How to make a Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet from Start to End
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- This comprehensive tutorial shows how to make a gemstone cuff bracelet from start to finish. Basic/intermediate silversmiting skills are needed.
Basic supply list:
Sterling Wire
Bezel wire
Bracelet mandrel
Flux
Solder
Torch
Cabochons
Pickle
Burnisher
Tweezers
Pliers
Hammer
A good trick is to completely flux cover the whole piece before soldering. Dramatically reduces firescaling and having it turn black. Lovely work. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the tip! I will definitely try that out.
Wish you would come back with more of your awesome teachings in your tutorials!!!
Thank you!!! I love your tutorials, I hope you make videos for ever!
Thanks!
I have a whole new appreciation for handcrafted silver jewelry. Thank you so much for making this detailed video.
Thank you for watching! A lot of work and love goes into it!
This was incredibly helpful! I’m making my first cuff, had so many questions, and your in-depth tutorial answered most of them! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Katie Kremer awesome! I’m glad I could help!!
I cover the stone with painters tape to avoid scratches from setter slips. Saved my stone more than once
Thanks for the tip!
Great vid, super helpful....btw, a ring clamp is helpful to hold pieces while grinding.
Thanks! I never thought of using a ring clamp. I’ll have to give it a try!
Thank you for showing every step in this video! The camera set up and everything is perfect and easy to watch! Great tutorials🥰
So glad it help!! Thanks for watching!
This was so satisfying to watch! Thank you for sharing! 💞🙏🏼
I just love it!
You are the best teaching all the process...
Thank you very much!!
Love your tutorial. It will help me get started. Thanks
Hi there, thank you for sharing your skills with us. Wonderful video.
Elisa/Ca
Thank you so much with your guidance I made my first bracelet ❤
You’re welcome! Happy to help and hope you had fun making it!
Very beautiful and rather complex, have never done soldering, thanks
Beautiful bracelets and great instructions! Thanks you.
Nice work. Thanks
Still being watched! Good stuff!
Feb '21.
Still being watched Feb ‘24! Great video!!!
Thank you for sharing exactly what your using! So helpful.
This is perfect for beginners ! I have watched a dozen or so videos before I found you, and yours was the perfect one ! Thank you thank you ! Can I ask what is the spinning bowl and rocks that hold your burning and metal blocks ?
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found this video helpful. I use an annealing pan with pumice stone purchased here: www.riogrande.com/product/annealing-pans-with-pumice/502044gp
Just beautiful ❤
@@nadineschofield3541 thank you!
Watching the video over and over ,very helpful ,it is the best video I have found on this , all your videos are great , you have a subscriber ,Thank You,
Glad it helped!
Great Video!!! Thank your for your time and well explained step by step tutorial!
Nice video good job with your etching! The rocker you may have a better time of it if you turn it so the rocker goes from bottom to top of the cup. Holding it sideways like that is the reason it keeps slipping onto your stone. Just a little observation from a fellow jewelry maker. Beautiful bracelets!
Thank you for the tip!!
nice video I read the description as well as all the comments and rewatched the beginning until you introduced the bangle wire is it 14 gauge you never said?
kim johnston Hi! This wire I used for these cuffs is 8ga half round wire.
Bellissimo tutorial grazie x il tutorial bellissimo bracciale 💕💝💋💋💖💗💜🙏
Great video, what kind of small torch are you using?
@@davidasselin3955 Thanks! It’s called a Micro Torch and I purchased it from Harbor Freight years ago.
your videos are amazing and so informative! Thank you so much!! keep them coming!
Thanks so much for this video! You inspired me to make one and I love it!
Beautiful crafts. I need a waterproof glue to set my stone in cuff. Any recommendations?
An epoxy resin is a strong bond. Not sure if it’s waterproof though.
Fabulous video! Looove these pieces!! THANK YOU! I’m just getting started in jewelry making!
Thanks so much for your time. You inspired me to do more than one piece at a time,,!
This tutorial has been so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for taking time away from your business to teach a newbie!
I do have a question about what attachment you used on your foredom to line the backplate and bezel up so nicely. I’ve looked everywhere on Rio and can’t find something that looks similar. Do you happen to have an item number or any keywords I should use when searching?
Thanks so much again!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I’m not sure what you are referring to (foredom), can you explain?
@@thehautebohemian5753 I apologize! The attachments on your flex shaft.
