Making a Celtic knot silver chain necklace (with favourite pliers)

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024
  • ХоббиХобби

Комментарии • 870

  • @Nickscreativestuff
    @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +37

    I thoroughly enjoy chain making, I find it very satisfying … if you would like to see more of my silver chain making videos here’s a playlist you can watch ruclips.net/p/PLYHMxIHcYj0aPFwHAV7p4pkxeraaY6hGZ … cheers … Nick

    • @CelticDruidess1
      @CelticDruidess1 2 года назад

      thank you! I'm most definitely going to take a looksee

    • @carenbarnet378
      @carenbarnet378 Год назад

      Thanks Nick. I haven't ever made chain. This looks intriguing and satisfying , and i will make one once i have finished my other projects that are waiting for elements so they can be completed.

    • @pattyrdh1987
      @pattyrdh1987 Год назад

      This is the most beautiful chain I have ever seen! How many total hours to make? Do you sell your creations? Thanks for sharing ⭐️

    • @loloysgoldsmith7803
      @loloysgoldsmith7803 Год назад +1

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      sorry Patty, comments are surfacing that I’ve not replied to. I could probably make one of these chains if I really went for it in a day. I don’t sell stuff, just make it for pleasure … cheers … Nick

  • @elainelily9910
    @elainelily9910 Год назад +16

    Forget the chain. You’re a genius. Now I can make perfect teardrop earring shapes!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +3

      Thanks Elaine, surprising what can be made with cheap circlip pliers … have fun … Nick

  • @dulciemidwinter1925
    @dulciemidwinter1925 Год назад +38

    I never realised how involved and time consuming making this type of jewellery can be. I have neither the skill or the patience to do so but I am full of admiration for anyone that does. The bracelet is beautiful!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +9

      Hi Dulcie … jewellery making can be a bit all consuming, the skills needed for this sort of thing are easily learnt however patience certainly is a virtue when it comes to chain making … cheers … Nick

  • @k.kuzziah6384
    @k.kuzziah6384 2 года назад +19

    I would love to buy something like this,all the work that went into handmaking it is enough to make me wanna proudly wear it

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +5

      thanks for that K, I should make the effort to try and sell stuff … maybe one day when I have more time … all the best … Nick

  • @AndysAccessories
    @AndysAccessories 2 года назад +23

    Recently started making jewelry and still looking for the “one” thing that really defines me. I watch a lot of how to videos to learn and I have to say I love watching you make the Celtic knot. I could never make my own chains (not that patient) but yours is beautiful. Thanks for sharing so newbies like me can see how it’s done.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +9

      hi Shelley thanks for your lovely comment, suppose everybody is a newbie once. Over the years I’ve learnt a lot from the RUclips community, so it’s now nice to be able to give a bit back. Patience is a virtue when making chainmail. One thing I do have a lot of … probably learnt from my dad who encouraged us to join in with family 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzles when we were kids … all the best … Nick

  • @gordo6202
    @gordo6202 2 года назад +15

    "WOW" That's all I can say. Thank you for sharing and give all the "sizes" to achieve this bracelet. 👌👌👌👌

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +3

      thanks for that Gordo, i’ve learnt so much from RUclips videos … it’s now nice to have the ability to give a bit back … all the best … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      ❤️❤️🙏❤️👍💓

  • @paulhamilton5634
    @paulhamilton5634 2 года назад +24

    Fantastic. The time alone from the creativity is what makes it special. I used to make rings and most people didn't understand the time that went into projects like this.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +5

      thanks Paul you’re so right with that, being a hobbyist I really enjoy making stuff like this and do it for the pure pleasure. I don’t think I could make something like this 10 times faster so it could be sold for a realistic price … maybe more practice needed … cheers … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      👍💓👍❤️🙏

    • @saltynama
      @saltynama 2 года назад

      Makers of things do understand the time to just learn the craft and the execution of finished pieces.

    • @husher5142
      @husher5142 2 года назад +1

      anything these days. Most recently couple people were like !!!~ $10 for a tshirt so expensive - it used to be $5, or $4 for a head of lettuce. No concept of what it takes to grow a head of lettuce let alone how weave linen on a loom.

  • @IWH777
    @IWH777 2 года назад +3

    SOME PEOPLE THAT DO VIDEOS ARE MINDLESS CHATTER BOXES AN ITS HARD TO FOCUS ON WHAT THEY ARE DOING...
    I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS THAT HAVE LITTLE OR NO CHATTER IN THEM... I CAN REALLY CONCENTRATE ON WHAT YOUR DOING AN LEARN FROM YOU EASILY THAT WAY....
    TY TY TY

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +2

      Nice to hear that Frances, being rather camera shy I hate having to do voice overs so avoid it if I can … cheers … Nick

    • @SebastienFortin07
      @SebastienFortin07 6 месяцев назад

      You forgot your cap lock on? 😆

    • @IWH777
      @IWH777 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@SebastienFortin07 I HAVE SIGHT PROBLEMS AN CAN SEE BETTER THIS WAY...

