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I am so happy to have found this video. I am 57 and want to start doing what I want to do in life. I have been wanting to start making jewelry. Thanks for the tutorial and inspiration. Blessings!!!
Same here! At 51 I am finally focusing on what I want to do and love!💕 Ring making is one of my passions now. I have learned to crochet and basket weave all since the age of 50. 😂
i think ur a wonderful artist and the way u explain silversmithing is just so inspiring and so my vibe since im a bit esoteric woowoo too. love ur channel and ur jewelry is beautiful
Finally got this done! I've been melting silver for a few weeks now and finally got a perfect fine silver blob I am using to make a ring. I cannot stop melting silver-lol...what a thrill.
Soo funny and talented and easy to listen to. have watched your photography vid, going to try that but you were more of a chuckle last year. More vids please?🤣😂
You’re awesome and this is really so beautiful and creative. I see that you have a video of things with opals. How did you do that? Would love to know how. Can you make a video how to corporate the gems in this kind of artwork? Thanks so much! By the way, I love the humor too. Can’t wait 😊
thought u were joking about the pickles when u knocked on the pot! kept giggling throughout the recipe, i think being emerged in the pickle juice rly added to it, what a great bit hihi
Next time I get the chance, I will definitely try one of these. They are absolutely gorgeous. (Even though the peach this close to the silver dust and the chemicals irritated me LOL)
This is such a helpful and easy to follow video, thank you!!! I was wondering if you would mind sharing what tumbler you are using at the end? It looks so nice and compact
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Hiya, I buy recycled silver from cooksongold - any off cuts and dust from my other projects will get melted down to make jewellery too. I'm using : www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Jewellers-Soldering-Hand-Torch-----Butane-Blow-Torch-prcode-999-955
Hey! Love your videos 💘 I tried this technique but my silver wouldn’t melt. I added flux, then heated it up for like 15mins. The silver didn’t melt 😢 is there something you need to with the flame? Do you need a stronger torch? I think I have the same one you’ve linked! 😅
Perhaps you are trying to melt too much silver!. II'd try melting a smaller amount, but also ups could try buying a more powerful torch. Different gases burn at different temperatures too soo you could try a different fuel
hello :)) welcome to the wonderful world of jewellery making. those little bits are all silver scraps from random projects - I suggest buying some silver sheet a pair of cutters and cutting it up into random shapes for melting x
Thank you! The liquid in the barrel polisher is a mixture of “barrel bright”, water and metal shot. It spins and brings solid silver rings up to a nice shine 😌
Hi :) is it silver 925 or 999? I tried this technique with 925 and the silver kind of crumbles and doesn't connect to each other. Do you have any recommendations for me to succeed? :)
925 - scrap silver. i would make sure the silver you're using is clean - pickle it before you try again and add lots of flux before you start heating it up
Great question! Yes you can try, they need to be super clean any oils will heat up and can make the stones crack. Also research stones that can with stand high temperatures
Nice tutorial, great looking rings. But - don't just chuck the used pickle down the drain. It may have started as salt and vinegar but by the time it's used up it is full of copper which, while in low concentrations is a nutrient, in the higher concentrations in spent pickle it is toxic in the environment and needs to be disposed of safely.
Nice video. Just an FYI from an environmental standpoint - used or spent pickle should NEVER be poured down a drain. It contains heavy metals that will circulate back into water and are very harmful to our eco system. You can pour it in a bucket with a lid where it will evaporate and become a crystal-like formula then you can ask your local council where harmful chemicals can be disposed of properly.
For this technique I only use flux when I solder. But I would make sure the metal is very clean before you start fusing it together / soldering it - use jewellers pickle and maybe a brass brush to scrub any remaining fire scale off. I hope this helps ❤️
SHOP MY EQUIPMENT ⚒💎💍⛓
Blow torch - amzn.to/3J54EZA
Heat Proof Mat for Soldering - amzn.to/3TZcYAe
Liquid Flux - amzn.to/3TI03BA
Third Hand For Soldering - amzn.to/3xlu6HP
Ring Clamp - amzn.to/4aIAtDr
Snips - amzn.to/3vr8kBS
Jewellery Tumbler / Polisher - amzn.to/49nNpgE
For silver supplies in Europe I recommend Cookson Gold / Ordering scraps from eBay :))
I am so happy to have found this video. I am 57 and want to start doing what I want to do in life. I have been wanting to start making jewelry. Thanks for the tutorial and inspiration. Blessings!!!
