Chad....I always look forward to your videos on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!! This is a great one!! Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your skills with us!!
Beautiful work as always. Love the idea of interchangeable stones but your correct in the fact that your work would have to be extremely precise. If you had a standard clasp size and shape and only adjusted the setting on top, you could make it work. Brilliant idea!!!!
A very involved piece Chad. I got worn out just watching you 😂!! I think if I try this one, I will saw the curved body pieces out. Thanks for persevering through this and again, sharing your knowledge and skills with us. Learning sooo… much from your videos!!
This one was a long one. If you saw them out, you'll likely get a better shape to the overall Bracelet than I did. My final piece had too many problems as far as not having tight tolerances (it closed ok, but the clasp fittings were just a little too loose), so I ended up disassembling this one. Next time I will probably have a better outcome:)
I’ve only been to 5 shows so far. 3 of them were really good for what they were. Made a decent amount for my first shows but two (including the last one that was two weeks ago), went terribly. They were in uncomfortable situations such as being outside in the cold and I literally didn’t make a single dime at either of them. That I could live without but I’m grateful for the successful ones because I probably wouldn’t be going back if it weren’t for them. Gotta take the good with the bad I guess
It can be frustrating to do a show with no sales. Getting ready for a show is a significant amount of work and expense. I have had that happen a few times. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right shows that fit your product. I do best at Outdoor art shows and street fairs. Craft shows around the holidays not so much:). It also helps to have a wide variety of pice points. Its great when that customer comes by who can drop $500 without blinking, but they are far more rare than someone who is in the $25-$50 range:)
@@chadssilversmithingfunny you say that. I’ve just finished making my first stud earrings. Simple little shapes just from silver so they are a bit less expensive than the standard.
Thanks Bruce. This one was a lot of work, and a good learning piece. I’m not so satisfied with how tight my connections are on the box clasps, so I’m looking at it as a learning piece and proof of concept:). The next time I make one I’ll have multiple heads you can swap out with different stones I think.
So many techniques to learn in this tutorial. Great idea making an extra pair to interchange! Also, thanks for sharing how yoy develop your silversmithing career👏🏻💯🎇
Oh wow this one is gorgeous. So pretty and great to see the construction details. This a more complex build than I’d usually do so it’s really helpful to see this. New clasp and construction ideas for bangle/bracelets are ALWAYS welcome. I think I’d rivet the pin for the hinge tho. I don’t trust myself to solder a hinge pin and still have it move lol
Wow Chad, awesome work. I loved seeing all the stages involved in creating this piece. It’s way beyond my current skill level, but great to watch, thanks 🤩
That's a really impressive piece Chad and interesting to hear how you got into making jewellery. I'm learning a lot from your videos. Would be interested to see different types of stone setting if you're looking for ideas 🙂
Thanks Andrea! I'm gradually teaching myself some new styles of settings. As I figure them out, I have been adding them. I have some gaps in my metalsmithing repertoire like flush settings because, like I said in the video, I only took a few classes to teach me the basics, and since then gradually figured out new techniques and skills.
Nice piece as always. I was wondering if the tabs you soldered on for the hinge threw off the curve. I guess you could rework the design to include the tabs and eliminate the necessity for the tabs. My humble two cents...
Probably right Karin. I think next time I would assemble the hinge components first to see how things lay before putting the caps on the ends in order to get things shaped how I intend. I hadn’t ever done something like this before, so I was kind of flying the plane while I was building it:). Thanks for the relevant and nice comment!
hi you made that hard work i would have made it a lot flatter for the sides 2mm square wire bend it with my fingers still got the same result on the design better profile not as chunky.
Bravo! I always wondered about box clasps - how do you harden the slide after soldering? Question 2: What torch do you use and how much oxygen per month?
Hey Chad, another great video! I have a question about the shears. I know you said they are Fiskars, but can you share which ones? I had LRTI surgery on my hand making it very difficult and painful to hold metal while sawing.
www.fiskars.com/en-us/crafting-and-sewing/products/scissors-and-shears/razoredge-micro-tip-easy-action-shears-6-190500-1006 The colors are slightly different, but I think this is the model. Hope this helps.
