SILVER BEZEL for cabochon STEP BY STEP with list of tools. How to make a bezel setting.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
  • Today I will show you how I make a silver bezel setting for cabochon using jewelry metalsmithing tools and small butane hand torch! I will share step by step how I shape, cut, sand and solder the bezel using sterling and fine silver. This video includes a list of BASIC tools that you will need - it's not extensive and additional tools could be very useful, like mitre jig.
    I’m not a professionally trained jeweller or a goldsmith. I’m learning myself and today I wanted to share one way of how I do things! I’m not claiming that I “know it all” nor that my way is the only right way. I hope you can approach this video keeping that in mind. And hopefully I was able to help some of you or at least provide entertainment! 😊
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  • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
    @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  2 года назад +3

    Here are similar videos if you're learning how to make bezels:
    ⭐️ How to make a DECORATIVE BEZEL for cabochon using gallery wire: ruclips.net/video/ZpTS4s6wXSU/видео.html
    ⭐️ How to make an OPEN BACK bezel: ruclips.net/video/L7MsvGqJlMA/видео.html

  • @petrichor7121
    @petrichor7121 4 года назад +80

    I don't think it's possible to express how encouraging your videos are.. thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! 💞👍

  • @SaRawRin
    @SaRawRin 4 года назад +34

    I made my first silver ring today after binging your videos in lockdown ☺️ thank you for making jewellery making accessible and providing so many helpful videos! It’s something I have always wanted to do

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +1

      That's so wonderful Sarah! So happy to hear that 😀❤ You will have a lot of fun with this, I'm sure

  • @hepburn118
    @hepburn118 3 года назад +18

    You have just given me a lot more confidence to try this myself. Your very relaxing manner in this video conveys a certain 'you can do this' vibe, it helps starting out jewellers like me to no end.

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff 4 года назад +2

    ".....or a chair..."! I LOVE her!!! Every new (and older) channel re-invents the wheel: ("How to make a bezel.........zzzzzzzz."). BUT (!!) I must say, this was the most entertaining, spot-on - LOVE the comments of insecurity - video of said wheel reinvention. It's a REAL experience! Basia kicks butt with her little torch (I love the big sigh she breathes when describing her torch limitations). I wish this was the first one I ever watched when I was learning that project first. Basia is a fantastic teacher, so approachable, encouraging, it's like she's got her cheerleading uniform on complete with pom-poms, rooting for the watchers/students' success! Her video is truly fun, and delightfully (and refreshingly) humble. Who doesn't love that in a teacher and guide?

  • @stephencoster9532
    @stephencoster9532 2 года назад +1

    Hiya Lady Stardust, wow, 169 comments on this video! Okay, some are you, okay and me, but person after person saying, thank you for a wonderful video. A wonderful help for starters on this journey. Well over a hundred people all learning to be jewellery makers, it says a lot for this profession that so many people can design and want to learn. These are just the learners fortunate enough to have found you who decided to comment. 55,454 people have watched this lesson, how many have learned from you? A lot of us I would say!
    Stay safe, Steve...

  • @mariaacosta_1969
    @mariaacosta_1969 2 года назад +3

    I have always been curious about how to make pendants from cabochons. While there is a lot of work that goes into it, you made it look so easy. Your designs are beautiful and I really like how you explained everything so well. Great job making that pendant!

  • @caraamethyst6956
    @caraamethyst6956 4 года назад +15

    This is such a helpful video for trying to teach yourself the ways around silver smithing! I would love some advice about the intricate designs you add around the bezel cause I can’t seem to find many videos that explain how to do that kind of thing. Thanks so much!!

  • @redeyestones3738
    @redeyestones3738 Год назад +1

    Very good video..straight to the point, and not beating around the bush. Definitely worth a subscription. thanks

  • @simoneshaw4742
    @simoneshaw4742 3 года назад +1

    I AM SO HAPPY I found your page, thank you for sharing!

  • @Raeleen
    @Raeleen 3 года назад +1

    I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR THOROUGH TUTORIAL! YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff 3 года назад +2

    Always excellent sharing, fun and humble -refreshing!

