Oh man, that is beautiful work as always, Chad! I will absolutely be adapting this technique for a pendant, as soon as my soldering skills catch up to my ambition. ;)
This is THE RING that I've been trying to remember how to make! You taught us in class, all those years ago, and I've been wracking my brain trying to recreate it. Thanks for the video!
Whomever is running the camera has hugely improved! So many closeups and I can see what your hands are doing. Now it's a joy to watch your videos. Good job! Love the ring.
Thanks Kathy. I hope I’m getting better:). I still occasionally forget I’m filming and move out of frame, lol. Generally the trend is improvement though! Thanks for the nice comment!
Very pretty Chad, I like this technique for making the hinge. It looks a lot more straightforward than many other techniques I’ve seen. As always, I appreciate your videos.
I’m glad you liked it! Let me know how the gold one comes out! I’d love to see a picture of it. You can send me a pic through Instagram if you are so inclined:). I sell quite a few of these both with faceted stones and with small cabs. Thanks for the nice comment!
Chad. I made a version of this ring using half round 14 gauge wire. I didn’t get the seamless look that you have, of course but I am pleased with it for my first attempt. I have only been metalsmithing for about 3 months and I really appreciate your great videos and I love your design style. I used a 8mm green quartz stone. I don’t know how to send a photo
Ahhh Chad! You didn’t realize that you are dealing with someone from a bygone era! I will try to find someone who is knowledgeable about Instagram and if I do, I will send you a photo. In the meantime, I will get back to my sword making!😂😊 Thank you again for the wonderful tutorials and for responding with kind words of encouragement.
Thank you so much for all your videos. They are very well done, informative and anyone starting off can follow along and recreate the designs on their own with some patience and practice. My husband and I tried recreating this ring, didn't come out as planned, and definitely not as good as yours. We used a 9mm Pink/Purple color change Sapphire, was big, and had to make some major adjustments. We just found your channel but will be with you for a while as we just started out our silversmith journey about 3-4 months ago now. I sent my husband to William Holland to learn Faceting and Opals, then had to figure out what to do with them. So, we started attending the Metal Crafters side of the Craft Center at our local Rock and Gemstone Club, and now we are making our own jewelry. Mainly to wear it ourselves, not so much into selling it as we wouldn't know how to price it. Hey, there is an idea. Do you have a class that teaches someone how to price the stuff they make for sale? I'm going to buy you a coffee for all your time and effort, it's not much. May possibly join patreon here in the near future! Thanks again for all you do!
Thank you Lanette for such a sweet comment! I’m so glad I can be a part of your metalsmithing journey. I will probably do a video at some point about pricing things, so keep checking back. Thank you for the coffees, and I will look forward to maybe seeing you over on Patreon. That was very generous! Take care:)
Hi Chad, Thanks for all of the great videos! I know it's a lot of work to get the videos ready. I really enjoy drawing inspiration from your designs and watching your various techniques. Your videos just recently started popping up on my suggestions, so the UA-cam algorithm must like the response that you're getting from viewers. Keep it up! You have a lot of valuable knowledge to share with beginners all the way up to seasoned silversmiths.
Awesome video. I have been wanting to see how this setting/ring was done for a long time, as I have a similar ring and wanted to make one similiar to it!Thank you!
If your getting ready to do a prong setting, I find round ones to be a bit easier. You may want to start with round ones and then move to different shapes:)
Hello Stephanie. That is a spray on flux called My-T-Flux that I get from Rio Grande. Flux cleans and coats the metal to prevent oxidation during heating. Thanks for watching:)
Hi Chad, great project, I’m definitely going to do this. I am wondering about your (seemingly) prolific use of solder; I’ve always been taught to use as little as possible and clean it ALL off in visible areas. Is this something that my teachers have got wrong? I’m really enjoying your videos and your easy going personality!
Good question Flying Chef! You’ll probably notice if you watch enough of my project videos that I usually only go macro on the solder in places where it is easy to file away the excess or where excess solder doesn’t matter (inside a closed bezel for example). I also use almost exclusively hard silver solder which has the highest silver content at 75%, because it looks the most similar to Sterling silver. I wouldn’t say your teachers were wrong, just a different approach than I have. Thanks for the nice comment!
Most times I use the tumbler for cleaning up things that have lots of difficult to polish nooks and crannies like free-form castings. Hardening hasn’t really seemed to be an issue over the years for me.
Won't using harder sauder on the first joins and softer on the laster ones stop the issue of melting stuff u already joined b4 hand and keep it from falling apart
If you are asking about the shears, they are Fiskars craft shears. If you are asking about the wire cutters, they are Xuron wire cutters that cut flat on one side:). Hope this helps Cliff!
