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Thank you very much. Not enough jewellers share the full secrets and leave people guessing the middle bits of the process, so thought it was about time to share. There are some fun projects to come too though. Thank you for commenting. It really helps my little channel.
It is so helpful to watch an experienced artist working with up-close photography. Don't add music or any distractions, just the video and the voice overs.
@doggiesarus this was an early video when I used music. Don't think I've done it since. I did a newer version of this too, with distracting music. Thanks for watching.
As a total amateur, using a tig welder and pencil grinder, it's refreshing to hear someone with so much experience just starting out doing something, like video, and being humble. That being said I think the video is great quality for learning. Perhaps doing 2 videos, one in depth long form like this, and one with just music would be a useful format. Love the music choices, and great tips. I've always wanted something like this, thanks, and good job. I loved it. Keep it up, please. 🤘
Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated indeed. There is a much shorter video without commentary on a six claw version. But I'll definitely keep it in mind for future videos.
I'm a hobbyist who's trying to make handmade jewellery and start selling, this video is great! Would love to see you create a band for this and put it all together!
Thank you for the feedback. I will be doing a video on that at some stage, but I have a list of videos to make first. I'll be doing a lot more tutorials in the future. The key is to just keep going. Not getting disappointed in mistakes and keep pushing forward. I'm sure my video editing and recording will be better by then too. 🤣
Thank you for the tips in this video - at least now I know where I went wrong on my first attempt at making a collect - keep the cuts at the top third straight! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the trade 😀
Thank you I've been trying to learn all about this I want to make my wife a ring and the stone clasp is what I had no clue how to do. You explain it perfectly....
Not creating jewellery, but fascinated by the technique. This video was highly entertaining and also taught me quite a bit. The video and audio qualitiy is also spot on!Great job. Keep it up.
@manuelsza7064 thank you. Really appreciate the feedback. Strangely this one I was never as proud of, as it was an earlier video where I was getting used to recording, filming and editing. Thanks again.
Fantastic video and incredibly helpful. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experience. I've wanted to make my own settings, and I love the look of a collet. Your video and commentary have made the process seem very accessible to someone with my novice skill set.
@lizharris421 no probs. Thanks for watching. Watching it through a couple times and making notes, should lead to a good start. I think it was this video that I said if it doesn't go well, just smash it and start again. Practice make perfect. Thanks again.
Nice work, great point of view. So many people making videos are working for tool sellers. This is refreshing as a makers I can connect to and learn from this. Thanks, please keep making videos, Your angles are good:)
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. I have full intention of making a lot more videos, along with different wacky projects that still relate to the Same needed techniques. Two more videos are coming late weekend. 👍🏼
A lot of what you're saying really resonates with me. We share similar philosophies regarding proper building techniques and the recent experience of having to adapt filming and editing skills. Gladly subscribed to your channel age looking forward to more content!
@FunkocholixC welcome from Polska. I've put loads of vids on since. I'll be doing a new version of this at some stage too. I appreciate you watching. Thank you dude.
Ah thank you. It's much appreciated. I'm still a very new and small channel. There were some words about the music and sound levels on this one. So was kind of a practice one for me, but it seems it was viewed a lot. I will one remake this one when I get a lot better at the video and editing stuff.
Thanks for feedback. Much appreciated. I love having music, but still getting used to editing. I want to use it between talking more, but this editing is whole new thing. I'll get there. 👍🏼
@JJ-gm1mk I've done another video that is a two partner that shows it all. Including making the shank and rex collet. I can't remember how many video after this one it was though. Not many.
Hi Ydna. Finally got around to trying to make one of these for a 5mm CZ I’ve got. Great tip to use the little hex head nuts. Got some from Amazon. What cut saw blades do you recommend please, for cutting out the prong shapes? Thanks for great tutorials and all your real world advice, tips and experience. Much respect!
@@phillbearman359 thanks. I hope it went well. I would use a 2/0 blade on these. Maybe a smaller 4/0 if the stone was 4mm or less. The hex nuts and bolts help so much.
