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The Bishop Silversmith
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 เม.ย. 2020
If you love silver jewelry, look no further! This channel is full of process videos, tutorials, and jewelry content inspired by the Southwest. If you like seeing how jewelry is made, are an aspiring silver/metalsmith, or just like to see people work with their hands, this is the channel for you! Take a journey down the road of a silversmith to see what it takes to make beautiful jewelry. You might pick up some tips and tricks that help you along the way!
How to Make a Silver Ring with Rope Twist Wire - Silversmithing Instructional Video
Using twist wire presents some challenges, and it can be tricky to keep your rope wire flush against your bezel. I'll walk you through the entire process of making a southwest style white buffalo ring from sterling silver and give you my tips for getting a clean tight look in your ring when working with rope. Plus, I'll show you how to address unforeseen challenges that arise, in this case, blemishes in the silver when you've already reached the final stages of creating your ring.
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How to Make Silver Stud Earrings - Time Lapse with Voiceover
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This is a brief look at how to make Silver Stud Earrings. There are no cuts, so you see the full-process, time-lapsed to give you the full picture. Plus, you'll be guided through the process with some of the tips and tricks I've learned on my journey of silversmithing. I also highlight two different methods you can use to attach earring posts to the backs of your stud earrings and show you how ...
Making a Silver Ring using Beads and Rope Wire
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Have you ever wondered how to make a silver ring with intricate beads and rope wire embellishments? In this video, we'll lift the veil and show you how I make one of my most popular rings! You don't have to go into making jewelry blindly; You can learn from my mistakes, learn some silversmithing tips I picked up along the way, and start your next jewelry project with a purpose and a plan! This ...
Process Video: Making a Simple Ring
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Take a glimpse into the process of making a simple ring! If you've ever wondered what goes into that silver ring you love, or the ring you're dying to have, this will give you a brief peek into my studio. Subtitles will guide you through the video and explain why certain actions are taken. If you have any questions about certain steps or about the tools I'm using, stop by the comments; I'm more...
Lovely ring!!❤❤ Absolutely like ur idea of using the saw dust! Never seen before! 🫶 Hands down dude! 🎉🎉
Yay! Finally, something valuable to do with serrated bezel (laziest and ugliest way to set a stone is serrated bezel)! Cut it up and melt it, I like that. Great idea. 👏 I have great success with a mitre vise for making perfect 90° angles on shanks ready for backplate (the "balance" you refer to). Great channel!
I didn't realize glue was used with the sawdust?
Just discovered you. I’m an established silversmith, but I can always pick up new tips watching how other people work. Thanks for making videos for TH-cam.
Why do you use glue as well as sawdust?
ok..Thanks for your videos..which glue to use...i use translate
hello!!!! wich gloo you used..sorry ...i don't speak english
Drilling a hole in your bench pin & putting the earring post through is a great way to set stud bezels! Great video.
I like the watch cuff bracelet.
Do you twist your own 18ga square wire you mentioned? Ive always used round wire never square for twisted rope sounds interesting thank you for such a great video
That was awesome. Thank you.
is there a particular type of glue for when youre using the sawdust?
Loved this and thank you!❤
I enjoyed the video very much. I was wondering what type of solder you used for each step and which solder- easy, medium or hard, each time. I assume you used Hard at the beginning. Also, where did you place the solder in each step. Thank you.
Hi there! It's been a while since I made this video, but I typically use hard solder to close the bezel, and then medium solder for most everything else. I sometimes use easy for the ring shank, but even that can be done with medium
I am glad I found this video, I been looking for information on beads. TY!
good job
Beautiful work !
Is there a way to make rope real tight? Mine always looks kinda loose. I use a drill to twist it until I breaks but it still doesn’t look as tight as some peoples rope
Hey! So yes, there is a way to get tighter looking wire. I don't make a ton of rope wire anymore, but I imagine the principles are similar to making tighter twist wire. The key is, you have to anneal the wire after (or just before) you've work-hardened it to the point of breaking. Truthfully, I've had mixed results with the annealing process, likely because I'm not uniformly returning the wire to the same "dead-soft" hardness that is my goal. So, when I go to twist the wire some sections end up having a tighter twist than others. BUT some sections can get VERY tight. You'll want to watch it as you twist it with your drill to make sure you don't go too far. I hope that helps!
