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Nicole Ringgold
United States
Registrace 22. 10. 2011
There is an artist in each of us. My hope is to inspire you to bring art into your daily life. My full-time job is as a silversmith, but I dabble in so many other art forms to keep my hands, mind and heart full. Here you will find lots of glimpses into my silversmithing techniques alongside the other art forms I juggle.
Layering Sheet into a Mountain Scape ring
This is a full length tutorial on how to saw, solder, carve and form a mountain scape ring. It involves using 22 gauge sterling silver sheet and a little scrap of brass.
Please comment or ask questions below.
Enjoy!
Please comment or ask questions below.
Enjoy!
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Feather Hoops Tutorial
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed měsícem
This is a full-length, detailed demonstration on how I fabricate feather hoops with sterling silver. I would love to hear how it goes when you give it a try. Please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question below. Enjoy! 
Little Smith Torch, everything you need to know
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 2 měsíci
In this session I walk you through the entirety of how to set up and use the Little Smith Torch. As always, feel free to comment or ask questions. 
How to Torch Enamel small copper bowls
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 3 měsíci
This is a detailed tutorial on how to form tiny salt and pepper copper bowls, and torch enamel.
How to fabricate a sliding clasp, fuse silver dust, and rivet it to leather
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 4 měsíci
This tutorial is a follow up on the last (riveting to leather). This time I show you the steps in fabricating my sliding clasp design. Also included is a demonstration on how to fuse sterling silver dust to sheet. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!
How to Rivet to Leather
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 4 měsíci
In this tutorial, I show you how to solder hidden rivets to the back of a piece and through a bezel to adhere to leather. Please comment or ask questions below. Enjoy!
Paddle chain tutorial, fusing sterling silver
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 4 měsíci
This is a full-length tutorial on how to fabricate my paddle chain. We build on the fusing techniques shown in my barbell chain tutorial from three weeks ago. Feel free to comment or ask questions and I will do my best to answer. 
How to Set a Stone within a Stone
zhlédnutí 3,7KPřed 5 měsíci
In this tutorial I show you how to set a stone within a stone. I review concepts covered in last weeks tutorial, including how to create your own cabochon using natural beach rocks, and setting a stone within a bezel. I also expand on the tutorial with a demonstration on how to sweat solder together 2 silver sheets. I talk about the colors of silver to help you understand melting points. Feel f...
How to Make a Cabochon with a Drill Press, and How to Set a Stone
zhlédnutí 3,1KPřed 5 měsíci
In this tutorial I walk you through how to make your own natural rock cabochon using only a drill press. I also show you how I set the stone in a bezel. Note that there are many different ways to create a setting and set a stone. I'm told that my method is a bit more streamlined. In any case, feel free to ask questions in the comments and I'll do my best to answer. Enjoy!
Barbell chain tutorial in sterling silver
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 5 měsíci
This detailed tutorial walks you through the entire process on how to make my barbell chain. It is entirely fused, no solder involved, using sterling silver. This is a perfect project for people who are learning how to silversmith, and an excellent exercise to practice torch control. 
How to make branch votive holders with copper embellishments
zhlédnutí 855Před 6 měsíci
This detailed tutorial walks to you through how to make a branch votive as well as the copper image, using code connections for the attachments. Enjoy! 
The making of a skipping stones wrap
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 6 měsíci
A tutorial on how to drill stones and incorporate them into a sterling silver chain. Meant for those with some torch experience.
How to make natural rock cabinet knobs and drawer pulls
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 6 měsíci
This simple tutorial dives into how to make natural stone cabinet knobs. It's super easy and turns every cabinet into something entirely unique. The only materials needed are rocks, copper pipe and scrapbooking screws. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Enjoy!
How to make a mosaic with river rocks
zhlédnutí 766Před 7 měsíci
This is a detailed tutorial on how to make a mosaic using river rocks. I walk you through everything from collecting the rocks, gathering the necessary materials, to the installation. 
Wanna give it a try thanks 😊 for the amazing tutorial ❤
I have learned something new and beautiful with leather, and even to make washers, what a great idea Nicole! Thank you so much for be an inspiration🙏.
These are adorable, thank you for a great idea😃.
Really outstanding...love these beautiful pieces! Thank you for this tutorial, I will give it a try❤.
