Though I would never silversmith, I am fascinated at the art. The whole process is mesmerizing and the product itself is therefore worth more than 100$. I can't believe people sell for 20 and 30$ sometimes. I'm happy I watched this video. And the ring is beautiful.
Thank you for making this beginner video. The ring is lovely. I've always wanted to make silver and turquoise jewelry. My husband has bought me a beautiful collection, over the years. I love it!! Now that I'm a grandparent, I figured it's now or never, so I subbed you! Looking forward to learning your techniques! 🤗
I am wondering how you cut your 6g wire. and how to measure so you can have the gap and the correct size ring. I just ordered a bunch of stuff to get started and am wanting to make sure I have the right things! it's hard to find info on making ring shanks so thank you for this.
Excellent video! When I started looking for a silver smith in my area, I was having no luck. So I thought I'd look it up!! Glad I did. Your video makes me think I might actually be able to do it. Thanks!
I've only ever bought the finished product, so I'd never seen the process until I blundered across your video -- absolutely AWESOME!!! I'm not going to attempt silversmithing at my age, but I've acquired an incredible appreciation for your skills! And from now on, I'll be able to comprehend what I'm seeing when I examine the finished ring. Thank you so much! 😺💕🐾
I have watched this over and over it is by far my favorite turquoise ring video, you do a fine job of teaching us how and what to do. Your voice is so calming that I don't get flustered when working on a project, thank you so very much!
I love your ring. It is so nice when other jewelry makers show all the steps. When I was in college, we were taught the exact same steps. Thank you, I enjoyed the lesson!
Beautiful! You make it look so easy, however I am sure it isn’t that easy. I love making jewelry but have not learned how to do soldering and this just makes me want to learn how to even more. Thanks for such a great video.
omg! so beautiful! I can only DREAM that one day I will be skilled enough and able to produce something as breathtakingly amazing as that gorgeous ring you've just revealed on this video! BRAVO m'dear!! Keep up the fantastic work!! :)
Thank you so much for sharing your process! I am new to metalsmithing & your videos have been a lifesaver! I really appreciate how detailed and thorough you are. 😊
Thank you very much for made this video. It was very helpful and give me a lot of ideas and at the same time and told me step by step. What should I buy first? Thank you very much.🎉🎉🎉🎉
You did great Leanne…. And your you tube has really grown. You probably don’t recognize my username on UA-cam but this is AUMi Jewels…. I’m still teach my silversmith classes, but I’m also starting UA-cam channel on MetalClay silver… you know I feel so bad because I judge people with metal clay silver jewelry I thought oh there are just cheating. But let me tell you it’s a lot of work. Cool Tools has sponsored me and I really now appreciate those Metal Clay designers. It’s a lot more tedious work. But being a Silversmith designer myself and you know this just as well as me that the back has to look just as pretty as the front… I already started a different Instagram page that’s only dedicated to Metal Clay Silver work. And I’ve got to work on my Silver Smith Instagram page I am so behind. You know one of the things that I like with you teaching on UA-cam is your voice is very soothing and I agree with you 100% Silversmithing and Metal Clay Silver is very therapeutic for me as well.. well you keep doing an awesome job I am so proud of you…🔥🔥🔥🤗👏👏👏👏👏
So nice to meet you! And that’s so cool! Metal clay has been on my list of things to learn!😃 I’ll defs check out your UA-cam channel on that! And thank you so much for your kind words and support!❤️🙏🏻
@@SpiritMountainSilver Good work deserves a lot of good praise and I think your UA-cam channel is fabulous… i’m real close to getting my UA-cam channel go in for Metal Clay I’ll let you know hey I’ll send you a DM on Instagram…
This is such a fantastic video! I really appreciate you linking all your tools as well. It’s been incredibly helpful for me as I start my metalsmithing journey :) I do have a question though. I was wondering what you used to cut the 6 GA wire for the ring band? I love those thicker ring bands as well and I definitely want to incorporate them into my pieces. I just bought a bunch of 6 GA copper wire to practice with, and I can’t for the life of me figure out how to cut it 😅 thanks so much for your help!
I can’t even tell you how helpful your videos have been hun they really have. Can I ask what made you by a Dremel over the foreden SR polishing motor because everyone is telling me to get the Fordem but it’s so much more expensive and you seem to really love your Dremel, can I ask what model you have and do all the accessories come with it? Do you have a video where you say which ones you have? I’m so lost with this issue and would really appreciate some help 🙏 oh I’m a new sub btw hi 👋 I’m Emy ❤
Hi there! Your video is so so helpful for me as a beginner. One thing you didn’t mention that I’m still iffy about is - for the metal sheet, bezel, ring band and beaded wire bezel…are those half hard or dead soft?
