Episode 1: Measuring, Scribing & Cutting - (free) Online Metalsmithing Class by Estona Tutorials
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- čas přidán 15. 03. 2021
- In this video we will start out with some basics. How can you use your venier calipers, transfer a design to metal with a scribe tool and we are going to make a start with cutting / sawing. So if you would like to learn and master these skills, maybe this is the moment to give it a go.
If you have always wanted to become a metalsmith or are interested in making your own jewelry than feel free to watch all 18 episodes of my metalsmithing course. You can find the entire course right here on my youtube channel. Just check out the 'free metalsmithing and jewelry making' playlist.
The metalsmithing tool kits are no longer available on my website. It was taking up too much time that I would rather spend behind the bench. The companies listed below are stepping in and would love to help you out. Best part: they even offered some great discount codes!
To end up, I would like to point out that all my videos are and will remain free. In return, it would be awesome if you could take the time to share my channel on your socials or with your metalsmithing friends. That's all. I think it's a privilege to create a community of people doing what I love most. So thank you so much for your support, it means the world to me.
Have a wonderful day,
Bregje
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And finally, there is Gesswein. A family business based in America, but they do ship worldwide. A wonderful company with people eager to help. So if you are looking for a starter package or you want to add other tools to your collection, take a look at www.gesswein.com. By using the discount code EST21 you will receive a 5% discount on almost all of their tools.
By using these affilate links buying tools is a lot of fun for the both of us! You will receive a nice discount and I will receive a small bonus from the company mentioned. I will only work with companies I trust, have talked to face to face, and who provide quality tools.
It's great to see you starting from the real basics, too many teachers give them for granted and skip over them completely!
Thanks for noticing!
Dear Bregje, your instruction is absolutely superb! Over 40 years ago, I majored in metalry and created over 30 pieces. I even learned the art of diamond setting. Well, life happened and I sold my tools years ago. I’m now rekindling my love of metalsmithing thanks to YOUR series! I cannot thank you enough for this! Warmly, Manny
That is the best compliment out there Manny, thanks!!! Have fun with it (again), :-)
I'm so surprised to someone who is willing to teach this from the basics.
I'm happy to encounter this video for my metalsmithing journey and really thankful for the free course and it really helped me in many parts in learning my new skill 🙏
You are very welcome Harold, enjoy!
Aaah the basics! So essential! Great tutorial ❤ I once read you should hold the saw like you're holding a hamster (you don't want to squeeze it to death) 😁
Hahahaha, I spotted that one as well. It's by @lucywalkerjewelry. A very fun way of looking at it! I think I might have killed a couple of hamsters while I was learning.
Thank you for your generosity, you are a wonderful teacher.
She is a fabulous teacher. I’m so grateful she made these videos
I am so glad, I “discovered” your website. Your tutorials are so valuable. They are extremely clear and to the point. No time is wasted in talking; talk to action. Love it and your voice is sooo pleasant!
Thank you so much for the nice compliment and for subscribing to my channel Raynelda.
Thank you so much 😊 you don’t know how defeated I felt this evening by my saw blade! Then I look for help and there you are! With a fab lesson on exactly what I need! Thank you so much Brejia
Oh no, it's just a saw blade. You will get the hang of it. They sell those blades in packages of 144 for a reason, ;-)
I'm excited to learn from you. Just found your page. Thank you!
Best teacher ever!!!! Thank you Bregje!!!
Thank you so much Doris! Spread the word, ;-)
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials I certainly will :)
Thanks! ♥️
YOU.ARE.AMAZING!!!! There is truly no other word for it! Thank you so much!!! I cant wait to get to the middle of this course with you!!!
You're more than welcome. Thanks for joining!
Aloha🌺👍I love your lovely attitude...I plan to follow you with all classes. Please keep them coming ! You’re amazing 😉
Thank you so much for following along!!
Hello Bregje,
I’m just starting out and I’m thankful for your wonderful videos. You are a great teacher and I love your positivity. I have ordered many of the tools and some have been back ordered but anxious to finish the brass pendant. I’m doing a lotus blossom. Im looking forward to learning more from you as I work through your tutorials.
I would love to see how it turned out Jane, if you have finished it already?
You are so amazing! I am a fan. I just found out that my neighbor has many of the tools that you tell us about. He is 83 years old and has always wanted to make jewelry. I want to show him what you are teaching me. You are my neighbor’s and my guru of metalworkers!🌺
Ohhh, that's so kind Sondra. Many thanks to you and your neighbor! It's never too late to learn something new. :-)
❤ GREATEST THANKS 🙏👍 LEARN A LOT, AND I DID IT ( CUT A WATCH LID " MOVEMENT FOR MODIFIED) WITH GREAT RESULT;
THANKS, TEACHER🎉.
