I’m thrilled every time you post something. I think you are a metalworking genius. And your book is absolutely incredible, I can’t recommend it enough. What do you do if both sides aren’t nice after you drill? Do you just discard that particular stone? Looking forward to your next video!
@@marian1576 actually, I tend to flatten the bottom side and set them in a bezel with a tube rivet. That could be an interesting tutorial to add! Thank you so much!
I think that this is a beautiful piece of art. I was wondering how you get the stones all uniformed in size; it would be wonderful to see the process from the beginning. I'd also like to see your process in your response to Marian 1576.
Great Video, Nicole. I have recently been working with stones I beachcombed in Devon, so this is timely. I was having to do a lot of refinishing because of the back of the stones popping off so this is really helpful. Will have to get a diamond core bit as well as the usual diamond bits! Still think your workshop was the best - learnt so much!
Love this. Thank you and Rio Grande for this channel. How large are the stones? I live in a “stone free” area (Florida), but i can look when I travel. Interesting about the tumbling. How do you know when they are “done”? Is it personal preference or is there a tell?
@@kimwarneke4272 the rocks are smaller than a dime. And the tumbling is literally one week per grit (without turning off the tumbler except between grits).
I like this idea. I can see it working with large hole glass beads, too, which would also need care during soldering!
Yes, it's exactly the same technique with glass
Congrats on the RG sponsorship! So awesome! And it's great for us to to get that discount, so thank you!!!
I’m thrilled every time you post something. I think you are a metalworking genius. And your book is absolutely incredible, I can’t recommend it enough. What do you do if both sides aren’t nice after you drill? Do you just discard that particular stone? Looking forward to your next video!
@@marian1576 actually, I tend to flatten the bottom side and set them in a bezel with a tube rivet. That could be an interesting tutorial to add!
Thank you so much!
I think that this is a beautiful piece of art. I was wondering how you get the stones all uniformed in size; it would be wonderful to see the process from the beginning. I'd also like to see your process in your response to Marian 1576.
@@manalive8835 I find them that way. I don’t do anything to adjust their size.
So amazing as always. Thank you Nicole and Rio Grande!
Lovely:)
Great Video, Nicole. I have recently been working with stones I beachcombed in Devon, so this is timely. I was having to do a lot of refinishing because of the back of the stones popping off so this is really helpful. Will have to get a diamond core bit as well as the usual diamond bits! Still think your workshop was the best - learnt so much!
@@vhirsch4270 thank you!!
Love this. Thank you and Rio Grande for this channel. How large are the stones? I live in a “stone free” area (Florida), but i can look when I travel. Interesting about the tumbling. How do you know when they are “done”? Is it personal preference or is there a tell?
@@kimwarneke4272 the rocks are smaller than a dime. And the tumbling is literally one week per grit (without turning off the tumbler except between grits).
Thank you Nicole. Just wondering if you filed the non flush side of the jump rings flat before soldering?
@@lynnegutterson7172 no, I don’t. I never seem to find a problem with it.
Do you do anything after? Just polish with a cloth?
@@talkingcrow if you check out some of my other tutorials on chain making then it takes you through all of the steps in polishing
@@ringgoldnicoop! Sorry. Will do!
thank you so much for sharing! I love this and can't wait to give it a go! For the rock tumbler media, can you re-use it or is it a one and done?
Unfortunately it's a one-and-done. It's an abrasive component (not steel shot) that is mixed with water and soap.