@@thebishopsilversmith5396 yes I think that’s what I’m doing wrong, I’m not annealing. Thank you very much! I really appreciate your response👍🏼
Excellent, excellent video. Great narrative, could understand your words, and you were very thorough in your explanations!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I still have yet to make earrings, lol
good job. with my years of experience I still learn from the younger folks.
Hey there! Are you adding the solder just by holding the whole piece against the seam instead of cutting little pieces of solder? If so my life just got a lot easier!
Hello! Yes, in this video I am holding the whole piece of solder instead of cutting it into tiny pieces. The one thing to be aware of when soldering like that is you can easily push what you're soldering out of place if you bump it before the solder reaches the melting point. Depending on the application, I do also cut solder into tiny pieces if I need something in a very specific spot. Hope that helps!
@@thebishopsilversmith5396 Yes it definitely helps!
Excellent video I am also starting to do silversmithing after 40 years of military I’ve always wanted to build beautiful pieces of art thank you
Show us how to make the "wings" on the ring your wearing!
dID YOU USE FINE SILVER FOR THE BEZEL? Great video! I learned a lot. thank you
Hi Andrea! Sorry for the late response. Yes, I used 26g fine silver bezel wire for this bezel!
Just found you! Lovely to meet a brother in the Lord…I also lived in NM for a couple of years when I was young.
Hi Kathy! Glad you found my page. I hope to be putting up some more videos soon and I hope they're helpful. God bless!
What kind of torch are you using? I use a Smith little with an oxygen concentrator and propane…but need more heat for melting scrap
Hi Kathy! In this video I'm just using an acetylene torch fueled by the ambient air. I have since switched to an Little Smith Oxy/Acetylene. They make a multi-orifice tip that has worked really well for me when melting scrap! It might even be compatible with a propane set-up :)
You mention sawdust? Is that wood sawdust? Ive never read that before. Thanks, Bev J
Hey! I understand that this could be confusing. The "sawdust" mentioned is a special sawdust that I buy from a local jewelry supplier. They probably carry it in their online store as well (www.thunderbirdsupply.com). I do not recommend using sawdust that you might have from other home improvement or woodworking projects.
Do you flatten the base after stamping?
Very informative. I had never seen the sawdust used. Also I love attempting pieces it would be so helpful to list the supplies. Thank you again
Hi Laura! That's great feedback. Once I get back into making videos, I'll have to remember to list supplies in case people would like to follow along :)
Great info, can’t see what you are doing too much of the time due to camera angle. Thanks!
What a great video. One day I'll be able to do that. Hopefully soon! AND *you* have shown me how. I appreciate that.
Great informative video! One question: do you need to add beads on top of silver sheet used for the base of the bezel? Or can you just attach beads to the side of the bezel wire that wraps around the stone, without being on top of a silver sheet? Thanks
Hi Rachel! It's definitely possible to the beads just to the bezel. I don't know many people who do that. Some people don't like to have the solder of the beads flow up onto the bezel at all. The reasoning for this, I imagine, is the solder connections of the bead on the bezel inhibit the bezels ability to bend when you set the stone. Bending the bezel when you set the stone could also weaken those solder joints some, so I always prefer to solder the beads to the base sheet of silver. But you can always experiment and see what works best for you!
perfect way of working😍😍, I like your way of working, greetings from Indonesia😊🙏
Beautiful work 👏👏
Very pretty ! Last time I repaired someone's earrings with sawdust behind the stone, it was all moldy and smelly from getting wet. After that I refused to use anything that absorbs water. I will use silver scrap, plastic or anything like that.
Try epoxy
Try backing the stone- stir up the epoxy on a surface like a piece of paper on a flat surface. Then set your stone down and give it a tiny push into the epoxy. Then when dried, saw it out with your saw. Then sad the edges and sand down the bottom to make it level and flat
Wait, what is that you were working on? A tree trunk? And what do you solder on? A mesh plate?