Really outstanding...love this beautiful pieces! Thank you for this tutorial, I will give it a try❤.
This is lovely. I make a lot of 'mountain ' but haven't tried this technique, definitely on my list. Thankyou. Patsy
So in AWE of your gorgeous pieces! Thank you for generously giving all the details and the specs of the tools you're using as well. Can you please tell me what gauge silver wire the hoops are made from? Thank you so much <3
They are 12 gauge. Thank you!!
@@ringgoldnic Thank you so much! <3
Beautiful work! ❤
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I have cut my leather belt from when I was a kid, I grew up in Texas, and yes, I have my name on the back of my belt. No way I can wear it so I want to cut it into a cuff and this is exactly the type class I’ve been looking for. Thank you so so much.
Please take me off you web site! I am disable
Such an amazing tutorial.. thank you! I've never seen LOS applied like that! Beautiful piece💖
Either the LOS needs to be warm or the piece. The LOS lasts longer than just one day if it remains room temperature, so I prefer that method.
these are gorgeous and you are a great teacher. Got your book too! Cant wait to make these earrings
Wonderful, thank you!
I’m impressed by that mega bowl of silver dust! Great video Nicole. And loving your book too!
Haha I was too!
LOTS of carving! And thank you!
What are the silver tweezers you are using to place the solder? They look like nice quality...
These are some of my favorite. I don't use them when soldering, but they are precise, and they can go in the pickle: www.riogrande.com/product/titanium-tweezers-set-of-3/115561GP/?code=115561
Thank you for sharing this incredible tutorial, Nicole! I truly enjoyed watching and learning and am going to try my hand at a mountain range soon
Let me know how it goes!
Thanks for this Nicole!! I will have to make this. When we were in the Tetons with our grandsons, we had to get up really early to get to Jackson Hole airport and as we were driving out of the park a HUGE moon was coming over the mountains!! I will never forget that sight! It was incredible and I have always wanted to do something with this memory............beautiful, thank you!
Unusual texturing on the rectangular landscape piece.
This is a wonderfully educational tutorial for me. My Aha moment was when you used both pieces of the sawed mountain to create background and foreground. Will definitely try this! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Oh good!
Omg that is absolutely gorgeous. I'd apply the same technique to a tall cuff bracelet you could do maybe a skylines of different cities. The ideas are endless really. It looks so so incredible. I hope you selling your work for the true value as that is pure talent and technique showed there. I am brand brand new to jewellery making fresh of the boat! I aspire to be able to make one of those some day.
Great idea! I'd love to see the skylines/cities come to life.
@ringgoldnic Just imagine London or Nyc a skyline with lots of many shaped buildings it would indeed be a tall bracelet around 9cm depth I reckon but you could layer and layer possibly even insert a amber bead or something for the eiffel tower light. Or empire state light. So many variations its certainly food for thought isn't it. Even Chicago with all those water ways and you could easily represent the wind with your round burring tool and attempt a blue patina I'm the canal/river part. I'm going to certainly play around with some of these ideas. But because I am super new I am only using copper right now silver too expensive here in UK. How do I join fuse copper to copper? Just plenty flux with a low and slow approach untilvi hit that dark red ? Anyhowbi talk too much if you can offer a idea I'd love to hear. Ps will be coating the piece after too to stop from tarnishing I want my design to remain
@@kirtandrews1859 fusing does not need flux, and the temperature of your torch needs to be hotter than any normal soldering flame. I would encourage you to just play around to understand how hot your torch needs to be.
@ringgoldnic Thank you. Best way to learn I find is hands on. No pressure restraints just go for it. OK fab I like I don't need to use solder jsut yet just to fuse copper to copper. I was thinking possibly tiny rivets maybe if needed
BTW...your book is delicious...
Thank you so much!
WoW!...i have been wanting to do something like this since moving to the mountains recently...thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial! i am excited to give it a try!
Thank you! I’ve been getting firescale lately and I think I’m annealing with a flame that’s too hot. I really appreciate this video! Also,how would one go about taking a class from you? 😊
Second time I watched this today…..inspiring, thank you 🙏
wonderful!
