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Creativity Collective For Visionaries Susan Lenart
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2020
Susan Lenart is an award winning Master Silversmith, Author, Educator and Designer. Her work has been featured on fashion runways, museum exhibitions and both fashion and art publications. She has designed many commercial product lines which have been distributed throughout the world.
Susan creates contemporary talismans, personal sacred objects and educates people on her process on her online education platform as well as at international in-person gatherings.
How to Make a Chakra Gemstone Necklace
From deep in the Unfolding Community archive here is a video where I show you how to build your own chakra gemstone necklace. Each bezel gets it's own touch of magic.....
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+ JOTN Gemstones: shop.jewelsofthenomad.com/collections/rosecut-gemstone-collections
+ Beginners Soldering Video: th-cam.com/video/Zy4uaVZubDw/w-d-xo.html
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please like & subscribe! And if you enjoyed this video please leave a comment and let me know :)
+ Sign Up For The Unfolding Creativity Membership:
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+ Intentional Metalsmithing Book: www.amazon.com/Intentional-Metalsmithing-Susan-Lenart/dp/B0BHTW7VV1
+ JOTN Gemstones: shop.jewelsofthenomad.com/collections/rosecut-gemstone-collections
+ Beginners Soldering Video: th-cam.com/video/Zy4uaVZubDw/w-d-xo.html
+ Beginners Silversmithing Video: th-cam.com/video/DHUGCu8jzRE/w-d-xo.html
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New Jewelry Collection drops on Friday, December 13th! shop.jewelsofthenomad.com In this video: Discover the rich history and profound symbolism of the cross, a shape that predates Christianity and has been revered across cultures for millennia. In this video, I delve into the cross's meanings-from representing the elements and cosmic directions to its transformation into a universal talisman o...
Riveting Your Jewelry : Part 2
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Learn how to create a professional wire rivet to attach stones to mixed-media pieces like wood, bone, and paper. In this tutorial, I demonstrate the step-by-step process of riveting a stone onto a bezel using proper tools and techniques. You'll discover tips for working with unconventional materials, ensuring "metal-to-metal" connections, and achieving a clean, tight fit for your designs. Perfe...
In the Studio: Riveting Jewelry
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please like & subscribe! And if you enjoyed this video please leave a comment and let me know :) Intentional Metalsmithing Book: www.amazon.com/Intentional-Metalsmithing-Susan-Lenart/dp/B0BHTW7VV1 JOTN Gemstones: shop.jewelsofthenomad.com/collections/rosecut-gemstone-collections Beginners Soldering Video: th-cam.com/video/Zy4uaVZubDw/w-d-xo.html Beginners Silversmithing Video: th-cam.com/video/...
Silversmithing Simplified: Making End Caps
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Join the Waitlist! susan-lenart-kazmerllc.kit.com/3bfa28a19b Why Join Intentional Metalsmithing? Intentional Metalsmithing is more than just a course-it's a transformative journey for jewelry artists looking to refine their craft and deepen their creative expression. Here’s why you should consider joining: Master Advanced Techniques: Learn sophisticated jewelry-making methods, from bezel settin...
Mastering Bronze Jewelry: Understanding Alloys and Soldering Techniques
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In this video, we dive deep into the world of bronze and its many alloys, exploring what makes this material so unique for jewelry making. Learn the differences between true bronze, statuary bronze, architectural bronze, and more! I’ll also guide you through the step-by-step process of soldering bronze with sterling silver using sweat soldering techniques-perfect for creating beautiful and dura...
Links, Connections, Attachments + Small Hollow Forms
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Join me for an inspiring three-day studio workshop designed to elevate your skills in silversmithing and teach you the art of creating secure, elegant connections with small hollow forms. Throughout this hands-on experience, you’ll learn foundational techniques such as sweat and pick soldering, working with both bronze and silver. I’ll guide you through the essentials of balance, heat, and sold...
Creativity Collective : Symbolism in Your Body of Work
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please like & subscribe! And if you enjoyed this video please leave a comment and let me know :) Intentional Metalsmithing Book: www.amazon.com/Intentional-Metalsmithing-Susan-Lenart/dp/B0BHTW7VV1 JOTN Gemstones: shop.jewelsofthenomad.com/collections/rosecut-gemstone-collections Beginners Soldering Video: th-cam.com/video/Zy4uaVZubDw/w-d-xo.html Beginners Silversmithing Video: th-cam.com/video/...