  • @indira3
    @indira3 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic! I’m a beginner and yours is the most helpful video I saw until now! It annihilated all my beginner’s fears! Thank you very much 🙏💖 and please keep teaching us the way you do! Clear & so informative! A gold mine 🔨 💎

  • @gatheredfound7763
    @gatheredfound7763 4 года назад +4

    I am so grateful that you share your knowledge so willingly and freely! I am a beginner and your videos have helped me so much. And I appreciate your positive and kind outlook! Your pieces are so beautiful and I aspire to be able to create that well one day. Many thanks!

  • @evib7244
    @evib7244 4 года назад +3

    Wow, thanks for this thorough tutorial! Everything makes sense when I watch your videos! 😊😊😊

  • @elizabethacevedo7846
    @elizabethacevedo7846 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Gorgeous pieces!

  • @Kalavati.C
    @Kalavati.C 3 года назад +1

    I'm glad I came across your channel. I'm learning so much from your videos

  • @hannahgiza1992
    @hannahgiza1992 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for posting your process!

  • @ravidm1631
    @ravidm1631 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this channel, i have been looking for this kind of channel to inspir me to start my own journy and to self learn metal working, you just did! Thank you!!!

  • @sandragravesande8657
    @sandragravesande8657 Год назад +1

    I love your designs…I too I’m still learning silversmithing and love to see all the creative designs then adapt my own design. Thank you again for sharing

  • @rexieakweifraser9917
    @rexieakweifraser9917 3 года назад +1

    I've just learnt how to solder jump rings and very interested in making bezels. This is so inspiring ♥️

  • @genevaj85
    @genevaj85 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos and have learnt a lot. Please ignore the negative people out there - they're only happy if they're unhappy!

  • @gillryan1556
    @gillryan1556 Год назад

    I think you are amazing, so inspiring and encouraging! Your jewellery is beautiful ♥️♥️ Thank you for helping and sharing.

  • @weirdugetdatjewels6007
    @weirdugetdatjewels6007 Год назад

    I enjoyed this video.Thank you

  • @wendykosier7110
    @wendykosier7110 3 года назад +1

    I really enjoy your presentation! Keep it coming!👍🏻

  • @viniciuslealdesousa7718
    @viniciuslealdesousa7718 2 года назад

    Beautiful cabs

  • @ddeerosa
    @ddeerosa 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful and simple. I like this because I don’t have a lot of patience to spend a lot of time on extra ordinary. Minimal is just as great. Thank you so much!! Your jewelry is beautiful 🌺

  • @ivangamer8022
    @ivangamer8022 2 года назад

    awesome work

  • @richardowens1805
    @richardowens1805 Год назад

    Very informative! Wonderful presentation -- I learned a lot from watching this - thank you s0 much for making it!

  • @user-ht9nl4dy7r
    @user-ht9nl4dy7r 7 месяцев назад

    loved this video! so easy to follow! thank you...

  • @darleneferguson1153
    @darleneferguson1153 2 года назад

    Beautiful! Thankyou, I’m just starting and it’s good to see you can do it not being professional! God bless

  • @user-iq5eg1kj9r
    @user-iq5eg1kj9r 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for your video. You do a good job. It's pretty simple to understand

  • @mahyasabghi2061
    @mahyasabghi2061 2 года назад

    I love this video! i knew some stuff but now, i definitely know more stuff, thank a ton!🤍

  • @megdog6581
    @megdog6581 3 месяца назад

    You sound so sweet and polite when you talk! Loved this video. Detailed and to the point.

  • @MoonstoneMamas
    @MoonstoneMamas 4 года назад +3

    I ADORE your videos!! You provide such inspiration! Love. Love. Love. The malachite cab is gorgeous!! Truly an artist! 💟

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so so much for this wonderful comment, I appreciate it a lot! ❤ And thank you for watching, so happy to have you here :)

  • @mawi1172
    @mawi1172 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @teresaboane
    @teresaboane 3 года назад +1

    You did an amazing job! I look forward to more videos. 🌹

  • @GSCannon
    @GSCannon 3 года назад

    Love your videos! Thank you!

  • @laurenemily5633
    @laurenemily5633 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!! This step by step video was so helpful and really helped pinpoint what I need to do to better set my bezels!!!! 🙌🙌 thanks again for the great content!

