What an amazing tutorial on making a bezel setting with a cable or rope design! The presenter's attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship were truly impressive. I loved watching the process of transforming raw materials into a beautiful and intricate bezel setting.
John I have never commented on this channel, but you are a superb teacher. I have no question's because you answered them all. Thank you for an outstanding job.
Great video!! I’ve been making Jewelry for 9 yrs. Now; today I’m still learning….. I absolutely Love the finishing of the twisted wire rounding💕. Can’t wait to try it. THANKS!!!🙏
The best step by step tutorial video on how to make a bezel setting and of course how to put cable around the bezel… l’ll try ❤to do it on my next project, thank you ❤
I chose this video to watch the twisted wire application- but your knowledge and description had me hooked till the end! I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to go thru all your videos!
You are a special person. Amazing teacher. I love the video and I thank you for your generosity to show all these details for free. God bless you and your family and of course your team.
OMG you remind me of my husband, everyone has a twin, with a bit of Mr. Rodgers, "give us a thumbs up and like us, we like you." Your instruction is impeccable. LOVE the shop and ideas for saving time and money. Thanks so much! Please keep these videos coming. I will be subscribing!
I love your videos making everything look so easy but it’s the reflection of your knowledge and experience. Thank you so much for your tutorials they are so useful!! 🙏🏼
I have scoured the net looking for straightforward info on silversmithing and your tutorials are ON PAR with the books! Its one thing to read the techniques, but to see them being done by an obvious professional makes a world of difference in the learning.. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...
Yes I was on Rio Grande and your video came up too.. But I had already watched you teach and you do a awesome job. I’m a self taught metalsmith... There is so many ways to do the same thing. But I know I’m going to have to get out of my comforter zone to become better.. So far I have been only working with tube silver soldering paste easy, medium, hard. But I really enjoyed learning how to use wire solder and silver chips.. And thank you for mentioning the tools and their names and where you get them. I live a lone now because I lost my 26 year old son 3 years ago September 22, 2017.. I thought he had a lot of tools but my son would be so proud of me.. Anyway, I’m going to start watching more of your videos. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for taking the time to make such wonderful silversmithing tutorials, I'm just starting to learn all the theory to get me prepared to start my silver jewelry making journey! I've been laser cutting for a few years, but now I want to start making fine pieces .. I can't wait to watch all your videos! Thanks again, Donna (from the UK) xx
Watching your videos and learning how to solder silver for jewelry. I have been gathering up mineral and ore samples last year from the mines. Hope to start making jewelry this year.
John, I love your videos, I'm just a 71yo beginner and you have helped me move forward with all the basics. I watch all your presentations several times. Thanks so much for sharing your years of experience. Mike
Beautiful, clean work....I really appreciate the detailed filing & tips. I learned a few things & am a GIA trained Bench jeweler....Rio Grande rocks, no question. Inspiring vid, thank you!
This was great, I appreciate your slow and thorough manner of speech to describe the process so that it's easy to follow along. The added touch of filing the base to merge with the twisted wire is awesome! I see the links for the videos that preceded this one, but not for the ring shank to complete the cabochon ring. I'd like to watch it too. :)
I have a question. Is this pickling thing as simple as I am thinking. Use regular pickle juice? Other wise some one is going to have to explain it to me... Thanks... Love your videos.
Also, do you have a solder starter set you suggest for beginners. I'm new to jewelry making and definitely like the metal aspect of it more than the bead weaving side of this creative outlet. I started with chainmaille to wire wrapping then to how jewelry is actually constructed from melt, to final piece. I'd settle for starting with soldering and you are the 1st person who has actually made sense when explaining it! Thank you so much for your help 💙
Hi John, I'm curious. Have you ever had a chance to read the warning message on the inside of your "Opti VISOR" hood? Might be worth a look. That said, I really enjoyed your video! Thank You, Jim Dasher Spectrum Graphics Seattle metro
Hi John, just wanted to say Thank You for THE BEST TUTORIAL SERIES I HAVE EVER WATCHED. Also that is a gorgeous forged jeweler saw may I ask where it is from?
Thanks for the demo John, never seen anyone file the rope into the backplate. Also, your polishing setup is the most awesome one I have ever seen, wish I could come and work for you there!