I really enjoyed the tutoral and like the way you added your maker's mark. I always find if I add it to the bottom of the base plate, no matter how well I think I planned it out, it gets covered by the shank! Your ring turned out gorgeous. I would be very interested to know what brand of Engraver's block you used and where did you purchase it?
Thank you so much! I got my engravers black off of Etsy, I can't remember the name of the store😫. It is a knock off and I believed I only paid around $150 for it but it does the job! I would definitely check them out there!
How would you price this? Seems like it could easily take a whole day, plus the materials. I guess people would pay a premium for handmade local jewelry, but $200-300 seems like a stretch.
Pricing can be a challenge. You obviously need to factor in material cost (silver + stone) and the labor put in to the piece. But you also need to account for overhead costs associated with running your business. It definitely takes some figuring out, and I can say for myself I sold a lot of jewelry at a loss when I was starting out.
I love love this video! I agree with everyone else - best beginner video out there! Quick question: when you are filing down the ends of the ring band so they're flat (around the 8:30 mark), what grit sandpaper are you using? Thank you so much! Subscribed!
Hi there great video beautiful ring… I have a question where do you get your embellishments. I can make the balls I guess but others like yours? Thanks again.
Where can I Purchase the Dremel with the attachments and if you have a model number would be greatly appreciate it ! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art work !
Awesome work !!! and the instructions very clear I just want to know when I use H,M,S solder because you used all of them and is it OK if I use one type only?
I love your tutorials!! So thorough .. could you please tell me where you purchase your beaded wire and embellishments from? I’m just beginning and having a hard time finding supplies …
I bought my beaded wire from monsterslayer.com and I made the ball and star embellishments myself! I actually have another video explaining how to make them using the tucker tool shot plate!😃
This is a great video! You are so good at the work. I am just getting into soldering and gathering materials. Do you use Cutting Lube on your saw? If so,what kind is the best. Also, where do you purchase your silver?
I do use a cutting lube! Check out my other video on how to use a jewelers saw! I talk about different types you can use with your saw. :) I get all my silver from Monsterslayer.com
I am a hobbiest stone cutter who is breaking into my own silversmithing. For the ring shank, I love the heft of the 6 gauge half round. Are you using half hard? Many thanks in advance and your videos have been very helpful!
This is one of the best videos I’ve watched so far! Very clear instructions and step by step on materials too 👏🏾 Also love your ring and style! 😍
Oh my goodness! This just made my day!! Thank you so so much!!!🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
I agree with you! I learned so much.
the best thing about this video is that you actually have good taste. Beautiful!
Haha thank you very much!😉❤️
Though I would never silversmith, I am fascinated at the art. The whole process is mesmerizing and the product itself is therefore worth more than 100$. I can't believe people sell for 20 and 30$ sometimes. I'm happy I watched this video. And the ring is beautiful.
Thank you so much for your kind words!❤️
Thank you for making this beginner video. The ring is lovely. I've always wanted to make silver and turquoise jewelry. My husband has bought me a beautiful collection, over the years. I love it!! Now that I'm a grandparent, I figured it's now or never, so I subbed you! Looking forward to learning your techniques! 🤗
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you find these videos helpful and inspiring!❤😊
I love your videos! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow! I wasn't sure how to polish my pieces and this video helped me so much!
Oh I’m so glad!😃
I am wondering how you cut your 6g wire. and how to measure so you can have the gap and the correct size ring. I just ordered a bunch of stuff to get started and am wanting to make sure I have the right things! it's hard to find info on making ring shanks so thank you for this.
Excellent video! When I started looking for a silver smith in my area, I was having no luck. So I thought I'd look it up!! Glad I did. Your video makes me think I might actually be able to do it. Thanks!
Thank you!!😃
Absolutely beautiful! I have loved turquoise since I was a young tween!
Thank you so much!❤
I've only ever bought the finished product, so I'd never seen the process until I blundered across your video -- absolutely AWESOME!!! I'm not going to attempt silversmithing at my age, but I've acquired an incredible appreciation for your skills! And from now on, I'll be able to comprehend what I'm seeing when I examine the finished ring. Thank you so much! 😺💕🐾
Aww thank you so much Nancy!!💛☺️
This ring is so beautiful. Your instructions are very clear as is the video itself. I am inspired to try this!
