Mitsuro Hikime - Estona Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Tutorials
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
I had never heard of mitsuro hikime until recently, and now I just can't get enough of it. It is something everyone can master, as long as you put in the time and effort. And the results... I am in awe. It's just so much fun to play with. I hope you'll enjoy this video!
HIGHLIGHTED TOOLS:
If you are from the EU, you are in luck. Herens & Herens is the only distributor in the Netherlands but they ship all over Europe. If you do order with them, you will receive a 5% discount on all of their tools with the code estona5. And you'll support my channel on the go. Win-win for all of us!n Highlighted product is, without a doubt, the Mitsuro Hikime Wax. Herens even has a 'Seen at Estona' page at their site. Enjoy!
If you are from the United States, and can't wait to get started on your own projects, check out Gesswein. If you order over there, you will receive a 5% discount on almost all of their tools with the code EST21. You can find all tools to go with my online metalsmithing course here: www.estona.nl/wp-content/uplo....
FREE VIDEOS:
My channel is packed with free video tutorials, including a complete beginners course. Metalsmithing can be so much fun. The trick is trusting yourself, learning how to fix your mistakes and using the right tools. Interested in getting started yourself? Check out my website www.estona.nl or browse around right here on my CZcams channel.
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If you would like to support my channel, you can really help out by sharing it amongst your metalsmithing friends. You can tag me in your work on Facebook or instagram with @estona.jewelry.tutorials, or leave a comment at one of my videos. You can even leave a small tip by adding a 'super thanks'. If you really want to go wild, feel free to visit my website to book a one-on-one video chat or treat yourself to a unique and one of a kind piece of jewelry from my webshop.
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IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME.
BREGJE
www.estona.nl
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I've just tried the wax and loved it. I hadn't realised how fragile my wax ring was and broke it! Will try again. Thank you.
Grazie Estona un video stupendo la proverò sicuramente!!!❤
LOVE the organic textures and non-technical methods of creating a piece.
I absolutely love these rings! I’d love to try this wax. And the touch of liver of sulphur really enhances the texture. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you so, so much!
As always, a great video. Thank you for sharing!! ❤❤❤
Dog farts....understood. Inspiring video. I'm going to do it!
This is very exciting. I hope to be able to try it. Hoping I can find the wax here in the US
Nice! Feels almost like playing with dough 😊. Yes, you're right in pointing out that a thicker ring will look better ❤. Thanks for introducing the technique i'm such an easy way.
That looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your week.
Another great video Bregje, I quit lost wax casting 35 years ago and now I am thinking I shouldn't have stopped. I really liked your results.
I came across this technique about 6 months ago and have been absolutely fascinated by it.
This tutorial is a excellent introduction. Better then the ones I have found before.
I found that the thinner working of mitsuro hikime makes for more interesting shapes and striations but a poorer quality ring. What I have taken to doing is filling in the inside of the ring with a low temperature wax, or wrapping the mitsuro hikime on a ring of soft wax to give it more body.
I have also tried wrapping stones and other things that can be cast in place with mixed results, but have been able to create some nice interesting pendents and pins.
Also, there is a very good recipe for creating this wax using resin (rosin), a sticky wax and a very soft low temp wax. I have made a few batches and while it is a little tricky to get the consistency right, I have had some excellent results.
Hi David! Do you cast in place yourself?
@@BrokigSilver I have done some investment casting with cz and cabs
@@davidbohlin2305 Ok, interesting. I assumed according to the name (maybe faulty 🙂) that you are in Sweden as I. And I think it is not so common here. At least when I was asking around at the bigger caster companies.
There are some great ideas in here David, thank you so much for sharing. I am going to try to add a soft wax ring on the inside. So you will see your tip in an upcoming tutorial! :-)
@@BrokigSilver My family is from Sweden, but about 2 generations out. There are very few Bohlin's in the USA, which is where I am, but I understand there are more in and around Oslo.
To elaborate on the casting in place. I have experimented with some stones and the Mitsuro Hikime using investment and a centrifuge pour. This is only a hobby for me, but I have been doing it as a hobby for a long time. So, not a lot of skill, but I do play with different techniques often. The biggest issue I found with casting in place is pieces cracking. I did one CZ that shattered internally but remained intact otherwise. It was really quite beautiful, but I doubt repeatable
Very inspiring! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 😊❤
Aqui do BRASIL ganhou mais um admirador do seu trabalho minha amiga tmjs lindo trabalho minha amiga like
Lovely, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful work! Thank you.
This is lovely
Nice tutorial!
Thank you for introducing this product. I see potential in organic necklaces and brooches.
Couple of days ago, I watched a program called" a day life of a jeweller" in youtube,
There is one episode called" beeswax jewellery,Japanese ink, ..". this Japanese jeweller uses this ancient wax to make jewellery. I am very happy that you interduced this technique to us, looks very interesting. Also thanks for the name of the casting company, very useful.