Thank you soo much for the awesome, very informative tutorials, Chad! You are very helpful for newbie learners!
You’re welcome Dorrie! I’m really glad that you are finding them useful:)
Lovely ring. Thanks for the video
My pleasure Dan! Glad you liked it:)
Oh man, that is beautiful work as always, Chad!
I will absolutely be adapting this technique for a pendant, as soon as my soldering skills catch up to my ambition. ;)
Thanks Elmojomo! Did you see this one? ua-cam.com/video/LIr7Alq51dY/v-deo.htmlsi=leshQaFT_vcIjqYe. It uses the same basic idea:)
beautiful
Thank you! 😊
Another great video. I like that you use basic tools, not trying to sell us the latest new gadget!
Hehe, I need a tool endorsement before I start pushing tools:)
What a busy bee 🎉 I get so excited every time you add another video . I must say you are the BEST in my eyes!!!!!
Aww, thanks Tammy!
Hello friends ❤️ have a great day
Another winner Chad
Thanks Marietta!
Love the design. Simple and elegant. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Tam! These ones look good with a little round cab as well:). Thanks for the nice comment!
Hello sir ❤️ have a great day
@@jewellerydesignerartists9353 You too! Thanks for the comment!
Beautiful!! Great video!!
Thank you Patty! I appreciate the nice comment:)
This is THE RING that I've been trying to remember how to make! You taught us in class, all those years ago, and I've been wracking my brain trying to recreate it. Thanks for the video!
I’m glad I could help Kate! Thanks for watching:). Hope things are well with you!
Whomever is running the camera has hugely improved! So many closeups and I can see what your hands are doing. Now it's a joy to watch your videos. Good job! Love the ring.
Thanks Kathy. I hope I’m getting better:). I still occasionally forget I’m filming and move out of frame, lol. Generally the trend is improvement though! Thanks for the nice comment!
Thanks so much for sharing, love the tubin' guys in the pickle!
You're welcome Dave!
Beautiful!😍
Thank you Sheri! I’m glad you liked it. You going to make one?
Beautiful!
Thank you Brenda! I appreciate your nice comment!
Great design 🤩! And easy to follow video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! 😊. Im glad you enjoyed it!
Very pretty Chad, I like this technique for making the hinge. It looks a lot more straightforward than many other techniques I’ve seen. As always, I appreciate your videos.
Thanks Ann! I think maybe you meant to comment on a different video? Thank you for the compliment though:)
I think it’s a nice design, it’s a balance of chunky and dainty 😊!
Thanks Rippy!
Hello friends ❤️ have a great day
@@jewellerydesignerartists9353 You too!
Awesome job
Thank you Sabreking!
Thank you for posting this lovely design. I replicated it first in Argentium SS and 14k is next. Great instructions.
I’m glad you liked it! Let me know how the gold one comes out! I’d love to see a picture of it. You can send me a pic through Instagram if you are so inclined:). I sell quite a few of these both with faceted stones and with small cabs. Thanks for the nice comment!
Love it 🌺🤙🏻🤗
I’m glad you like it Paula! Thanks for watching:)
Hello sir ❤️ have a great day
Chad. I made a version of this ring using half round 14 gauge wire. I didn’t get the seamless look that you have, of course but I am pleased with it for my first attempt. I have only been metalsmithing for about 3 months and I really appreciate your great videos and I love your design style. I used a 8mm green quartz stone. I don’t know how to send a photo
You can send it to my Instagram Roberta. I’d love to see it!
Ahhh Chad! You didn’t realize that you are dealing with someone from a bygone era! I will try to find someone who is knowledgeable about Instagram and if I do, I will send you a photo. In the meantime, I will get back to my sword making!😂😊 Thank you again for the wonderful tutorials and for responding with kind words of encouragement.
OMG Chad!! You are a ROCK star!! Thanks for the great videos. Love your style. Hope you keep them coming!!
Thanks Karen! About to go film another one:). I appreciate your nice comments!
Another great design, thanks for the nice video.
Thanks Pat! You’re welcome:)
Thank you so much for all your videos. They are very well done, informative and anyone starting off can follow along and recreate the designs on their own with some patience and practice. My husband and I tried recreating this ring, didn't come out as planned, and definitely not as good as yours. We used a 9mm Pink/Purple color change Sapphire, was big, and had to make some major adjustments.
We just found your channel but will be with you for a while as we just started out our silversmith journey about 3-4 months ago now. I sent my husband to William Holland to learn Faceting and Opals, then had to figure out what to do with them. So, we started attending the Metal Crafters side of the Craft Center at our local Rock and Gemstone Club, and now we are making our own jewelry. Mainly to wear it ourselves, not so much into selling it as we wouldn't know how to price it. Hey, there is an idea. Do you have a class that teaches someone how to price the stuff they make for sale?
