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Metalwerx School for Jewelry and Community Studio
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2013
Metalwerx is a non-profit jewelry and metalsmithing school and community studio for all makers!
We are dedicated to advancing the art of jewelry and metals and sharing our love for metals education through courses, workshops, outreach, events, open studio, and more. In-person and virtual opportunities are available for all experience levels. Our onsite classes, workshops, and studio events are located in Waltham, MA and online learning is available from anywhere in the world.
We are dedicated to advancing the art of jewelry and metals and sharing our love for metals education through courses, workshops, outreach, events, open studio, and more. In-person and virtual opportunities are available for all experience levels. Our onsite classes, workshops, and studio events are located in Waltham, MA and online learning is available from anywhere in the world.
Making Jewelry Out of Silver and Damascus Steel
In which we show you how to make a pendant after getting way too philisophical about hitting metal with hammers.
This video was made by William Vanaria of Metalwerx. You can find more of his work at the following places:
• Instagram: wmvmetalsmithing
• TH-cam: www.youtube.com/@wmvmetalsmithing
This video was sponsored by Rio Grande. For all things jewelry tools and supplies, you can find them on the web at: www.RioGrande.com
*Links to the tools and supplies used in this video:*
• 2:09 - Half Round Parallel Pliers: www.riogrande.com/product/maun-flat-half-round-parallel-action-pliers/111120GP
• 2:49 - Plastic-Head Mallet: www.riogrande.com/product/yellow-plastic-head-mallets/112229GP (The one used in the video has been discontinued, but this is a good substitute.)
• 3:11 - Laser Gold™ #2/0 Saw Blades: www.riogrande.com/product/laser-gold-saw-blades-pkg12/110313GP/?code=110306
• 3:29 - Third-Hand with Cross-Locking Tweezers: www.riogrande.com/product/round-third-hand-base-with-tweezers/502066GP/?code=502066
• 3:43 - Titanium Soldering Pick: www.riogrande.com/product/titanium-soldering-pick-set-3/503019GP/
• 3:51 - Round #2 Swiss-Cut Needle file: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-round-needle-file-cut-2-169ea367/114996GP/?code=114996
• 4:18 - GH-1 Michael Good Holder with Round Mandrel: www.fretzdesign.com/gh-1-michael-good-holder.html
• 4:30 - Giant Ring Mandrel: pepetools.com/collections/mandrels-1/products/large-ring-mandrels#
• 5:00 - Stepped Wrap and Tap Forming Pliers: www.riogrande.com/product/stepped-wrap-and-tap-forming-pliers/111106GP/?code=111106
• 5:37 - Hardwood Ring Clamp: www.riogrande.com/product/hardwood-ring-clamp/113105GP/
• 4:52 - Glardon Vallorbe® Valtitan® Flat Hand File, Cut #2: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-valtitan-flat-hand-files/114935GP/
• 4:52 - #4 file handle: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-plastic-4-hand-file-handle/114923GP/
• 5:52 - Friedrich Dick Half-Round Ring Hand File, Cut #3: www.riogrande.com/product/friedrich-dick-half-round-ring-hand-files/114707GP/
• 5:52 - #4 file handle: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-plastic-4-hand-file-handle/114923GP/
• 6:08 - Wolf Tools Sanding Mandrels: www.riogrande.com/product/wolf-tools-sanding-mandrels/333136GP/
• 6:27 - Dykem Steel Blue Layout Fluid: www.mcmaster.com/2131A61-2131A11/
• 6:36 - Scribe: www.riogrande.com/product/carbide-scribe/118459GP/?code=118459
• 12:24 - Edenta Diamond Needle-Point Bur, 1.6mm: www.riogrande.com/product/edenta-diamond-needle-point-bur-1.2mm/343162GP/
• 13:19 - Purity Stamp (.925): www.riogrande.com/product/marking-stamp-925-straight-shank-1mm/11213002GP
• 14:37 - Pumice Powder: www.riogrande.com/product/rio-pumice-powder/5020483GP/?code=5020483
• 14:41 - Brass Brush: www.riogrande.com/product/brass-wire-bristle-brush/113172GP/?code=113172
*Music:*
• Smooth Move - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This video was made by William Vanaria of Metalwerx. You can find more of his work at the following places:
• Instagram: wmvmetalsmithing
• TH-cam: www.youtube.com/@wmvmetalsmithing
This video was sponsored by Rio Grande. For all things jewelry tools and supplies, you can find them on the web at: www.RioGrande.com
*Links to the tools and supplies used in this video:*
• 2:09 - Half Round Parallel Pliers: www.riogrande.com/product/maun-flat-half-round-parallel-action-pliers/111120GP
• 2:49 - Plastic-Head Mallet: www.riogrande.com/product/yellow-plastic-head-mallets/112229GP (The one used in the video has been discontinued, but this is a good substitute.)