In the Studio: Forging Bronze Jewelry
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Join me in this immersive metalworking tutorial as I forge stunning bronze jewelry from scratch! In this video, I’ll take you through the entire process, from shaping and hammering the metal to creating beautiful nail heads and assembling unique pieces. You’ll see the techniques I use to manipulate dead soft wire and the importance of heat treatment in metalworking. Whether you're a beginner or...
Taking Your Jewelry to the Runway : : Building a Powerful Body of Work with Susan Lenart”
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Discover a unique perspective on the jewelry industry with Susan Lenart! In this video, Susan shares her experience of creating a cohesive and powerful jewelry collection presented on the runway. Learn how she connected each model’s unique personality with her art, symbolizing emotions like power, femininity, and sophistication. Susan also dives into her journey from working with Disney and mus...
Finding Inspiration in you Environment : The Creativity Collective
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In this insightful video, Susan shares her personal journey of how different cities and environments have influenced her creative process and artistic expression. From the industrial landscapes of Chicago to the architectural beauty of Cleveland, Susan explains how where you live plays a key role in shaping your art. Drawing from her own experiences, she provides practical advice for artists on...
In the Studio : How to Create a Unique Sterling Silver Triangle Bracelet with Nail Head Details
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In this tutorial, jewelry artist Susan Lenart walks you through the process of creating a one-of-a-kind triangle bracelet using 14-gauge square sterling silver wire. Learn how to create beautiful nail head details using both acetylene and Benzomatic torches, and discover the importance of design flexibility in jewelry making. Susan also shares expert tips on soldering techniques, working with d...
In the Studio - Making Adjustable Ring Bands
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In this video, I’ll also walk you through my process of making adjustable rings-from selecting materials to essential maintenance tips for tools in my Rust Belt studio. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious about the creative process, I’ll share tips, insights, and techniques, including my method for creating stacker rings and using blacksmithing techniques to add handmade texture. L...
Unlock Your Creative Potential: Workshop Tips & Techniques with Susan Lenart
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Unlocking Creative Potential: Mastering Craft, Business, and Inner Growth for Artists
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Crafting Your Creative Space: Simplifying Tools, Embracing Authenticity & Building an Artistic Path
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The Nomadic Jeweler's Toolkit : At the Beach
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In the Studio with Susan- Morocco Inspiration, Book Recommendations, Granulation, Engraving & More!
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Doors are Open for Intentional Metalsmithing Mentored Course with Susan Lenart
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Free Workshop on Aug 22nd! Silversmithing Simplified
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In the Studio with Susan - Working with Sticks
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In the Studio with Susan - Jewelry Building and Assembling
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My Path as a Working Artist Over Several Decades - How Did I Get Here & What I Can Offer to You
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Do you ship to Australia ??
Thank you for yet another great inspiring video :) would you mind telling us what kind of sealant is that?
You need a super thin sealant and I will get the label from my studio. Xx
@ Thanks!:)😊
Can I please get a copy of the handout? Thanks
Hmm, the handout should be downloadable with the video. Let me check today when I meet with my peeps. , if you email me at Support@susanlenart.com I’ll find it
That looks fricken amazing.
Thanks!!!! That was Morocco. We stay at a 17 century Berber Casbah . The next trip to morrocco is October 2025. You can check the travel from my web site. Get there through my profile. Xx
Susan, thank you very much for sharing your expertise with this video. I am slowly starting to get back into jewelry making after a two year break and this video was very helpful and relaxing to watch, your not bad on the eyes either. 😍
awesome TYVM!
can I get a copy of the handout please?
Inspirational! Wow- what a beautiful, informative and motivating video. Can you put together some chakra necklace gem collection that I can purchase? I have purchased gems from you before - beautiful gems.
Thank you and perfect timing. I am putting collections together today and they’ll be ready by Friday
Beautiful! I am so going to make one of these for myself. I also love your bangle with the stones around it. Could you make a video on setting stones around a bangle. I imagine it is quite hard to get the curve on the bezels right with twisted wire etc around them so that would be super useful.
Oh, good one and I will make that a priority
Stunning
Thank you
Where do you get your beautiful gemstone I’m guess through your travels maybe.