  • @wishandlove3693
    @wishandlove3693 3 года назад +1

    That's was very nice. Thank you for the explanation. I love the way you working on. 👍👍🤩🌹

  • @mianavarro3888
    @mianavarro3888 2 года назад +1

    This is amazing

  • @vidamilani5347
    @vidamilani5347 3 года назад

    Really wonderful. Thanks

  • @elisazulueta9535
    @elisazulueta9535 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your video clear and informative ❤

  • @patriciacalvinho4629
    @patriciacalvinho4629 3 года назад +2

    Hi! I love your videos, the way you take your own mistakes with such a good sense of humour and how well you explain the processes. Thank you so much!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate this 💗 And happy you enjoyed watching! :)

  • @johnabbotts1706
    @johnabbotts1706 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for presenting things simply for the novice. l am not long into this journey and continue to learn from videos such as yours. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching and your kind feedback 😊❤

  • @johnhowton6339
    @johnhowton6339 3 года назад +1

    you are a perfectionist thats the most important quality in a jeweler

  • @palicreate7375
    @palicreate7375 3 года назад +1

    Great lessons...love it..

  • @catherinemartina6469
    @catherinemartina6469 Год назад

    I want to say thank you and I really appreciate the work you put into your videos they’re very precise. Excellent thanks.

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  Год назад

      Thank you so much! Very much appreciated 💕🌸 I'm glad you're finding value in them

  • @mabelleammiefisher4369
    @mabelleammiefisher4369 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing!!! Exactly the tutorial I needed rn!

  • @jayabeel3583
    @jayabeel3583 3 года назад

    Love love love yout videos & you!

  • @1827handmade
    @1827handmade 4 года назад +1

    I am so struggling with ear infection/tinnitus/feeling miserable and this is so calming I have watched it 3 times so thank you

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +2

      I'm so sorry to hear that you're suffering! Ugh, I really hope you'll get better soon 😊❤ And I'm happy this video could cheer you up, get well!

  • @thecolorfulcorvid4537
    @thecolorfulcorvid4537 Год назад

    That came out so beautiful!!

  • @pricetag30
    @pricetag30 2 года назад

    In the figure of 8!Love it:)

  • @1212haro
    @1212haro 2 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. Love your suggestion of a chair. This tells me, as a beginner, that I can adapt your technique to my existing environment, investing in the necessary equipment as my budget allows! Looking forward to watching all of your videos. Thank you! 🇨🇦

  • @erizabesu87
    @erizabesu87 Год назад

    the result is sooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @milivanili8902
    @milivanili8902 3 года назад +1

    Amazing job. Thank you for the video💗

  • @magorzataslezak3447
    @magorzataslezak3447 3 года назад +2

    I'm just starting my journey as a jeweller, and I find your videos extremely helpful and super well produced! Thank you x1000

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +1

      that's amazing to hear! I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it. Good luck my dear 😍🌞

  • @Lucy4n89
    @Lucy4n89 4 года назад +3

    Basia I'm in love! Great video

  • @stevenbriggs784
    @stevenbriggs784 2 года назад +1

    wonderfully inspirational video. thankyou! you helped me and entertained me all the same.

  • @blyawakes
    @blyawakes 2 года назад

    Love your videos Teachinhing myself too and appreciate all your tips!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them and I hope they will help you learn :)

  • @laurendehrone
    @laurendehrone 3 года назад +1

    Your videos are extremely helpful as a complete beginner! After watching your videos, I have a better idea of what tools to buy and the basics of making a ring and bezel. You are wonderful!!! Thank you thank you!

  • @janes1239
    @janes1239 6 месяцев назад

    Great video! So thorough and easy to follow! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  6 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful! My pleasure, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

  • @paulmuindiwilliam2945
    @paulmuindiwilliam2945 4 месяца назад

    I'm currenty mining tsavorite and tourmaline in taita taveta, and this video is very useful

  • @zoeylim6059
    @zoeylim6059 4 года назад +2

    I love everything you're doing! :-)

  • @carolinehyland6520
    @carolinehyland6520 2 года назад

    Very simple and well explained. Thank you

  • @alliehbb
    @alliehbb 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @marelisaromero4986
    @marelisaromero4986 4 года назад

    Thank you!!! This helps a lot!!!

