what gauge is your sliver sheet? And the disk cutter? what exactly is that called and where on line is the best place to buy? your video is the best so far I have seen on making sliver beads!
I used 22 gauge sheet because it needed to be that thick to make the hammered texture. You can use thicker to make heavier beads or thinner for lighter beads. Most disc cutters will take up to 20 gauge. I think I got the disc cutter from Rio Grand. The simple disc cutters work best for me. I think the dapping block came from Otto Frei.
Thanks for this confidence booster. Funny when you haven’t done a thing for years the fear a making a mistake becomes overwhelming and a video like this is that is needed.
I heated the back end of the tweezers with a torch to weaken them. Heat them gradually, a little bit at a time and test them on your bead until they barely hold it.
Thank you so much for sharing your bead making process ( with very compatible music !) and your production techniques. May I ask, was that a little length of silver solder wire you cut, and why did you torch each piece of wire first? That was one piece sufficient to solder the ball shut? Thank again , loved the video
Thank you Sharon. Yes the short wire pieces are solder and I fused them into a ball so they would roll to the bottom of the inside of the bead halves and then the heat from the torch is directed to the bottom of the bead where the solder is. When the solder starts to flow I can see it in the seam and I pull the solder around the seam with the torch. One small bead of solder is all that it needed if the bead halves fit well. I use this method to prevent any solder from running onto the outside of the bead.
How do you pull the solder around the seam? I mean, I saw you turning the bead, but once it starts to flow, doesn't it pretty much stay where it is? That seems like a pretty long distance for one bit of solder to travel. Great video, though. I've been wanting to know how to make beads, so this will be a great help. I love the technique of balling up the solder, too; I'll have to try that.
@@lithohunter man, I love how you drop that ball of solder inside to solder the 2 together......how long it take to make enough beads to make a 22" necklace? More importantly, how many beads would that take to make? Just turned 52 and I am feeling I'm hooked on wanting to learn how to silversmith my own jewelry....whoever said 'can't teach old dogs new tricks', didn't know me, obviously......thanks for sharing! I'm subscribed and will be watching lots of your videos.
So the liquid you squirt out on the bead before doddering was flux? Fascinating to watch your skills in action. Loved the heavy metal music. Or maybe light metal music...! Darn well done either way.
Great video, thank you for the detail. I’m looking forwarding to trying to make beads.
. The camerawork is excellent. The music is very interesting.
Fabulous !!!!!
Thank you Sir!
Wish I could pay you for some lessons.
what gauge is your sliver sheet? And the disk cutter? what exactly is that called and where on line is the best place to buy? your video is the best so far I have seen on making sliver beads!
I used 22 gauge sheet because it needed to be that thick to make the hammered texture. You can use thicker to make heavier beads or thinner for lighter beads. Most disc cutters will take up to 20 gauge. I think I got the disc cutter from Rio Grand. The simple disc cutters work best for me. I think the dapping block came from Otto Frei.
Thank you!
I like your soldering technique!
Thank you for showing! :) Skills!!!
you are highly skilled, well done and thank you
Thank you Randy
Thanks for this confidence booster. Funny when you haven’t done a thing for years the fear a making a mistake becomes overwhelming and a video like this is that is needed.
Fear lies. Every time you're afraid remember that if you make a mistake, you're better off than failing by default when you make nothing at all xx
Great technique. I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Wendy
Makes sense!
A master - truly!❤
WOW!!!
I like that soldering method.
Seriously though! WTF is up with this music.
Excellent craftsmanship! I am admiring your work sir. 👁️👁️💕✨
This was such a great video. I learned a lot~ thank you!
Thank you!
Beautiful! Thanks Steve!
Nice videowork
What did you use to hold the bead while soldering? I have had problem with bead collapsing- Dianne
I heated the back end of the tweezers with a torch to weaken them. Heat them gradually, a little bit at a time and test them on your bead until they barely hold it.
And you can bend the business end of your tweezers so they close flat on the top and bottom of the bead.
Thanks so much
This method for holding the bead will possibly not work with Argentium silver, due to its proneness to fracture at high heat. A note of caution...
Thank you so much for sharing your bead making process ( with very compatible music !) and your production techniques. May I ask, was that a little length of silver solder wire you cut, and why did you torch each piece of wire first? That was one piece sufficient to solder the ball shut? Thank again , loved the video
Thank you Sharon. Yes the short wire pieces are solder and I fused them into a ball so they would roll to the bottom of the inside of the bead halves and then the heat from the torch is directed to the bottom of the bead where the solder is. When the solder starts to flow I can see it in the seam and I pull the solder around the seam with the torch. One small bead of solder is all that it needed if the bead halves fit well. I use this method to prevent any solder from running onto the outside of the bead.
How do you pull the solder around the seam? I mean, I saw you turning the bead, but once it starts to flow, doesn't it pretty much stay where it is? That seems like a pretty long distance for one bit of solder to travel.
Great video, though. I've been wanting to know how to make beads, so this will be a great help. I love the technique of balling up the solder, too; I'll have to try that.
wendyannh - if you haven't learned yet the answer is no. Your solder will flow where it needs to if you've fluxed your work correctly.
@@lithohunter that's was expertise at it's finest! Was wondering about the solder drop into half ball. Excellent technique
@@lithohunter man, I love how you drop that ball of solder inside to solder the 2 together......how long it take to make enough beads to make a 22" necklace? More importantly, how many beads would that take to make? Just turned 52 and I am feeling I'm hooked on wanting to learn how to silversmith my own jewelry....whoever said 'can't teach old dogs new tricks', didn't know me, obviously......thanks for sharing! I'm subscribed and will be watching lots of your videos.
I’m always amazed at the tedious work of silversmithing. Amazing work!
Lovely!
Your vidéo was really helpful! I have a question though what is it that you uses to cut the circles?
Soooo hate auto correct. Soldering not doddering.
So the liquid you squirt out on the bead before doddering was flux? Fascinating to watch your skills in action. Loved the heavy metal music. Or maybe light metal music...! Darn well done either way.
Yes, that was flux. Thanks for the positive review Barb!
did you use solder or only flux? thanks
Hi Steve. Is that a fluoride based flux? thx
You can buy that little bottle where you find fishing tackle. It’s called a worm blower.