I cannot wait to try my hand at this! Your videos will definitely be a great help! I wish I could learn behind you, I do better training hands on. Also thank you for showing specific tools and places where they can be found!
Thank you so much for the reply mr. Hartman it's really a pleasure you and Dillon are fantastic and I always look forward to your new videos thank you so much
John, FANTASTIC! What grit do you use in your 42" x 1" belt sander there? I couldn't believe how fast it was for you to sand the edges, then buff it, and done (after polish, of course). I've spent hours manually filing down a pendent and 2 earing edges. Thank you!
I would love for you to explain the different tips on the torch. I just ordered a tank and torch. It comes with 00 tip but you used a #5 tip to anneal the twisted wire? What tips are used for what? Thank you. Deb
My fiance and I are just getting into this and we are wondering what is the best all around polishing wheel and grinding wheel to start out. We have one bench grinder so wondering what is best especially for grinding back plates and also cleaning up cuts on spoon rings. Thanks
My husband started drooling over your anvil when I showed him lol. I also would like to know what kind of material you are doing the soldering on please? Thanks
Hi, I'm following your steps and for the life of me cannot get the silver solder to melt. I know you mentioned you have to use hard but I tried easy because that's all I had. Maybe it's the lack of heat? or it's the solder. Help!
Your experience shows, I really appreciate your help and I'm wondering exactly what torch handle and tips for soldering and casting please include what gas mixture. ? Thanks again Todd
Thanks so much for this wonderful video. Great tips and techniques I can use. Going to buy myself a belt sander from Harbor Freight! Looking forward to your other videos.
Hi John I'm a new subscriber and I absolutely love your channel. I was glued to my phone. You are like the Bob Ross of jewlery making. John how do you get your wire in your drill. Thank you for making these videos
From Michigan and wondering what I'm going to do with my tumbled rocks! Lol This is such an informative tutorial! Having worked as a dental tech in the 80's I'm aware of key factors you discuss. Will look forward to more of your videos
What an amazing tutorial on making a bezel setting with a cable or rope design! The presenter's attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship were truly impressive. I loved watching the process of transforming raw materials into a beautiful and intricate bezel setting.
Great very helpful video! I think Rio needs to give you a little commission for all those plugs you gave them!
John I have never commented on this channel, but you are a superb teacher. I have no question's because you answered them all. Thank you for an outstanding job.
Completely agree!
Great video!! I’ve been making Jewelry for 9 yrs. Now; today I’m still learning….. I absolutely Love the finishing of the twisted wire rounding💕. Can’t wait to try it. THANKS!!!🙏
The best step by step tutorial video on how to make a bezel setting and of course how to put cable around the bezel… l’ll try ❤to do it on my next project, thank you ❤
I wish Rio were as inexpensive as Walmart😄 Thank you!
Thanks for showing me how to put twisted wire on my bezel
Reminded me of being in my grandpas shop and he'd show me all his cool car projects and stuff like this ❤😢 super informational!
Very helpful video. Thank you very much for teaching me😘
Elisa/Ca
All your tutorials are hands down the best I have ever seen and I have seen zillions! Thank you.
Thank you so much Jeffrey. We really appreciate it.
Love the added filing touch...makes the setting much more finished!!! I will be using this method for sure👍
I’ve used Rio-Grande equipment since 98’ still do, appreciate the demonstration and mentioning Rio jewelry supply
excuse me but holy CRAP. this solder trick has changed the game for me. wow thank you thank you thank you. much respect.
I chose this video to watch the twisted wire application- but your knowledge and description had me hooked till the end! I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to go thru all your videos!
You are a special person. Amazing teacher. I love the video and I thank you for your generosity to show all these details for free. God bless you and your family and of course your team.
Wow. Thank you so much. We really appreciate it. We will continue to put up free educational videos.
I’m green with envy over your workshop! Some day!
OMG you remind me of my husband, everyone has a twin, with a bit of Mr. Rodgers, "give us a thumbs up and like us, we like you." Your instruction is impeccable. LOVE the shop and ideas for saving time and money. Thanks so much! Please keep these videos coming. I will be subscribing!
This guy is a master of his art . Fantastic
Such great info! What a master you are with the stick solder...thanks so much!
such a nice shop. very good job explaining every detail of what your doing for each step. great respect my friend.
