver thank you so much! I just got the pens and have LOS but the Midas black may be darker

  • @wendy5464
    @wendy5464 2 роки тому

    do you use shot in your tumbler?

  • @WYASILVER
    @WYASILVER 2 роки тому

    Nice 😍

  • @lisasunde9608
    @lisasunde9608 2 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous! Do you sell any pieces here on your site?

  • @qualifiedperp4615
    @qualifiedperp4615 2 роки тому

    Its very pretty! Can you tell me where you bought your metal letter stamps from? loved the video💖🥰

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I bought my letter stamps off of etsy! I believe the shop is called The Supply Guy

    • @qualifiedperp4615
      @qualifiedperp4615 2 роки тому

      @@SpiritMountainSilver Thank you!!

  • @cecechilders6233
    @cecechilders6233 2 роки тому

    What gauge did you use for the backplate?

  • @johnhelton457
    @johnhelton457 Рік тому

    Woodglut has a lot of designs to choose from.

  • @Lisa-yj8dt
    @Lisa-yj8dt 2 роки тому +8

    You are a talented artist and teacher. Thanks for the clear explanation. It is very interesting. I hope you build your channel more and more.🙂👍🏻

  • @vernagonzales3655
    @vernagonzales3655 2 роки тому +1

    I never knew to neutralize after patina…. And these foam pads on Amazon? What brand? I love these tutorials! Thank you for posting

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  2 роки тому +2

      Oh yes, very important!! And those foam pads are game changer!! I believe the ones I used are from EuroTool on Amazon!

  • @elenamontesanto9720
    @elenamontesanto9720 9 місяців тому +2

    I’m no way jewelry making, but I love handmade things. Your video truly shows why handmade pieces are different and exceptional, plus justifies the price - outstanding execution of even more talented artistic idea

  • @christineharvey7167
    @christineharvey7167 Місяць тому

    What is the make of the rotary tool you use for polishing? That pendent is stunning

    • @SpiritMountainSilver
      @SpiritMountainSilver  Місяць тому

      It is the Foredom! Here is a link to it! amzn.to/3vMxf2o and thank you so much for your kind words!😃