Making a miniature silver book cover in a class with Jens Torp.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2022
- Miniaturist Journal 41. I took a three-day class with Jens Torp making a silver cover for a leather book made by Tine Krijnen. The class took place at the beautiful home of my friend Trees Beertema. Classes at her place are always wonderful! We learned many techniques for creating this piece. I loved how everyone made a cover with their own design, making them all very personal pieces.
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
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I just died and went to minature Heaven! I would love to hear about your history of working with tools, your father teaching you to saw. Maybe in one of your videos? Would love to hear about how you learned such amazing skills. Absolutely 💯 perfection. That silver book is amazing. I wish I could be your apprentice. Atleast we have your vlogs. Very grateful for you.
Haha, thank you! Well, the remark about letting the saw do the work came from my friend next to me, but my father said the same thing to me. I'll talk about that in one of my vlogs. But I learned so much (if not most) about this type of fine work from the master Jens Torp. He of course has a wealth of knowledge and is a great teacher.
Incredible. You are so blessed making such blessings. Thanks so much for bringing joy to my life. Much appreciation to you all, Barb in Oklahoma, US.
You're welcome Barb. You are so kind! Thank you.
Sorry, speechless !
WONDERFUL!!
Thank you so much!
It's absolutely gorgeous. I so wish classes like that were offered where I live.. what fun.
Thank you Shari! Yes, we were very lucky that these classes were available here in the past.
This should be an heirloom pendant ❤
It would be very nice as a pendant! And maybe all your loved ones can write their name in it.
Your finished project is absolutely fabulous! So exquisite! I am binge watching your videos-I am so happy I found you!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my videos. Welcome! 😃
I think that classes such as these, assist in carrying the torch of their discipline, to those who'll perhaps one day, be able to play it forward too.
I particularly LOVE your design as it reminds me of the Arts and Crafts flower and leaf motifs such in the entrance hall of your Canal House.
Thank you, Elizabeth. Well said! I hope people get some enjoyment and perhaps learn a little something from my videos.
You're right about the Arts&Crafts inspiration. At first, I wanted to do a more complicated William Morris-style design but didn't have enough time to work on getting a design fit for making in silver. So my design was simpler but still in the same vein.
Wonderful work! Your book cover is beautiful indeed!
Thank you so much, Ray!
Well I wanted to see the riveting! Cuz it’s in such a teeny spot I can’t think how you did it.
Really this is so precise and so much work you put in. Really amazing I’m in awe.
Thank you! It was a tight spot to do the riveting and I couldn't go all the way round with the hammer as that just didn't fit, but enough to hold it in place. Then finish it with a beading tool and it becomes nice and round on top. A beautiful rivet! I learned this all from Jens Torp of course!
Ach Josje, het is prachtig geworden! Heerlijke video ook. Dank je wel voor alle eye-candy. 👏
Dank je wel Hellie! En graag gedaan.
Thank you for this fascinating glimpse into silver smithing. What a wonderfully talented teacher Jens must be. Your book cover design is lovely, delicate and perfectly matches your other creations in quality. I am in awe!
Wow, thank you! I always enjoy Jens's classes and have learned so much from him!
Lol I realized at the very end that you put your initial on the back! Turned out excellent! Very enjoyable to watch! 😍
Yes, J for Josje 😃 Glad you liked it. Thank you!
Wow! just wow! So much talent in that class, thank you for sharing the intricate processes. I too jumped when your drill went through the clasp😄
Glad you enjoyed it! Good tools make all the difference, but my Dremel worked too even though it was a bit rough 😉
Hi Josje,
What an interesting video. I had no idea of the steps that would be taken to create the cover. Bruce watched with me as he was very interested as well. It is another treasure to add to the many you have created. Lovely views of the countryside also, thank you. Janine
Great to hear Janine! There were a few smaller steps I didn't show, but you get the general idea. I'm glad you and Bruce enjoyed it.
Amazing! What a beautiful result. Thank you for the detailed sharing. I am inspired.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Lovely, lovely scenery. Beautiful book cover. You do such careful work.