I love your work! My wife and I started about 6 months ago and we're having a blast.
So helpful thank you
You’re an excellent teacher! Thank you
I love your videos making everything look so easy but it’s the reflection of your knowledge and experience. Thank you so much for your tutorials they are so useful!! 🙏🏼
John,please do a tutorial on adding half round or triangle wire around the bezel,please,if u would!
I have scoured the net looking for straightforward info on silversmithing and your tutorials are ON PAR with the books! Its one thing to read the techniques, but to see them being done by an obvious professional makes a world of difference in the learning..
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...
What a beautiful video! You explained so many things in such an easy way! I learning
so much with you! Thank you so much!
Yes I was on Rio Grande and your video came up too.. But I had already watched you teach and you do a awesome job. I’m a self taught metalsmith... There is so many ways to do the same thing. But I know I’m going to have to get out of my comforter zone to become better.. So far I have been only working with tube silver soldering paste easy, medium, hard. But I really enjoyed learning how to use wire solder and silver chips.. And thank you for mentioning the tools and their names and where you get them. I live a lone now because I lost my 26 year old son 3 years ago September 22, 2017.. I thought he had a lot of tools but my son would be so proud of me.. Anyway, I’m going to start watching more of your videos. Thank you so much 😊
So very sorry you lost your child. Best wishes to you now.
OUTSTANDING video!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make such wonderful silversmithing tutorials, I'm just starting to learn all the theory to get me prepared to start my silver jewelry making journey! I've been laser cutting for a few years, but now I want to start making fine pieces .. I can't wait to watch all your videos! Thanks again, Donna (from the UK) xx
Can’t wait to try this!
Beautiful job, learnt a lot, thanks for sharing
What an anvil! Great vid.
John, thank you for this, your videos are great! I am learning so much
This was an excellent video!!
Great jub👏👍🏼👏👏👏💪💪the ring bellissima
Fantastic , thank you for sharing. Gina Scott ( England) .we like you 😃😃😃
Fantastic information! Thanks 🙏
Great video. Thanks for doing these. Really helpful for a beginner
Fantastic video I’ve learnt a lot from this ,
Thank you 👍
Great tips Mr Hartman. Thank you very much.
You do really nice work my friend!
I'll simply say that you are the BEST!
Thank you, Cory
Watching your videos and learning how to solder silver for jewelry. I have been gathering up mineral and ore samples last year from the mines. Hope to start making jewelry this year.
Best video iv seen on this!
John, I love your videos, I'm just a 71yo beginner and you have helped me move forward with all the basics. I watch all your presentations several times. Thanks so much for sharing your years of experience. Mike
Very nice, i watch more of your videos to learn. Thanks for sharing.
John is a very good teacher, shows us every tricks about what he has done, thanks a lot.
So amazing way to go john
This is a great video, it is so helpful. Thank you.
I love the detail you go when finishing your pieces, it makes everything look so much more professional
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent!! Greatly appreciated!
Thank you! I have some twisted wire for decorative bezels and your video is so helpful re: how to solder a beautiful piece using it!
Enjoy your craftsmanship and the easy explanations of your craft. Makes one want to try to build something awesome,thanks and have a great day.
Thanks John! That was great!
I love your tutorials, thanks for sharing them and explaining thoroughly! 🙏🏽
Beautiful, clean work....I really appreciate the detailed filing & tips. I learned a few things & am a GIA trained Bench jeweler....Rio Grande rocks, no question. Inspiring vid, thank you!
This was great, I appreciate your slow and thorough manner of speech to describe the process so that it's easy to follow along. The added touch of filing the base to merge with the twisted wire is awesome! I see the links for the videos that preceded this one, but not for the ring shank to complete the cabochon ring. I'd like to watch it too. :)
Thank you!
Such a great video! Thank you!
crystal cooling plate, very interesting!
I have a question. Is this pickling thing as simple as I am thinking. Use regular pickle juice? Other wise some one is going to have to explain it to me... Thanks... Love your videos.
Hi,
What was the product you used to stop the solder from flowing?
I want to solder a jump ring onto a pre-wired rose quarts stone.
Great video!
Thank you so much, great tutorial!