  • @tashpountney8792
    @tashpountney8792 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this ❤

  • @hallochillie5942
    @hallochillie5942 4 года назад +1

    Another great video -- very much enjoyed watching as I haven't been at my bench since April due to returning back to work and COVID. Thanks for sharing your tips!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it dear and I really hope you will be able to come back to your bench and start crafting soon 😍❤️

  • @gabrielfabula606
    @gabrielfabula606 2 года назад

    Very nice! I'm learning silversmithing too!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  2 года назад

      So happy to hear that! I hope you enjoy it, it's a lot of fun :)) Good luck!

  • @colethynne
    @colethynne 2 года назад

    Thanks for the informative video! I feel confident to make my opal pendants after seeing this

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  2 года назад

      I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for watching, good luck with your bezels! :))

  • @thatsworrisome
    @thatsworrisome Год назад

    Loved the dental floss idea. That was BRILLIANT! 👍

  • @mysticalsouls
    @mysticalsouls 2 года назад

    wow, your designs are breathtaking, your videos are very helpful, greetings from Australia

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! It means a lot that you think so :) Sending best wishes from Poland!

  • @EssieEss369
    @EssieEss369 3 года назад

    Nice! It looks like you're a professional to me.

  • @user-iv2xo3dn5o
    @user-iv2xo3dn5o 3 года назад +1

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  • @grandparocky
    @grandparocky 3 года назад

    nice job enjoyed your style greatly!

  • @dEaThMeTaLvAmP666
    @dEaThMeTaLvAmP666 3 года назад +2

    I love this so much! Very helpful. Would you be able to do a video for how to make them embellishments at the bottom of the bezel? I'm not sure where to start with making things like those.

  • @evabrauck5032
    @evabrauck5032 3 года назад

    you're awesome. thank you

  • @SP-fy4fx
    @SP-fy4fx 2 года назад

    Thanks!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! That's very sweet of you, I appreciate it a lot ❤️

  • @albertpartridge6716
    @albertpartridge6716 4 года назад +8

    hiya flower good one again, I started of with one of those little torches I was forever filling them with gas costing a fortune, I saved my pennies up for quite some time then I invested in the eze torch or orca as its called uses propane, 25ltr bottle I think it was about £23 but lasts for ages, you do not need any oxygen with it as you mix it on the torch think its ambient air or something , when I was using one of those small torches I think I got about 3/4 bezels done then ran out of gas half way through another made me sick, I think the torch was just over a $100 when I got mine but I highly recommend it, for someone just starting out its cheaper than the little torch set up or if your on a tight budget, those small tins of propane gas 3,4,5,£ per tin depending where you live fills the torch 3/4 times or you forgot to replace and run out half way through a project and the shop is shut arrgg, take care keep well keep safe very much look forward to your next vlog.

    • @flyingcheff
      @flyingcheff 4 года назад +3

      I AGREE! I've heard that the Orca/EZ torch is the most common/used torch around the world for just those great reasons you mentioned. Simple and great price. I have yet to use my Smith Little (given to me by a retiring jeweler), love my simple (Smith Silversmith - similar to Orca and far less expensive...) torch.

  • @rachaelbarry4958
    @rachaelbarry4958 3 года назад +1

    Please please please can you do a full polishing video! I’d love to see something like this as I’m learning jewellery smithing myself and always struggle polishing! Would be really informative if you could include how to polish different metals and also the process you use to get out really big scratches ❤️

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +1

      Great idea! I have it on my list and will make one in the near future 🌺😊

  • @lionelhodges226
    @lionelhodges226 3 года назад +1

    Your very good in what you do and i love your designes well done and keep it up,may be that father Christmas might get you a bigger torch!!!!!