    • @BearfootGhost
      @BearfootGhost 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@IWH777YOU DO YOU, AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE REST.

  • @valeriejewell5136
    @valeriejewell5136 Год назад +4

    Took me awhile to figure it out. I changed the size to 18 gauge so it was easier, then after I made a few links I switched back to the 16 gauge. I love your tutorials and the fact you show the size for the wire and mandrel. Thanks so much

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      thanks for your comment Valerie, I test and practice a lot with copper first to find sizes and dimensions that I’m happy with before tentatively committing to silver. i’ve learnt so much from RUclips videos it’s now nice to be able to give a bit back … cheers … Nick

    • @emmacarroll3665
      @emmacarroll3665 3 месяца назад

      Did you use half hard or dead soft wire?

  • @eaglestudios4146
    @eaglestudios4146 6 месяцев назад +2

    Difference between Art and Craft....Thank you Nick! Maybe perhaps the younger generation will learn that all great things come from knowledge, skill and experience.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for that Eagle Studios, I thoroughly enjoy the subject of arts and crafts. It allows me to liberally explore and play with creative processes for many projects, ideas and directions … N

  • @lindabooker3512
    @lindabooker3512 2 года назад +10

    I’ve never seen anything like this and throughly enjoyed it. So much patience and love for the craft. Worth it!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +3

      thanks for that Linda, this sort of design arises from hours of fun fiddling and twiddling with ideas in my creative space … Worth it … cheers … Nick

  • @puggychu
    @puggychu 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow...a master chainmail maker! Every step is precise & end product perfection.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for that Christine, it is said practice makes perfect, and I certainly did plenty of that before making this video … N

  • @angelika1586
    @angelika1586 2 года назад +3

    You are terrific, thank you we need more folks like you in this world!!!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for your lovely comment Angelina, i’ve taken so much from RUclips over the years it’s now nice to be able to give a bit back … cheers … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      🙏🙏👍❤️

  • @williamkaye8710
    @williamkaye8710 2 года назад +9

    Really lovely in its simplicity of style and construction.Many thanks for sharing

  • @barry7608
    @barry7608 Год назад +1

    Another great demo thanks, I'm going to have a go at this one in copper first then silver for my 4 granddaughters.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      cheers Barry, I always practice and test a lot with copper first before committing to using my precious silver. The key to this one is lots of annealing … you’ll have your work cut out keeping 4 granddaughters happy … N

  • @aprilcrisafulli3898
    @aprilcrisafulli3898 2 года назад +14

    That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @TariHuffaker
    @TariHuffaker 2 года назад +6

    What a beautiful piece of art! Thank you for showing us your process. You are very patient.

  • @MammaBird87
    @MammaBird87 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have to say this.... truly hand crafted jewelry instead of machine made and casted, is much more beautiful, and I would add, more valuable than what other "jewelers" create and sell in bulk. The jewelry may be pretty at the end, but the time, energy, and creativity you put into the jewelry you make is so much more beautiful. 👏🏼
    I hope and pray that one day I'll be able to make jewelry like this as well. Metalworking is Awesome!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  5 месяцев назад +1

      thanks for your comment MamaBird, A lot of commercial jewellers don’t have the time to put the effort into making complex chains. They prefer to stick to simpler designs that are easy to mass produce maximising their profits. Being a hobbyist I have all the time in the world to explore ideas and immerse in the pleasures of metal smithing and creativity … good luck with your adventures into this fascinating past time … N

  • @stay_curious
    @stay_curious 2 года назад +13

    Beautifully made! I'm nowhere near that, I'm still cold forging, but it was mesmerising watching your process

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +2

      hi Helan thanks for that, I was going to do a cold forged link chain but went for this one instead. there was a lot of processes to make this and I had to cut a lot out to try and keep the video short … all the best … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      🙏🙏❤️👍

  • @mellowenglishgal
    @mellowenglishgal 2 года назад +4

    It’s so pretty! Definitely daintier than the first - shows the progression of your skill!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that mellowenglishgal, the dainty stuff is definitely more of a challenge … cheers … Nick

  • @litoguerrero4115
    @litoguerrero4115 Год назад

    Excelent , greetings from Lima Perú 🇵🇪
    Bless you friend!