Aww thank you so much!!
How do you make the star embellishment?
I have watched this over and over it is by far my favorite turquoise ring video, you do a fine job of teaching us how and what to do. Your voice is so calming that I don't get flustered when working on a project, thank you so very much!
Wow, thank you so much!! You are so kind💛
I love your ring. It is so nice when other jewelry makers show all the steps. When I was in college, we were taught the exact same steps. Thank you, I enjoyed the lesson!
Oh thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it!😊
Merci :) It's the clearest video I have seen ! Especially to choose the good tools. Thanks for sharing your knowledges.
Thank you so much!! I am so glad you like it!!🙏🏻❤️☺️
Can't add to all these great compliments, absolutely a beautiful piece, plus a great demo 👍
Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Awesome...no image no pretence..... many thanks,, Enough said!
Thank you😃
This is the best and most detailed video I have found! I am a new self-taught jeweler and your videos are saving my day！
Great video only learning this great craft so thank you for this easy to follow thanks again and i just subscribed
You’re welcome!😊 Thank you for subscribing!
Wow! Really appreciate your detailed videos!! Thank You and God Bless
Thank you so much!💛🙏🏻
You do BEAUTIFUL work and your explanation is spot on!! You make me want to get the tools to get started making some great pieces!! Thank you
Aww thank you so much!❤️
This was excellent! Thank you for sharing your gift so others can learn!
You are so welcome! I hope you found it helpful!😊❤
Such a wonderful video. I used to do some silversmithing many years back. This video makes me want to create again.
Astonishing work! Wow 👌
Thank you so much!😊
You make it look so easy! Looks beautiful. 😃
Thank you! Cheers!😊
This is so beautiful. I am new to learning this and your video was great.
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
This is wonderful. I love the way you show in detail how it is done.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it! :)
It came out beautiful. You made it look so easy. Great video. Thank you.
Thank you Heather!
Thank you! I’m watching this before I go to my silversmithing class today to gain some confidence and how to use polishing wheels for my dremel
Oooh good luck!! I hope you have fun!❤️😃
This is a good video to start off with. You explain everything really good Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I like the way u solder your bezels,them chips drive me crazy
Right! Wire solder all the way!😀
The best explications ever found on YT, thank you so so much for sharing this tips!! Hope you never stop making videos 🤣💖
Aw thank you so much! That means so much to me!! I am so glad you found this video helpful😃❤
Great video & love your setting ❤
Thank you so much!🙏🏻
It’s silversmiths like you, that make starting not so hair pulling😂 your tips are so helpful and pieces are beautiful!! Thank you!🩵
Aww thank you so much!!💛🙏🏻
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent!
Thank you so much!❤️
Do you have a video on making those embellishments?
I built a cabbing machine for cabochon making. I’ve made many gemstones. I’m going to try silver smithing thanks
you’re a phenomenal teacher ☺️
Thank you so much!! ❤
Beautiful! You make it look so easy, however I am sure it isn’t that easy. I love making jewelry but have not learned how to do soldering and this just makes me want to learn how to even more. Thanks for such a great video.
Thank you so much Debra!!❤️This comment just made my day!☺️ I wish you the best of luck on all your ventures!!
omg! so beautiful! I can only DREAM that one day I will be skilled enough and able to produce something as breathtakingly amazing as that gorgeous ring you've just revealed on this video! BRAVO m'dear!! Keep up the fantastic work!! :)
Aww thank you so much for your kind words!!🙏🏻❤️
Very well done absolutely master at what you are doing I wasn’t expecting it
Thank you so much!! You are so kind😊
I just came across your channel. Lovely ring and great tutorial. Thanks. We will check out more of your videos.
Thanks so much 😊
Extremely helpful to see the many steps.
I'm so glad!😊
How do you make the little metal balls?
You can use the blowtorch to melt a small amount of silver. As it turns to liquid, the surface tension of the silver pulls it into a sphere :)
I want to get into silver smithing so bad omg this is so cool & the ring is so pretty!!
Aww thank you so much! It is definitely a fulfilling craft I will say that!😃❤️
Is silversmithing super difficult to learn from scratch? I'm really interested in my own magic and making my own rings.
