Making Wedding Bands!

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  • čas přidán 11. 08. 2019
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  • @datboi576
    @datboi576 Před 4 lety +4718

    Alec the wedding fiancé builds started when you built a “reinforced bed frame”

  • @alexeyvolin4263
    @alexeyvolin4263 Před 4 lety +1493

    There's nothing better than watching someone talking about an event that made him happy. You're glowing, Alec!

  • @IronKing66
    @IronKing66 Před 4 lety +483

    Everyone: excited for him
    Me: .... I hope he's recollecting those gold shavings

    • @chittychad18
      @chittychad18 Před 4 lety +26

      Theres tons of people who keep saying that. Of course he’s collecting the shavings! its like nobody is allowed to make gold jewelry because people only care about money.

    • @chrisis9030
      @chrisis9030 Před 3 lety

      Ever tried writing decent english?

    • @thesusboomerroblox6516
      @thesusboomerroblox6516 Před 3 lety +1

      @@chittychad18 yea people who make rings all day long if they collect for a year that’s about a pound of gold 24k gold that be a lot if random mixture because it’s powder it’s easy to devolve it all into 24k

  • @RespectTheHood
    @RespectTheHood Před 4 lety +767

    Imagine being proposed to with a ring handmade by your s/o. Alec is quite the catch. Congrats!🎉

    • @thegreatfugginpotato3922
      @thegreatfugginpotato3922 Před 4 lety +7

      Then having homemade wedding bands. OMG Alec is awesome.

    • @jenniferprice1036
      @jenniferprice1036 Před 4 lety +13

      That's the plan! (Artist Metalsmith here, hai) :D
      I don't think my bf will expect it. LOL

    • @genejeffries2888
      @genejeffries2888 Před 4 lety +6

      I'm sure Will is very happy.

    • @ailouros24
      @ailouros24 Před 4 lety +2

      raising the bar for all of us, damn it...

    • @markharrisllb
      @markharrisllb Před 4 lety +2

      Nerd With an Opinion If I could have liked you comment for what was said and again for your name I would have done.

  • @starsidehaze2410
    @starsidehaze2410 Před 4 lety +577

    I can respect a man that can make weapons but has this level of delicacy to make rings

  • @ambuknight1567
    @ambuknight1567 Před 4 lety +228

    Ladies and gentlmen this a Blacksmith showing us his love for his fiance by letting us watch him create the items that are so important for the future adventures they we'll have.
    *Claps with smiles and Glee* congratulations Alec

    • @SubaruLove
      @SubaruLove Před 4 lety +17

      Like the heavy duty bed frame? Let the adventures begin.

    • @kookiboy
      @kookiboy Před 4 lety

      @@SubaruLove savage 🙊

    • @trollingmodeactivated2500
      @trollingmodeactivated2500 Před 4 lety +2

      @@SubaruLove they gonna have....... crazy pillow fight on it yeeeeeee!

    • @ambuknight1567
      @ambuknight1567 Před 4 lety

      You guys should see the comment I made to someone's response.... I opened the verbally Pandora's box

  • @twostroke350
    @twostroke350 Před 4 lety +184

    My wifes wedding band was left with the final hammer marks too. As time goes on, they will gradually wear smooth to a perfectly smooth, polished band. Takes about 7 years. There may be some symbolism about starting off with many facets and working towards a perfect finish in there somewhere?
    Incidentally, the master goldsmith Ken Moffat who made our wedding bands, also pattern welds GOLD DAMASCUS rings... Just saying.

  • @jamesreid7144
    @jamesreid7144 Před 4 lety +850

    HER HAND! WE GOT TO SEE HER HAND!! God bless you two ;-)

    • @solarhawk77
      @solarhawk77 Před 4 lety +50

      It's a start!... but WHEN DO WE GET TO MEET HER???

    • @johnmccall4528
      @johnmccall4528 Před 4 lety +32

      Maybe she's camera shy.

    • @t85konrad
      @t85konrad Před 4 lety +96

      I don’t blame him. Keep the business life away from the personal life. There has to be a lot of stress for those who post the whole family all the time.

    • @simmyoto
      @simmyoto Před 4 lety +17

      Check out warrior poet society video with Alec & Will 1:27 mark background next to welding fume extractor

    • @solarhawk77
      @solarhawk77 Před 4 lety +10

      @@simmyoto At first I was like "nice joke, he's not marrying the zombie mannequin" but then "OMG you're right, quite possible!" It could be Alec's lady or Ms warrior poet society.