I am going to look up that program, sounds really interesting. Thanks for the tip!
❤❤❤ Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Very cool!
Can't wait to give it a try! Thank you for your really helpful tutorial. Love all your hikime rings!
This is so much fun, but be warned, it is highly addictive.
Very interesting! 🥰
Thank you. I missed your videos. :D
Lovely rings. Looking forward to your next designs.
Thank you!!
Loved it❤
Glad to hear so!
Nice video, beautiful results + great info Thank you Bregje!
Dankjewel Cecilia, wat leuk dat je hem al gezien hebt!
Thank you for sharing! The rings turned out great! I'm looking forward to trying this wax too.
Thanks Kathleen! :-)
Thank you for this amazing tutorial (to be fair, they all are amazing, but this technique is very special) :)
Hahaha, thanks! :-)
So gorgeous! I loved your video!
Thank you for tuning in, :-)
On the contrary. Thanks to you. Your videos are inspiring and great motivation. Thank you very, very much for sharing. 🥰
Hey Bregje, I just wanted to say that I'm really happy I found your videos a long time ago, with a lot of thinking but a drive to learn I got into school to learn jewelry making. :)
That is so cool! I hope you will enjoy your metalsmithing journey!
❤love it,thanks again
Very interesting technique... totally different from ordinary wax.
Beautiful results ❤
Your student from Croatia
Thanks!
This is so nice of you CherylAnn, thank you so much for supporting my channel!
What a great product. I wonder if one can mold this. I believe it would loose its form.
Very cool process. Thanks again. Loved Tucson. Would love to show you around one year! I have been going for many years. If you do go, I can give you hints of what is there and where it is. Thanks again. Great technique...
love it! That wax looks identical in texture to some molding wax my son received as a gift when he was a child. There are a few colors of it and it apparently lasts forever! It's hard when cold, and warms up and gets flexible as you manipulate it. In fact I still have it, and I know where it is! Maybe I should see what can be done with it. :)
That’s definitely worth a try! Have fun!
Wow love it! Thanks. I'm wondering if you can tell me where can I purchase this material to star to play! And what thickness measure
do you recommended me to make the piece? 🎉
Hi, yes I can! You can go over to www.herens.nl if you are from Europe, and they will even give you a 5% discount if you use the code estona5. Have a great day!
When I want the wax to hold its form, I will place it near my wife's cold feet. In all seriousness, this is a great product. I see lots of possibilities. I have not heard of it until now, so you get credit for introducing me. Thank you. I like how they attached the sprue on the inside of the ring. Great touch! If the casting price is economical enough, I could see making a nice chain with soldered links connecting thinner versions of these. The cloth-like texture is gorgeous.
Me out here, all alone in my workshop, laughing out loud. Your wife better not be reading along, ;-). And you are giving me some ideas Reid! Thanks!
Could you freeze it to harden for delft clay casting purposes or wouldn't it hold up?
Interesting
I think Elsa Peretti has something similar in her works
I had to look her up. I don't think she is using the mitsuro hikime wax, but I do think that she uses casting wax for her designs. Fun to play around with!
Love your channel. Question, can you harden the final wax design so that you can use Delft sand/mold?
No, that’s not possible with this wax. It’s too brittle.
I’m off to find a source in the US … I looove the organic texture and just have to try it! Thank you for the introduction!
I hope you will find one! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the nice video:) I have already ordered some Mitsuro Vax, and i am exited to try. A question to you: how do you stamp the silverstamp and namestamp on this sort of organic surface . I find it so hard to add the silverstamp and namestamp so hard on more organic forms and shape.
I try to find a spot where I can place my stamp. But I believe that the stamp is a lot bigger in other countries. In the Netherlands the maker stamp is about a mm big (or small). So it's very easy to find a place where to add it.
Ok Thank You:)@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
Thank you for sharing this beautiful technique!! I love it!! Where can we buy mitsuro wax in the US?
I hope Gesswein will be able to provide it shortly. I don’t have any other addresses in the United States.
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Can you explain why you use a plastic hammer instead of a rawhide mallet?
So the hammer is less likely to mar the metal.
I have some wax that I haven’t used yet. The instructions that came with it said I would have to cast it myself, so that stopped me in my tracks. I am in the US, so can anyone direct me to a casting company here that will do the work?
It`s a very good formable wax but not all of the casters can handle it. It must be a special casterwho casts lonely pieces Günther Clemenz Munster Germany
just a shame that it is not hard enough to do sand casting with as some of the shapes and striations you could do if it was.
I am wondering about making it in polymer clay for sand casting.
Will polymer clay make the same lines? I have never worked with it before, so I don’t know. That could be interesting to try.
@@Estona.Jewelry.TutorialsYou would have to make the whole shape as one piece a bit like wax and then bake it in the oven so it is hard enough for casting.