Where do you get your turquoise with the backing? I can’t find it anywhere 0:22
Thank you so much for sharing your process! I am new to metalsmithing & your videos have been a lifesaver! I really appreciate how detailed and thorough you are. 😊
I'm so glad! Thank you so much for your kind words!❤️
I hope you keep using full videos for your UA-cam channels 🤗
You got it! I have a couple on deck right now so stayed tuned!☺️
Really loved this!! Quite the process but I really want to try
Thank you!! And you should! It’s such a fulfilling hobby!🙌🏻
What grit sandpaper did you use to sand down the bezel to make it flat?
Just curious can I use sterling silver instead of fine silver bezel strip around the stone? Thank you!
Wow! I learned so much from this video. Thanks!
So glad!! ❤😊
This is a great video and a beautiful ring, do you mind to tell us the gauge of the beaded ring, please? and thanks!
It's my goal to learn how to silversmith! Your video was very good at explaining every step of the process. Thank you
Thank you so much Kimberley!!
Thank you very much for made this video. It was very helpful and give me a lot of ideas and at the same time and told me step by step. What should I buy first? Thank you very much.🎉🎉🎉🎉
Second time watching this video because I love it so much. What Guage beaded wire are you using for this ring?
That is a really pretty ring.
Thank you!!
@@SpiritMountainSilver your welcom your videos are so cool!❤
Aww thank you so much! I appreciate it!😊
@@SpiritMountainSilver ❤
Hi! Would you tell me the gauge of the beaded wire? Thanks for the tutorial!
These videos are amazing! So easy to follow thank you so much for sharing. looking forward to more!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy them!
What’s the difference between hard ,easy, medium solder like how do you know witch one to use
Is the flux’s you apply with the paint brush the same as the spray one?
Another fantastic video - thank you - you are an amazing teacher!
Thank you so much!!💕
Love your videos! Wondering if you have any tips on sizing the ring band?
Really this is excellent and so much helpful for me.
Thank you very much for this video.
I'm so glad you found this helpful! Thank you so much for your kind words :)
Very nice, I will be using your method seems more detailed but more simplified, thank you for sharing with us!
Glad it was helpful!
What size fine bezel strip did you use? 1/4 or 1/8?
Beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you so much!! :)
You did great Leanne…. And your you tube has really grown. You probably don’t recognize my username on UA-cam but this is AUMi Jewels…. I’m still teach my silversmith classes, but I’m also starting UA-cam channel on MetalClay silver… you know I feel so bad because I judge people with metal clay silver jewelry I thought oh there are just cheating. But let me tell you it’s a lot of work. Cool Tools has sponsored me and I really now appreciate those Metal Clay designers. It’s a lot more tedious work. But being a Silversmith designer myself and you know this just as well as me that the back has to look just as pretty as the front… I already started a different Instagram page that’s only dedicated to Metal Clay Silver work. And I’ve got to work on my Silver Smith Instagram page I am so behind. You know one of the things that I like with you teaching on UA-cam is your voice is very soothing and I agree with you 100% Silversmithing and Metal Clay Silver is very therapeutic for me as well.. well you keep doing an awesome job I am so proud of you…🔥🔥🔥🤗👏👏👏👏👏
So nice to meet you! And that’s so cool! Metal clay has been on my list of things to learn!😃 I’ll defs check out your UA-cam channel on that! And thank you so much for your kind words and support!❤️🙏🏻
@@SpiritMountainSilver Good work deserves a lot of good praise and I think your UA-cam channel is fabulous… i’m real close to getting my UA-cam channel go in for Metal Clay I’ll let you know hey I’ll send you a DM on Instagram…
Extremely informative. Thank you!❤
You are so welcome!
This is such a fantastic video! I really appreciate you linking all your tools as well. It’s been incredibly helpful for me as I start my metalsmithing journey :) I do have a question though. I was wondering what you used to cut the 6 GA wire for the ring band? I love those thicker ring bands as well and I definitely want to incorporate them into my pieces. I just bought a bunch of 6 GA copper wire to practice with, and I can’t for the life of me figure out how to cut it 😅 thanks so much for your help!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! I will either use my cutting shears or my jeweler's saw to cut the thicker gauges. :)
Looks real good
so beautiful, you make it look so easy.
Thanks so much! 😊
I can’t even tell you how helpful your videos have been hun they really have. Can I ask what made you by a Dremel over the foreden SR polishing motor because everyone is telling me to get the Fordem but it’s so much more expensive and you seem to really love your Dremel, can I ask what model you have and do all the accessories come with it? Do you have a video where you say which ones you have? I’m so lost with this issue and would really appreciate some help 🙏 oh I’m a new sub btw hi 👋 I’m Emy ❤
Same solder as copper plumbing soldering?? What is medium solder?? Hard solder? Use silver solder with no lead?
