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melanie kline
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2013
Melanie Kline has spent her life as a metalsmith, working in sterling silver and high karat gold. She has always had a retail storefront as part of her personal workshop. Her early training was in her hometown of Denver Colorado, Her first shop, called Melanie of Aspen, was in Aspen Colorado. Her next studio, Sail On Silver Girl, was on Cape Cod where she lived from 1982-2001. She relocated to Ouray Colorado in 2001, deciding to break from jewelry and focus specifically on the creation of fine Judaica. Later in 2003, Melanie and her two sons, Josh and Dan Kline, founded Ouray Silversmiths which still operates today.
Melanie has always felt that she should share the joy of metalsmithing with others and has been a teacher to many.
Melanie has always felt that she should share the joy of metalsmithing with others and has been a teacher to many.
S1E06 The Jeweler's Saw - Silversmithing Tutorial
S1E06 Offers step by step instructions to using a jeweler's saw, blade sizes and metal thicknesses, pierce overlay soldering, making and soldering jumprings and using Photoshop to assist in design.
This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques.
This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections.
Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship
Tutorials to develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and mastery of techniques.
S1E01 The Basic Band Ring
S1E02 The Silver Feather
S1E03 The Forged Double Wave Ring
S1E04 The Forged Square Ring
S1E05 The Simple Safety Clasp
S1E06 The Jeweler's Saw
Section Two- The Design, Construction, Production and Pricing of a Jewelry Collection
Making Models
Hiring a Casting Company
Pricing Your Work
Section Three- Marketing Your Production Line
Identifying the Marketplaces to Sell Your New Line
Section Four- Selling
Tricks of the Trade to Close the Sale
Support Materials to download- melaniekline.com/Business%20of%20Jewelry/Section%201%20-%20Developing%20Fine%20Craftsmanship/S1E01%20-%20Basic%20Band%20Ring/
This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques.
This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections.
Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship
Tutorials to develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and mastery of techniques.
S1E01 The Basic Band Ring
S1E02 The Silver Feather
S1E03 The Forged Double Wave Ring
S1E04 The Forged Square Ring
S1E05 The Simple Safety Clasp
S1E06 The Jeweler's Saw
Section Two- The Design, Construction, Production and Pricing of a Jewelry Collection
Making Models
Hiring a Casting Company
Pricing Your Work
Section Three- Marketing Your Production Line
Identifying the Marketplaces to Sell Your New Line
Section Four- Selling
Tricks of the Trade to Close the Sale
Support Materials to download- melaniekline.com/Business%20of%20Jewelry/Section%201%20-%20Developing%20Fine%20Craftsmanship/S1E01%20-%20Basic%20Band%20Ring/
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S1EO5 The Simple Safety Clasp - Silversmithing Tutorial
มุมมอง 9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
S1E05 Offers step by step instructions to make a simple safety clasp as an alternative to using manufactured findings on your handmade work. This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques. This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections. Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship Tutorials to develop fine ...
S1E04 The Forged Square Ring - Silversmithing Tutorial
มุมมอง 8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
S1E04 Continues to explore forging techniques by giving step by step instructions to make a forged Circle in a Square ring. This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques. This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections. Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship Tutorials to develop fine craftsmanship, go...
S1E03 Forged Double Wave Ring- Silversmithing Tutorial
มุมมอง 18K3 ปีที่แล้ว
S1E03 Introduces beginning forging techniques by giving step by step instructions to make a forged double wave ring. This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques. This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections. Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship Tutorials to develop fine craftsmanship, good habi...
S1E02 The Silver Feather- Silversmithing Tutorial
มุมมอง 49K3 ปีที่แล้ว
S1E02 Introduces new tools and soldering techniques to master while creating a two sided sterling silver feather. This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques. This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections. Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship Tutorials to develop fine craftsmanship, good habits ...
S1E01 The Basic Band Ring- Silversmithing Tutorial
มุมมอง 34K3 ปีที่แล้ว
S1E01 Complete step by step instructions about measuring, use of a flex shaft, silver soldering and polishing a basic sterling silver band ring. This tutorial will help you develop fine craftsmanship, good habits and the mastery of silversmithing techniques. This Series of Videos Explores THE BUSINESS OF JEWELRY in Four Sections. Section One- Developing Fine Craftsmanship Tutorials to develop f...
Fabricating a Miniature Sterling Silver Flower
มุมมอง 147K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Fabricating a Miniature Sterling Silver Flower
wow, amazing work! thanks for share.
This is so cool. You did such a good job 🤍
GREAT solder flow explanation and demonstration. And urging the practice practice practice part. I have been hard on myself and now I am recommitted to just get to the bench and keep soldering. Thanks for your patience in sharing your great skill.
You are such a great teacher! Thanks for your kind instruction!
you teach SO well!
Thanks!!
Estoy usando butano torch podré emular lo usted hizo Gracias
Mil gracias si explicación es espectacular Gracias
Just used your solder tip today it worked perfectly. Thank you again.
You're welcome. Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Melanie, I started on three a while back, each time making one smaller. I finished one today. Thank you for teaching me, I never learned this one in goldsmithing school (which was 20 years ago). I had to do a few tweaks and workaround, as a butane burner doesn't make it easy to "ball back", it did do some autogenous welding, which was nice. I simply soldered on separate balls, it turned quite nice. And then you solder on a jump ring I guess?
It has probably become soft from soldering and lost it's spring. Do you know how to put the temper back in?