Thank you, Bregje! You've already covered so many things I was never taught. You are beyond generous to share your knowledge with us free of charge. JMR
Thank you so much for following along!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you reach your own goals!
Thanks! Still learning over here! :-)
Love your videos ❤️ I learn a lot. Thank you so much 🥰
Really great video! I can't wait to watch the rest of them!
Compliment Bregje! You do that very well. You have the ability to teach 👍
Thanks Geri, I am trying my best. For me it's a learning experience as well, :-)
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 👍
There is always something new to learn. Thank you !
(No more than a glass of wine or the cut will be not much straight 😄)
Hahaha, practice makes perfect Giorgio, ;-)
It’s so so so so soooooo good! Thank you!!
Thank you! Great instructions!!
Thank you so much for your kindness for sharing such a nice tutorials! I'm just starting to metalsmithing and your course will be super helpful!
lol fantastic learning technique - "..if you cut yourself you won't do it again," Priceless :) Love the learning sessions thank you - much appreciated. Inherited calipers from Dad's collection of tools and have wondered about the correct use of it but not so much that I went searching for info. And now I know.
Oh, and how nice you can use your dad's tools now. That is so special!
I love watching your video! Keep it up! 💜
Thank you so much, I'll try!
Thank you…. You are very detailed and it very much appreciated…
This is the first video that I have watched on your channel. You are an amazing teacher! :)
Thank you so much ! You're amazing 🤩
Fab love your tips 😊
Thank you. I appreciate your thorough teaching method.
Thank you Elena, that is so kind of you.
Excellent demonstration. Very good instruction
Thank you very much Sylvia!
I’m a bit late to the party, but so happy to have found you. You’re a fantastic teacher! Thank you for being so generous with your skills and knowledge. Learning the basics as you demonstrate is simply wonderful. Thank you!
I would say you're perfectly on time. Thanks for joining in!!
You're such a detail person, really enjoying it.
Thank you so much for following my online classes!
Thank you, you are an awesome teacher 🌼
Thanks to you for watching Mariana!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us…I learnt so much especially the calliper usage….😅
Excellent tutorial. Learnt so much especially using calipers.
Thank you very much Maria!
This is the ultimate way to learn metal smithing/jewelry making. I'm not a beginner but I usually learn something from "beginner" videos as I have with this one. 🧐 It's like a legitimate jewelry course only without the 28 other hammers all hammering at the same time!
Hahaha, that made me laugh Doug. Thanks!
Absolutely wonderful first class!!! I couldnt agree more the foundation is SO IMPORTANT!!! Thank you Bregji!! Your a phenomenal teacher and very thorough! ❤
Thank you so much for watching it Janet and for your kind words!
Bregje, thank you so much for these lessons! I recently decided to dive deeper into jewelry-making by learning metalsmithing, so this is such perfect time! I appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge with me. 🙏🏽💕
I am so glad to hear that Leela! Thank you very, very much!
Thank you so much for sharing your skill. I ordered my starting tools today, and can't wait to get started.
Oooooh, that's so exciting Sandra! Enjoy!!!
You are the best! Thank you so much🌼
Thank you for watching Leila!
This is great i havnt seen any classes showing sawing skills thankyou I'm new to this.
Hi Sandy, I hope you will enjoy learning how to become a metalsmith. It really is so much fun.
I appreciate you so much. Your soothing demeanor and style definitely elevates the hell out of these classes! I subscribed to you 1 min in!!! Lol 🤍🤍🤍
That is so nice Brie, it made me smile. Thank you!
I made lots of mistakes when I just started metalsmithing, because I was anxious not relax liked what you said .. now, I learned how to relax while sawing metal. Thank you so much for being so generous sharing your knowledge and tips❤
Thank you for taking the time to teach us. Can't wait to test this out. Just got some tools.
You're welcome, and I hope you will enjoy the course!
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials ill post once I make something
That would be great! I am looking forward to it!
Thank you so much, Bregji! So very generous of you to share your techniques and creativity. Many blessings from above…thank you!🥰 just wanted to know how this I I need for the brass plate that I could practice with. I’m very new to this craft and don’t know all details. Please respond!
Im so excited that I found your channel!!! I have wanted to do metalsmithing for years and didn't know where to starts (especially since all the classes I would find either sold out fast or weren't near me). This gives me the steps to go forward without being overwhelmed and I feel confident that I can do it :)
I am so happy you subscribed to my channel. Thank you very much and I hope you will enjoy your metalsmithing journey!