  • @goatslayerwp
    @goatslayerwp Před 4 lety +960

    Alec's signature bedroom move is "The Pilkington".

    • @THEfamouspolka
      @THEfamouspolka Před 4 lety +59

      That's "MR. PILKINGTON TO YOU!!!"

    • @weezerfan999
      @weezerfan999 Před 4 lety +1

      That’s similar to the oil rigging move

    • @Outamyhead
      @Outamyhead Před 4 lety +49

      Doesn't that involve being bolted down to several anchors bonded into the concrete?

    • @lyulf0
      @lyulf0 Před 4 lety +3

      🤨 you really had nothing to say but a bedroom joke?

    • @RyoHazuki224
      @RyoHazuki224 Před 4 lety +11

      Good one. You win the internet cookie for the day! lol

  • @SquaredSmith
    @SquaredSmith Před 4 lety +352

    "if you've been watching the channel for a while you know the drill"
    Yeah, is behind you in the shot next to the other drill press

    • @az678910
      @az678910 Před 4 lety +3

      I read this in Russian accent

  • @palletcabin-YR_Author
    @palletcabin-YR_Author Před 4 lety +437

    Tip: Weld your bride's rings together after you are married. During normal wear and tear the wedding band and the engagement ring will wear thin. After four years, mine were noticeably worn. Had a jeweller weld them, now 36 years later, still perfect. Wishing you both all the best and many happy years.

    • @muhy3
      @muhy3 Před 4 lety +6

      Or you could get platinum, it doesn’t wear out like gold. Tmyk

    • @capp12249
      @capp12249 Před 4 lety +3

      @Rebster Gold is super soft though. And they'll rub against each otherm

    • @grantc8280
      @grantc8280 Před 4 lety +4

      Solder*
      Goldsmiths solder that don't weld

    • @Unicorn73673
      @Unicorn73673 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you a sensible person (to grant)

  • @ringdingading
    @ringdingading Před 4 lety +320

    My husband and I made each others wedding rings. We found a little goldsmith who would instruct us and provide us with tools. It was sooo much fun :)

    • @andie_pants
      @andie_pants Před 4 lety +11

      Nice! What a charming idea. :-)

    • @AndreasFelix
      @AndreasFelix Před 4 lety +6

      we did so too. but we did use some gold strips and bend them and sodered the ends. Was quite a different approach than he did.
      Also in Germany there is a saying you should not make your own rings.

    • @karvast5726
      @karvast5726 Před 2 lety

      @@AndreasFelix there is ? Why thought

    • @AndreasFelix
      @AndreasFelix Před 2 lety

      @@karvast5726 i don't understand your comment

    • @karvast5726
      @karvast5726 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AndreasFelix what is the saying ? Why does it say you should not make your rings ?

  • @dr.celsius886
    @dr.celsius886 Před 4 lety +167

    "People who buy things are suckers"
    - Ron Swanson

    • @einarhagby3227
      @einarhagby3227 Před 4 lety +1

      Mr. Fahrenheit just saw that episode today! Lmao

    • @rogthepirate4593
      @rogthepirate4593 Před 4 lety +6

      I'm a simple man. I see a Ron Swanson quote, I upvote.

  • @quilliejones4314
    @quilliejones4314 Před 4 lety +331

    I hope you finish the rings by the time your wedding comes round. Part 59 wedding band build almost finished and wedding is in 3 hours. lol

    • @gordongullon152
      @gordongullon152 Před 4 lety +21

      ...and then Will will break it.

    • @smally8499234
      @smally8499234 Před 4 lety +12

      @@gordongullon152 Where there's a Will there's a way.

    • @BarbershopCustoms
      @BarbershopCustoms Před 4 lety +4

      @@gordongullon152 Will the sword breaker breaker?

    • @usazisoighost9532
      @usazisoighost9532 Před 4 lety +1

      Bro 😂😂😂ring breaks during the quenching, or wax doesn't melt off,
      Part 55: making wedding bands because the last 3 never made it

  • @simonsaul5514
    @simonsaul5514 Před 4 lety +243

    Who else came here after watching " Making engagement ring for my fiance" to see more work of this talented man....!!

