The Art of Soldering Bezels for Jewelers - Tools and Techniques
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Welcome! Want to learn how to be a nomadic jeweler? Come along and learn the art of soldering.
I always recommend that all of my students get into their studios 2-3x per week. By focusing on a regular practice, you'll be AMAZED at your growth as a silversmith.
So go watch this course and get into your studio!
XXOO Susan
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Supplies List:
- 24g sterling-silver sheet (with enough space around your cabochon to add another layer of wire)
- 24g dead-soft sterling-silver or fine silver bezel wire to fit the height of your stone
- Cabochon or found object to bezel (when you select it, make sure it is one that is shorter than the height of your bezel wire or you won't be able to set your stone properly).
- Decorative wire a little longer than you need to wrap around your chosen stone (sterling-silver or fine silver, dead soft- search for twisted or full-bead wire)
- Jump ring or wire to create your own jump ring to use as a bail.
- Consumables: butane, flux, pickle, liver of sulphur and s/s solder in hard, medium and EZ.
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I stumbled upon this video about silver jewelry making, and it blew me away. The craftsmanship and creativity involved are just mesmerizing. Watching how she shapes the metal into beautiful pieces is fascinating, especially for someone like me who is still learning. It's a must-see for anyone who appreciates art and skillful work, regardless of whether you're a jewelry enthusiast or not.
Thank you so much!!! ❤️
This is the best video I’ve watched on silversmithing (and I’ve watched a lot) your setup is exactly what I was looking for to get started. Thank you for sharing your passion, authenticity, and guidance!
Awesome, thank you!
How amazing! finally I found where I belong
Yay! We are creating a beautiful community. Maybe I’ll see you live in Wednesday at 12 eastern ❤️❤️
I wish the camera was closer when cutting, preparing and soldering the bezel. I would like to see it better.
Did my best here but you can always check out another beginning film called soldering rose cut gem . You can get there from my channel
I really enjoyed this and I love how passionate you are for this art, I could listen to you talk about it for hours!
Thank you for the heads up and comment. I am going to keep on ❤️
lovely chest of skills here for budding jewellers
Lefty = right brain. Used to be ambi, but stroke took right side. Had the hardest time rehabbing with small parts, and now I’m trying to make jewelry with all this spare time I have (need $ too). I have always used what I had, but I had a huge imagination and lots of creativity. I enjoy making LOTS of mistakes. Thank you!
Yes, yes, yes! You are in the right track to recovery! Getting into your creative space is the key ❤️
Thank you so much! I’ve learned so much from this video and so glad I made sure to pay attention for the entire hour. Much more informative than many others I’ve watched! Would love to take an in person class from you
Thank you!! And just an FYI- I posted two new in person workshops on my website site
Www.jewelsofthenomad.com
@@SusanLenart I saw! I’m in CA so I’ll have to stick with your e-course for now but I downloaded the tools list and am so happy to have a cost effective approach to making jewelry
Thank you for sharing, your video has inspired me to get back into working with metals.
Go for it! ❤️and fabulous! The art of silversmithing is so rewarding.
I LOVE that you speak to culture, right brained approach, and that less tools equates to more creativity!! Most of the time, when I am lacking for a fancy thing-a-ma-jig, I become the most creative!! And I fully appreciate breath work while creating! Thank you so much! ❤
Yes! Thank you!
This is my 3rd time watching your video. I had private lessons for silver smithing. We were not taught to sand or pickle the metal back. I cant wait to try you technique s
Thanks 😊
That is awesome! I have the full silversmithing course releasing soon. Xxxx
Online + mentored. Some amazing silversmiths came form this program
"Elbows on the table!"...I love it! I could hear that endless times and never get tired of it because I heard "Elbows off the table!" so many times as a child :)))
Love it! So improper, right! 😂
I have your book on my list of books to buy. It’s next.
yay! thanks !!
Just found your channel and THANK YOU! Absolutely amazing, I’ve been so chicken about bezels after watching I’m ready to dive in!
Perfect! There is more to come so just enjoy! ❤️
What a great video.. thank you. So intuitive and inspiring.. love those snips as well. I believe they are the Tim holtz by ranger. He just came out with a spring style snip..
Yes! I sold my company ice resin to Ranger and got to know Tim. Good eye! ❤️
Omg !!! Im sold, i make jewellry & im a stained glass artist & im wanying to combine the two & along with soft soldering, this is something i would love to do, make the ckassy pieces you have...Thankyou for sharing ❤
How exciting for you!! Do it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ if you are so inclined I reach in person workshops too to get you started
@@SusanLenart I'd live too but I live rural south Australia, Australia
I'm a self taught artist, I can pick up if I'm shown on you tube or just by watching, I'm lucky that way, I'm also a clay & wire sculptures also self taught
Thankyou😁
It is amazing that you are willing to share this information without charging for it! So giving and i greatly appreciate it! I have caught on to most people saying either a 24g or 22g for backplates but what i never hear anyone say is if we should use a dead soft or 1/2 hard or any of the other options. I checked the supply list and it says 24g but not what hardness to use. Could you please advise me on this? Thanks again for sharing!!!
