Granulation in Fine Silver in a Beehive Kiln

Granulation in Fine Silver in a Beehive Kiln -I will show you how to granulate fine silver using a Smith torch and a beehive kiln (available here www.jewelryart...) Learning how to control the torch is essential for beautiful granulation in fine silver. I will show you exactly how to hold the torch for control and fusing. I teach all of my students to granulate in fine silver first, before they learn to granulation in 22k gold. The process similar whether silversmithing or goldsmithing with slight variation as fine silver becomes more liquid during granulation than 22k gold does.

[@csstolte]

By the Way...I love all the tools I have received from you and the videos supporting the use of them!

[@JewelryArts]

I am so happy that you like them😃

[@lyndansie2565]

Lovely thanks for quick response....great work

[@JewelryArts]

You are very welcome! :)

[@margaretroper7654]

do you ever use sterling for granulation?

[@JewelryArts]

We don't, I don't think the result is very nice. :)

[@Treefiddy35054]

glued with ...?

[@JewelryArts]

We used my G Glue for granulation. It is available on my tools site. 😃

[@Treefiddy35054]

@@JewelryArts Thank You!

[@JewelryArts]

@@Treefiddy35054 You are very welcome!😃

[@lyndansie2565]

Me again..or are you directing flame directly on kiln element?? Would love to do that..have a little kiln but unsure if I should do that...

[@JewelryArts]

The flame doesn't hurt the kiln. :)

[@margaretroper7654]

Is the kiln actually on when you are applying the flame?

[@JewelryArts]

Yes, definitely! It provides background heat. :)

[@margaretroper7654]

Thank you

[@JewelryArts]

@@margaretroper7654 You are most welcome! :)

[@narendrakhona1168]

NICE VIDEO, HAVE A QUESTION, WHICH ALLOY IS THE BEST TO KARATISE GOLD WITH SILVER OR COPPER, , & IF USING SILVER & COPPER, WHAT WILL THEIR RATIO BE.
THANKS

[@JewelryArts]

We use 22k gold 20 dwt fine gold 1 dwt 9 grains silver 11 grains copper. :)

[@narendrakhona1168]

@@JewelryArts APPRECIATE THE QUICK RESPONSE. THANKS.

[@JewelryArts]

@@narendrakhona1168 You are very welcome! :)

[@narendrakhona1168]

@@JewelryArts APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH
WHICH ALLOY IS THE BEST TO KARATISE GOLD WITH SILVER OR COPPER, , & IF USING BOTH SILVER & COPPER, WHAT WILL THEIR RATIO BE.
THANKS

[@lyndansie2565]

Hello ...thanks for information on this.. one question is what are you using on floor of kiln......or is that the actual inside?? I have beehive kiln and am interested to know what insert I could use.....

[@JewelryArts]

You are very welcome! That is just the inside of the kiln.

[@annetums]

This is my first time w granulation what solder do you use or do you do the powder solder or does the glue have some kind of solder effect or is it just fused together with the heat?
Also do you heat your piece directly on the heating element of your kiln?

[@JewelryArts]

Granulation uses no solder, it is fused together just using the heat. The piece is laid directly on the kiln element but a thin coat of ochre is used on the back of the piece for fine silver. :)

[@csstolte]

What gauge is the back sheet...maybe you stated that in the video and I missed it.

[@JewelryArts]

No worries, it is 26 gauge fine silver. 😃

[@DellanaMetalArts]

Great video! Did you copper coat the granules and wire work before fusing? Thank you!

[@JewelryArts]

We usually only do that for 22k gold, not silver, but you can. :)

[@DellanaMetalArts]

@@JewelryArts Many thanks! 😊☆

[@JewelryArts]

@@DellanaMetalArts You are most welcome! :)

[@mylaschorsch7516]

😊

[@JewelryArts]

So glad you enjoyed! :)