I have them ethically cut in India . I always have overstock in my web site and sell them for $4.00 a carat Check it out, my site is in the link in my profile xx
I would love to buy stones from you but postage from the US to the UK is extortionate. Post from India is fine…
You are so inspiring. Your work is so amazing.
Thank you! ❤️❤️
thank you for this informative video!...what is the most common gauge of wire you twist?...
I usually and most commonly use a 24 gauge. I don’t go any larger than 18.
@@SusanLenart thanks for sharing...🥰
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Thanks
Love your work. Your videos are my new favorite past time. On a side note i need to know who made that sweater or top layer you are wearing🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍
Thank you! And that is magnolia Paarl
Thank you so much for your amazing content! I discovered silversmithing last year and have started making things at home this past August. I'm an Army veteran with TBI and smithing has been helping me to heal myself. Its been an amazing journey. I'm eager to use your tips in my next pieces and hope to be able to join your group soon!
Good for you! 🔅seriously, creativity heals. Enjoy
Its actually because I dont have a 1200 square foot workshop and $30k worth to blow on tools. Now if you can show me hot to become a smith with just a small workbench and a few simple tools I can buy at Harbor Freight, then we can talk about it. And please dont try to get me to buy any of that overpriced nonsense from Rio Grande.
Hey there, I show how to set up a complete silversmithing studio for under $500. And I use it myself when I travel. It is called the nomadic tool set for silversmithing I have a beginning tutorial called the Art of soldering bezels - I use all nomadic simplified tools and you can download the tool list there .
@@SusanLenart OK hope I dont burn the house down.
I am watching this show right now but as a person who has done this before I found it lacking in the closeups that were needed to show when the solder liquified and set in. That was the most important part but no closeup done. The camera over ur head was not close enough.
yes, as I grow the details get better and better. You should check out a recent if you are looking for information. All the best!
I ❤ your line of work. Love each cross is unique.
Thank you!!!
Very interesting in your classes. When does it start. I’m sure it is safe to assume class on computer like zoom it is safe to assume it’s over computer, 😢maybe zoom. Give details so that I can make decisions thank your art is great and I can see you in your art
Thank you !❤️ Pop over to my profile in linktree and you can see the programs that I have going on. They all have a waitlist or sign up. My big intentional metalsmithing course start August 2025. I have a few others in person in Cleveland . One that may be perfect for you that is in April for beginners and intermediate for people who have been learning on TH-cam Check it out 🔅
Great info and personal story here. Thanks Susan
Thank you!
Very cool. Maybe include teaching people to save the silver dust and the silver snippets ... earth no longer makes these resources
You are so right on! I like that
Thank you this is a really cool technique
Such a fundamental and useful technique if you are using objects in your work
I really wish we didn’t have to wait 25 min and 20 seconds to get to making jewelry. I don’t mean to be disrespectful. I want to be a Member again, I just don’t want to Subscribe to Yoga. I am very proud of your accomplishments, can we hopefully really work on teaching Jewelry techniques, because you really are one of the best, Organic. I believe in you, I just don’t want to every time 30 minutes of same as last 100. I’m going to hate myself but I really really want to do jewelry with you. Please forgive me Susan.
Hey there, I am a mixed media artist and Jewler and I am all about the creative process. Many people do not like the changes that I have made recently but I like my changes. This is who I am. You will be able to find many people to teach you jewelry. As for my goals, i am building a retreat center in Costa Rica for art and yoga development. Growing a creative community is what I am interested in. I still do teach jewelry in my studio and online but that’s not the focus in Unfolding. It was amazing knowing you and thanks for your comments. ❤️
Do you still have your live Wednesdays?
Hi love! At this point o am not live because I do 3 live meetings in my creativity membership. You should check it out . It’s a great community
So much beauty in the transitions at the beginning, the before of the new studio, the artwork and the creativity! You are definitely gifted. Putting all those pieces together.
Thank you so much ! I love using the intro to inspire people on what can be done with a particular techniques. It’s all in making a technique your own ❤️
@ It definitely does. Super inspiring. I was exhausted from other work and now I am up and designing to connect and use rivets. Love it!
Thanks for this refresher on riveting ❤…I love making them, very meditative!
There are not too many jewelers putting rivets in their work presently. This is a technique that I am doing a deep dive to explore . Enjoy!