I can't honestly remember what I said in a video this far back. If I say fine, I normally refer to jewellery style or approach to making. The only time I speak about fine silver is when alloying down gold. Or sometimes saying never use fine silver in jewellery. It normally a beginner thing where people use that silly fine silver bezel strip, and I always tell people not to use it. I hope this helps. I don't personally have time to rematch the video. If you ever notice anything else. Make a note of the ti.e I say it and I'll happily have a look and clarify. Questions are always welcome. 👍🏼
@steverobbins4274 never heard that one before. I did do a short where I show how to clean files that is quick to do too. Was an early video and I sound like an idiot 🤣. But had to start recording somewhere. I will give the chalk a go as well.
Great video! Really refreshing to see some good traditional jewellery-making. Do you do custom work? If so, how can I contact you? I'd like to have some earstuds made in 950 platinum. Thank you
Hi. Thank you for commenting. And thank you for the kind words. My actual business is all bespoke work specialising in Platinum. But currently I'm keeping the business and RUclips very much separate. It really depends on the way I take the channel. If it does too well, I don't want to fully reveal my address as things could go very wrong. Sorry. It may change though. Really depends on future security. Many thanks again.
@haleybel these saw blades are just standard 2/0 Vallorbe one, purchased from pretty much any supplier, but they're quite close in quality between brands. Which plate do you mean? The collet punch maybe?
@user-wu8sg8be9u sorry. This hasn't auto translated correctly. This piece would have a separate bezel (lower part) below if I were to use this for a ring.
Thank you for the feedback. I did have a few problems with audio. I'm still learning this side of things myself. I'll actually be using much less music for future tutorial videos. It definitely gets in the way. Thanks again.
@ericksbookshelf you can have a good run with blades, then other days they just want to break no matter what you do. Appreciate you watching and thanks for commenting.
Edit. I've just checked and subtitle work in Spanish for me. I just had to press the cc icon, then in setting click on which language to auto translate too. And it works fine. Thanks for feedback. As far as I know, youtube subtitles cc should give you Spanish subtitles. I will check the settings though. I appreciate your thoughts on this.
@Plant_Parenthood I switch it up. Sometimes I use setting cement which is similar to dop. Luckily I got my Thermo-loc when it was £15 for a bag of sticks. I'm sure now it's about £88. Absolutely mad.
Jewellery all day, most days for almost 27 years. When arthritis kicks in, I'm done for. 😬 It doesn't hurt too much holding things, but the heat kills as I Sand off my fingerprints.
@@metalofhonour I’ve messed up more times than I can count lol but what I’ve been doin once I mess up is take the ring apart piece by piece it’s really helped my soldering an knowing when it’ll flow an when it won’t flow
It happens. In future videos I will be going into a lot more soldering techniques and why I only ever use hard solder no matter how many joins there are. I'll also go into unsoldering projects too. 👍🏼
Thanks for feedback. I haven't included music in the tutorials since this video because of this reason. I'm still new and getting used to it. I'm partially deaf in one ear so can't always judge what I'm hearing level wise. So another reason I've taken it out of tutorials. Thanks again.
@@metalofhonour Thank you for your kind reply! Sorry if I was a bit blunt, it's just me... I watched more of your vids, I think they are the best or learning. Like having a private teacher for free! Thank you for your efforts.
If you enjoy this video, please watch my latest collet video. Video link is ruclips.net/video/shmfJZyaiZI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/shmfJZyaiZI/видео.html
I’m been a Goldsmith for 49 years I love to see other jewelers hand made heads and the tools they use great work your doing a good job.
Thank you very much. Not enough jewellers share the full secrets and leave people guessing the middle bits of the process, so thought it was about time to share. There are some fun projects to come too though.
Thank you for commenting. It really helps my little channel.
It is so helpful to watch an experienced artist working with up-close photography. Don't add music or any distractions, just the video and the voice overs.