Great starter video.
Thanks Richard!
Bregje! Thanks for this! Im going to start filming my journey following your tutorials. This definitely will come in handy, im so used to using my scroll saw or my laser, that im going to need to refine the manual sawing skills for this new hobby!
That is so cool Giselle! Looking forward to your videos!
Amazing
Thank You. Very good advices. I needed this before i started last Christmas😁 because my first sawing was terrible
Hahaha, we all have to learn. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much I’m new at this I haven’t had any tuition as we’ve been in lockdowns trying to learn has been difficult without structure of the process this is going to help me so much I can’t thank you enough your an angel and such a good teacher 👍
You are most welcome. I hope you can use this to make a start at your new career!
I just found your videos yesterday as I was setting up my "shop", AKA my desk. I've been playing around with metalsmithing for a few months and I find it really interesting and satisfying. I'm looking forward to all the classes, I want to go start sawing tonight but it is almost midnight so I guess I'll wait 'til tomorrow... I'm really excited to learn from you!
I hope you have enjoyed the first couple of lessons, :-)
God bless the world instructor we wish you health and well being till long age
You're awesome for doing this
Thank you!
Hi bregje, love your videos they are so cool and methodical and easy to understand👏🏻 I am a trained / still training at grand bazaar of istanbul but so much to learn from you too🙏🏻 thanks for sharing looking forward to the next classes❤️
That is such a nice compliment, thank you so much!!
This is exactly the type of video I was looking for. I just got into gold jewelry at the beginning of this year and I’ve just fallen in love with the craftsmanship and the art of it all. Made me want to start learning the art myself so thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! You’re a great instructor and I plan on going through your videos like a Netflix series
Thanks Jonathan! I appreciate the bing watching, :-)
Awesome video thank you !
Thanks a lot!
I have just started to take your course and I find it easier then I thought but I must have broke about 12 saw-blades before I finished making my first cut all the way lol. You are very informative and you add humour to your lessons while remaining serious. I love it, thank you for all that you do.
12 blades isn't too bad when you are just starting out. Just getting started is the hardest part. So good job and I hope you will enjoy the proces!
You are the best thx God bless we need videos about Granulation and Filigree and Married Metals and Etching and Engraving please
Thx as usual
And thank you for watching another tutorial!
Mahalo for the tutorial 🥰
You're welcome!! :-)
Just did my first lesson! That’s you so much, only broke 1 saw blade 😂 and very happy with my first ever line
Whoop whoop!!! Congratulations Danii, and only one saw blade... That is looking very promising! Enjoy!!!
I sure hope I can do this. I love working with wire. I use stainless steel wire. Thank you for sharing
Stainless steel has some different qualities than silver or gold, so I don't know if you can work with it like you do with those metals. But there is only one way to find out. I hope it does, have fun with it!
Thank you for most informative tutorial I find on CZcams- that was fun and highly useful for me, however I think that last line on brass plate you marked wasn't 0.25mm that was 2,5mm instead, because I couldn't mark 0.25mm line, but that was quite fun to try it :D Thank You again for video- channel of yours is my No1 among all other about jewellery making!
Hahaha, I am glad you enjoyed it Vitharr and thank you so much for the wonderful compliment!
Ok, I'm trying to follow this. I must have missed something. What is the thickness (gage) of the brass plate?
Thank you so much for all this! I absolutely love what you do and am about to start the journey. I was wondering, which thickness of the plate do you recommend to use? Maybe you said it but I missed it…thank you very much🙌🏻
Thank you so much for watching! I would go for a 1,2 to 1,5 mm thick plate.
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I’m glad I watched this video even though I was already taught how to saw, my own instructor didn’t have the time to actually show me what happens when you saw a thing wrong, so I didn’t know what to watch out for until I made a mistake already. Now I have a better understanding, I hope I am able to go to the workshop next week and try adjusting my seat to my height, I didn’t even think about trying to be comfortable....
Do you know if there are smaller saws out there? Most of the time I’m having a hard time just keeping my saw straight because the handle is in the way of what I’m trying to cut, or I would be cutting an interior design and I would have to bend over backwards to not bump the handle against my piece every time I need to change angle.
This is the saw blade that I am using: www.gesswein.com/p-10470-jewelers-saw-frames.aspx. I looked it up at Gesswein because I am guessing you are based in America? They have different types saw blades as well. I like to use 2/0 blades. If you do decide to order something at Gesswein, keep in mind that you will get a 5% discount on almost all of their tools with the code EST21.