  • @tatianaanthony7174
    @tatianaanthony7174 Před 4 lety +33

    I love that you used the sprue from your fiance's ring to cast your own! That's really sweet and just warms my heart. Congrats on the engagement!

  • @mgmcd1
    @mgmcd1 Před 4 lety +147

    The usual smiling Alec seems to be smiling a bit more these days. Huzzah for you two. 🤓

    • @drillsgtjesus3191
      @drillsgtjesus3191 Před 4 lety +6

      He looks like a kid in a candy shop while making these rings. Its absolutely amazing to see how happy he is about her and the making of their rings.

  • @1sbende
    @1sbende Před 4 lety +309

    I wonder if alec's wedding will be brought to us by square space or glasses USA

  • @jamesdennett196
    @jamesdennett196 Před 4 lety +107

    The hammered finish on yours is genius, obvious and utterly beautiful.

  • @operatorsanonymous1741
    @operatorsanonymous1741 Před 4 lety +69

    Can't beat having made your own wedding rings.. good bit of sentiment and intimacy involved there...

    • @elisendapelonegro9117
      @elisendapelonegro9117 Před 4 lety +4

      Definitely not something you're gonna see in a store! Much better when it's one of these one-of-a-kind pieces. Makes them all the more special!

  • @sirmrmcjack2167
    @sirmrmcjack2167 Před 4 lety +130

    I couldn't take Alec seriously as he spoke about the sponsor because all I could focus on was that damn powerhammer with googly eyes

    • @FlinnGaidin
      @FlinnGaidin Před 4 lety +2

      They're great! lol 👀

    • @cobalt1227
      @cobalt1227 Před 4 lety

      I just now saw that😂😂

    • @boominS10
      @boominS10 Před 4 lety +1

      Power Hammer reminds me of the movie "Iron Giant"

    • @sirmrmcjack2167
      @sirmrmcjack2167 Před 4 lety +1

      @@boominS10 I remember seeing the movie on tv. Man, I have to watch it again sometime

    • @carlbillings8895
      @carlbillings8895 Před 4 lety

      Looks more like H.E.L.P.E.R. From Venture Bros.

  • @Mellow3536
    @Mellow3536 Před 4 lety +363

    when is she going to show up in a video?
    Congrats Alec, I hope the two of you endless happiness together!!

    • @EmberTheShark
      @EmberTheShark Před 4 lety +44

      Considering He was so secretive about it, i guess Not Very soon If at all

    • @TheMarine0333
      @TheMarine0333 Před 4 lety +70

      I would imagine if she hasn’t at this point, then she probably decided she wants her privacy.

    • @SpartanFore
      @SpartanFore Před 4 lety +51

      @@TheMarine0333 I don't blame her, lots of vultures out here lol

    • @personesquebobensque8147
      @personesquebobensque8147 Před 4 lety +18

      yeah i dont think thats happening, i respect though

    • @pyreaurum676
      @pyreaurum676 Před 4 lety +25

      I believe she is the camera person in which case there are some older videos where a woman could be seen in the background or in the mirror, but I could be wrong

  • @audiobrew
    @audiobrew Před 4 lety +36

    Wow. "Third time's a charm" instead of "third time lucky". Get this man his US citizenship papers!

  • @JDStone-jg8cg
    @JDStone-jg8cg Před 4 lety +2

    Alec, I know this comment is a couple of days late but I'd like to share some wisdom that was given to my wife and I.
    Men and women speak completely different languages, and one of the best things you can do for your marriage is learn her language. Guys typically want to fix things, do things, achieve goals. We are run by the question 'can I do it?'
    Women are run by emotions, their question is 'am I loved?'
    So when she comes home from a rough day at work and is upset about how someone treated her, don't offer to fix the problem because she doesn't want you to fix it, she just wants you to listen and provide emotional support!
    Future Misses Steele, the same is true for you. Alec speaks an entirely different language than you do even if you don't realize it! The best thing you can do is try to learn his language while he tries to learn yours!
    One more thing and I'm done. Always, always, ALWAYS be willing to talk to each other! One day your spouse is going to do or say something that hurts you, don't just blow it off. They might not realize they hurt you and if they don't know it'll happen again and again. Calmly and gently talk to each other about your hurts. And if you don't want to say something in anger let them know you want to talk but you need time to cool down.
    My wife and I have been married for just 2 and a half years, but this advice has helped in many many ways!
    I wish you both many years of happiness!