• 3:11 - Laser Gold™ #2/0 Saw Blades: www.riogrande.com/product/laser-gold-saw-blades-pkg12/110313GP/?code=110306
• 3:29 - Third-Hand with Cross-Locking Tweezers: www.riogrande.com/product/round-third-hand-base-with-tweezers/502066GP/?code=502066
• 3:43 - Titanium Soldering Pick: www.riogrande.com/product/titanium-soldering-pick-set-3/503019GP/
• 3:51 - Round #2 Swiss-Cut Needle file: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-round-needle-file-cut-2-169ea367/114996GP/?code=114996
• 4:18 - GH-1 Michael Good Holder with Round Mandrel: www.fretzdesign.com/gh-1-michael-good-holder.html
• 4:30 - Giant Ring Mandrel: pepetools.com/collections/mandrels-1/products/large-ring-mandrels#
• 5:00 - Stepped Wrap and Tap Forming Pliers: www.riogrande.com/product/stepped-wrap-and-tap-forming-pliers/111106GP/?code=111106
• 5:37 - Hardwood Ring Clamp: www.riogrande.com/product/hardwood-ring-clamp/113105GP/
• 4:52 - Glardon Vallorbe® Valtitan® Flat Hand File, Cut #2: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-valtitan-flat-hand-files/114935GP/
• 4:52 - #4 file handle: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-plastic-4-hand-file-handle/114923GP/
• 5:52 - Friedrich Dick Half-Round Ring Hand File, Cut #3: www.riogrande.com/product/friedrich-dick-half-round-ring-hand-files/114707GP/
• 5:52 - #4 file handle: www.riogrande.com/product/glardon-vallorbe-plastic-4-hand-file-handle/114923GP/
• 6:08 - Wolf Tools Sanding Mandrels: www.riogrande.com/product/wolf-tools-sanding-mandrels/333136GP/
• 6:27 - Dykem Steel Blue Layout Fluid: www.mcmaster.com/2131A61-2131A11/
• 6:36 - Scribe: www.riogrande.com/product/carbide-scribe/118459GP/?code=118459
• 12:24 - Edenta Diamond Needle-Point Bur, 1.6mm: www.riogrande.com/product/edenta-diamond-needle-point-bur-1.2mm/343162GP/
• 13:19 - Purity Stamp (.925): www.riogrande.com/product/marking-stamp-925-straight-shank-1mm/11213002GP
• 14:37 - Pumice Powder: www.riogrande.com/product/rio-pumice-powder/5020483GP/?code=5020483
• 14:41 - Brass Brush: www.riogrande.com/product/brass-wire-bristle-brush/113172GP/?code=113172
*Music:*
• Smooth Move - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Great information!
Great. Thanks for sharing.
Great demo. Thanx!!!❤❤❤
Is there such thing as a checkering file that leaves a sawtooth a pattern behind?
Very very cool info about the files
Hello, I’m interested in knowing why you have used an argentium backing plate with gold. Loving your videos thank you
Tax the 1%? You should thank them instead of vilifying us. After all we make the investments and take the risks so you can have a job. You're welcome. The things you where saying throughout the video aren't as esoteric as you have deluded yourself into believing they are. If you want people to believe you actually went to school use proper english, for example don't use 'a' in front of a word that starts with a vowel for example "a apple" is wrong "an apple" is correct, there are however some words such as 'uniform' "a uniform" is correct with an 'a'. Oh, the fake deep voice on the vocal overlay is ridiculous, I hope this helps.