  • @tech4ever1
    @tech4ever1 2 года назад +12

    Wow! This is gorgeous and you did a fantastic job documenting your process! Thanks for sharing! I am blown away at all the steps and how did you even figure our how to make that work? If I were to spend alot on jewelry, it would be on this! How sturdy and lovely!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +6

      Thanks for your comment Tech4ever, filming is the hardest part of the process my phone camera seems to get in the way of working all the time. lots of hours spent tinkering and fiddling with ideas using copper wire first give me the confidence to try this sort of thing in silver … all the best … Nick

    • @anpervik
      @anpervik Год назад

      @@Nickscreativestuff , здравствуйте! Очень понравилось ваша уникальная работа !
      Подскажите пожалуйста данные цепи, какой метал , пробу ,диаметр проволоки, общий вес и длину цепи.
      Хочу сделать браслет на запястье из золота 585° и необходимо уложится в 8 грам золота 585°
      Скажите данные для дальнейшего пересчёта в золото 585°

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      sorry comments are servicing that I’ve not replied to. this chain ended up weighing 30g and is 19inches long i’m sure it would look very nice and gold cheers Nick

  • @jonasdowner
    @jonasdowner 9 месяцев назад +1

    the visual exposition is so totally on-point. every action in every shot communicates something. even when you're annealing, you repeatedly show examples of what the silver looks like at the proper heat.
    straight up, i will be able to make this from memory when i get around to it.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  9 месяцев назад

      thanks for your comments Jonas, nice to hear you enjoyed my vid. This has been the most popular of all of them, just need to figure out how to repeat it. Good luck with your attempt at this chain, repetitive annealing is key for it to work … N

  • @christaengelhardt1625
    @christaengelhardt1625 2 года назад +1

    I've been wanting to dig in to making different chainmail link bracelets so thank you for this.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for the comment Christa, I never learnt how to knit wool but I find weaving chainmail very relaxing and meditative … cheers … Nick

  • @livvyweimar7362
    @livvyweimar7362 2 года назад +1

    I am starting with pre-made settings. This is so far beyond my ability but I subscribed to try to get better. Thanks for being there for us learning!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for your comment and sub Livvy, I started silversmithing late in life but it’s never too late to learn something new. RUclips has been a great teacher for me so it’s now nice to be able to give a bit back … cheers … Nick

  • @jackofnone599
    @jackofnone599 2 года назад +2

    I appreciate that you enjoy these pliers so much, that you had to announce it in the title. I have similar loving relationships with some of my tools 😂👍

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +2

      thanks for your comment Jack, it’s easy to have a loving relationships with tools … I hope they don’t get jealous of one another … N

    • @jostvig01
      @jostvig01 2 года назад

      @@Nickscreativestuff where do you get your pliers

  • @TheLawlessLady
    @TheLawlessLady 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wow... I've been doing chainmail for years, but this is a whole different level. Amazing work. Congratulations. Well done!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for that Lawlesslady, surprising what can materialise when you have plenty of time to play around with ideas in a creative space. I tend to fiddle and doodle a lot with copper wire to come up with new designs … cheers … Nick

  • @ЕлизаветаВелижанцева-ц3з
    @ЕлизаветаВелижанцева-ц3з 6 месяцев назад +1

    Очень красиво, необычное изделие🎉

  • @pravinmahimkar6686
    @pravinmahimkar6686 Год назад +1

    Your videos are amazing. You show all the tricks with tools mm sizes of wire and rod used. ❤❤

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Thanks Pravin, i’ve learnt so much from RUclips myself so it’s now nice to be able to give a bit back … N

  • @roxannecoyne2744
    @roxannecoyne2744 Год назад +1

    Fascinating!!! I had no idea what it took to make something like this. Now I understand why the price points are what they are. ❤

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      Thanks for that Roxanne, a lot of work can go into bespoke chains one of the reasons they are expensive. Some delicate chains can have very little weight of silver however the time and effort that can go into one can be immense … cheers … Nick.

  • @anjairis
    @anjairis Год назад +1

    Very nice and pretty.
    Also I like that there's not any music, it's just quiet and work sounds.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Thanks for that Anjairis, I don’t find it easy getting quality work sounds especially when half of it is filmed on the dinner table with household clatter going on all around. Music seems to be the easy option most of the time … N

  • @sherricosta3550
    @sherricosta3550 2 года назад +9

    GORGEOUS!! Your techniques are super impressive to watch! I wish I knew someone who had all the tools and gadgets you do to attempt my own bracelets and necklaces!! You make it look easy ( and I know it's not) thanks for sharing your skills🤩

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +2

      thanks for your comment Sherri, being a bit of a tool freak I’ve collected a lot of them over the years. I suppose practice makes perfect and an edited video makes it look quick and easy … all the best … Nick 👍😎👍

  • @kippertoo
    @kippertoo 2 года назад +2

    This is lovely! Thanks for posting your process, now I have to dig out my supplies and start making jewelry again.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for your comment kippertoo, nice to hear it makes you want to get back to it … have fun … Nick

  • @MrYukon2010
    @MrYukon2010 2 года назад +5

    Simply beautiful!

  • @AFarmerCalledChicken
    @AFarmerCalledChicken Год назад +1

    I’ll have to try this for my shop sometime. I’m sure this would make my resin pendants look that much cooler!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      thanks for that chicken farmer, this would make a great chain for a chunky pendant … cheers … Nick

  • @saltynama
    @saltynama 2 года назад +1

    I make hand made necklaces and this give me an idea about chains. I have never worked with metal before.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for the comment redheadweirdo, definitely have a go with metal … copper is a great place to start … soft to work, cheap, easy to source and similar to working with silver … good luck … Nick

    • @saltynama
      @saltynama 2 года назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff thank you. I'm trying to find those reverse open pliers you use. Did you make those metal sleeves as well?