I'm fairly new to metalsmithing and haven't braved sawing yet. I'm waiting for my callipers to arrive and can then practice using this method 😊 thank you, I look forward to the next tutorial x
You can do it! Next tuesday I will elaborate some more on how you can saw corners and straight angles.
omg this is so amazing!! huuge thank you! ❤
i just bought all tools! ;D
i'm only wondering how thick brass i should get for the beggining? like 1mm or maybe less?
Whoop whoop! Go for it! And practice pieces are easiest if the thickness is about 1 or 1,2 mm.
Thank you so much for this course. I will have to figure out how to set up a corner in my tiny home as a metal smithing studio😅. Is there a list somewhere of the absolute minimum someone needs to have to get started? I see these gorgeous work benches for sale on Etsy but I can’t afford that at the moment. If I know what I need, I can figure out how to set it up.
Thank you!! BTW im in CA but originally I’m from Belgium and I have to say that your English is perfect!! I just ordered the book on Metalsmithing written by Tim McCreight. I’m sure that book will have information in it that will get me started. I guess I know what I’ll ask my brothers in Belgium for Xmas. Tools!!! Thank you so much for your kindness!!!❤❤❤❤ 21:40
Thank you so much Greta. This is a list of tools from Gesswein, and I have divided it in three parts. So you don't need to get everything right away, but choose and invest in what you can at that time. Hope this will help you out: www.estona.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Gesswein-list-of-supplies-PDF.pdf
I just sawed my first brass metal sheet. What size saw blade are you using for the brass? I found I have to use a 2/0 to keep from breaking blades as it is so much harder than sawing copper or silver.
Thank you so much for doing this. I requested the materials for Christmas and am starting my journey. I am sorry if this is somewhere...but how thick is the metal you are practicing on? The pieces I got are a little flimsy and can be cut with scissors rather than a saw. I also notice you suggest wire as well...is there a gauge you recommend? Thanks again!
That is so nice Danielle! I hope you are going to have a lot of fun while practicing. The practice metal is 1,5 mm thick. If you are going to work with wire you could use white that is 1 mm (for jump rings) or 2 mm (for rings) thick.
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wonderful lesson im a beginner, would an elastic band help around the middle of piece on the block so it will not slip so easily whilst sawing? would that work just a thought
I am afraid that will not be stable enough to keep it in place. But if you ever do wonder if something might work, just try it. Maybe you will be in luck someday. And it's the best way to discover what works for you.
Thank you so much for your videos that are super instructional and useful! I do have a question concerning the saw blades : I have started practicing with quality 3/0 blades cutting a 0,8mm brass plate and I notice that the blade gets used up very quickly - I haven’t even finished cutting my line and the blade is already almost flat - would you have any tips for me? I’m not sure what I am doing wrong.. Nogmaals heel erg bedankt!
If you continue in this course you will find a 'cutting like a pro' video in there. It's all about the right tention on your blade, lubricating it with something like a candlestick and not pushing to hard but letting your blade doing the work. I always use a 2/0 blade in all of my projects, no matter the thickness of the material. I believe the 'rule' is that two of the teeth of the blade should fit in the thickness of your material. But I just don't like switching blades all the time, ;-)
Thank you very much for your reply ! :) I did use a candle but it seemed that it was clogging my blade, so I tried putting the candle at the back of the blade instead and I think it works ok now… of course everything else that you’re saying is also true and I’m trying to put it in practice ! Thank you again for your help and all your wonderful tutorials! :)
Thank you so much, wonderful detail. What about for americans who work in inches ? worthwhile to just forget all that and shift to metric system? (regarding the calibers)
Hi Susie, I have never worked with inches before so I am affraid I can't help you out there. I don't know if maybe there are calipers that work with inches?
Hey Estona, how much money do I need to start an metalsmithing?? Approximately.
I love you too much.
Thank you for watching!
Hey Bregje, do you remember the size of your practice plate, heighth and width? I bought a sheet of brass today, its 10 inches long and 4 inches wide. I dont want to mess up the whole sheet for practice.
Hi Great videos. What is the thickness of the brass sheet you are using?
Hi Matt, if you use sheet in between 1,2 and 1,5 mm you should be good to go.
What gauge brass sheet are you using for this. I’m hoping to get everything you are using to the T so I can have the full experience.
I am using a sheet that's about 1,5 mm thick.
Do you use different saw blade's for different metals ? I have no idea what saw blade's to buy 🤔
No, I almost always use the same saw blades. I use size 2/0.