Also, do you have a solder starter set you suggest for beginners. I'm new to jewelry making and definitely like the metal aspect of it more than the bead weaving side of this creative outlet. I started with chainmaille to wire wrapping then to how jewelry is actually constructed from melt, to final piece. I'd settle for starting with soldering and you are the 1st person who has actually made sense when explaining it! Thank you so much for your help 💙
Hi John,
I'm curious. Have you ever had a chance to read the warning
message on the inside of your "Opti VISOR" hood? Might be
worth a look.
That said, I really enjoyed your video!
Thank You,
Jim Dasher
Spectrum Graphics
Seattle metro
very professinal, how you finished the rope twist at the end
Learned so much with this vid! Could you please let me know what grit you are using on the belt sander please.
Hi John, just wanted to say Thank You for THE BEST TUTORIAL SERIES I HAVE EVER WATCHED. Also that is a gorgeous forged jeweler saw may I ask where it is from?
Good video, thanks.
Thanks for the demo John, never seen anyone file the rope into the backplate. Also, your polishing setup is the most awesome one I have ever seen, wish I could come and work for you there!
I cannot wait to try my hand at this! Your videos will definitely be a great help! I wish I could learn behind you, I do better training hands on. Also thank you for showing specific tools and places where they can be found!
Your awesome I am just getting started at this and I thank you for your instructions.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. I really appreciate and enjoy it. You make it all look so easy... ha.
Fantastic! I have had my wire slip out of my drill in the past 🙀you guys make it look easy
make sure your drill chuck closes tight, also you can fold the wire over to double up.
Thank you so much for the reply mr. Hartman it's really a pleasure you and Dillon are fantastic and I always look forward to your new videos thank you so much
awesome video, thank you
John, FANTASTIC! What grit do you use in your 42" x 1" belt sander there? I couldn't believe how fast it was for you to sand the edges, then buff it, and done (after polish, of course). I've spent hours manually filing down a pendent and 2 earing edges. Thank you!
What grit are you using on that belt sander?
Thank you very much for the video, I got very useful information.
Hi, great video! Can you tell me what type belt to use with the belt sander, what would be appropriate for jewelry?
whats in the pickling solution? and what temp?
If I had these shears, up to what gauge sheet would they cut before I would have to invest in a saw and blades?
Learning great work!
I would love for you to explain the different tips on the torch. I just ordered a tank and torch. It comes with 00 tip but you used a #5 tip to anneal the twisted wire? What tips are used for what? Thank you. Deb
Very nice, beautiful job. Thank you ;-)
❤thank you great video
super lindo, Graciassssss bendiciones para usted
Can I please ask what flux you are using? Mine is a little different, yours looks much easier to use..thank you!
My fiance and I are just getting into this and we are wondering what is the best all around polishing wheel and grinding wheel to start out. We have one bench grinder so wondering what is best especially for grinding back plates and also cleaning up cuts on spoon rings. Thanks
Thank you ☺️
My husband started drooling over your anvil when I showed him lol. I also would like to know what kind of material you are doing the soldering on please? Thanks
Hi, I'm following your steps and for the life of me cannot get the silver solder to melt. I know you mentioned you have to use hard but I tried easy because that's all I had. Maybe it's the lack of heat? or it's the solder. Help!
Your experience shows, I really appreciate your help and I'm wondering exactly what torch handle and tips for soldering and casting please include what gas mixture. ? Thanks again
Todd
Good morning, if possible can I please get the name of the cutter used to cut the back plate after soldering twisted wire around bezel? Thanks!
Super dumb question here haha but where do I find crock pot lids without the metal? Did you alter the lid or purchase it that way? Thanks!
It looks like you have a custom stamp on the bottom of your piece. who makes them?
Thank you. That was wonderful. So many great tips and tool suggestions.
Thanks so much for this wonderful video. Great tips and techniques I can use. Going to buy myself a belt sander from Harbor Freight! Looking forward to your other videos.
Hi John I'm a new subscriber and I absolutely love your channel. I was glued to my phone. You are like the Bob Ross of jewlery making. John how do you get your wire in your drill. Thank you for making these videos
From Michigan and wondering what I'm going to do with my tumbled rocks! Lol This is such an informative tutorial! Having worked as a dental tech in the 80's I'm aware of key factors you discuss. Will look forward to more of your videos