Hi Ellen! I do have a tree trunk which I use for my stamp work and things like hallmarks and general hammering. The soldering and sawing takes place at my jewelers bench. If I remember correctly I used a steel mesh square to solder in this video. Now, I most often use a third hand to grip the excess silver for the base and heat from underneath. The steel mesh square tended to absorb too much of the heat when I was trying to get the solder to flow
You make it look so easy -- lol. thanks for this video, it was very helpful. Keep them coming.
Good video! Would be nice to be closer to your hands but your explanation really was clear as well. Thanks!!!
Looks like you’re using a Turbo torch, I think. What tip are you using? I’ve never been happy with my torch setup, and it looks like you get amazing heat with yours.
Hi Robert. Sorry for the delayed response. The torch I'm using is a Uniweld. I picked up the kit from my local silver supplier when I was first getting started. I also purchased a couple different size torch tips aftermarket for bigger projects and for projects that require a smaller, more concentrated flame.
Why glue ON sawdust ? Thanks.
Great question! For me, it's just an added security to keep the stone snug in the bezel. With a little bit of glue beneath the sawdust and on top of the sawdust, it's almost like the stone has an additional backing. It was also how the guy I learned from did it haha so there's that.
Don't stop, your channel is growing! Great to find you, learned a new tip from you already (using the tri-pod grate on the soldering board) a nice mid height tool. Thanks! Tip for you: after 12 professional years this book opened my eyes about heat and the soldering process, debunking myths, etc.: "Soldering Demystified", by Jeanette K. Caines.
I've seen this book up popping up more and more recently. I'll have to check it out :)
Awesome work! What would I search on rio grande to find the silver rope wire that you soldered around the bezel cup? I can’t seem to find the rope wire. Thank you 🙏.
Hi Robert! If you're buying the wire from Rio Grande you can search "twist wire" for some similar options. I actually make my own twist and rope wire at home. For twist wire, I generally use 18g sq wire. For a rope wire like this, I used 22g round wire that I double and then twist.
@@thebishopsilversmith5396 thanks for the reply. That helps a lot.
I really like your videos, the music is perfect.
This tutorial just taught me a thing or two! That sawdust trick just blew my mind. I also bought a couple burnishing tools because of this video. Thank you! Very grateful.
Hey! I am just starting up on silversmithing. I'm wondering what the best type of Solder to use is? In most of the videos I've watched it looks like the dead soft wire is mostly used. Also do you have in instagram page I can follow?
Hi Eden! Welcome to the silversmithing world! I hope you enjoy it. I don't know that there's a "best" type of solder. It's whatever works best for you. I've never used sheet solder, but some people swear by it. I use wire solder and I use Hard, Medium, Easy, an Extra-Easy depending on the application. If you ever have any questions, my Instagram is @thebishopsilversmith. Feel free to shoot me a DM!
I am loving your tutorials!! I really hope you will be adding more soon. Also, can you tell me what type of torch you are using?
Hi Janet! I know I've been slacking a little with uploading new content. I'm using an acetylene tank with a uniweld torch attachment that I picked up from a local supplier here in Albuquerque. They're called Thunderbird Supply. Hope that helps!
@@thebishopsilversmith5396 thanks so much for responding and with the torch info!! I create in my home which is a tiny living cabin... My entire living/studio space is 12x24' 😁 so I have been so scared to upgrade from my refillable butane torch. 😳 the one your using looks pretty straight forward I just dont want to have to have 2 tanks around (one gas one oxygen)and I have always wondered if propane would be safer in my small space 😄... Looking forward to seeing new stuff when ya can though.. I know times are crazy for everyone right now.. But I came across your channel today, watched every video and I am hooked 😁
The way you solder is so different from what I’ve seen it seems so much easier than cutting small snippets and put it in the area.
Hi Leah! A few people have said this. I actually alternate methods depending on the application. For instance, if I need the bezel to be placed a little more precisely, I will cut up little pieces and line the bezel. Sometimes when I'm using the wire method, touching the bezel with the solder moves it just slightly and could throw off the design, especially if you were making a piece with two stones that you wanted to line up in a particular way!
The Bishop Silversmith good to know!! Thanks!!
well explained tutorial ! that ring it looks nice (:
Maria thank you, Maria :)
love the mud wall ... great effect... :-)
Thanks Del!