  • @garymccoy2888
    @garymccoy2888 Před 4 lety +143

    Could this mystery woman be Will’s sister? Hopefully they will, at some point, tell us the story of how this all came about.

    • @msvdlinden
      @msvdlinden Před 4 lety +7

      Would also love to hear the story! And if she's a "maker" too or something totally different 😉👊🏻

  • @jacp5628
    @jacp5628 Před 4 lety +117

    Alec: If you've been watching for a while you'll remember the calvery sabre build
    Me, watching since before he made swords: mattdamonaging.gif

    • @MParker8200
      @MParker8200 Před 4 lety +20

      I’ve seen every episode since he did weekly live streams with Sam at the Barker Street Forge.

    • @MikeyD8716
      @MikeyD8716 Před 4 lety +11

      Mike Parker ahhh good old Sam. I feel bad for that dude. I liked him.

    • @michaelsilva7085
      @michaelsilva7085 Před 4 lety +10

      Some great videos came out of the Baker Street forge shop. Thumbs up!

    • @rhettehling3557
      @rhettehling3557 Před 4 lety +13

      Rip chef mike

    • @marknickerson3645
      @marknickerson3645 Před 4 lety +1

      I believe I was one of his first thousand or so subscribers! Yeah I remember the cavalry saber!

  • @doubledarefan
    @doubledarefan Před 4 lety +40

    Wedding band: A group of people who plays songs like "Here come's the Bride".

    • @ViletWxlf
      @ViletWxlf Před 3 lety

      I can't tell whether you're joking or being serious

  • @jmarq2283
    @jmarq2283 Před 4 lety +24

    So happy for you Alec!
    Ps. Teach her to blacksmith and have her on the show!

  • @TiaRae101
    @TiaRae101 Před 4 lety +59

    you can tell how genuinely happy he is and it warms my heart

  • @SupraDebt
    @SupraDebt Před 4 lety +285

    Sweet Alec made a appearance on the Alec Steele YT channel, i thought maybe Will bought you out haha, awesome video as always guys love them.

    • @QYXP
      @QYXP Před 4 lety +4

      I started to think he had disappeared as well!

    • @ADDBlacksmith
      @ADDBlacksmith Před 4 lety +14

      He's been too busy with having a new fiancee, those first few weeks are quite full of... exertions

  • @sonnymaile9325
    @sonnymaile9325 Před 4 lety +3

    I never miss an episode into your daily life. Thank you for the opportunity to be even a little part of it. Congrats on the engagement and it's so amazing to see how enthusiastic you are. If you put forth the same effort and entusiasm in your union as you do with everything else you do on here, I know you will have a very thriving and abundant marriage.

  • @beakedpath6532
    @beakedpath6532 Před 4 lety +11

    I love the hammered finish on the ring. I think it gives a lot of character to the ring as you are a blacksmith.

  • @jasonkeller4180
    @jasonkeller4180 Před 4 lety +31

    Awesome to know there will finally be a Mrs. Steele. Congrats Alec. Hopefully the channel gets to meet her as long as they are respectful. Been subbed since before you were 100k. Much love and Will is an amazing edition to the channel.

  • @R4N6ER
    @R4N6ER Před 4 lety +83

    Congratulations on your marriage, Alec!

  • @joewilliams7654
    @joewilliams7654 Před 4 lety

    I like that you went traditional with the rings and didn't try to make them fancy or a mix of metals together, you adding a hammered look is a great nod to your craft and makes it very personal. Congrats on your engagement!

  • @davyaldy76
    @davyaldy76 Před 4 lety

    All the very best with your engagement and your married life Alec. 14 year veteran here and it's TOTALLY worth it.

  • @gordonfreeman2715
    @gordonfreeman2715 Před 4 lety +66

    How often do men actually make there fiancee's ring, seriously alec I am so proud of you, you are a super inspiration, I wish you the best of times in your marriage

    • @ericross6995
      @ericross6995 Před 4 lety +3

      I turned mine and my wife's on a lathe out of titanium, but it never occurred to me to cast out of gold. There's also the lack of knowledge on how to do so!