We are all one and we don’t take away from eachother when we do our real work in art ❤️
@@SusanLenartLiebe Susan,
ich bin gerade im Urlaub und habe mich durch die Glasmalerei geklickt. Dabei wurde mir Deine Seite vorgeschlagen. Bis zum Ende bin ich hängen geblieben, so schön zeigst Du Dein Handwerk. Obwohl ich keine Ahnung habe, was Du sagst, so verdeutlichst Du sehr gut sichtbar, was zu tun ist.
Und jetzt habe ich mir einen um den anderen Kommentar durchgelesen, bis zu dem hier von Dir.
Ich finde ihn so toll, dass ich es Dir unbedingt sagen will. Mit Deiner Erlaubnis würde ich ihn gerne in meiner Werkstatt aufhängen.
Ich restauriere Bleiverglasungen von Kirchen, und das schon viele Jahre. Leider bin ich kein begnadeter Redner und Erklärer, so wie Du. Umso mehr freue ich mich, dass Du und vor allem auch junge Menschen Ihr erworbenes Wissen weitergeben.
Sei herzlichst gegrüßt
Hardy aus Thüringen
This channel is FABULOUSLY informative Thank YOU for sharing your education!
Quick question… is the solder made for each type of metals, gold, silver etc
There is solder made for silver , gold and brass or bronze
Your work is amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
OMG!!!! Love to hang out with you!!! How amazing are you!!!! Just subscribed - looking forward to finding you vids on Morocco (if you have them), it’s my fav place ever and they have some AH-MAZING plates and tag ones with silver on them ❤
Thank you! I hope to see you in my monthly meeting I did y finding g that happens next Wednesday at 3 pm. In the meantime. I’ll see you in discord
❤ thank you for sharing your knowledge
You are so welcome
Some day hermosa! At least to buy one of your wonderful creations. You are unique 🌹
Awwww, thank you ❤️ I am defiantly off on another path.
This is amazing, I learnt to make wire wrap jewellery myself I've been using 3 tools for the past 7 years lol. I was asked to make an engagement ring and I wasted so much wire trying to wrap 2 small Gemstones with no hole and not wanting to copy other youtube wire wrapping designs but I done it. It is so unique and beautiful. I told my customer that I need to learn soldering and a couple days later you showed up.
Many other people teaching on CZcams but I didn't want learn from people that I don't feel aligned with.
My question is do the same rules apply if you work with copper or brass ?
Thank you
Yes! The same rules apply but you just need to turn up the heat in the gas. Those 2 metals take a little longer to get hot and let the solder flow property
@@SusanLenart Thank you x
Thank you ❤
I love your video. I am not a normal smither. But I am lacking in skills. I have no professional schooling. Thanks for the video.❤
You can do it! Staying in this simple set up helps in the beginning. Otherwise, it can be so overwhelming . Enjoy!
You are amazing ❤
Thank you so much’ I have fun ❤️❤️
Gracias estaba bien frustrada ahora tengo la técnica para usar mi torch de butano gracias
,Gracias gracias
❤️
Hey Susan! I've ordered your book from amazon and I'm just so excited to receive it. I live in the UK so it's taking a while.... Nevertheless I find your Spirit, and your expression of Art through Jewellery just breathtaking!! You've helped me get out of the 'expected' box that jewelers are expected to be in, and I've found freedom and creativity flowing!! Thank you so very much! I do have one question for you though.... What Flux do you use? I have the traditional bowl and cone to add water to..... but I think your way is much easier and productive! So please could you recommend the flux you use in your spray bottle? With Love, gratitude and heart centred thanks to you for sharing your methods and beautiful designs, Louise xx
Battens flux- it is pretty much the norm around here. I remember using your method in a traditional silversmithing training
Great Video!! Thank you for your talent!! Can I ask where you get your silver and wire? Thank you
You can get it from any jewelry supply including Rio grande
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Thank you
Thank you susan for information o in this corse I was looking for the steel pen brush but couldn't finf it all I saw was fiberglass pen from pepetools may I ask were you got that pen? Thank you Dave.
Hey Dave, I bought it from Rio grand and it is a scratch pen.
Oh cool thank you Ill have to look there.
Hi Susan! Do you recommend dead soft or 1/2 hard sterling silver sheet for back plates? Thank you!
I work only with dead soft - mostly because I usually run the metal through the rolling mill to get a pattern. Half hard works well to keep an unmarred surface.
Although nice you solder the first time, your metal will be dead soft from the heat
Love this video Susan. It’s so informative. May I ask what the huge white board is with all the tools required on it @ 8.08.
this is just poured plaster. I am not able to solder on it. Tht would be a dream, right?
I would not have guessed that. Thank-you for answering. Have a beautiful day Susan
Hi! What kind of metal snips are you using?
you oculd use bone cutters (scissors) from the dollar astore or buy these from a jewelry supply. I have a full on supply list for tools in the text below
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Hi love! I always use dead soft. I like to make life simple and I find it easier to stick to one hardness. Once I solder with it it will become dead soft because if the heat. Once I forge with the wire it will become hard .