Bless you too, I wish you all the luck and creativity towards your new projects
Same here! At 51 I am finally focusing on what I want to do and love!💕 Ring making is one of my passions now. I have learned to crochet and basket weave all since the age of 50. 😂
@@anyotherkingdom I am grateful for your videos. I have found my happy place and a kindred spirit 🫶🏽 Absolutely love your whimsical banter 💕🌸💕🌸
@@intuitivenineteenthirteen2039 I am so excited for you! Enjoy the creativity ❤️
i think ur a wonderful artist and the way u explain silversmithing is just so inspiring and so my vibe since im a bit esoteric woowoo too. love ur channel and ur jewelry is beautiful
Thank you so much so happy to hear you enjoy the jewellery! Xx
your script is wild! amazing video really useful!
sweeeeet!
I love your hilarious energy! You are the best teacher any student with abstract style could wish for, no joke!
Her energy is great.
aww bless you thanks for leaving this comment :)
I'm new to silversmithing and I'm glad I found your video. I definitely enjoyed your humor and the information.
Thank youuuu I’m glad and good luck creating!!
Finally got this done! I've been melting silver for a few weeks now and finally got a perfect fine silver blob I am using to make a ring. I cannot stop melting silver-lol...what a thrill.
@@bkrindy9856 eeee enjoy the process!!
I am so very happy I found you. You are delightful 😊
Awww yay thank you! Can’t wait to make another video
You absolutely rock- hilarious, bright and clever! Thank you. I’ve tons of scrap to play with!! Now I’m inspired
Awww so glad to hear it!! Happy creating 😁
This is the funnest silver smithing video i have had the pleasure to watch. Thank you!
@@WildAimee woooo that was my aim! Haha thank you ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing the pickle recipe. Im about to start silver smithing and the less chemicals in my house the better.
Thank u so much for sharing! I love the organic shapes that u make! ❤
I am absolutely impressed by your approach to true artistic freedom! Lovely video and presentation!
aww thank you so much that is such a lovely thing to say!
I love it! I’m so interested making jewelry and your video is very inspiring. Beautiful work
Thank you! Best of luck with whatever you make ❤️
Awesome! Love thay humour 😍 great raw jewels thanku for sharing!!
Thank uuuu!
Love your sense of haha!!
HA HA (all I thought of when I read this was Nelson)
Wow it was a pleasure just to watch a video even though I never thinking of handmade jewellery. Your videos are so interesting and high quality
Aww thank you! I hope you might be inspired to get creating one day xxx
Nice ring design
Thank you :) it's fun to let the metal decide for you sometimes
So pretty!
Only made it 2 minutes in before I had to tap out. Don't even care how they're made I can't endure this fever dream 😂
Killing it, Annie!
Soo funny and talented and easy to listen to. have watched your photography vid, going to try that but you were more of a chuckle last year. More vids please?🤣😂
I agree I was more of a chuckle last year :( I don't know what's happened...
Thanks, I enjoyed this video, you're funny keep them coming. I'm gonna try this
Hehe thank uu!! oooh please share the results with me :)
You’re awesome and this is really so beautiful and creative. I see that you have a video of things with opals. How did you do that? Would love to know how. Can you make a video how to corporate the gems in this kind of artwork? Thanks so much! By the way, I love the humor too. Can’t wait 😊
Aww thank you for this lovely comment! I’ve just filmed a video about water casting but Yesss I will share some opal based tutorials in the future 😁
I love your intelligence and your unique style. 👏👏👏👏👏
🥹 thank youuu xx
Amazing work
Thank you
thought u were joking about the pickles when u knocked on the pot! kept giggling throughout the recipe, i think being emerged in the pickle juice rly added to it, what a great bit hihi
Next time I get the chance, I will definitely try one of these. They are absolutely gorgeous. (Even though the peach this close to the silver dust and the chemicals irritated me LOL)
Hahaha! Once you make jewellery for a while, you forget about the dust. My body must be at least 10% silver now lol xxx
@@anyotherkingdom Even more precious, then :D
@@bunnysworld indeeeed!