    • @Kelnx
      @Kelnx Před 4 lety +6

      Apparently you are not familiar with the bread-tie engagement ring.

    • @grice610
      @grice610 Před 4 lety

      Looks amazing and it looks "Forged"

    • @SurotaOnishi
      @SurotaOnishi Před 4 lety

      @@Kelnx ya gotta do what ya gotta do with a budget

  • @rickyhorsburgh6581
    @rickyhorsburgh6581 Před 4 lety +345

    Should make a Damascus wedding bell to ring on the day that would be cool and an interesting forge

    • @nathanthom8176
      @nathanthom8176 Před 4 lety +10

      Would be cool but I think bells are usually cast. If you were to forge a damascus bell, I think you might need to press forge into a engineered mold and even then you would have to potentially only do half at a time and then weld them afterwards (welds would ruin finish).

    • @rickyhorsburgh6581
      @rickyhorsburgh6581 Před 4 lety +3

      @@nathanthom8176 fair call i thought they may have been able to mill it out or something after using the press to depress the centre but yer ill leave it to people who know more than me to figure out if it is possible i just thought it would look awesome and be Great content but yer im no blacksmith lol

    • @nathanthom8176
      @nathanthom8176 Před 4 lety +3

      @@rickyhorsburgh6581 milling would be possible but boy would that be a big stock removal job, and the Damascus pattern would need to be considered as stock removal can remove interesting patterns within the billet.
      Technically it is possible to forge steel bells (although the traditional liberty Bell shape would be difficult) the issue is consistent thickness of the bell wall to ensure a pleasant tone.
      I think it would be a good project although I feel Alec's forging skills are getting a little worse (due to lack of practice).

    • @Patrick-uk9yo
      @Patrick-uk9yo Před 4 lety +4

      Steel bells kind of sound awful. They're really only used on trains, most bells are cast from bronze or brass because of their acoustic properties.

    • @magnusnordstrom3927
      @magnusnordstrom3927 Před 4 lety +2

      Perhaps a damascus gong? He could also set it with one diamond annualy for every year of marriage.

  • @jakeevans7075
    @jakeevans7075 Před 4 lety +19

    honestly i love making hammered finished silver rings. haven't quite had the balls yet to invest in some gold to make rings yet haha.
    But beautiful work :)

  • @doubledarefan
    @doubledarefan Před 4 lety +23

    Where's Cody❓ He's always the one to catch every last speck of gold that falls on the floor.

  • @charlieextra9406
    @charlieextra9406 Před 4 lety +102

    congrats again Alec and fiancee! wishing you a 29,200 - part Married Life Bliss.

  • @corvairfanatic7106
    @corvairfanatic7106 Před 4 lety +49

    Congratulations Alec. Truly a welcome to U.S.A. and I hope you enjoy living here. Looking forward to any new videos =] You should engrave the inside of your rings with your names and the wedding date. Commemorate the occasion.

  • @blakehensler2431
    @blakehensler2431 Před 4 lety +12

    Look at Alec all giddy with excitement! Congrats on your arrow to the knee and I love your videos.

  • @Wiseman501
    @Wiseman501 Před 4 lety

    Hey Alec. I'm a jeweler that completes between 20 and 30 various repairs and creations per day from start to finish, and I must say that it's really interesting seeing how a blacksmith grew into making jewelry, and the approaches you use to do things such as finishing and sizing. I can't say it's all what you'd call "best practice" but you make a wonderful final product. Good job, and good luck with the little lady! Keep it up.

  • @codepearmaster
    @codepearmaster Před 4 lety +40

    The dust from the rings probably costs more than my apartment.

    • @almadeckard8360
      @almadeckard8360 Před 4 lety

      lol

    • @SuperDavidEF
      @SuperDavidEF Před 4 lety +4

      Yeah, I'm actually curious how much $$$ is spread around the work area from the cutting and grinding he has done on these rings. But then, I realize that in the grand scheme of things, it's nothing compared to the value of their joy and love for each other.

  • @krisb44
    @krisb44 Před 4 lety +61

    Thanks for sharing this private moment. That hammered look is really cool looking! Perfect style from your skills. Congrats!

    • @Isnogood12
      @Isnogood12 Před 4 lety +1

      It's very different, but it's also 100% Alec. :)

  • @AlasdairGR
    @AlasdairGR Před 4 lety +6

    That hammered texture is so lovely and badass. If I ever get married and make the rings, I’m definitely doing that.

