You are marvellous, very useful videos, many thanks What toarch you use and do you use silver paste easy or extreasy , many thanks and if link of their buying sites❤❤❤
Thanks Watch repair world, I made a short video about this small cheap torch I recently bought, here’s a link if you’re interested ruclips.net/video/ugEQeOstt1Y/видео.html … I tend to use easy solder paste from Cooksongold.com when only one sequence is needed … N
Hi Nicks I have seen your work. Your videos are too helpful however I'm stuck with one of my work of design, if you would be able to make a video on that. If 'Yes', kindly let me know where can I share the design with you.
Hi Jyoti, I could always comment on your designs if you upload some photos or a short video clip to your channel, let me know if you do and I’ll have a look … N
Hi Nick, hope all is well... Wanted to pick your brain if possible. I've made 0.7 mm 925 wire with 3mm diameter. I've been using hard little chips of hard solder on the initial jump rings, then medium paste when attaching multiple sets of rings. I've found when I've attempted to pull a chain through a rolling mill, some links always break. Im thinking about buying some 8mm or less hard solder wire and using instead, as I've heard always use hard solder. Still very new to the craft and would appreciate any advice on how not to break links and which is the best solder on small ump rings/links. Also purchased the Parkside torch on your recommendation, which works great and learnt a lot skills from your videos favourite being byzantine chain 👍🏾
The all-time dilemma … why do links break? I use a lot of solder paste when chain making because it’s so quick, easy and convenient to use. A lot of people say they don’t use it because it’s forms a brittle joint, however I’ve had great success stretching links to there absolute limit after using paste. that’s not to say I haven’t had a lot of links break. but generally small joints with paste are stronger than the wire itself and if I push it too far, the wire tends to break first. For me the key to success is endless annealing. I think what can happen is when manipulating silver the solder in a joint will work harder quicker than the actual silver itself so the joint goes brittle first. Annealing a fine delicate chain is nerve racking as easy solder melts only just above the annealing temperature of sterling silver so it has to be achieved with care. One other thing, I try not to clean up a soldered joint until I have finished stretching and manipulating. If you’re really struggling, it might be worth testing all your possible solders on some copper wire to see how much work hardening and bending they will take before breaking. Some solder may work better than others. Contamination can be an issue, I once had a whole batch of links start breaking. i stopped the proceedings reheated all the links pickled and cleaned and the problem was resolved … hope this helps in someway … and the biggest recommendation from me would be … anneal anneal and anneal some more … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Invaluable nick, appreciated. Thank you for taking time out to offer your advice. Will definitely be putting into practice, look forward to your next upload ❤️💪🏾
Thanks for that Sigita, I was using a wooden barbecue skewer to support the coil for cutting. I have a large collection to choose from as they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … N
Hi! Your works rock! You're truly an artist! Just a question: may I ask you where you buy that silver solder paste? Or even just the brand...Ty very much!!!🙏
@@Nickscreativestuff Завжди так трапляється, якщо починаєш цікавитися новою темою, то знаходиш багато варіантів, про існування яких раніше не здогадувався.
as literacy is not a strong point of mine I love the option of artificial intelligence writing everything I say … won’t be long before it’s thinking for me …. N
Cheers Tenebrae, that’s good to hear. hard to know sometimes if my videos are understandable without a bit of feedback from people like you … thanks … Nick
Oh yes definitely my walls would be covered in reminders signs if I had the space. It’s easy to overheat links when annealing but you can’t over do it by annealing too many times. I tend to err on the side of caution and put them through the process as often as possible … N
thanks once again for that Ken, very appreciated. Mum wants another chain for her birthday so probably more chain making for the next vid … all the best to you … Nick
It took me a moment to realize these would not be located in the jewelers department. 🤦 Found them straight away in the automotive section tho. 😂 Brilliant idea! I love how you think outside the box. Thank you.