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      they’re called circlip pliers, I make my own sleeves out of all sorts of bits and bobs that can be upcycled … cheers … Nick

  • @caneladelcaribe819
    @caneladelcaribe819 2 года назад +2

    very good ideas, and nice way to cut the jump rings!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for that Canela, life’s so much easier after working out this technique … cheers … Nick

  • @galeem713
    @galeem713 2 года назад

    Loved watching it but will never do it. Incredible artistry.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for that Gale, glad it’s enjoyable to watch … N

  • @spicybeantofu
    @spicybeantofu 2 года назад +1

    I enjoyed watching you make the little parts.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks spicybean, lots of variations on a theme connecting these little parts … cheers … Nick

  • @connierule31
    @connierule31 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful if you use plant based pickel can u dump it in the sink when you are done

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      sorry but I’m not sure about that Connie, you may have to check with your local council or authority … Nick

  • @Jacob-kq6wb
    @Jacob-kq6wb 2 года назад +1

    Thanks you for your GREAT ART .
    THIS VIDEO BLOWING MY MIND !!
    ONE MORE TIME THANKS.👋👏💡

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      Nice one Jacob thanks for your comment … N 👍😎👍

  • @Jaz-R83
    @Jaz-R83 2 года назад +1

    I didn’t realise you could tumble polish silver like that. This a very useful video thank you!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      hi Jasmine, yes it’s a very easy way to polish stuff just throw it in and wait. The only problem being it can take a long time, minimum 4 hours.
      cheers … Nick

    • @Jaz-R83
      @Jaz-R83 2 года назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff I don’t mind the wait or the noise (I’m deaf lol) thanks for the info though. The finish is amazing! I need to try this! 😊

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      there is a few different mediums that can be used for polishing, I use a very small stainless steel shot, it’s great for getting into all the nooks and crannies of a fine chain. … N

    • @Jaz-R83
      @Jaz-R83 2 года назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff how would it fair for working with fine silver 99.99? Do you know? I love all things silver, working with different gauge wires etc eventually I want to get into casting rings, pendants and clasps etc. I too use a knitting needle for making links!! I love creating things. Looks like you have a real flare for it! I found how many times you stretched and annealed particularly interesting. Thank you for taking the time to answer me.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      hi Jasmine, A tumble polisher works well for sterling silver, fine silver, golds, bronze, brass and copper although never to mix them in one tumble. The other thing not not to mix is heavy items with delicate items. Otherwise you can get a lot done in one go. i’ve not done much with fine silver but I find sterling work hardens very quickly and needs constant annealing. I to have true love for creativity and couldn’t imagine life without it … all the best … Nick

  • @aleli5105
    @aleli5105 Год назад +3

    Absolutely fantastic! Such a beautiful craftsmanship. Patience and dedication.🙏

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      thanks for that Mamita, patience is a virtue when chain making …. cheers … Nick

  • @pseudogamer6685
    @pseudogamer6685 Год назад

    i never thought of using oil, brilliant idea

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      I was surprised how much it helps when the knot starts to get tight … N

  • @neenahjay5712
    @neenahjay5712 Год назад +1

    I watched your video 3 Times! You’re so fascinating with your metal works. Thank you so much for sharing your craft!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Thanks views Neenah, this is my best ever video with nearly half a million views now. never know what’s gonna do well until it gets going … N

  • @warrior4christ777
    @warrior4christ777 9 месяцев назад +1

    Smart thinking on your tool modifications

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Warrior 4Christ, one of my go to tools … very useful for all sorts of projects … N

  • @debracisneroshhp2827
    @debracisneroshhp2827 Год назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful__great craftsmanship!
    Thank you for sharing your artistry. 💖🙌😺

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that Debra, I was amazed how well this video got seen … N

  • @stlounsbury
    @stlounsbury Год назад +2

    That is stunning! Thank you for the detailed tutorial.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that Susan, its nice to be able to share stuff … N

  • @glshowlin
    @glshowlin Год назад +2

    Stunning!

  • @kathyberger6650
    @kathyberger6650 2 года назад +4

    What a gorgeous piece of work!! Incredible!!!! So talented and patient! ❤️

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that Kathy, it is said that “patience is a virtue” and “trees that grow slow bear the best fruit” … all true when chain making …. cheers … Nick

  • @tinaeter6457
    @tinaeter6457 Год назад +1

    Работа профессионала! Хотела бы себе такую цепочку

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Hi Tina, being hobbyist I make this sort of thing for pleasure. I’m sure a local jeweller to you could easily produce this to your requirements … cheers … Nick