  • @jonmy357
    @jonmy357 Před 4 lety +81

    I'm ashamed at the lack of effort in my proposal to my wife, damn you alec!

  • @cjpines5634
    @cjpines5634 Před 4 lety +25

    gota agree that the hammered finish is...striking. 🤦‍♂️

    • @jdhalvo
      @jdhalvo Před 4 lety

      I see what you did there... ;)

  • @MystearicaClaws
    @MystearicaClaws Před 4 lety +29

    Just watching you gush at the beginning has someone cutting onions back in the kitchen 💚💚💚💚💚 I'm so happy for you two!!!!

    • @MrHoundDoug
      @MrHoundDoug Před 4 lety +1

      Sabrina Cooper damn those thoughtless onion cutters - you try to watch a sweet sentimental CZcams vid and bam! kitchen onion cutting crying 😢

    • @MystearicaClaws
      @MystearicaClaws Před 4 lety

      @@MrHoundDoug right? Downright disrespectful man! 😭

  • @navneethbhat9649
    @navneethbhat9649 Před 4 lety +14

    When you make skillshare pay for your wedding band.*salute*

  • @RikestRik42
    @RikestRik42 Před 4 lety +25

    The rings look amazing. This would have been a great opportunity for some gold/platinum mokume gane though.

    • @5stargeneralford
      @5stargeneralford Před 4 lety

      perhaps thats for his 25th anniversary a he makes a pure platinum for the 50th anniversary [show how thier marriage is gaining value :) ]

  • @Slikx666
    @Slikx666 Před 4 lety +11

    Twas like yesterday that Alec was saying "One day I might settle down". Then he moved.
    Well done Alec.

  • @TheEveryMaker
    @TheEveryMaker Před 4 lety +17

    I love the fact that you used the off cuts from her ring to make your ring. Congrats to you and your bride to be!

  • @greggydeth
    @greggydeth Před 4 lety +2

    The rings look good on y'all and the joy is apparent in your face when you talk about y'all. God bless y'all and your marriage!

  • @Delorkay
    @Delorkay Před 3 lety +1

    These ring videos are so clearly such a labour of love, it really shows in the editing, the filming and the work done! Everything about this is delightful and heartwarming and just inspiring to watch!

  • @fredkillingsworth8795
    @fredkillingsworth8795 Před 4 lety +24

    Good luck, may you both have an endlessly happy life. My wife and I have been married 28 years and I would not trade that for anything.

  • @nuuskye
    @nuuskye Před 4 lety +10

    Congratulations, Alec. We're all so happy for you and wish you the best.
    Treat her well :)

  • @bigoljoe1829
    @bigoljoe1829 Před 4 lety

    I love how giddy he was in this.
    So happy for you two Alec!

  • @GeauxBig007
    @GeauxBig007 Před 4 lety

    That is just so cool to not only be able to propose with what you made but also marry her with what you made for you two! Loved!!

  • @ThatBassistKendall
    @ThatBassistKendall Před 4 lety +15

    Squeeeeeeeee!
    I can't wait for little blacksmiths running about the shop knocking people in the knees with ball peen hammers and creating beautiful, wondrous works of art.

  • @ronin886969
    @ronin886969 Před 4 lety +29

    absolutely Congratulations my man !! con grats to you both! no you gotta find Will a nice English girl!

  • @tylerbrandt6219
    @tylerbrandt6219 Před 4 lety +19

    Man if you ever decide you want to start selling rings im looking for a damascus wedding band!

  • @lisaevans6397
    @lisaevans6397 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the way that you can’t help grinning when you talk about your wife-to-be! Really lovely 🥰

    • @Albatross0913
      @Albatross0913 Před 2 lety

      I'm the same way with my s/o, it's hard not to get that goofy smile when talking about her

  • @zenunla
    @zenunla Před 4 lety +26

    The hammered finish really makes the rings! Great project and congratulations!

  • @notactuallytesco
    @notactuallytesco Před 4 lety +13

    Alec mate, congratulations. So happy for you man.
    You're honestly one of the greatest people i have ever had the honour of watching and knowing of. Quite possibly THE greatest.
    God bless.