Hello thanks you for the video. One question ❓ how long it took you to learn ? Thank you
Thank you very much! I have been smithing for a little over five years now. So it is possible to learn a lot in a short amount of time, :-)
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thank you for your answer, it's funny because my mother used to work with and made jewelry, I remember when I has a kid to help her out , doing earrings and bracelets, so now I'm 40 and I start to do it myself, and your videos are been an inspiration. One day I will have some stuff made and I will show you. Now I'm getting all the tools I need for it. Again thank you for the videos they are amazing 🤩
When casting silver I get a dark brown stain in my crucible is this normal ?
Thanks again Todd
That’s not a problem at all Todd. Did you coat your crucible?
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Yes as per your instruction I glazed my crucible well with Boric acid and that created a nice clear glass like coating over the entire inside of the crucible looked great now that I've melted silver in it the crucible is all dark brown,muddy looking. Is this normal ?
even een vraagje: onlangs gebruikte je een zilver soldeerpasta in één van je prachtige tutorials..... nu heb ik dat ook nodig ...van welk merk is die pasta? Ik hoor graag! fijn weekend Jan Visser
Ik ben bang dat er geen merknaam op de pasta staat. Kom je niet verder als je zoekt op soldeerpasta?
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials ik kom er wel uit hoor :-)
Zilver soldeerpasta 650 via Esquell
Top! Dankjewel!!
What are the 3 yellow dots I see on many of your tools?
Hahaha, that's a good question! When I started out with metalsmithing I followed a course. Everybody there had a different mark. Mine were the 3 yellow dots. That way, seeing as how we were all using the same tools, you would know at the end of the day which tools were your own.
Should the calipers not be flat on the paper when making the dots for the parallel line so you know the opposite caliper leg is at right angles?
Hi Richie, it has been a while since I have made this video so I don't know exactly what you mean or to which part you are referring. Can you add the timestamp? I can look it back and answer your question.
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials yeah sure at around 4:10 when you are marking the dots for scribing the parallel line. It just occurred to me that if your line of site is slightly off you may be holding the calipers at a slight angle and making an incorrectly aligned mark. If the calipers where held flat on the paper with the calliper leg aligned with the first line the marks for the second line will surely be more accurate?
It may be that you took this into consideration at the time and knew you were holding the calipers upright and using your line of site to compensate the chance of error but I was thinking for beginners it may offer less chance of minor mistakes I hope you understand my point of view thanks
@@richiec9077 ah, now I know what you are talking about. I am only using the tip of the caliper here to mark. If I would lay the calipers flat the tips don’t touch the paper and then my measurements would be off. Holding it straight up or at an angle here doesn’t make a difference. It’s about the tip and where it touches the paper. That won’t change when holding it straight up or at an angle.
I’m happy with the calipers and my scribed lines. Not so happy with my cuts so far. Am I doing something wrong? The saw wants to walk left. To accommodate I’m turning it to the right. Seems like I have to turn it a lot 🤷♂️is this normal?
After watching the video again I think I was going too fast but it still is walking just easier to control going slow 😅
Where do you buy your brass?
You can get it at a hardware supply store or find it online. I can find it at my jewelry supply store as well. They sell it for practice purposes.
Hello Bregje. We love your videos. Do you have contacts in ireland who can help with making luxury jewellery. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I don't have any links in Ireland, but maybe the people at @durstontools can help you out?
What gauge metal did you use?
Hi Leela, the metal I used is 1,5 mm thick. 1,2 will do as well.
What do u think of digital calipers?
I don't have them myself because I like using these. If you have a good quality digital caliper, I think you can use them without a problem.
@Estona Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Tutorials thank you! I'll just follow you! 👍
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What is the height of your bench top please?
Your bench pin should be at chest height when you are sitting down.
Do you still offer the starting kit for sale?
I do not sell it myself but they have my starters sets at Herens & Herens (if you are from Europe) and I can mail a list to you if you are from America or anywhere else. There Gesswein can help you out. If you need the list you can mail me at info@estona.nl. And please note that I have a couple of discount codes mentioned underneath every video in the description. Maybe that can be of interest to you.
Thank you!
I'm confused about the measuring. I don't know how to read the second line. I thought it was just where the first line lines up.
Hi Jessica, it's quite hard to explain in text. I'll try to add it in an upcoming Q&A tutorial.
...you are so adorable! 🙋🏻♀️🤗🍷⚒ ...just stay the way you are!
Thank you Ilona, thanks for watching!