I have a question. I use my dad’s old round pedistal kitchen table. Any ideas on how to make it more stable? I cut out a section for piercing, etc, and I have the raised peg but it moves constantly so there’s no way I could bolt down my vice and draw wire. I’m really not sure what to do with it and I can’t afford a proper bench so I gotta figure something out. Open to any suggestions
You do need something pretty solid to connect to. The old counter I use as a workbench is heavy and full of tools and such, but it still moves when I'm drawing wire through a draw plate. Maybe attach something to the wall studs?
@@chadssilversmithing that’s a pretty solid idea. I just picked up a tabletop jewelers bench (handmade) yesterday and I’m getting a big ol’ desk delivered tomorrow for $25. I’m hoping it’s heavy duty enough to stay down and maybe I can attach it to the studs once I know I’m gonna keep it. The plan is to eventually get a good bench and attach it but that’s probably awhile out
I really like that you make advanced projects. Most videos out there are beginners instructions so thank you for doing this.
I’m glad you are getting some value from these Heba! Thank you for the nice comment:)
Chad....I always look forward to your videos on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!! This is a great one!! Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your skills with us!!
You’re welcome Karen. Sorry this one was a little late today. It was kind of a long project:)
Beautiful work as always. Love the idea of interchangeable stones but your correct in the fact that your work would have to be extremely precise. If you had a standard clasp size and shape and only adjusted the setting on top, you could make it work. Brilliant idea!!!!
Thanks S Friday! I may revisit this basic idea at some point, but that bracelet was a lot of work:)
You are a great teacher and explain everything so well. I learn a ton from you and watch your videos every day. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome!
A very involved piece Chad. I got worn out just watching you 😂!! I think if I try this one, I will saw the curved body pieces out. Thanks for persevering through this and again, sharing your knowledge and skills with us. Learning sooo… much from your videos!!
This one was a long one. If you saw them out, you'll likely get a better shape to the overall Bracelet than I did. My final piece had too many problems as far as not having tight tolerances (it closed ok, but the clasp fittings were just a little too loose), so I ended up disassembling this one. Next time I will probably have a better outcome:)
I’ve only been to 5 shows so far. 3 of them were really good for what they were. Made a decent amount for my first shows but two (including the last one that was two weeks ago), went terribly. They were in uncomfortable situations such as being outside in the cold and I literally didn’t make a single dime at either of them. That I could live without but I’m grateful for the successful ones because I probably wouldn’t be going back if it weren’t for them. Gotta take the good with the bad I guess
It can be frustrating to do a show with no sales. Getting ready for a show is a significant amount of work and expense. I have had that happen a few times. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right shows that fit your product. I do best at Outdoor art shows and street fairs. Craft shows around the holidays not so much:). It also helps to have a wide variety of pice points. Its great when that customer comes by who can drop $500 without blinking, but they are far more rare than someone who is in the $25-$50 range:)
@@chadssilversmithingfunny you say that. I’ve just finished making my first stud earrings. Simple little shapes just from silver so they are a bit less expensive than the standard.
@@netcreativedesigns Sometimes selling the small stuff pays for the show:)
VERY cool! I make a pair of earrings with the same sort of theme. Interchangeable dangles. Thank you once again.... You're super! ❤🤍💙
Thanks Karie:)
Thanks, I am so in awe of this one. WOW!
Thanks Bruce. This one was a lot of work, and a good learning piece. I’m not so satisfied with how tight my connections are on the box clasps, so I’m looking at it as a learning piece and proof of concept:). The next time I make one I’ll have multiple heads you can swap out with different stones I think.
So many techniques to learn in this tutorial. Great idea making an extra pair to interchange! Also, thanks for sharing how yoy develop your silversmithing career👏🏻💯🎇
Thanks Cecilia! I learned a few things while making this one:)
@@chadssilversmithing 🤔😃👏🏻💯:)
I'll be right there when you have the oak mandrel available. Great video, as always. Thank you
I need more hours in the day, lol. I’ll try to get a couple done within a week or two:)
Awesome idea for other stones 👏
Thanks Kelly!