@doggiesarus this was an early video when I used music. Don't think I've done it since. I did a newer version of this too, with distracting music. Thanks for watching.
It's an honor to get to hear from someone with 28 years of experience. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for commenting and watching.
As a total amateur, using a tig welder and pencil grinder, it's refreshing to hear someone with so much experience just starting out doing something, like video, and being humble. That being said I think the video is great quality for learning. Perhaps doing 2 videos, one in depth long form like this, and one with just music would be a useful format. Love the music choices, and great tips. I've always wanted something like this, thanks, and good job. I loved it. Keep it up, please. 🤘
Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated indeed. There is a much shorter video without commentary on a six claw version. But I'll definitely keep it in mind for future videos.
I'm a hobbyist who's trying to make handmade jewellery and start selling, this video is great! Would love to see you create a band for this and put it all together!
Thank you for the feedback.
I will be doing a video on that at some stage, but I have a list of videos to make first. I'll be doing a lot more tutorials in the future. The key is to just keep going. Not getting disappointed in mistakes and keep pushing forward. I'm sure my video editing and recording will be better by then too. 🤣
A excellent video. You teach and I will learn. I have so many stones that I have cut that need setting. Thank you
@jimconacher104 keep it up. The more you do the easier it gets. And don't be afraid to stary again is the key. 👍🏼
Thank you for the tips in this video - at least now I know where I went wrong on my first attempt at making a collect - keep the cuts at the top third straight! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the trade 😀
You're most welcome. At a later stage, I'll be doing many variations on this style.
Sei un artigiano con capacità e gusto. La griff che hai realizzato è davvero ricca di stile ed eleganza, parola di orafi italiani
Thank you for your kind words.
I love nuts and bolt tip... definitely trying this!
@@gabriellekelly8017 it really does help to make things easier.
Thank you I've been trying to learn all about this I want to make my wife a ring and the stone clasp is what I had no clue how to do. You explain it perfectly....
You're welcome. If it doesn't go right first time, just keep trying. Keep pushing forward.
GREAT !!!! I love your way of work, looks so simple, but I know how high skills you presents! Congrats, I gonna watch more, Hi from Poland
Thank you and welcome aboard.
Not creating jewellery, but fascinated by the technique. This video was highly entertaining and also taught me quite a bit. The video and audio qualitiy is also spot on!Great job. Keep it up.
@manuelsza7064 thank you. Really appreciate the feedback. Strangely this one I was never as proud of, as it was an earlier video where I was getting used to recording, filming and editing. Thanks again.
Thanks for this - love the detail
@@estherwallace1323 thank you. Appreciate you watching.
Fantastic video and incredibly helpful. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experience. I've wanted to make my own settings, and I love the look of a collet. Your video and commentary have made the process seem very accessible to someone with my novice skill set.
@lizharris421 no probs. Thanks for watching. Watching it through a couple times and making notes, should lead to a good start. I think it was this video that I said if it doesn't go well, just smash it and start again. Practice make perfect.
Thanks again.
Great video, thank you, Michelle
Your videos are super valuable. Hard rock is a plus in the workshop. Please keep them coming. They are donation worthy.
Thanks for the kind comments. It's much appreciated. Stay tuned for more hopefully valuable content.
This is great, love the video, love your description of the process, thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching. The newer two part has the ring shank and assembly too.
thanks for sharing your precious experience
You're welcome. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
You are very talented my friend!
Thank you. I'm just plodding along. We look forward to our next meet up. I hope you're both well.
Awesome! Congratulations with the views!
@lvtravelworlddiscovery4477 thank you. This one did do well.
Nice work, great point of view. So many people making videos are working for tool sellers. This is refreshing as a makers I can connect to and learn from this. Thanks, please keep making videos, Your angles are good:)
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. I have full intention of making a lot more videos, along with different wacky projects that still relate to the Same needed techniques.
Two more videos are coming late weekend. 👍🏼
Thank you 🙂👍
Thank you for your instruction. It’s appreciated so much.