This is so pretty
❤
Thank you so much!☺️
Thank you so much for teaching me how to make a ring. :)
You’re very welcome!! I’m glad you found this video helpful!😊
Hi there! Your video is so so helpful for me as a beginner. One thing you didn’t mention that I’m still iffy about is - for the metal sheet, bezel, ring band and beaded wire bezel…are those half hard or dead soft?
I like to use dead soft! It’s more pliable and can easily be work hardened 😊
I really enjoyed the tutoral and like the way you added your maker's mark. I always find if I add it to the bottom of the base plate, no matter how well I think I planned it out, it gets covered by the shank! Your ring turned out gorgeous. I would be very interested to know what brand of Engraver's block you used and where did you purchase it?
Thank you so much! I got my engravers black off of Etsy, I can't remember the name of the store😫. It is a knock off and I believed I only paid around $150 for it but it does the job! I would definitely check them out there!
This is great!! I’m just getting started! Where do you find your embellishments or did you make them?
How would you price this? Seems like it could easily take a whole day, plus the materials. I guess people would pay a premium for handmade local jewelry, but $200-300 seems like a stretch.
Pricing can be a challenge. You obviously need to factor in material cost (silver + stone) and the labor put in to the piece. But you also need to account for overhead costs associated with running your business. It definitely takes some figuring out, and I can say for myself I sold a lot of jewelry at a loss when I was starting out.
Its very beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️!
Thank you! 😊
Wow! Great Video. So simple and easy to understand. Beautiful ring! Thank you!
Aww thank you so much!!❤️
I love love this video! I agree with everyone else - best beginner video out there! Quick question: when you are filing down the ends of the ring band so they're flat (around the 8:30 mark), what grit sandpaper are you using? Thank you so much! Subscribed!
Thank you so much! And I like to use 120 grit sand paper 😊
very nice job and great video !!
Thank you very much!
Hi there great video beautiful ring… I have a question where do you get your embellishments. I can make the balls I guess but others like yours?
Thanks again.
I have a full video that goes over how I make the embellishments, here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/bd9kE_5mP7A/v-deo.html
Очень понравилось видимо, всё четко показано и разьяснено. Кольцо очень красивое с сияющей бирюзой. Творческих успехов!
Thank you!!💛
What brand and size torch do you use for a project like this ?
Awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! :)
Where can I Purchase the Dremel with the attachments and if you have a model number would be greatly appreciate it ! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art work !
Thank you very much! And here is the link: amzn.to/3su5t61
So what I’m seeing is that you can work with Silver the same way you work with copper or brass. Flux, apply solder, distribute heat evenly?
I personally have never soldered copper or brass so I can not give you a confident answer. :)
Awesome work !!! and the instructions very clear
I just want to know when I use H,M,S solder because you used all of them and is it OK if I use one type only?
They all have different melting points so if you are doing multiple solder joints then yes I would recommend using all those!
Love this. Beautiful ring!
Thank you so much!!! :)
I love your tutorials!! So thorough .. could you please tell me where you purchase your beaded wire and embellishments from? I’m just beginning and having a hard time finding supplies …
I bought my beaded wire from monsterslayer.com and I made the ball and star embellishments myself! I actually have another video explaining how to make them using the tucker tool shot plate!😃
This is a great video! You are so good at the work. I am just getting into soldering and gathering materials. Do you use Cutting Lube on your saw? If so,what kind is the best. Also, where do you purchase your silver?
I do use a cutting lube! Check out my other video on how to use a jewelers saw! I talk about different types you can use with your saw. :) I get all my silver from Monsterslayer.com
Such a helpful video I appreciate it so much ! Did you make your solder stand or did you buy it?
Thank you! And I bought it off Amazon!😃
Fascinating & beautiful!
Thank you so much!!
Great teaching, i always learn new tips to add and help me learn.🐶💕❤️✌️🇺🇸
Thank you!☺️❤️
The measuring of the ring band, how do you know the correct size when it’s open like that? I’m having issues lol.
I like to test the fit on my ring sizing mandrel!
How long did it take to make this from start to finish?
I am a hobbiest stone cutter who is breaking into my own silversmithing. For the ring shank, I love the heft of the 6 gauge half round. Are you using half hard? Many thanks in advance and your videos have been very helpful!
I like to use soft and work harden it myself at the end. Easier to work with for me😊