Fordite, pretty cool, never heard of that before, loved the video.
William, you are a fabulous instructor. Thank you for this informative video. (enjoyed your humor, too)
Just like chocolate tempering, not as simple as it seems.
Подскажите, какая толщина металла, из которого изготавливаете безель?
I read somewhere that it is not necessary to use borax when soldering on coal, as coal when heated gives off carbon, which does not allow the metal to oxidize.
If your coal is getting that hot so that it gives off enough carbon to stop oxidation, your metals are already wayyyyyy melted.
How do you clean stones in a closed back bezel?
Dude… that vapor wave broach is such a cool piece!!!!!
Love these! Great info! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Nice content however, Rio does not allow beginners to purchase gold unless they have a business.
Hi Donna! Sorry for the delay in responding to your comment. You're correct, but you can access Rio Grade products through Metalwerx as a student! Anyone who takes a class with us (virtual or onsite) receives access to Rio Grande wholesale benefits through Metalwerx. You receive a link and a code when you take any class, along with other vendor deals.
@@metalwerxstudioare you no longer offering virtual classes?
Wow! Fantastic stuff. Was just getting into sand casting and now I’m scared of my scrap metal 😂 great info though! Thank you!!
Wonderfull job! I love it! You are a teacher of this job!😊❤
awesome video thanks! I'm going with the size 0 file, taking your advice!! I'll probably end up with all of them at some point!
Very helpful and thank you much
Ya got domthing stuck on your ear.
Totally the best, most interesting and entertaining studio tour I have ever seen! Well done and thank you Will!
👍👍
Great information.
Thank you !
I loved this video thank you, Michelle
Is the stone adhered to the bezel in anyway? Or is just a friction/tight fit?
When it's ready to set the stone, the top part of the bezel (the small bit that is higher than the slope of the stone) is pushed against the sides of the stone. This holds the stone in place.
I need to purchase some dividers. Which one do you use and do you have a source?
I learned so much from watching this that I can apply to my silver as well. Great tips on the clipboard and black paper too. Excellent! Thank you!❤
how to order
In the first video you said you used hard solder. But for the past couple of years after goldsmith…actually they should be called silver smooth courses…I land through watching a series of jewelry video like yours I learned I should only ever use use soft gold solder and medium silver solder if doing silver work. As the soft silver will run. But I Neil burn my bezels using anything other than soft sheet solder on my gold pieces. Is this why I am still ruining my gold bezels? Or need to fix and patch them?
Wow😊 great video ❤ I live I Duval Jax,Fl. And I’m going to find a class in this ! Wish me luck ….😊
Great video! This is very helpful. Once you place your stone into place at the end should you be pressing the gold edges down onto the cab?
I have the same question....
ur a riot, nice tour
such a good demo! thank you!!
where did you get the stones from?
I think the rivet work using cold connections is absolutely beautiful in that bracelet❤❤❤❤
Again, excellent video on a difficult topic. Your students are quite lucky to have such an instructor. Thanks again.
I am a novice and looking to expand my knowledge with experience and keep it affordable-which is not easy. I have watched some very good videos to prepare myself-and yours is maybe the most thorough and very best I have seen. I want to personally thank you. Good job!
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Great video, lots of great information. Thanks so much for sharing.
Sandpaper on a clipboard is genius
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! Impressive how you have found so many things and also the way you value the heritage pieces from your Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
WOW! Great video! So well done and informative. I thank you.
Nice model though I would route out the middle of the anvil leaving the top of the inside shank open to reduce weight and metal cost. This probably would require entering through the top of the ring and then installing a thin insert.
What a production!!! Great job.
I'm a silversmith of 45+ years experience and I still learned things from this video.
Fantastic and very comprehensive video. Thank you!
Absolutely great video.❤ Just one question … when you are working with a rectangular stone do you use “round wire” or “square wire” for the bearing/step?