You're welcome. 👍🏼
Damn saw blades 😂 I’ve not been breaking near as man. I love it
A lot of what you're saying really resonates with me. We share similar philosophies regarding proper building techniques and the recent experience of having to adapt filming and editing skills. Gladly subscribed to your channel age looking forward to more content!
Could you make a video where you solder it to a ring and set the stone. Thx
It's definitely on my list of projects to do. 👍🏼
Wow ! We need more video's like this ! thank's for that , greetings from Poland, respect bro
@FunkocholixC welcome from Polska. I've put loads of vids on since. I'll be doing a new version of this at some stage too. I appreciate you watching. Thank you dude.
realy good video , i am looking forward to your improvement.....
Thank you. Shows you watched and listened. Much appreciated.
Thank you for this tutorial. Great job.
You're welcome. Thank you.
I'm not even done on the video yet, and I want to thank you!!!!
Ah thank you. It's much appreciated. I'm still a very new and small channel. There were some words about the music and sound levels on this one. So was kind of a practice one for me, but it seems it was viewed a lot. I will one remake this one when I get a lot better at the video and editing stuff.
Super helpful!! you don't really need the background music btw
Thanks for feedback. Much appreciated. I love having music, but still getting used to editing. I want to use it between talking more, but this editing is whole new thing. I'll get there. 👍🏼
I’m with ya.
This video is incredibly helpful. Does he have one showing how to mount a collet like this (is it called a rex collet?) onto a band/bridge?
@JJ-gm1mk I've done another video that is a two partner that shows it all. Including making the shank and rex collet. I can't remember how many video after this one it was though. Not many.
@@metalofhonour Ok, I'll track those down. Thank you!
You need to teach me please how do you insert your video! so cool!!
Maybe when we see you on the 25th, we can could go somewhere near us, then come to our home after and I can edit a bit and show you my program.
Thanks for sharing.
You're more than welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hi Ydna. Finally got around to trying to make one of these for a 5mm CZ I’ve got. Great tip to use the little hex head nuts. Got some from Amazon. What cut saw blades do you recommend please, for cutting out the prong shapes? Thanks for great tutorials and all your real world advice, tips and experience. Much respect!
@@phillbearman359 thanks. I hope it went well. I would use a 2/0 blade on these. Maybe a smaller 4/0 if the stone was 4mm or less. The hex nuts and bolts help so much.
@@metalofhonour Thanks. Gone ok so far. Just filed up the flower pot and made initial cuts
@phillbearman359 nice one. Just keep the saw holding hand steady, relax and take your time, and it should go well.
Sterling or fine? What do you mean when you say silver? Aren't settings usually fine? Thanks for all you are sharing.
I can't honestly remember what I said in a video this far back. If I say fine, I normally refer to jewellery style or approach to making.
The only time I speak about fine silver is when alloying down gold. Or sometimes saying never use fine silver in jewellery. It normally a beginner thing where people use that silly fine silver bezel strip, and I always tell people not to use it.
I hope this helps. I don't personally have time to rematch the video.
If you ever notice anything else. Make a note of the ti.e I say it and I'll happily have a look and clarify. Questions are always welcome. 👍🏼
Bravo ! ❤
Thank you.
I started off as an apprentice fitter. If your file seems to clog then rub some chalk on it. It stops that pretty effectively.
@steverobbins4274 never heard that one before. I did do a short where I show how to clean files that is quick to do too. Was an early video and I sound like an idiot 🤣. But had to start recording somewhere. I will give the chalk a go as well.
Great video! Really refreshing to see some good traditional jewellery-making. Do you do custom work? If so, how can I contact you? I'd like to have some earstuds made in 950 platinum. Thank you
Hi. Thank you for commenting. And thank you for the kind words. My actual business is all bespoke work specialising in Platinum. But currently I'm keeping the business and RUclips very much separate. It really depends on the way I take the channel. If it does too well, I don't want to fully reveal my address as things could go very wrong. Sorry. It may change though. Really depends on future security.