@@ringgoldnicI’m getting closer to making this……..it’s taken me eight years! ( I paint and bash copper for embellishing oak frames ala arts and crafts)….anyway I have a question Nicole……I made a stamp for branding my wooden frames and stamping the copper, and hopefully silver in the future….it’s similar to your tattoo, so I don’t want to use it if it has some profound meaning, I’ll change it. My mums maiden name is Norwegian, ‘Broberg’ it means mountain bridge in Norse. So you can see the obvious symbolic echo. A mountain with a bridge. What does actually symbolise, your tattoo that is. Ignore me if I’m being familiar and or rude.🙏
Words can’t describe this beautiful work of art. A ring of mountains ! Thank you for taking the time to share. I am very happy to have found your channel. Best wishes to you always. 💛
This is a question I’ve had for awhile. It looks like the 2nd layer of mountain range is taller than the back layer of mountains in some spots and therefore not flush with metal behind it? Does it slump down to the backplate? What are those parts soldering to? Thanks in advance!
Great question! I should have talked about this as I was creating the demo. Once I soldered the second layer on, I used my nylon mallet to hammer it down so that it became flush with the back plate. Then I ran my torch across the entire piece again so that the solder on the overlapping portions of the mountain flowed between the layers. Does that make sense?
Yes it does! Thank you. I’ve seen so many pieces where I’ve wondered about how they did this very thing! Thanks for clearing that up for me!
I absolutely love this video!!!❤❤❤ your ring, turned out amazing ❤❤❤And I know I’ve asked this question probably on your Instagram site. Where do I buy your book? I have heard nothing but wonderful things about your book. But knowing you as an artist, I wouldn’t expect anything less. Hugs 🤗, Michelle
As a true expert you make it look so easy. Thank you for the inspiration.
Love your videos!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I received your beautiful book and can’t wait to study. ❤❤
thank you so much!
Great tutorial. Can wait to give it a go. Just got your book today too. Told the family it's everyman for him/herself for a while now while I try and find time to try everything and practice practice practice.
Haha! Thank you!
Great video, thanks so much for sharing all the information. Loving your book.
Wonderful, thank you!
A Topographers dream ring!!!!!😊
So many great tips, Nicole! Thanks
excellent!
Love, love love this! I'm a small woman with small hands. Do you think this could be done in 24 gauge sheet to reduce the overall thickness of the band?
I would still use 22 for the back plate, but then you can use 24 for the top layers
Do you sell your creations,I love the leaf ring,beautiful?!
I do! I have a collection release coming up this Friday at 9am Pacific. Thank you for asking!
What an amazing and thorough tutorial. Thank you!!! Quick question: How long do you estimate this project takes from start to finish?
I tend to work very quickly. It took me about 2 hours. But if it's your first time, it might take 4+ hours...
Nicole, that ring is just freaking outrageous!
I just found your channel. I like your projects, beautifully done.
Thank you!
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This is sooo amazing!!!! ❤️💕 If possible or even when you have the time, could you possibly create a video for beginner silversmith on what Tools are necessary to begin silversmithing? Only if you want to or feel like it!?
Great idea! Will do.
Sorry for the late response!!!! That’s awesome!
Thank you! I’m learning this right now)
Wow what a fantastic tutorial love it definitely on my list of things to try out. Your book came in the mail the other day its as fantastic as I knew it would be hope everyone gets a copy its a need for the library of a metalsmith for certain. Thank you for doing this video
Thank you so much!
Amazing resource, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! May I ask what diameter the cylinder burr is?
It's one of the larger ones in this set: www.riogrande.com/product/lynx-square-cross-cut-burs-set-of-12/348715GP/?code=348715
Thanks a million!! @@ringgoldnic
Is the cylinder bur a 2mm size. Wonderful video and beautiful rings.
Wonderful thanks Nicole so informative ❤
Love these and all the textures!! 😍 Thank you for sharing.
Great video! What gauge are you using for your base?
22, dead soft sterling
I am rewatching this video again. As you know, I absolutely love your work. I’m curious when you’re using your flux brush what type of brush are you using? Or is it even a brush? I like how the flux spreads evenly. Thanks Michelle
I am rewatching this video again. As you know, I absolutely love your work. I’m curious when you’re using your flux brush what type of brush are you using? Or is it even a brush? I like how the flux spreads evenly. Thanks Michelle
Hello, what number tip do you use for this? Thank you :)
I use a #6 tip
Stunning!!!Thank you for sharing your knowledge!