  • @weird5967
    @weird5967 Před 4 lety

    I've watched that engagement ring video 5 times now. It's beautifully made, the music, the pace, the amazing level of care and craftsmanship that went in to them was amazing.

  • @SaraBearRawr0312
    @SaraBearRawr0312 Před 4 lety

    Imagine 75 years from now their great grandchildren are getting married and they get handed these and when they ask where they came from, their parents can tell them "Your greatgrandpa made them" and imagine that look of awe on their face. Beautiful works of art, amazing metallurgy, and filled with love. Amazing job Alec.

  • @socalboomer
    @socalboomer Před 4 lety +43

    Can you grin any wider? Get those dimples any deeper! Great to see your happiness, dude! :)

    • @ders972
      @ders972 Před 4 lety +7

      Super nice comment, super creepy profile picture

    • @BothHands1
      @BothHands1 Před 4 lety

      😙😊💕💕💕

  • @Ahapenootjes
    @Ahapenootjes Před 4 lety +17

    Ooh, googly eyes on the power hammer. I'd love to see if they move while it's in use!
    Congratulations on your engagement!
    (going to watch the rest of the video now)

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe1369 Před 4 lety

    Being able to make your own stuff and having it all with the "Custom Made" imprimatur at zero additional cost is just way cool and such a win. The facets on those rings at a nice high finish add a lot of interest and is strangely appropriate given your chosen trade.

  • @mostlymonkey1979
    @mostlymonkey1979 Před 4 lety

    SOOO happy for you folks! And I can't help but feel like the rings with the hammered finish look just right for a blacksmith and his spouse.
    All the best from Switzerland!

  • @jeremiahcampbell2
    @jeremiahcampbell2 Před 4 lety +27

    If this video and the one where you made the engagement ring for your future wife was was all I ever knew about you, I would count myself lucky for have witness a truly soul enriching project. Honor her always brother.

  • @childofthefox
    @childofthefox Před 4 lety +31

    Love hammered gold... have several pieces .. you never have to worry about the finish

  • @ericlittrell3233
    @ericlittrell3233 Před 4 lety

    the way your face lights up when you are talking about your girl makes me happy for you. congrats Alec

  • @TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar

    I like how you build up the suspense, Alec! First you make an engagement ring telling us that you have a girlfriend. Then you make your wedding rings telling us you succeeded in your proposal and subsequently show off your fiancée's ring/s on her beautiful finger, telling us that she isn't a figment of your imagination.
    Still no face reveal.
    Building up the suspense for the wedding footage, which of course you're gonna share, right? If we don't see that wife of yours, I'm gonna begin thinking you don't love us, your fans, at all.

  • @dingleberryman
    @dingleberryman Před 4 lety +7

    Congrats to you both! Who wouldn't love an engagement ring/wedding band hand made by their spouse?? Lucky lady!

    • @papalazarou5428
      @papalazarou5428 Před 4 lety +2

      My wife is a silversmith and I am wearing the band she made for me. It feels truly personal and I love it.

  • @logantidwell7698
    @logantidwell7698 Před 4 lety +103

    Now you just gotta refine it in a volcano and put an elven enscription on it

    • @thegingerkingshanks7587
      @thegingerkingshanks7587 Před 4 lety +3

      One ring to rule them all.
      Ps it's black speech on the ring not elven... I think...

    • @logantidwell7698
      @logantidwell7698 Před 4 lety +2

      @@thegingerkingshanks7587 right, it's black speech. Black speech is written with elven characters though.

    • @thegingerkingshanks7587
      @thegingerkingshanks7587 Před 4 lety

      Sorry its been a while since I read the books or watched the movies

    • @leonardsollaku1779
      @leonardsollaku1779 Před 4 lety

      and use will to protect it for a couple of centuries

    • @slappy8941
      @slappy8941 Před 4 lety

      No, that never turns out well.

  • @somehow_sane
    @somehow_sane Před 4 lety

    OMG, I am so happy for you two! The bands and the rings look amazing!
    Keep up that smile!

  • @snowblood82
    @snowblood82 Před 4 lety +3

    3:05 when Alec has a higher pitch than his fiancée probably 😁
    Again congrats on the engagement, I wish you both a long and happy life!

  • @BrandonRadtke
    @BrandonRadtke Před 4 lety +14

    I'm so happy for you Alec!! You deserve the best life with your new
    wife! You are so hard working and kind and energetic and such a great
    teacher, you're wise well beyond your years.