I'm going to buy you a coffee for all your time and effort, it's not much. May possibly join patreon here in the near future!
Thanks again for all you do!
Thank you Lanette for such a sweet comment! I’m so glad I can be a part of your metalsmithing journey. I will probably do a video at some point about pricing things, so keep checking back. Thank you for the coffees, and I will look forward to maybe seeing you over on Patreon. That was very generous! Take care:)
William Holland is my happy place. Haven't been since before the pandemic began, but need to go back!
Hi Chad, Thanks for all of the great videos! I know it's a lot of work to get the videos ready. I really enjoy drawing inspiration from your designs and watching your various techniques. Your videos just recently started popping up on my suggestions, so the UA-cam algorithm must like the response that you're getting from viewers. Keep it up! You have a lot of valuable knowledge to share with beginners all the way up to seasoned silversmiths.
Thanks Mike! That’s good to know that they are getting fed to people more. Thank you for the really nice compliment!
Great video Chad. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talents. You are an inspiration! Keep it up.
Thanks Treefeller123! I appreciate your nice comments!
Thank you so much. Melting basket settings has been an issue for me. I will try again.
I still occasionally turn one into a puddle too:)
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Thank you WizardKitty!
Awesome video. I have been wanting to see how this setting/ring was done for a long time, as I have a similar ring and wanted to make one similiar to it!Thank you!
Thanks Mary! I'm so glad you found it useful. Thank you for the nice comment:)
Another great project Beautiful ring Where do you get your stones, You make it look sooo easy
Thanks Verda! Mostly at gem and jewelry shows in Denver:)
I'm just an amateur, but my cup burr doesn't seem to do too good of a job. I'm liking your drill tool for that instead.
Yeah, I’ve bought two of those, and neither worked well.
Love the setting! I have not looked yet but I have some oblong facet stones to set. Any ideas? Thank you! I have been smithing for a year
If your getting ready to do a prong setting, I find round ones to be a bit easier. You may want to start with round ones and then move to different shapes:)
@@chadssilversmithing ok thank you for your response
I'm a novice...what is that you're spraying when you're getting ready with the blow torch?
Love the ring 💍
Hello Stephanie. That is a spray on flux called My-T-Flux that I get from Rio Grande. Flux cleans and coats the metal to prevent oxidation during heating. Thanks for watching:)
I got some now, I was using the one that you mash up with a mortar & pestle before. This could be a game changer 🙌 thanks 😊
@@stephaniefitzpatrick-corki3463 Glad I could help:)
Hi Chad, great project, I’m definitely going to do this. I am wondering about your (seemingly) prolific use of solder; I’ve always been taught to use as little as possible and clean it ALL off in visible areas. Is this something that my teachers have got wrong? I’m really enjoying your videos and your easy going personality!
Good question Flying Chef! You’ll probably notice if you watch enough of my project videos that I usually only go macro on the solder in places where it is easy to file away the excess or where excess solder doesn’t matter (inside a closed bezel for example). I also use almost exclusively hard silver solder which has the highest silver content at 75%, because it looks the most similar to Sterling silver. I wouldn’t say your teachers were wrong, just a different approach than I have. Thanks for the nice comment!
Hello sir ❤️ have a great day
Hey question here. Do you think that you could set a cabochon into this style of ring? I am assuming that it would work. Thnx
Absolutely Susan. I do that all the time:). Works best with round or oval stones. Thanks you for the good question!
As a general rule, I haven't seen you use the tumbler to clean your work and harden your jewelry. Is there a reason for that? Thank you.
Most times I use the tumbler for cleaning up things that have lots of difficult to polish nooks and crannies like free-form castings. Hardening hasn’t really seemed to be an issue over the years for me.
Hi Chad I hope you get to read this, what size is your peridot stone? Thanks.
Hello Carol. Pretty sure that one was a 6mm or thereabouts:). Thanks for the comment:)
Won't using harder sauder on the first joins and softer on the laster ones stop the issue of melting stuff u already joined b4 hand and keep it from falling apart
99% of the time the surface tension of the liquified solder holds things together.
What brand is your cutter?
If you are asking about the shears, they are Fiskars craft shears. If you are asking about the wire cutters, they are Xuron wire cutters that cut flat on one side:). Hope this helps Cliff!
@@chadssilversmithing thanks. I am so excited that I found your channel. Great knowledge
Great work ❣️🙏
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Thank you. I have subscribed to yours as well!