@@melaniekline4895 I think there is a misunderstanding;) I have a butane gas burner/ torch,butane sinks. Propane is hotter. It worked out well. I'm taking a bath, and then will solder on a jumpring. I'm using it in a strawberry quarz necklace. I started goldsmithing again in March, after 19 years of other things ( including Archaeology).Your feather instruction helped me with getting soldering technique back. In March it felt I forgot a lot of things. I will hammer on it again, when the jumpring is soldered to the back ( that which attaches to the necklace).
@meowsaidthecat5338 keep in touch! Melanie@melaniekline.com
Good tutorial. Thank you.
The solder tip is cool thank you.
this is amazing
You are a great narrator too.
btw, I made this feather last week, well, mine is a totally different shape/design, but I used your technique. I wear it every day on a simple chain and get compliments every single day!
I've been making jewelry mostly indian style for 59 years
what gauge silver are you using?
22 gauge. Sorry, I thought I said it in the video but I don't think I did.
@@melaniekline4895 thanks!
Melanie, this is mandatory for my students. This is an EXCELLENT resource. I am vehemently advocating for and supporting your return to our humble ranks! Applause, applause 👏👏 👏!!
Laughing! Thanks so much. Since making the videos you've watched, I've developed macular degeneration and don't have the depth perception for metalsmithing anymore. It's OK, I had 55 great years in the jewelry biz and now I'm loving oil painting. BUT, I do want to share what I've learned about production jewelry techniques, about pricing your work, and about marketing your brand so those will be coming, I promise.
@@melaniekline4895 Oh, thank you! I'll be eager and grateful.
I hope you feel like coming back to TH-cam! You are one if few doing instruction well. I am looking forward to parts 2-4 and any other wisdom you are willing to share. Thanks for all you have already shared.
I keep trying to make time for those. Hopefully soon. Thanks for writing!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! You really are the best at soldering techniques that I’ve seen. And you are great at instructing.
That framework is genius!
I love this you are so good and I find you easy to follow.
Your videos are so technically useful. Thank you! I hope you will be able to make some more at some point.
I don’t understand your process for dividing the circle?
Very sweet! Will you cast these when they’re completed?
You are an excellent instructor. Thank you for your work.
That is such a pretty bracelet at the end.
Thank you! I was also baffled at how some creators appeared so uneconomic with their sheet metal. I'm returning to goldsmithing after 20 years, and I can learn a lot from you. I use alum in water for "pickling", a healthier alternative if you have no ventilation.
Interesting, the aluminum and water method. I’m new to smithing. Will try it out.
@zachary4225 Alum, not Aluminum it’s a sulfate salt of aluminum. Aluminum won’t do what you need it to do.
@@PaulBletzer thank you Appreciate it
Amazing tutorial. I am a beginner and can’t wait to start. Thank you
Thank you for sharing! I especially liked the way you talked through your process and decisionmaking as you were soldering. Definitely inspired me to try a solder pick.
Your videos are amazing! Thank you so much! When I click on the links to chart it shows up not available. Is there a better link?
Thank you!
Great tutorial. Thanks.
Hey what torch are you using and gas that works best for you? Ty for posting
好精细哦❤感谢分享
S0 glad I found you. Will start out tutorial properly Monday at the bench while polishing so much I do wrong. Will start with new wheels and mark them because they are def cross contaminated
thanks for sharing your technique for placing and soldering pieces. This is something I’m still learning and have many failures. I’m working to reducing these, and appreciate your lessons in helping me in that direction. Fantastic effort for a first video.
Glad it was helpful! Check out the video about the silver feather. There are lots of good soldering tips and info in it. Thanks for writing.
Please come back ❤
Hi Melanie, i just found you yesterday. I have watched your videos and sad to see you havent added new for 2 years. I hope you are well. I was looking forward to your ideas on pricing that is always the hardest part.
Thanks for watching! I still hope to complete the series. There is so much to know about being successful in this field.
That is pretty cool and better than some I have seen. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
I love your video, you shared so much knowledge. I'm getting ready to make some more rings. I bought the small color wheels but havent really used them much. I'm excited to use them now. Cant wait to watch my next video 👏👏
Thanks for watching and for writing! I really appreciate it. Have fun making rings!
Amazing tutorial thank you for sharing. I love my green lion saw too☺️
I just started do try out making my own jewelry. I can't saw a straight line, I almost always steer off to the left (I use my left hand since this is my dominant hand). My line only gets more straight if I hold the saw in a somewhat uncomfortable angle. But as soon as I am holding it straight, it drags me to the left again. Any hint why this might be? I am training on brass at the moment and you said brass "drags". Is this what you meant?
What kind of saw are you using?
I am using a 2/0 sawblade for brass plates with a thickness of roughly 0,5 mm
@fabiankeller6884 no. What Saw are you using? Not sawblade.
Ah sorry. I use a Homesom 1PC coping saw.
@fabiankeller6884 Often the problem is not you, it's the saw. A frame with only the thumb screws to hold your blade with NO BACK ADJUSTMENT holds your sawblade straighter. As soon as you have more adjustments you have the potential for more loose chatter and warp. Both of these are really strong frames that won't flex. It is essential that your top and bottom blade holding hardware is perfectly aligned. Also, don't push the blade through the metal, just relax and gently guide it. Good luck! Melanie
Thank you for such a nice lesson!
How extremely cool that you shared this technique with us. ❤
Do you use an acetylene torch?
Yes I do
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What is the tool you are using to hold the ring during polish?
www.riogrande.com/product/paramount-tapered-inside-ring-buffs/330212GP/