Please change the title of your video. that is NOT a torc. It a single wire strand neck ring. A torc requires no less that 2 wires twisted together (hence the name "torc").
Traditionally, a Gaulish torc would not clasp but be fitted around the man's neck (they were originally men's jewelry) and worn semi-permanently. The torc and a long mustache was a sign of status in pre-Roman Gaul.
+Blake Hahn There are archaeological finds of Torcs with clasps during antiquity and one of the oldest Torcs discovered was in a female grave, plus Torcs were also used by the Romans and even Vikings later in history.
Torc - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Torc A torc, also spelled torq or torque, is a large rigid or stiff neck ring in metal, made either as a single piece or from strands twisted together.
I thought about that when I just reread this. My comment is slightly off. If you square a single wire and twist it it could be considered a torc. However Wikipedia is incorrect. When you spell it torque it refers to actual twisting such as the torque delivered by a vehicle engine. "Torc" refers to a piece of jewelry.
@@Thorgiersson As metalsmiths, we all love to split every hair since that is how we are. :) In truth, I didn't think deeply about the title of this piece at the time and there is a lot to the historical definition of torc.
Please change the title of your video. that is NOT a torc. It a single wire strand neck ring. A torc requires no less that 2 wires twisted together (hence the name "torc").
Fair Enough. :)
Cool and good.
Thank you
so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Is the wire dead soft or half hard or ?
VALERIE SPEAKS! 😱
What’s your favorite retailer to by your material from particularly the wire silver and what gauge is this?
I get everything from Tevel at allcraft 212-279-7077
Traditionally, a Gaulish torc would not clasp but be fitted around the man's neck (they were originally men's jewelry) and worn semi-permanently. The torc and a long mustache was a sign of status in pre-Roman Gaul.
+Blake Hahn There are archaeological finds of Torcs with clasps during antiquity and one of the oldest Torcs discovered was in a female grave, plus Torcs were also used by the Romans and even Vikings later in history.
cool, thank you
You are very welcome! :)
Where did you get neck mandrel?
We got ours from Tevel at Allcraft. :)
Dead soft wire?
I usually use dead soft or anneal my wire material if I will be shaping it. :)
Torc - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Torc
A torc, also spelled torq or torque, is a large rigid or stiff neck ring in metal, made either as a single piece or from strands twisted together.
Fair enough! :)
I thought about that when I just reread this. My comment is slightly off. If you square a single wire and twist it it could be considered a torc. However Wikipedia is incorrect. When you spell it torque it refers to actual twisting such as the torque delivered by a vehicle engine. "Torc" refers to a piece of jewelry.
@@Thorgiersson As metalsmiths, we all love to split every hair since that is how we are. :) In truth, I didn't think deeply about the title of this piece at the time and there is a lot to the historical definition of torc.
Did you make those rings on your fingers?
Yes, Valerie Blum made her rings. :)
@@JewelryArts such beautiful work! Love those rings!
@@wesleybeavers1930 Valerie is very talented! I am lucky to work with such great metalsmiths. :)
I didn't use a neck mandrel, I used my wife. Um but like she hasn't moved in a few days so.....
Lol, so nice she held perfectly still for you! 😂
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