Many thanks again.
Hi which type of sawblade do you use and where do you get the plate from? Please fascinating to watch
@haleybel these saw blades are just standard 2/0 Vallorbe one, purchased from pretty much any supplier, but they're quite close in quality between brands.
Which plate do you mean? The collet punch maybe?
@@metalofhonourThe one with the holes you used to get the cone shape? And thanks for your reply
@haleybel that's called a collet plate and punch. I like the Swiss made ones, but I hear the American ones are great too.
Muchas gracias, muy didáctico el video compañero. Saludos
Thank you for the kind words. Lots more educational projects to be added.
Quisiera saber si en la parte posterior del engarse lleva una tapa ? Gracias
@user-wu8sg8be9u sorry. This hasn't auto translated correctly. This piece would have a separate bezel (lower part) below if I were to use this for a ring.
Senkyu, congratuleyshu
I liked your dodgy tooth expression 😂👍
Strange but true right. 👍🏼
Ha ha absolutely 💯 like I'm not eating Johnson he's got a gamey leg 🤣
Love the music.
Sounds like TOOL but I'm not completely sure
@michealdelaura1853 I can't remember all the music. The music links are in the description from Epidemic sound. 👍🏼
Good video. I can just barely hear you though would be nice if you turn the music down. 🙃
Thank you for the feedback. I did have a few problems with audio. I'm still learning this side of things myself. I'll actually be using much less music for future tutorial videos. It definitely gets in the way. Thanks again.
I broke two saw blades yesterday!
@ericksbookshelf you can have a good run with blades, then other days they just want to break no matter what you do.
Appreciate you watching and thanks for commenting.
Sería muy importante traducir al Español,sólo así valdría la pena suscribirse.No entiendo nada.
Edit. I've just checked and subtitle work in Spanish for me. I just had to press the cc icon, then in setting click on which language to auto translate too. And it works fine.
Thanks for feedback. As far as I know, youtube subtitles cc should give you Spanish subtitles. I will check the settings though. I appreciate your thoughts on this.
Jesus, that thermolock is expensive for what it is!
Is there any reason you couldn't just use dop wax?
@Plant_Parenthood I switch it up. Sometimes I use setting cement which is similar to dop. Luckily I got my Thermo-loc when it was £15 for a bag of sticks. I'm sure now it's about £88. Absolutely mad.
I cannot image how bad your hands probably hurt after working on rings all day!
Jewellery all day, most days for almost 27 years. When arthritis kicks in, I'm done for. 😬
It doesn't hurt too much holding things, but the heat kills as I Sand off my fingerprints.
It literally does. You begin to start to see it before you even get there
For sure. So satisfying when you see the final piece too, that your brain was seeing from the beginning.
@@metalofhonour I’ve messed up more times than I can count lol but what I’ve been doin once I mess up is take the ring apart piece by piece it’s really helped my soldering an knowing when it’ll flow an when it won’t flow
It happens. In future videos I will be going into a lot more soldering techniques and why I only ever use hard solder no matter how many joins there are. I'll also go into unsoldering projects too. 👍🏼
@@metalofhonour I’ve found myself doing that an thought it might been a bad move lol I have nobody to teach me just been teaching myself
Once hard solder flows to me it seems to be even harder to make flow again idk
GReat ideo except that i didnt pick a word with this noxious and useless music in the background..
Thanks for feedback. I haven't included music in the tutorials since this video because of this reason. I'm still new and getting used to it. I'm partially deaf in one ear so can't always judge what I'm hearing level wise. So another reason I've taken it out of tutorials. Thanks again.
@@metalofhonour Thank you for your kind reply! Sorry if I was a bit blunt, it's just me... I watched more of your vids, I think they are the best or learning. Like having a private teacher for free! Thank you for your efforts.
@@Frogmobile52 haha. You can be blunt. You've heard me in my video. If I think it, I'll say it. I can be very blunt. 🤣