  • @johnkidd797
    @johnkidd797 Год назад +1

    Hi Nick, just a little update as I've been making a fair bit of chain now, researching this one as I'm planning two today. my thumbs and fore fingers have some amount of hard skin on them. Very similar to how they go hard with playing guitar. Loving making jewellery and loving the channel pal.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that John, Jewellery making can be quite demanding on hands mine tire quickly these days. chain making can be very addictive, end up getting through a lot of wire. I now save money by making my own from sterling silver casting grain.
      Bing hobbyist I’m always looking to economise somehow … cheers … Nick

    • @johnkidd797
      @johnkidd797 Год назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff I find making the wire very satisfying. I smelt Sterling and 9999 fine and the sterling is way harder to work and I find it needs a lot more annealing. I bought a Smith little torch and that is so much better for smelting than mapp gas. I bought a Durston c165 as I knew I would get my money's worth out of it eventually. It's an expensive hobby to get into but all worth it I think, it's not the kind of work you can do with a claw hammer and a screwdriver. I'm just knocking up the links for these two right now. There's snow on the ground but the sun is blazing through the sun room window. Living in a house on its own in the Scottish Highlands up a hill and looking over the Murray Firth is not too bad an office. Keep up the good work pal 👍

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      I know what you mean about making wire a very gratifying process. Bit of a game changer having an oxygen and propane torch somewhat frustrating without. Nice to have a Durston has been on my wish list for many years. Nothing like a comfortable workspace with gorgeous views of nature to inspire … happy days … N

    • @johnkidd797
      @johnkidd797 Год назад

      @@Nickscreativestuff Good on ya mate, till you do it you'll never know the joy. I came into this after a near death accident whilst working offshore in Denmark. I was building the biggest wind turbines in the world and was very severely crushed and almost lost a leg. After some time in hospital and a lot of healing I had to find something to do, I went from working in hundreds of tonnes of metal to mere kilos. I was a welder in the 90's doing mig,tig,stick, it's all the same apart from materials and melting points. 3 months and I'm producing stuff that people are stunned by, they don't realise it's a 35 year progression of working with metal. Trial and error, I melted two 18k jump rings I was soldering to go round a 2mm sterling bangle. A fidget bangle, my first commission from my mates wife when she saw my wife's one. The other 5 were fine. Still getting used to the heat from that no4 head with a 1/4 inch flame. I don't know where you live Nick but if you're ever up my way I'd be glad to host you to do some work together and talk about jewellery and other random stuff too..👍

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Wow a scary demanding job. Nothing like a near death experience to encourage us to enjoy every moment and live life to the full. I had one in my first career as a tree surgeon made me change direction and only ever do what I truly love in life.
      I went on to be a metal worker and welder working for a friend in his artisan workshop. I now have my own mig, tig, plasma cutter and lathe to play with at home. I’ve not had the confidence to work with gold yet … would love to go abroad maybe one day and find some to play with … can’t bring myself to buy it the way I drop and lose stuff. Know what you mean about getting used to a Smiths Little Torch i blew a large hole through the side of a piece of 6mm silver tube completely ruining the project in my early days using it. Appreciate the idea of a visit, not possible at the moment with home commitments here in Bristol although thanks for the offer.
      Happy wholesome creating to you … all the best … Nick

  • @Kera.S.
    @Kera.S. 2 года назад +3

    Whew, and I thought chainmaille took me a while to do. Dedicated to the art for sure and it shows. Beautiful work! 💙

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +2

      hi Kera thanks for that, definitely do love making chains … what some people would find monotonous I find very relaxing. Doing it for the love of it definitely works … not so sure if it was for money … cheers … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      🙏👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lovepeace9308
    @lovepeace9308 2 года назад +1

    One of the things that I would most like to learn is welding and all kinds of welding and everything that goes with it.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      hi love and peace, definitely have a go welding is very satisfying available at evening classes or even friendly welders who can show you and let you have a try … cheers … Nick

  • @YoungBeWorld
    @YoungBeWorld Год назад +1

    So soothing and relaxing to watch

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Nice to hear that Young Be World, thanks for your comment … N

  • @libbyhenderson7567
    @libbyhenderson7567 5 месяцев назад +1

    I LOVE your videography! And of course your talent! It's so generous of you to share your knowledge, can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate it! 💜

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your appreciation Libby, it surprises me what can be done with an iPhone sometimes … cheers … Nick

  • @lolmaster389
    @lolmaster389 20 дней назад +1

    Making one out of copper and Was wondering if copper would need the same amount of annealing? Or is that more of a silver quality?

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  20 дней назад

      Hi Beans, copper and silver work harden in the same way. I tend to anneal as often as possible as it’s also the solder that work hardens resulting in joints breaking if not careful with this technique … good luck with it … Nick

  • @Makermook
    @Makermook 2 года назад +2

    That is a very cool design! I try to put the solder joint on the side of oval rings instead of at the bend; I seem to break fewer links that way.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that mark, The reason for me putting the joint at the end of the link is it helps hide any of my scruffy joints once the chains assembled … cheers … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      🙏🙏👍👍

  • @Tom-Lahaye
    @Tom-Lahaye 2 года назад +1

    Very clear instructional video.