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +1

      oooh, that would be amazing! haha 😃 We hope to change the place in the Spring, so I may finally be able to use normal torch! Can't wait :))

  • @rachelmartin2379
    @rachelmartin2379 3 года назад +1

    Your so lovely and your videos are so useful! Xx

  • @erikaverderaime4834
    @erikaverderaime4834 3 года назад +1

    I found some useful tips through this video but I would like to watch you finish the bezel please? More bezeling videos please?? :)

  • @stellaella2373
    @stellaella2373 6 месяцев назад

    I love your videos, thank you. I melted my 999 bezel yesterday and now I see why. 😬😆🤣

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  5 месяцев назад

      oh no, that must've been painful... But without it you wouldn't learn and I know that now you'll know exactly how to improve and avoid melting it again in the future :) I'm glad you find my video helpful too, thank you! Wishing you all the best ❤

  • @Sjbtr19674
    @Sjbtr19674 4 года назад +2

    useful!

  • @thomasackerman3995
    @thomasackerman3995 2 года назад

    Subscribed!

  • @Melimoments
    @Melimoments 3 года назад +1

    Thx 🙏🏻 you so much! Could you please do a video on how you add the embellishments ie silver balls etc 🤍🤍🤍🤍😃

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +2

      I will! Great suggestion, thank you! 😊

    • @Melimoments
      @Melimoments 3 года назад +1

      @@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Oh yay! 😄👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Susanarylander
    @Susanarylander 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video!
    Tip on measuring height of bezel? I can’t always visualize well the “curve” of the stone.
    Also, how do you draw the backplate extra evenly or nicely to leave room for embellishments or twisted wire etc?

  • @michellelee3379
    @michellelee3379 2 года назад

    thank you for this! could you possibly show where you got each necessary item you're using in the video, on a list? trying to get started with the least amount of supplies. thank you!

  • @hq7137
    @hq7137 2 года назад

    Can you give us a well explained solder melting tutorial PLEASE? :) I am getting so frustrated I can’t get anything to soldering correctly, it’s been a while. Thank you!!

  • @hephaestushymeryos932
    @hephaestushymeryos932 2 года назад

    super

  • @trevorwalker7978
    @trevorwalker7978 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for sharing this video! Very inspiring and educational. I was wondering if you would be willing to do a video on making a pendant with an open back? I have not been able to find a video on how to do that and those are my favorite types of pendants when the stone is exposed in the front as well as back. :)

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +2

      Great suggestion! I'll make one soon 😄 It's easier than you think!

  • @indira3
    @indira3 3 года назад +1

    How can someone dislike the video? It’s just perfect! So informative, couldn’t be better!! 💖💖💖

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  3 года назад +1

      there are some people who don't think I should be making this in the first place :) It doesn't matter, I'm just glad that the majority of people find it helpful! Thank you so much for watching and your sweet comment! 💞

  • @robhodgins3320
    @robhodgins3320 3 года назад +1

    Hi Basia, I love your videos thanks for making them! I’m just making some space to start making, but wanted to know what pickle you use and if it gives of much of a smell?

  • @WireWrapJewellerybyDiane
    @WireWrapJewellerybyDiane 4 года назад +1

    🥰👏Oh Basia, I can't say ❣THANK YOU❣ enough for making this video. I really thought I was doing something wrong🤔 when trying to solder a larger project. I kept heating and heating it for what felt like FOREVER🤱😖 lol.... only for it to go almost black and the solder not flowing, so I panic and stop and of course I pickle and then try again (without success😭). Eventually I gave up on that project😟. Watching your video📽 I can now see I need to give the piece more time when heating🕯, I need to wait a little longer and heat🥵 more gently. Going in too fast at the begining (using the same torch yours), is maybe why my piece gets so dirty so quickly and maybe that dirt is hindering the solder from flowing?. Most importantly I shouldn't give up so easily😉 lol. Awe thank you Basia for creating these fabulous videos🎞🎥, I really have learned so much from you... especially as I have been learning to solder in lockdown, your videos and words of encouragement have been paramount to my short, but fun, soldering journey. Thanks for your inspiring me 🤩 and I will definitely dig that piece back out and have another go!🤞. Sending you tons of love & hugs.
    Diane x ❤🧡💛💜💙💛🧡❤💚💙💜
    @Diane.Hamilton127

    • @stephencoster9532
      @stephencoster9532 2 года назад +1

      Did you take note of the flat plate silver Basia used to back the piece when she fluxed it? The flux spread evenly across the silver with every square mm covered. This is because she cleaned every bit of grease from fingers etc off the metal. Solder will not flow on greasy surfaces or dirty ones, the dish soap removed the grease, the full coverage of flux allowed the solder to flow when it got hot enough. Worth noting. When my little touch is not enough, I use two! Two torches used to heat the whole thing means twice the power to bring the silver to temperature. The gas flame does not melt the solder, the silver being at the correct temperature does!
      Stay safe, Steve...