Chad you my friend are the GOAT! this is a nice bracelet. I would love to take one of your classes.
That is the first time anyone has ever called me that! Thank you!!! You are certainly welcome if you ever end up in Colorado:)
@@chadssilversmithing I have been once and will surly come that way again! I will shoot for next year.
The comment u made about setting up for the shows,went through the same thing and sometimes driving for 12 hours got real old! as i got older!
It wouldn’t be too bad if I had the back I had when I was 25:)
Oh wow this one is gorgeous. So pretty and great to see the construction details. This a more complex build than I’d usually do so it’s really helpful to see this. New clasp and construction ideas for bangle/bracelets are ALWAYS welcome. I think I’d rivet the pin for the hinge tho. I don’t trust myself to solder a hinge pin and still have it move lol
Thanks Pauline. I’ve never done one quite this complex before. It was pretty time consuming:)
Wow Chad, awesome work. I loved seeing all the stages involved in creating this piece. It’s way beyond my current skill level, but great to watch, thanks 🤩
Thanks Karry! This one sure had a lot of steps:)
That's a really impressive piece Chad and interesting to hear how you got into making jewellery. I'm learning a lot from your videos. Would be interested to see different types of stone setting if you're looking for ideas 🙂
Thanks Andrea! I'm gradually teaching myself some new styles of settings. As I figure them out, I have been adding them. I have some gaps in my metalsmithing repertoire like flush settings because, like I said in the video, I only took a few classes to teach me the basics, and since then gradually figured out new techniques and skills.
Nice piece as always. I was wondering if the tabs you soldered on for the hinge threw off the curve. I guess you could rework the design to include the tabs and eliminate the necessity for the tabs. My humble two cents...
Probably right Karin. I think next time I would assemble the hinge components first to see how things lay before putting the caps on the ends in order to get things shaped how I intend. I hadn’t ever done something like this before, so I was kind of flying the plane while I was building it:). Thanks for the relevant and nice comment!
Great idea....hmmmm
Thanks C.!
hi you made that hard work i would have made it a lot flatter for the sides 2mm square wire bend it with my fingers still got the same result on the design better profile not as chunky.
Yeah, I was kind of flying this plane while I built it:). It was a good learning piece for me though!
Bravo! I always wondered about box clasps - how do you harden the slide after soldering? Question 2: What torch do you use and how much oxygen per month?
I just bend it back and forth a few times to harden it. My torch is an acetylene/air torch, so no oxygen tank:)
Hey Chad, another great video! I have a question about the shears. I know you said they are Fiskars, but can you share which ones? I had LRTI surgery on my hand making it very difficult and painful to hold metal while sawing.
www.fiskars.com/en-us/crafting-and-sewing/products/scissors-and-shears/razoredge-micro-tip-easy-action-shears-6-190500-1006
The colors are slightly different, but I think this is the model. Hope this helps.
@@chadssilversmithing Thank you very much!
I have a question. I use my dad’s old round pedistal kitchen table. Any ideas on how to make it more stable? I cut out a section for piercing, etc, and I have the raised peg but it moves constantly so there’s no way I could bolt down my vice and draw wire. I’m really not sure what to do with it and I can’t afford a proper bench so I gotta figure something out. Open to any suggestions
You do need something pretty solid to connect to. The old counter I use as a workbench is heavy and full of tools and such, but it still moves when I'm drawing wire through a draw plate. Maybe attach something to the wall studs?
@@chadssilversmithing that’s a pretty solid idea. I just picked up a tabletop jewelers bench (handmade) yesterday and I’m getting a big ol’ desk delivered tomorrow for $25. I’m hoping it’s heavy duty enough to stay down and maybe I can attach it to the studs once I know I’m gonna keep it. The plan is to eventually get a good bench and attach it but that’s probably awhile out
a lot of fiddley bits in it man
Yes, this one was a lot more measuring and fitting together than I normally do:)