I wanted to say thank you again for an exhalant series of videos. I just want to let folks know that from watching Greg's videos, in less than three months, I have gone from having never made any silverwork before to to selling my first piece in the at Wales’s prestigious Arts Centre in Aberystwyth in the UK. Thanks Greg your a true international educator. Kind Regards. . . Andy
Hello Andy, Thank you for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. You have worked hard and learned much in the last 3 months. Congratulations on your first sale!! I am here to help. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Excellent tutorial. I find the biggest problem my students have with soldering is that they hold the torch too far away from the point they wish to flow soldier or they erratically move the torch about (because they were taught to do this to initially warm the piece.) This eventually leads to the entire piece overheating. Either the flux burns off and nothing flows or previous joints come undone.
Hello Stuart, Thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate it. You are more than welcome. Keep watching. Check out Part 2. Just published. Greg Greenwood
I wish you'd been my teacher when I first started out. I've been away from jewelry making for a long time and I remember all the mistakes I made and the time wasted. I will watch your videos to get a fresh start. thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge. @@greggreenwood4628
Hello drsyn, Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. Thank you also for looking at my website. I'll be looking forward to you having one of my pieces of jewelry. Enjoy. Greg Greenwood
Hello William, Thanks for watching. The torch is a Prest-O-Lite acetylene/air torch. Using a B tank of acetylene. 4 different tips. I have used this torch for over 40 years. It works great for all of my needs. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Hello William, I just got done soldering a minute ago with the torch. Yes, it is a good one. I have seen them on ebay used. The Uniweld acetylene torch is similar. Also, check with your local welding supplier. They may have a suggestion and a model for you. Let me know how it goes. Thanks Greg Greenwood
Hi William I’m just looking through Greg’s comment and I noticed yours. I’m very new to the art but I have already wasted money on a single gas torches. I asked Greg the same question as you and then foolishly purchased a single gas Sievert jewellers torch, great for little stuff but I wanted to make a 50mm wide copper cuff bracelet with a 2.5mm copper wire carrying beads on it. I couldn’t have made what I wanted with the Sievert or my plumber’s torches. The plumbers torch would heat the copper but over heat the beads. The jewellers torch with a needle nozzle would have a small enough flame but it wouldn’t have the power to heat up the copper fast enough so as not to damage the beads. Before you buy another torch have a good look at dual gas options, I wish I had, before spending money needlessly. Like I say, Greg told me but I didn’t listen. . £££$$$£££!!! I now have a great Mapp gas and Oxygen kit. It cooks like oxyacetylene, but I probably should have looked at oxy/propane as a better option for my needs. Don’t rush at it like I did! Kind regards Andy @@williamemerson1799
I wanted to say thank you again for an exhalant series of videos. I just want to let folks know that from watching Greg's videos, in less than three months, I have gone from having never made any silverwork before to to selling my first piece in the at Wales’s prestigious Arts Centre in Aberystwyth in the UK. Thanks Greg your a true international educator.
Kind Regards. . . Andy
Hello Andy, Thank you for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. You have worked hard and learned much in the last 3 months. Congratulations on your first sale!! I am here to help. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Thank you for your clear and very helpful video, Greg!
Hello Robin. You are more than welcome. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Excellent tutorial. I find the biggest problem my students have with soldering is that they hold the torch too far away from the point they wish to flow soldier or they erratically move the torch about (because they were taught to do this to initially warm the piece.) This eventually leads to the entire piece overheating. Either the flux burns off and nothing flows or previous joints come undone.
Hello Malcolm, Thank you very much for your comments. I appreciate it. Yes! I agree with you 100%. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood
You're the best, Greg! Thanks for these informative tips 😉✌
Hello krystyna, You are very kind! You are more than welcome. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
As allways, very helpful, thank you!
Hello Jan, Nice to hear from you! Glad I can help. Take care. Greg Greenwood
Another excellent video Greg, and a great reminder of the things we can do to help make soldering easier - and keeping our pieces intact! Thank you!
Hello Stuart, Thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate it. You are more than welcome. Keep watching. Check out Part 2. Just published. Greg Greenwood
This is so beautiful. What an excellent demonstration.
Hello Cathy, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
Wow, what a great lesson!
Hello PitViper, Glad I can help you. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
So extremely useful, thank you so much for this
Hello strictly, You're very welcome! Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Very clear directions
Hello macwoof, Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
I wish you'd been my teacher when I first started out. I've been away from jewelry making for a long time and I remember all the mistakes I made and the time wasted. I will watch your videos to get a fresh start. thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.
@@greggreenwood4628
Hello Finn, Thank you for your kind comments. I am here to help you with your fresh start. Let me know if you have any questions. Greg Greenwood
Ugh, so helpful! Thank you!
Hello Rebekah, You are more than welcome. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
Excellent thank you! Had a look on your website the jewellery is awesome ... one day soon when I get some funds I will defo want something !
Hello drsyn, Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. Thank you also for looking at my website. I'll be looking forward to you having one of my pieces of jewelry. Enjoy. Greg Greenwood
Great tips. Thanks!!
You are so welcome! Greg Greenwood
Very helpful, thank you!
Hello Sabine, I'm very glad I can help you. You are more than welcome. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
have you tried the cross lock tweezers with ceramic tips?
Hello John, No I have not. Sounds interesting. Let me know how they go. Greg Greenwood
You are marvellous ❤❤❤
Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood
Great video. I learned a lot.
Hello Paul, Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Nice to hear from you. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
is very helpful.
Hello Dan, I'm happy that the video was helpful. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
Grand video
Hello Michael, Thank you. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood
Interesting. Just curious. What torch are you using in method 2?
Hello William, Thanks for watching. The torch is a Prest-O-Lite acetylene/air torch. Using a B tank of acetylene. 4 different tips. I have used this torch for over 40 years. It works great for all of my needs. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 Thanks Greg. They don't seem to be available any longer. 40 years! Must be a good un.
Hello William, I just got done soldering a minute ago with the torch. Yes, it is a good one. I have seen them on ebay used. The Uniweld acetylene torch is similar. Also, check with your local welding supplier. They may have a suggestion and a model for you. Let me know how it goes. Thanks Greg Greenwood
Hi William I’m just looking through Greg’s comment and I noticed yours. I’m very new to the art but I have already wasted money on a single gas torches. I asked Greg the same question as you and then foolishly purchased a single gas Sievert jewellers torch, great for little stuff but I wanted to make a 50mm wide copper cuff bracelet with a 2.5mm copper wire carrying beads on it. I couldn’t have made what I wanted with the Sievert or my plumber’s torches. The plumbers torch would heat the copper but over heat the beads. The jewellers torch with a needle nozzle would have a small enough flame but it wouldn’t have the power to heat up the copper fast enough so as not to damage the beads. Before you buy another torch have a good look at dual gas options, I wish I had, before spending money needlessly. Like I say, Greg told me but I didn’t listen. . £££$$$£££!!! I now have a great Mapp gas and Oxygen kit. It cooks like oxyacetylene, but I probably should have looked at oxy/propane as a better option for my needs. Don’t rush at it like I did! Kind regards Andy @@williamemerson1799
@@AndyDaviesByTheSea Hey thanks Andy! You may have just save me some money.....and a little grief. 👍🍻
Greg I like your video
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Thank you sir for this vdo 🙏
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I used "Liquid Paper"
Hello Peacekeeper, Great, that will work. Thanks for sharing. Greg Greenwood
😎 Another excellently delivered, pro-tip packed installment... I'm so glad I found you! 🤍👊
Hello Liberty, Glad to hear it! Greg Greenwood