Thanks so much for responding! :)
Paisley Nelson Yes! Thanks for clarifying. I use dremel with an attachment so I got confused for a sec! The attachments are a type of grinding/sanding wheel. They have different coarseness. I used medium ones but it’s all based on preference.
Nice cuffs! I have a question. When setting the stones, I was always taught to do them in opposite sides (I.e., north south east and then west and then in between each of the sides. I noticed that you didn’t do that. Don’t you ever get overlapping or crinkled bezels? I’m definitely not an expert by any means, but I’m learning and wanted to ask about your process. Thank you. ♥️
Great question, thanks for asking! You can do it either way. I usually just go all the way around with a serrated or scalloped bezel and do NSEW with plain bezel. I think the whole point of NSEW is so your stone stays in place while setting it. You also only get crinkles when the bezel isn’t the appropriate height for the stone. Hope this helps!
Thank you for your tutorial! I am making my first cuff and I'm having issues soldering it to my gemstone setting. Do you ever need to file the cuff flat to make a better surface connection? Would sweat soldering help at all?
Hi! You’re welcome, hope it helped! You can definitely file/sand the cuff to make it flatter for a better connection. You can also try sweat soldering too. I typically use sweat soldering when adding sterling elements to a piece but I’m sure it would work to attach the cuff to the backplate.
Thank you for sharing your skills to all of us, super inspiring video and you make it seem so easy
Fantastic tutorial!! Beautiful cuffs!! Can I ask what brand/type of shears you used to cut through the 20 gauge silver?
Kristin Perdue thank you! I bought these so long ago I don’t remember the brand. I did but them online. If you Google metal shears I’m sure they’ll come up! I think they were under $15.
@@thehautebohemian5753 Thanks so much! I think I may have found them!! I searched on Rio Grande and there’s a pair that has one red handle and one white like yours, and the description says it cuts up to 20 gauge. And the best part is that they were only $10-something So I bought them! Thanks again!! I’m going to make some cuff bracelets per your instructions very soon!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Very Good Tutorial..
Thank you so much for this video. I must of watched this at least 5x 😂 I’m struggling getting my plate soldered to the half round wire. What kind of torch are you using?
Also do you file the wire at all so it’s flat where it’s positioned on the plate? I thought this was supposed to be done in order for the solder to flow.
Julia Chick Hi! I am using a large map gas torch. Since there’s a lot of metal you need a higher temp. I do not file the the wire flat but you certainly can. The metal just has to be touching for it to flow.
Thank you so much for your videos. One question - if I wanted to add all three wires to ONE bigger stone (like a split shank ring) is it the same process?
How do we know what to purchase? I mean you said rio but I can’t see what silver is it hard, half hard or soft?
Hey there!! Trying so hard haha it seems by bezel wire is really flimsy and giving me troubles when I try to keep it connected before soldering. I’m using item 100290 strip SS .013 x 3/16 any advice?!
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. My advise for trying to keep it connected would be to make sure you file both sides down so they fit together right. You can always bend the bezel wire into a different shape to get them to fit. Once you solder it’s easy to bend it back to fit the stones. Hope that helps!
Love love love this video! What kind of sheet metal is this? In the video it says 20g Silver, however I am wondering about the hardness? I would like to buy sheet metal on Rio but I am new to this and there are many options
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I would start with 22 or 24ga. 24ga is fine for all projects and it’s less expensive. I normally used 24ga for rings and cuffs.
The Haute Bohemian Of course no problem! I just checked out your Instagram your craft is absolutely STUNNING😍 Awesome!! Thank you so much for getting back with me! I appreciate it! ✨💫
I know this video is older but it’s worth a shot to ask. Before you solder the backplate on the cuff, do you file the cuff flat where you are going to attach the backplate like you would a ring or leave it 1/2 round?
Hi there! Thanks for asking. Yes you absolutely can file down the wire before you solder. I don’t typically do this step and haven’t had any problems.
Thanks for the response!I actually wasn’t expecting a reply. I’m at that step with some bracelets and I wasn’t sure if I treated it like a ring and filed it down or not worry about filling it.
Thanks again!
@@leewhite4161 most of my videos are older but I try and stay active on here. Let me know if you have any other questions. I’m happy to help!
Are you in Rochester NY? Your accent sounds like me here, mingya
Great video , question: when you quench after soldering , why not just quench in pickle?