thanks for that Appaloo, as there a tool used in the vehicle mechanics industry they’re a lot cheaper to purchase than if they were made for jewellers … N
You are marvellous, very useful videos, many thanks
What toarch you use and do you use silver paste easy or extreasy , many thanks and if link of their buying sites❤❤❤
Thanks Watch repair world, I made a short video about this small cheap torch I recently bought, here’s a link if you’re interested ruclips.net/video/ugEQeOstt1Y/видео.html … I tend to use easy solder paste from Cooksongold.com when only one sequence is needed … N
Hi Nicks
I have seen your work. Your videos are too helpful however I'm stuck with one of my work of design, if you would be able to make a video on that. If 'Yes', kindly let me know where can I share the design with you.
Hi Jyoti, I could always comment on your designs if you upload some photos or a short video clip to your channel, let me know if you do and I’ll have a look … N
Hi Nick, hope all is well... Wanted to pick your brain if possible. I've made 0.7 mm 925 wire with 3mm diameter. I've been using hard little chips of hard solder on the initial jump rings, then medium paste when attaching multiple sets of rings. I've found when I've attempted to pull a chain through a rolling mill, some links always break. Im thinking about buying some 8mm or less hard solder wire and using instead, as I've heard always use hard solder. Still very new to the craft and would appreciate any advice on how not to break links and which is the best solder on small ump rings/links. Also purchased the Parkside torch on your recommendation, which works great and learnt a lot skills from your videos favourite being byzantine chain 👍🏾
The all-time dilemma … why do links break? I use a lot of solder paste when chain making because it’s so quick, easy and convenient to use. A lot of people say they don’t use it because it’s forms a brittle joint, however I’ve had great success stretching links to there absolute limit after using paste. that’s not to say I haven’t had a lot of links break. but generally small joints with paste are stronger than the wire itself and if I push it too far, the wire tends to break first. For me the key to success is endless annealing. I think what can happen is when manipulating silver the solder in a joint will work harder quicker than the actual silver itself so the joint goes brittle first. Annealing a fine delicate chain is nerve racking as easy solder melts only just above the annealing temperature of sterling silver so it has to be achieved with care. One other thing, I try not to clean up a soldered joint until I have finished stretching and manipulating. If you’re really struggling, it might be worth testing all your possible solders on some copper wire to see how much work hardening and bending they will take before breaking. Some solder may work better than others. Contamination can be an issue, I once had a whole batch of links start breaking. i stopped the proceedings reheated all the links pickled and cleaned and the problem was resolved … hope this helps in someway … and the biggest recommendation from me would be … anneal anneal and anneal some more … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Invaluable nick, appreciated. Thank you for taking time out to offer your advice. Will definitely be putting into practice, look forward to your next upload ❤️💪🏾
cheers Damien, just trying to get the next one live now … hopefully tomorrow … N
Thank you for the upload, more importantly the Practical application of your teachings....❤🔥💪🏾
cheers Damien, good to hear my videos are helpful … 👍😎👍 … N
❤️ Your videos makes me say," Hey, I can do this!"
that’s good to hear Desert, I would love to see everyone’s work I’ve inspired … N
I second that 😊
Chłopie, też tak mam jak na to patrzę :D
I always look forward to your videos my friend. Thank you for sharing your techniques and skills!
that’s nice to hear Polo, i’ve rather slowed a bit recently more like once a month instead of once a week lately … N
Thank you for sharing! Cool videos! May i ask you , what is a wooden stick, you use for making the chain (the one you cut time to time) ? Thank you❤
Thanks for that Sigita, I was using a wooden barbecue skewer to support the coil for cutting. I have a large collection to choose from as they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … N
Mesmerizing to watch you work😊 Really beautiful piece❤
I do you really enjoy making these fine delicate chins these days, also helps economise with the silver I have left in stock … N
Thanks again for your video. Very nice method for making the chain. Cheers. Jim
cheers Jim, lots of fun to be hard experimenting with ideas … N
Thanks, Nick! You always make it seem sooooo easy!