  • @judithalezones352
    @judithalezones352 2 года назад +1

    Me encantan tus videos, gracias por compartir tus excelentes ideas, te felicito por tener esas manos maravillosas

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      Nice to be able to share ideas … hands seem to always look dirty unfortunate consequence of filming so close up … cheers … Nick

  • @fabientuizat1129
    @fabientuizat1129 3 дня назад +1

    Merci !! beau travail !!

  • @josephgraham319
    @josephgraham319 2 года назад +1

    Excellent work, never thought to stretch the knots like that. I usually make simple single link chains, this gives me new ideas. Thanks.

  • @codyjarvis3426
    @codyjarvis3426 2 года назад +1

    I do alot of arts crafts, leather, paint , carving anything really . But this I dont have the patience. I actually was falling asleep ..was comfortable to watch . Takes way to long to see progress... good job man ....

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      hi Cody thanks for your comment, I do love the repetition and monotony of chain making … not sure if I could cope with a whole suit of chainmail … N

  • @saracole7623
    @saracole7623 2 года назад +1

    This clearly took you a lot of work and the result paid off! Very nice!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that Sarah … most of the work is off camera testing, trying and practising with copper first before having the confidence to commit to silver … cheers … Nick

    • @saracole7623
      @saracole7623 2 года назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff Being someone who casually makes jewelry myself, this makes a lot of sense. With silver being approximately 21 times as expensive as the same volume of copper (surprisingly, about the same between fine silver and sterling silver), I do not blame you for reaching for the copper first.
      I got my numbers from the prices on Rio Grande, by the way. Good wire, solid prices.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      Hi Sara, i once paid £8 a kilo for copper at my local scrapyard whereas silver is £800 a kilo over here. i’ve never had a chance to play with gold and it being £65000 a Kilo I don’t think it will be happening any time soon. shame we don’t have a Rio Grande here in the UK, Cooksongold could do with having a decent competitor … N

  • @Elena_LE_
    @Elena_LE_ 2 года назад +1

    Спасибо, что делитесь! Получается очень красиво. Хорошая идея с узлом.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that E, endless variations on a theme with this knot … going to try a wrist chain next … cheers … Nick

    • @Elena_LE_
      @Elena_LE_ 2 года назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff удачи вам, Ник. Я подписалась, интересно посмотреть на новые плетения.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for your sub, I have had some luck with it I’m amazed that now over 10K … all the best … Nick

  • @lovein-jeweler
    @lovein-jeweler 2 года назад +1

    Wow 😳 That's amazing way to makes chain, perfect tools

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that Kajenoghrei, this is a fabulous tool for jewelry makers also cheap because it’s not sold for there industry … cheers … Nick

  • @xavierburton6068
    @xavierburton6068 Год назад +1

    Bought some solder paste on amazon because it had good reviews. Every time I try to use it though, it burns weird and expands like one of the snake things we use on the fourth of July. Ended up ordering from cookson and hoping it works better, lol.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      Hi Xavier, solder paste can be a bit fussy to use … your work needs to be clean with a tight joint, it needs to come up to temperature quickly and it’s easily overheated due to its built-in flux. because of this it’s only really suited to small items like jump rings ect. However once practised it’s a fabulous product allowing repetitive jobs like chain making to be quick easy and efficient to do. it’s very easy to use far too much on a joint so it’s worth practising on a few copper links to see how small amount is needed … when heated it does sort of bubble, burn and expand just before melting and converting to solder … good luck with it … Nick

  • @Laila-rp6sb
    @Laila-rp6sb 8 месяцев назад +1

    Can you use tumble polishing for something with gemstone or it would scratch it !

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  8 месяцев назад

      Hi Laila, I wouldn’t put items with set gemstones in a tumble polisher there would be a risk of damage … N

  • @CelticDruidess1
    @CelticDruidess1 2 года назад +1

    I've always wanted to try this out and after watching your video - moreso now. Thank you for posting this. 🥰

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that Celtic Druidess, I learn a lot from trial and error. cheers. Nick

  • @OdeInWessex
    @OdeInWessex 2 года назад +2

    Instantly enchanted by you chain and immediately decided I'd like to have a go - then I saw the amount of skill needed, the kit you use and decided it would be easier to buy one off a local craftsman at the jewellery quarter in Birmingham. Thanks for showing how it's done, it's a lovely watch.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      hi Northern Light thanks for the comment, this chain is the outcome of lots of playing around with copper wire … A great place to start for chain making as copper is cheap and very similar to working with silver … all the best … Nick

    • @mjremy2605
      @mjremy2605 2 года назад

      Soldering and annealing are the only difficult parts as you have to do them repeatedly. However the rest is not daunting. Use Aluminum (all metal should be Dead Soft grade), keep the chain links round, so you don't have to solder each link. The reason for soldering is to remove the open end of each link because he has to stretch it into an oval shape. Without the oval shape or fancy twisties, you can easily make a chain. Make different link rounds, hammer or texture them, use small washers even. You will need two nose pliers and a hammer and a rod to make the coils. You can coil with drill or by hand.
      Try it with cheap aluminum first at 18 gauge or higher. 20 gauge is a bit too soft for chain links. Then switch to Dead Soft Copper. Do not buy Half Hard or Hard.
      Each aspect of jewelry making is a trade skill - annealing and melting, soldering and welding, hammering and hardening, deburring and polishing, working with wire of different metals, shapes, tempers, and gauges.
      When you were a baby, looking at an adult walking or running seemed an impossible task, but you accomplished the impossible, didn't you? One step at a time. Its not hard. Its easy.