You could. I just like to inspect the piece before I pickle to see if I need to adjust anything.
@@thehautebohemian5753 thank you , liked how you broke it down step by step
Hi there are so many options in purchasing bezel wire for each of the item #'s you are using, so as a beginner which size of bezel to purchase??
Which dimensions of bezel wire from 094x.010 to .250x.016 of 30 g wire?
Can you tell me which one you are showing in dimensions in your demo?
Purchasing bezel wire all depends on the height of the stone. I would recommend purchasing a small amount of each size to test out which you feel most comfortable with. A foot of bezel wire cost a couple dollars. I use 1/8” or 3/16” depending on the bezel height. You can always sand the bezel wire if it’s too tall for the stone.
This is a great tutorial! I hope to start creating beautiful jewelry soon. Where do you get your turquoise from? 🙂
Hi! Thank you so much, I’m glad it was helpful! I typically buy my turquoise from local gem shows so I know what I’m getting but I also buy them online.
Can you use epoxy to reglue the stone?
Bodiedbyt You could glue the stone depending on the break. I personally wouldn’t glue the stone if I was selling the piece.
Are you using prewrap (what people use for their hair in basketball) on fingers? I’ve been struggling to find something that works!
I’m using alligator tape from Riogrande.com. It’s great to use when the metal gets too hot.
@@thehautebohemian5753 what is the sanding bit called that you used? I can’t find it
@@samanthakane694 They are silicone sanding wheels. There is a variety of coarseness to choose from. I believe I’m using a medium one in this video but it really just depends on your personal preference.
Will this work with a blow torch? I have the Durston blow torch.
I’m not familiar with a blow torch. Anything with an adjustable flame should work though. You don’t want it to get too hot cause it will melt the metal.
Awesome video! Where did you purchase your stampings? and stamp description / size?
Robyn Fairchild I got my chasing tools on Etsy. I think they are 5cm in length.
Good tutorial where did you purchase the sheers ?
Thank you! I believe I got those on Amazon.
Hi! Great tutorial! Is there a big difference in using a propane torch vs the smaller torch that you used in the beginning to solder the bezel to the backplate?
Lena Hoover Hi, thanks! Yes I only use the smaller torch for soldering bezels. It doesn’t get hot enough to solder a bezel on a back plate.
@@thehautebohemian5753 Ohh ok makes sense. Thanks!!!
Could you possibly tell me the item number of the little red grinder attachment you are using from rio? Thank you so much for this wonderful video!!
Thanks for watching! I haven’t used those since making this video so I don’t have the number available. You can do a search for grinding wheel on Rio and something similar should show up.
@@thehautebohemian5753 thank you so much 🙏❤️
gorgeous! but if I can ask you...how much would you sell a piece like this? thanks
TASHA A lot of the pricing depends on the stones. A good starting point is around $50 give or take.
Where do you get your turquoise and shears! Those are great. I'm in canada :) great tutorials :) also is there a guage of sheet for backing that I can use with a brule torch because I don't have a heavy torch.
Urban Bohemian Living I find most my turquoise online or at local shows. The shears are from Amazon. I would recommend 24ga.
May I ask what item number your wooden bracelet mandrel you have from Rio Grande? They have so many Fretz varieties/sizes.
Misty Brooks Hi there! This one is the Fretz maker series in size 3.
Hello! Can any dremel be use for this ?
Yes, you can also use a non name brand one too. They sell less expensive hand tools at Harbor Freight.
Thank you I have a dremel but I don’t really know what all the pieces I have are for and I don’t want to damage the silver. Ohhh I have a long way to learn 🥰
Hi! Sorry for the number of questions. I’m shopping on Rio Grande and there are so many options for the sheet metal you used in the bezel. Do you have an item number for this? Thank you!
This may be a silly question but what do you do when you “quench and pickle”?
Sadie Ritter Quench is cooling down the piece in water. Pickle is a solution used to get fire scale off the piece.
Is that Color Street Nail polish? Love it!
No, just regular polish! Thanks though!
What size are the cabochons? Where do you buy them?
Also, could you post the list of supplies in the description please?
They are a variety of sizes. These are about 12mm. You can buy them online or gem shows. I posted a basic tool/supply list in the description.
Thank you!
You don't need to enamel before adding texture?