  • @lazy010011
    @lazy010011 Před 4 lety +7

    Ace is the place with the helpful hardware REQUIRED FOR CASTING GOLDEN WEDDING BANDS.

  • @ShopTherapy623
    @ShopTherapy623 Před 4 lety

    Those close up shots of Will's fingers wearing the engagement ring are very telling! - soft hands!

  • @christopherdrekr1078
    @christopherdrekr1078 Před 4 lety +6

    That’s a fantastic ring Alec I’ve been a silversmith for at least ten years & I can’t believe you made such a beautiful design as a first ring ! You got some skills Alec !
    Great to be included in this special time I wish you all the best possible I think all will be good something tells me that you will be happy.

  • @ttujackie
    @ttujackie Před 4 lety +36

    Your grooms cake better be an anvil or a hammer...... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TaziH3ro
    @TaziH3ro Před 4 lety +6

    That was a quick engagement! 😉 Glad you’re happy, I’m ready to see some magical wedding creations!

  • @rashidkopar6297
    @rashidkopar6297 Před 4 lety +5

    I really like these types of videos you do💪 a change from the usual slice and dice weapons to more domestic creations😂😂
    Would love to see more😍😁

    • @tolkienfan4815
      @tolkienfan4815 Před 4 lety

      Why does this comment strike me as so peculiar ?

  • @So_Iace
    @So_Iace Před 4 lety +1

    The genuine uncontrollable happiness on your face is amazing man. I'm SO happy for you this is a big step for you and I hope all goes well for you two. :)

  • @jaydowns4230
    @jaydowns4230 Před 4 lety +20

    They look great! Congrats and best wishes for much happiness!

  • @Reikha1987
    @Reikha1987 Před 4 lety +10

    Sword-Breaker Act 2 Part ... OH!
    Cant help but smile along seeing Alec be so giddy about this project. Congratulations my dude, thanks for taking us along for the ride

  • @erectusmaximus5958
    @erectusmaximus5958 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the camera work @Alec Steele . On my 65" curved screen UHD it looks so Amazing. Congratulations on the coming Union as well 🙌🏼😎‼

  • @Krisszhu1990
    @Krisszhu1990 Před 4 lety

    Our wedding is in a few weeks, and we had the opportunity to make our wedding bands for each other in a little shop. I can highly recommend doing this, makes them very special, and its a fun day to spend :)

  • @therealamerican99.76
    @therealamerican99.76 Před 4 lety +32

    Blacksmith and fiancé sitting in a tree.
    K I S S I N G. 💏
    First comes love ❤️, then comes marriage, then comes babySmiths in the baby carriage!
    🔥⚒⚔️🔥

  • @blasterracer817
    @blasterracer817 Před 4 lety +34

    I bought a wedding band and after the price I just now came to CZcams and was going to look at how to make wedding bands, noticed I had a subscription notification and Alex posted this. Coincidence? I think not

  • @daddydoc1115
    @daddydoc1115 Před 4 lety

    Mannnnn i still remember watching Alec's video where he made a copper leaf ring. That voice-cracking kid who got me into smithing is now all grown up 😭

  • @peterbabjak8889
    @peterbabjak8889 Před 4 lety

    I am so happy watching this ... wow I love watching Alec being happy and making something for him and his wife, it is so clear how happy he is.

  • @msblades5382
    @msblades5382 Před 4 lety +19

    How did you get Will to hand model for ya lol.... JK... Nice finish on the set absolutely beautiful..... Martin

  • @analog_wav
    @analog_wav Před 4 lety +5

    This is sooo cuuute, I'm so happy for you congrats maaan 🖤🖤🖤

  • @darkpone3731
    @darkpone3731 Před 4 lety +22

    "This one goes on...it doesn't really want to come off."
    HINT; that's the one.
    Make them out of Damascus!!!

    • @jayclearmen411
      @jayclearmen411 Před 3 lety

      Ehh I get your meaning but..as a guy..that doesn’t really wear jewelry like that, when we first start wearing rings at first it feels odd/foreign on your hand, you will want to take it off an twist it an move it around ya hand

  • @theramblingyorkshireman7877

    Amazing work, and congratulations!
    Hopefully your fans will get to meet this lucky lady at some point