  • @davidw3791
    @davidw3791 11 месяцев назад +1

    GRAET TECHNIQUE! LOVE YOUR WORK!

  • @erikapaez9156
    @erikapaez9156 2 года назад +2

    Realmente hermoso trabajo. Muy clara la demostración, no se necesita conocer ningun idioma para entender.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for that Erika, i’ve been trying to keep the descriptions to a minimum … I realise it must be very offputting if you can’t read English.
      I should try and figure out how to use translatable subtitles … cheers … Nick

  • @filipwartacz5609
    @filipwartacz5609 2 года назад +2

    Great chain design, beautifully made !

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks Filip, The result from lots of playing around with copper wire … cheers … Nick

  • @ralphnewcomejr
    @ralphnewcomejr 2 года назад +1

    Nice work Nick,NOW drop forge a PENDANT that can SLIDE on your chain 🤘☢️🤘.
    Great work Bruv...
    Oh, just to let you know...
    Your work is MAD Genius!!!
    No-One who only LOOKS and never ATTEMPTS this kind of work has a CLUE how complicated it TRUELY is...
    Thank You.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      Hi Ralph thanks for your comment and encouragement, I did go a bit mad attempting this … Nice suggestion, the view count has done so well with this vid i’ll have to try and do a part two … all the best … Nick

  • @gilvaneidegomes654
    @gilvaneidegomes654 2 года назад +4

    Maravilhosa a sua arte. Um dom perfeito !!

  • @1515walker
    @1515walker 2 года назад +1

    An absolute craftsmen ! That is a stunning piece. Thanks for sharing.😊

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      Thanks for that Grant, I do love arts and crafts and it’s a pleasure to be able to share … Nick

  • @gorillajoe999
    @gorillajoe999 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful knots, that's a sweet bracelet. This was a lot of fun to watch.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Joe, good to hear it’s fun to watch. I struggle to insert humour into my videos … N

  • @faultyinterface
    @faultyinterface Год назад +1

    I'm going to try my hand at this for my wife's Christmas gift this year, so I'll probably be asking a lot of questions in the coming days. Everything is still on the way, so I don't have too many at the moment. To start, why is the heating of the silver for annealing done on a charcoal block?

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      i’m sure your wife would love this as a present. Constant annealing is the key for this to work with the amount of bending and reshaping that is needed. Attentiveness is necessary when annealing small links that have been previously soldered and using a black charcoal block helps me to see the colour change in the silver … good luck with it … Nick

    • @faultyinterface
      @faultyinterface Год назад +1

      @@Nickscreativestuff Thank you very much!

  • @angeladee8789
    @angeladee8789 2 года назад +1

    I loved watching this process ❤️

  • @Sanjay-eb6fe
    @Sanjay-eb6fe Год назад +1

    Beautiful piece of work !

  • @tammiehonican76
    @tammiehonican76 2 года назад +3

    You never disappoint Nick! You always amaze me! Beautiful!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for that Tammie, Time was running over with this one so I edited out the disappointing bits when i was breaking links … cheers … Nick

    • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
      @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 года назад

      ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏👍👍

  • @deborahward1438
    @deborahward1438 2 месяца назад +1

    I just love this. Where do you get (or make) the metal sleeve for the circlip pliers at 4:18 please?

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Deborah, I made that bit of tube. Long time ago now, can’t even remember the size of it. it comes about with trial and error using copper wire first. You could drill a hole through a piece of large woodwork nail, the hole doesn’t need to be dead centre … N

  • @fallensway855
    @fallensway855 2 года назад +1

    Holy crap, I love it! You have some extremely valuable ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks for that Fallen, ideas to have value i’ve just started earning a little from someone of my videos … exciting to start having a small digital income … cheers … Nick

  • @evandromota9163
    @evandromota9163 2 года назад +3

    Maravilhoso seu trabalho. Parabéns!

  • @rafaelsantana2702
    @rafaelsantana2702 Год назад +1

    Thanks, I like you chain and technique.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that Rafael, got there eventually with it … Nick

  • @mystictempt763
    @mystictempt763 Год назад +1

    Amazing process and result! If I may ask, why use a saw instead of just cutting the rings with wire cutters? The need for blunt ends to solder?