    • @WireWrapJewellerybyDiane
      @WireWrapJewellerybyDiane 2 года назад +1

      @@stephencoster9532 Hi Steve, thanks for your message and help, Im doing much better but I find it easier I guess practice makes perfect (even tho its slightly expensive practice 😃 ) Do you have a YT channel I can subscribe to? You sound like a good teacher!! 👍My very best wishes, Diane x

    • @stephencoster9532
      @stephencoster9532 2 года назад

      @@WireWrapJewellerybyDiane Hiya, no I don't have a channel, but thank you for your kind words. I know a lot about a little, or is that a little about a lot? Anyway, I've learned a lot from Basia and other teachers like her, plus what I've learned throughout my working life, mainly as an electrician. I'm more than happy to share what I have learned as that is how I learned. The community of makers on RUclips is quite fantastic in how they just share what they know. Some charge and I'm signed up to one, a Londoner who now lives in Japan, but most are quite happy to share. The guy I follow from Japan was a top-end Bond Street jeweller, or 'Diamond Mounter' as he calls himself, and his channel. He does share a lot for free.
      Stay safe, Steve...

  • @stephencoster9532
    @stephencoster9532 3 года назад

    Hiya Lady Stardust, very good video, again, thank you... I have the same problem as you being in a rented flat & unable to use a large or mixed gas torch. What I've done is get the larger version of my small torch from Cooksongold, the one Andrew has on his bench. It's small enough not to be a problem with my landlord... But big enough to take over when my small one has run out of heat... Worth trying? Stay safe... Steve...

  • @SanjuKumar-tr5of
    @SanjuKumar-tr5of 4 года назад

    Helo mam ur too good I am aslo silver ornaments making worker but u r unique

  • @stephencoster9532
    @stephencoster9532 4 года назад +1

    Hiya Lady Stardust, I hate having to wait... See you soon.

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +1

      hahaha, sorry Steve! :)) I hope you will enjoy watching!

    • @stephencoster9532
      @stephencoster9532 4 года назад

      @@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I very much enjoyed watching you work, thank you for your skill with the camera & computer as well as your silversmithing tools! Your skill with both sets is very advanced & worth emulating! Some might say it's to easy a topic but it is also a very important one, so help in gaining skill in all levels of work is worth watching & learning!!! So again Dear Lady, thank you so much for taking the time to help us all. Showing the over heating was a brave move & its repair worth watching & learning...
      Take care & stay safe... Steve x...

    • @TheArtOfMetalsmithing
      @TheArtOfMetalsmithing  4 года назад +1

      @@stephencoster9532 Hi Steve, thank you for your sweet comment! :)) You're right, I was debating whether I should show this fail, and maybe it would be better to stick to the "perfect" one, but I've decided that I'd rather stay real and show how it looks like, especially when working with these smaller and weaker tools. Thank you for watching 😊❤

    • @stephencoster9532
      @stephencoster9532 4 года назад

      @@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I loved watching, your honesty is part of your charm & hiding the damage would make some people wonder if you did 'Over heat' & need clean up, so owning up is good. Am I right in thinking you know Kim? She can use the 'Go Gas' torch in a garden shed so could you not use it in your flat? No oxygen bottle & she says she does not need one for the work she does! As to calling it a fail, I would call it a part of life making jewellery. The slightly larger size that Andrew uses as do I, is more powerful but still what might be used in a kitchen. Cooksongold sell it. Take care Dear Lady & stay safe... Steve x...

    • @flyingcheff
      @flyingcheff 4 года назад +1

      @@TheArtOfMetalsmithing My opinion (though nobody asked) it was NOT a failure, just a reality of physics. You do what you can with what you have. Great job! I feel vindicated, lol!

  • @Sjbtr19674
    @Sjbtr19674 4 года назад +1

    you are smart