Hi again ! I tried this & I wasnt successful with soldering on the bezel cup to the bracelet .. any tips would be awesome! :)
Make sure to heat the whole piece up first, then focus the heat on the solder. Make sure the piece is fully fluxed too.
Hi what’s underneath your fireproof block?
That is pumice stone. It helps reflect the heat.
When I sand and file my bezel wire to get shorter, my bezel wire always folds and crinkles because it’s so thin. Do you have recommendations to ensure it doesn’t lose shape? I’m not pressing hard either. Yours seems thicker than mine. Do you have a link for the bezel wire you purchase from Rio? I know they come in different heights but do they come in different gauges?
Arianna Khaira I typically use 28ga bezel wire. 30ga works also. If you go too thick then it’s hard to shape around the stone.
What gauge is the sterling wire you use?
These were made with 10ga but I’ve used 12 on other bracelets.
Do you sell them?
Would you mind telling me what size bezels you use? I’m interested in experimenting with the scalloped but pretty lost on the sizing of it all.
Deanna Martin Hi there, the size depends on the height of the stone. I would recommend buying 12” of several sizes to see what works best for you.
One more question 🙈 I was a t a work shop and made copper bangles, but I want to add some of my stones to them. Can you make a bezel with copper and solder it to the bracelets ? Or does that only work with silver ?
Absolutely! Many people use mixed metal when creating pieces. Silver solder will work but of you want more of a gold look you can used copper solder.
The Haute Bohemian thank you !!! Is there copper sheets to make the bezels ( is that what it’s called ), so it’s all copper ?
Jennifer Sharpe yes! You can get copper sheet and I believe copper bezel wire.
Hello! Hey with number so you recommend for the bracelet mandrel from Fretz. They have couple ovals one and I can’t figure out which one is the new oval one. Thank you for your help
I believe it’s the MM-3 model. Any oval mandrel would work fine though 😊
What thickness is the bezel wire?
It’s 28 gauge bezel wire.
Couldn't you glue or re-do whatever was done to create that broken stone in the first place? Wasn't it formed anyway?
You can glue the stone. I haven’t tried it though so I’m not sure what glue to use to make it seamless. I sell my jewelry so that’s why I chose to pick a new stone and not glue it. You could also recreate the bezel and back plate with a new stone but I was fortunate enough to have a stone that fit the existing bezel.
why are there rocks?
How much baking soda, how much water?
Honestly I just guess! I don’t think it really matters.
@@thehautebohemian5753 ok, thanks!
Which Dremel tips are you using on this?
These are grinding wheels. I don’t have a specific name for them.
Where do I buy this silver wire? I've looked at hobby lobby and Michael's and all the wire at these stores are only silver plated...
Riogrande.com
@@thehautebohemian5753 Thank you, I should have a bit more discreptive. I meant, where am I able to buy at a store other than hobby lobby or Michael's. There's little Sterling silver and what they do have costs way to more for just 10 ft of wire.
Hi, I only buy my sterling from Riogrande.com. I’m not sure where to buy sterling in person.
Ok..... Thank you.... May I ask you how much is a spool of Sterling silver wire, something longer than 10 ft. For $ 17.00, costs?
Hello. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing tutorials! What is the name of the grinding bits you bought on Rio Grande?
Your welcome! In the Rio Grande search bar look up 33265510. These are the best for smoothing out metal and getting rid of metal marks.
The Haute Bohemian thank you for your huge help! What’s the reddish brown one’s product info you used before the light blue one?
I can’t remember offhand and am struggling to find them! The blue works just as good as the other ones though.
Hello! Can you explain what “quench” is ?
Melody Ryan It means to submerge the pieces in water after heating.
The Haute Bohemian ok great thank you!! Makes sense lol 🖤
What mask do you use?
I use a 3M mask that I got from amazon.
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I joined a jewelry making face book group. I learned that the bezel must be pushed from the corners first. Do opposite sides first. I find serrated or saw tooth bezel lifts easily and catches on clothes
If you set your stones ON a surface (Thermolock or other holding medium on a block of wood/metal set in a vise, etc...), you won't risk chipping or slipping - as much, etc. "air setting" is as useless as "air filing". Yikes, watching you set stones gives me anxiety! They are pretty, thank you for sharing your process.
showing the actual stamping would have made this video perfect. stamping is not easy and should be shown.
the hot bohemian ??!1
Where do you get the bezel wire from?
Riogrande.com