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that mystic, when soldering joints the tighter it is the better the result. The least amount of solder used the neater the joint will look. Also a tight flush joint is much stronger essential when stretching links like in this video … cheers … Nick

  • @mikelipton6116
    @mikelipton6116 2 года назад +2

    Amazing. I really love how simple you make it seem.

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks Mike, I suppose it gets easier after lots of practising with copper before committing to silver …cheers … Nick

  • @aprendeconmigo1221
    @aprendeconmigo1221 2 года назад +2

    Wow amazing work! This is a big step for me in my hand craft addiction. You have specialized tools to do it, and manage perfectly the chemicals and fire! I havent gotten that stage yet! My most precious tool is a dremmel 😍drill jajajaa.
    Maybe some day I could do it. I really admire your work in this video! Take care of your hands 👼🏻

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      hi Mona thanks for your lovely comment, everyone learns in their own perfect way. i’m thinking of going back to jewellery school evening classes for the fun of it … Dremel have built a massive reputation with all their tools and accessories to play with … stay handy … all the best Nick

    • @aprendeconmigo1221
      @aprendeconmigo1221 2 года назад

      @@Nickscreativestuff in México, there arent such as those classes! We learn just through tutorials like yours 😉

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      me too I’ve learnt an abundance from RUclips … it’s now nice to be able to give it a bit back … N

  • @powermagic55
    @powermagic55 2 года назад +1

    your absolutely amazing beautiful work

  • @rachnailedit
    @rachnailedit 2 года назад +2

    WOW 🤩 that’s stunning 😍 and a lot of work. I didn’t realise silver wire was such a pain to work with 😆

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад +1

      thanks for that Rachael, after working with silver for a while you get used to it’s constant need for annealing … cheers … Nick

  • @CassandraSusan
    @CassandraSusan Год назад +1

    That is a lovely chain! Now I gotta try it! 😢

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that Cassandra, I practice a lot with copper first and plenty of annealing needed with this one … N

  • @Maggioretom
    @Maggioretom 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi! Is it the same if after annealing you let cool metal slowly? Or do you need a thermal shock? Ty🙏

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 месяца назад

      Hi Maggioretom, rapid quenching or or natural cooling works for anneal silver … N

  • @theresahanson5022
    @theresahanson5022 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful work

  • @G00_W82
    @G00_W82 Год назад +1

    Great video. Thank you very much!

  • @angelamaderov
    @angelamaderov Год назад +1

    It is so so beautiful!!!! I would like to do things as you do. Thank you so much. I am from Guadalajara Mexico

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад

      thanks for that Angela, good luck with your creativity all the way out there in Mexico… 🇲🇽 … N

  • @dulcereginacariasdeoliveir376
    @dulcereginacariasdeoliveir376 Год назад +1

    Parabéns que dom maravilhoso muito capricho

  • @Steve-0220
    @Steve-0220 Год назад +2

    Who makes the round-nosed pliers called you're using to stretch the links after annealing? Where did you get them? Never seen pliers that open like you were using them.
    Love your work, maybe I should get into this style of jewelry creation!

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      hi Steve, The tool I was using is called external circlip pliers. not sold in the Jewelry industry but used by vehicle mechanics … I bought mine from an outlet called Halfords. I find the repetitive monotony of chain making very satisfying but not everyone has the patience for it … cheers … Nick

    • @Steve-0220
      @Steve-0220 Год назад +2

      @Nickscreativestuff Thanks. Found a reasonable pair on Amazon. Have done wire working & wire weaving for a few years & enjoyed both. Thinking about branching out into what you're demonstrating. I bought a butane torch years ago, it's been used mostly for soldering. Do you think this gets hot enough for copper or silver work?

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  Год назад +1

      hi Steve, A lot of varied jewellery tasks are achieved with a small handheld refillable butane torch. however they have the limitations, they are quite capable of silver soldering up to a certain size, weight and mass. they’re good for small items like rings, chain links, earrings ect.
      you would have to step up a torch size if you were soldering say things like cuff bracelets larger cabochons and brooches … N

  • @chrisgoodwin6006
    @chrisgoodwin6006 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi nick love your videos I have tried doing this chain and I’m struggling making the knot out of 6mm ID Sterling silver 1.2 wire it keeps snapping on me is there something I’ve missed many thanks Chris

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Chris, I suppose this sort of technique is pushing silver to its limits but is possible if you go gentle with it. A few keys for this to work is lots of annealing at ever stage, using a dab of oil when links are rubbing and being stretched and pulled into a knot, good strong soldered joints that are cleaned up at the end if necessary. Being gentle when manipulating the links - if not moving easily stop re-anneal and try a different shaping technique … good luck with it … N

  • @brutusmarcus
    @brutusmarcus 2 года назад +3

    So beautiful! Love your work.

  • @KA-vx2xs
    @KA-vx2xs 2 года назад +1

    Amazing. Leaned so many new things. Thanks you.👍

    • @Nickscreativestuff
      @Nickscreativestuff  2 года назад

      thanks K A, i’ve learnt so much from RUclips it’s nice to be able to give you a bit back … N