Cheers Jane, I suppose having plenty of time to test and practice with trial and error before committing to a video helps … N
Can you show us how you make you silver paste
Thanks
Hi F j Van der Berg, i’ve never made solder paste before I’ve always bought it from Cooksongold.com … N
You are always so inventive, Nick. 👍
Thanks Patoune, part of the pleasure of having a workshop to play in … N
Hi! Your works rock! You're truly an artist! Just a question: may I ask you where you buy that silver solder paste? Or even just the brand...Ty very much!!!🙏
Thanks for that Maggioretom, I always buy my silver solder paste from www.cooksongold.com … N
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks...twice! Sorry for the double request..!
I hadn’t noticed that with all the comments coming in … N
Very nice as usual, thank you for sharing
Thanks for that Anjairis … N
That is an incredibly beautiful chain!
Thanks for that Mandi, it’s much harder to film, but I do prefer making fine and delicate these days … N
are you allowed to use a ruler with inches on it??
Definitely not … would have got hit with one at school here in the UK … N
Гарний ланцюжок!
Чудове відео!
Задивився як на своє щойно змонтоване, ну Ви знаєте, про що я.
Дуже цікаві та різноманітні зразки плетіння.
thanks for that, surprising how many variations on the theme once you get going with this sort of thing … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Завжди так трапляється, якщо починаєш цікавитися новою темою, то знаходиш багато варіантів, про існування яких раніше не здогадувався.
very true, especially with the rapidly expanding digital world we seem to be evermore tied up with … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Згоден, а новини поширюються із швидкістю думки, або ж швидкістю набору тексту на клавіатурі )))
as literacy is not a strong point of mine I love the option of artificial intelligence writing everything I say … won’t be long before it’s thinking for me …. N
That wire is so good for so many things
You’re right Hector, so many possible variations when playing around with this sort of thing … N
Maaaaan, youre so cool! your tutorials are so easy to understand and are so interesting that I really can't stop to see, thanks so much!
Cheers Tenebrae, that’s good to hear. hard to know sometimes if my videos are understandable without a bit of feedback from people like you … thanks … Nick
So many little tidbits I will be able to use!
that’s good to hear K Ma … cheers … N
Thank you for your videos.
cheers dalene, making videos gives me more meaning to making jewellery as a hobbyist these days … N
Thank you 🙏. Sooooo helpful.
Glad it was helpful Julie … N
Thank you ❤
👍😎👍 … N
thanks nick! i feel i may be investing in more tools soon. be well all
Hi Denise, so valuable to invest in one’s creativity … N
@@Nickscreativestuff *making sure the wire is annealed well before twisting, or it may snap. i am making a sign for my wall with the laws of metal :)
Oh yes definitely my walls would be covered in reminders signs if I had the space. It’s easy to overheat links when annealing but you can’t over do it by annealing too many times. I tend to err on the side of caution and put them through the process as often as possible … N
Thanks!
thanks once again for that Ken, very appreciated. Mum wants another chain for her birthday so probably more chain making for the next vid … all the best to you … Nick
zajebiście
Thanks Tenczosław … N
Where do you get the stretching pliers?
Hi Appaloo, my favourite pair of “external circlip pliers” came from Halfords … N
It took me a moment to realize these would not be located in the jewelers department. 🤦 Found them straight away in the automotive section tho. 😂 Brilliant idea! I love how you think outside the box. Thank you.
thanks for that Appaloo, as there a tool used in the vehicle mechanics industry they’re a lot cheaper to purchase than if they were made for jewellers … N
Looks cool af
Thanks for that Oldrik … N
You are a very impressive jewelry maker.
Cheers Bearfoot, all good fun had experimenting with ideas … N
Thank you so much!!
👍😎👍 … N
Good
Thanks Aa … N