Do you need to pickle bronze?
Yes
Is it different than our silver pickle?
Also can we use the same poloshing mop as our silver too or does everything need to be separated?
I love your total abandonment for conformity. So many people have tried to edit me, but I don't let them. No matter how much knowledge they may have, there isn't a one size fits all formula. They say you won't make money if you don't do it this way, but whatever will be, will be.
Yes! It is the freedom of the artist and I have made a lot of money through my process. And enjoyed myself to my core. It pays to be authentic!
Hello Susan - great new intro; concise & 2-the-point and the mega close-ups are wonderful, as are the specific instructions ie the wire Guage and explanations. I've always been someone who needs 2 understand from a 1st-principle basis, so the more I know and understand, the more control I have in the techniques and ultimately, the outcome;) I would love to see your simple, uncomplicated and organic approach to original & unfussy ways of setting & displaying large faceted stones. Im thinking of a stunning lrg square blue topaz ring you've often worn😊. Thx & Best. M
Thanks for the comment! That's a great idea! ❤️
Thanks so much :) yeah I tried to do them using a regular old fashioned propane torch on an end cap with a thick leather cord in it and it cooked the ieather and never beaded up lol😂. What a stink!! It didn’t help that we were at the beach as well hahahaha. Love your videos, I learn a lot from you and your positivity is inspiring:
It sounds like you had a wild time at the beach! And thank you so much for the compliment! Enjoy ❤️
I'd love to see you there too, but where's there?
Haha sorry, this was originally made to introduce everyone to my intentional metalsmithing course. If you are interested, you can sign up for the waitlist for next august
Are you using map gas to draw the bead?
Yes, I love the big flame and it draws a bead super quick
Love the music!
Thank you!
Amazing and inspiring. Thank you, as always!
You are so welcome!
Thank You, just amazing ❤
It was so much fun!!
I absolutely love your work and the videos. I’ve been watching one every night, for months, and have learned so much. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us!
Thank you for your comment ❤️ this helps as I am moving forward with filming
beautiful
Thank you ❤️
Would love it if you could give us some insight on jewelers benches. Sometimes, I think I could find a sturdier table and modify it. but then I think I should just pay the high price and get an actual one.
I love this subject and I have lots to say. 😂 I would love to do a film on work benches and what is important
Yesssss!
Oh my God, I love your jewellery so much. I just bought all my tools last weekend and I’ve been working just on little things got my first solder today that was exciting. Can’t wait to keep learning from you. Thanks so much.
Welcome to the community! And thanks for the comment . Let me know what you would like to see
when making your end caps...do you find it easier to use tubing?...or do you use sheet metal?
You could do either. If you have the tubing that is your correct size then that works. I usually build with sheet metal because for me it’s the easiest and most efficient way.
It’s not in the cards to come to your lovely studio, at the present moment. Maybe…another one later? And/or if ya are in Florida, I’m always up for a class! Love practicing the techniques from IM and unfolding at the present time. Thanks Susan for sharing your gift and helping so many make a dream come true of this! Wishing you always thee best! ❤
I can’t find the words for this Mantra anywhere. Is this on your unfolding site?
Sorry love, it may have accidentally been published. This is part of my creativity membership . I am just getting a film together where I am offering one month free of your nat to check it out. It is a beautiful and enriching community .
I just love your work and teaching. Thanks.
You are so welcome! ❤️
You are so full of jewelry knowledge. Thank you. What is used to solder brass and what’s your thoughts on brass for jewelry ?
Brass works the same as copper and bronze. Using brass you end up having many more options such as filigree bezel wire.
Whenever I see your body of work, Susan, I think about how busy you have been and how creative you are!
Thanks for the kind words. It's a lot of fun! And many years of building work
Have you tried copper solder?
Yes! You can use copper the same way that you use bronze or brass. Enjoy
What flux do you use? ❤
Batterns flux. But I use anything including using just plain old borax, which is what people used to use to wash their clothing .
@ I definitely have a big old hardened box of borax! THANK YOU! Hope I get to meet you one day 🫶🤗 and happy holidays from Cincinnati!
This sounds terrific! ❤
Thanks!! I love organizing and teaching
I just love your videos SO much! I relate to your processes and am grateful to have found your channel!
Yay! Welcome to the community ! ❤️