It is an excellent way to use all my raaroos!! AKA ( silver scraps)
awww that's so cute I love that raarooos
Wonderful video! Also, love,love,love the necklace you are wearing. Did you make that chain?
Yes i did :) I should do a chain making tutorial
@anyotherkingdom Oh yes, that would be Ahhhhmazing!
love this style!! was wondering how this would be done for the entirety of the ring?
I’ve not a clue and never tried! But sounds like it’s a worthy idea for you to try out 😊
@@anyotherkingdom will give it a shot! thank u! 🙏🏼
Awesome Video Love your work
Thank you!! 🖤
I never thought about silversmithing, but after this video I’m delusional enough to think I can do it! Thank you!
@@teenprez wooooo you got this!!
Lovely pieces! When you started did you use copper first to practice?
Bless you that’s so kind. Yes I did, I practiced soldering with copper before buying silver x
Would you happen to have any recommendations for the blow torch? Do you know if a general kitchen blow torch works fine?
You can try! Sometimes the kitchen ones have to be pressed on to make them work and holding the button down for 15mins or so can make your hand hurt
This is such a helpful and easy to follow video, thank you!!! I was wondering if you would mind sharing what tumbler you are using at the end? It looks so nice and compact
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Here’s a link to a similar one 🙃 glad you liked the video!!
I'm out here tryna pay attention to your tutorial but you got me laughing too hard lmaoooooo
Awesome tutorial though fr I'd love more!!🙏
😅😅😅 I’d love to make more when I have time!
Your beauty is amazing and your eyes are charming😊❤
That's so kind of you :)
Woah I like video.
Thank u!!
Is the pickle pot necessary?
hey! where do you get scrap silver? also what kind of torch are you using?
Hiya, I buy recycled silver from cooksongold - any off cuts and dust from my other projects will get melted down to make jewellery too. I'm using : www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Jewellers-Soldering-Hand-Torch-----Butane-Blow-Torch-prcode-999-955
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm so excited to give it a go. Also your creations are so beautiful!!!
Thank you! And super good luck with all your projects xx
what is the thing you wrap the thing around called? the metal pole thing
@@RianPhin a wire
Hello! Amazing video 🙂 Can you tell me about silver you used for the top. As I understand the shank was 925.
Yes its all 925 recycled silver ✨ some of it comes from old silver spoons and other from my supplier
@@anyotherkingdom thank you so much for your reply. I made the tope from 999🤷🤧😀 and I realized it was bad idea. I am just a beginner))
Excelent!!!!!
Thank youuu
Roughly how long did it take to melt the silver? I don't know if i need a hotter torch or just more patience lol
About 15minutes! It is a long time with that size torch x
Hey! Love your videos 💘 I tried this technique but my silver wouldn’t melt. I added flux, then heated it up for like 15mins. The silver didn’t melt 😢 is there something you need to with the flame? Do you need a stronger torch? I think I have the same one you’ve linked! 😅
Perhaps you are trying to melt too much silver!. II'd try melting a smaller amount, but also ups could try buying a more powerful torch. Different gases burn at different temperatures too soo you could try a different fuel
great video!! can i ask you what type of flux are you using?
Just simple liquid flux from eBay
Hey! thank you so much, this is so cool! I just need to ask you something: which size of silver wire do you use? :)
I’m using a d wire that is 5 mm wide and 3mm deep ☺️
Brill, ime just setting out on silver work. Where do you get the squiggly bits of silver from? Just subbed.
hello :)) welcome to the wonderful world of jewellery making. those little bits are all silver scraps from random projects - I suggest buying some silver sheet a pair of cutters and cutting it up into random shapes for melting x
What was that liquid in the end in which u put the ring in. Love the video 🫶
Thank you! The liquid in the barrel polisher is a mixture of “barrel bright”, water and metal shot. It spins and brings solid silver rings up to a nice shine 😌
Does nickel silver melt? I used all the butane in my torch and it didn’t even look like it melted one bit
@@AbigailJaneee Sterling silver is required for this project!
@@anyotherkingdomTHANK YOU!!!
i love this
thank you!!
What kind of torch do you use ??
is this 925 silver or just pure silver.does this shiny mettalic colour fades ?i am sorry i am new to this stuff
this is 925, generally fine silver is only used for enamelling :) and the shiny colour will tarnish over time if not worn / kept correctly
@@anyotherkingdom ohh how can I keep it from tarnishing,thnks for the fast reply btw🤝
@@theonewhoknocks6969 wearing the jewellery is a great way or keeping it in an air tight place 😊
hi! for someone just starting out, where can i buy/find scrap silver like the type you’re using here?
Maybe look on ebay :) You can buy job lots of silver. Over the next few months I will have some scrap available to buy too x
Please tell me what you melted the silver on (rectangular white stand) and what kind of wire you used for the ring?🤍
Hi, of course! The white block is a heat resistant soldering block and the wire is a 4mm d shaped wire
Okey i know This Video is already a Little older.. buut you could also do the ring shank the Same way as the center piece/roundish shape, Right?👀
Great idea! Get out there and experiment!
Hi :) is it silver 925 or 999? I tried this technique with 925 and the silver kind of crumbles and doesn't connect to each other. Do you have any recommendations for me to succeed? :)
925 - scrap silver. i would make sure the silver you're using is clean - pickle it before you try again and add lots of flux before you start heating it up
@@anyotherkingdom thank you!!
OMG you are so funny ! Comedian career alongside jeweller calling me thinks ! So you didn't flux your silver before burning it together? x
Haha lol nooo I don’t bother when doing this
Reticulating method. But if I was sandcasting I would deffo add powdered borax
is it possible to add tiny gemstones to the silver during 2:00 ?
Great question! Yes you can try, they need to be super clean any oils will heat up and can make the stones crack. Also research stones that can with stand high temperatures
Nice tutorial, great looking rings.
But - don't just chuck the used pickle down the drain. It may have started as salt and vinegar but by the time it's used up it is full of copper which, while in low concentrations is a nutrient, in the higher concentrations in spent pickle it is toxic in the environment and needs to be disposed of safely.
ahahahhahahahahahhaaaaaarrrrggghhhhh! Mental! awesome....do some more.... Very nice chain... Very Metal!!! Good!
Please tell me what it is actually called this death mans grip tool. I can't find it anywhere 😭
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What gauge is the half round wire?
5mm :)
Are you using silver 1000 ?
925 ☺️
Fine silver might melt too quickly - it’s mostly used for enamelling
Nice video. Just an FYI from an environmental standpoint - used or spent pickle should NEVER be poured down a drain. It contains heavy metals that will circulate back into water and are very harmful to our eco system. You can pour it in a bucket with a lid where it will evaporate and become a crystal-like formula then you can ask your local council where harmful chemicals can be disposed of properly.
Thank you for this! When I made this video I didn’t know, I will add a pinned comment to make sure that everyone knows my info is incorrect 🥰
Don’t hear you over the music.
Sorrrryyyyy
Tus trabajos son interesantes pero que tal si el video permitiese ser traducido pq hablas un montón solo para los q entienden tu idioma 😅
I’ll see what I can do!
You can auto translate my subtitles! just click on the cc at the bottom of the video then auto translate
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🎉😂❤😮😅🎉😂❤
Well arent you just cute as a button 🤗
Bless you ☺️
I want to marry you
Thanks for a fun video! 💕
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Do you also use flux when melting the silver I the beginning or only when you solder? 👀🙈💃🏻🥂✨🙃😶🌼🫠
For this technique I only use flux when I solder. But I would make sure the metal is very clean before you start fusing it together / soldering it - use jewellers pickle and maybe a brass brush to scrub any remaining fire scale off. I hope this helps ❤️
@@anyotherkingdom Wow, Thank you! How nice of you to take time and answer so well ❤️
I’m new to this so this was very helpful ❤️