Thank you very much for the compliment, Vicki!
So interesting! A treasure video. Thank you!
You're welcome! It was a great class to take.
Wow very impressive I make all kinds of miniatures but this is way above my skill level. But what a joy to watch
Thank you very much, Anita! Most of the students in that class had never worked with silver before (I have) and they all did an amazing job. Jens is an excellent teacher. I'm sure you could do it too under his tutelage.
@@MakeMiniatures you're welcome and wow I'm even more impressed knowing this was your first time. My first time at anything looks like I did it in preschool class lol but I eventually get it
No no no, I have worked with silver before! I have taken several of Jens's classes over the years. But most of the other students were novices. Sorry for the confusion.
Wonderful, Josje. You are so clever! You have given me a real insight into what is involved with miniature silver work, thank you!
You are very welcome Tanya. This is just a glimpse, of course, there are so many other techniques. With every silver class I take, I'm trying to learn something new and improve my skills a little. I made a few mistakes in this piece, but I'm pleased with the result!
Beautiful. Make sure tools are freshly sharpened - for safety and effectiveness.
Very true! Thank you!
I am always so excited when you post a new video! Just a couple of observations…if you don’t own a foredoom you can use a temp control regulator sold for soldering irons which reduces the flow of current and will let your Dremel run slower. I’ve made some for my classroom but they are commercially available and I believe will work fine with a single speed dremel. Also, if you score the lines you want to engrave lightly by pulling towards you you have much more control. Then, let the tool do the work. You will have less hand fatigue. As well, be careful when you have a graver and your finger is in its path. Ouch. To hold you metal…I might try double sided tape. In jewellers school I was taught to take a dowel and attach it to a piece of wood. Next you melt pitch or shellac and put the piece you are working on onto it. The dowel will rotate nicely on your bench pin. However, your book cover is exquisite and you did it in a perfect to you way.
Meant to say, after pulling the line lightly to create the slightest groove; then you use the graver in the usual way by pushing away.
That's a great idea Gailene! Thank you. I will look for one of those. No doubt it will be a much cheaper option than a Foredom motor.
I will also try scoring the lines first next time. Jens did mention it but I forgot.
And yes I noticed on the video my fingers were in the path of the graver. Not a good example. I know better than to do that. I used double-sided tape when I worked on my previous piece (which still isn't finished after, what, 5 years...) As for the melted pitch or shellac, I have seen it on videos, but it is a material I don't have so again would have to buy it. I rarely make anything in silver at home, mostly in class about once a year if I'm lucky. Of course with Covid the last class was 4 years ago I believe. I would like to start trying to make things myself at home because I really o enjoy it and have accumulated all the basic tools over the years.
Thank you very much for the tips! Much appreciated. Are you an art teacher?
Yes you are correct. However, I am taking a break to build my house. In Canada we can apply to do our own electrical, which is inspected, of course, and I am doing all of the electrical, some plumbing, insulating, painting, trim and flooring. When I’m done, I will sub occasionally and pursue my art mostly full time!
I will have over 800 square feet to create whatever artistic creation that I fancy. If you are ever in the pacific coast of Canada come by and play in my studio.
Wow Josje, you are so talented. Just beautiful!
Thank you very much, Beth! It's just what I learned from Jens. 😃
Very nice!
looks beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Beauutifl work - youu reallly have some impressive skills, evem if your fingers sffered a bit!
Thank you very much! I'm learning a bit more with every class I take. I thought that next time I do engraving I should use a leather pad or finger sleeve or make a grip handle out of moulded plastic as I have on my scalpel. That should help.
Lovely 😍 what is that wood stand called plz? 🎉
I think you are referring to the bench pin? I don't think the ones with the stand are sold in shops. These were home-made by...? Could be Jens Torp or Bill Robertson or...I can't remember. You know what, these are good to have and not hard to make. I'll show you how to make one in next week's video. Okay? 👍😃
@@MakeMiniatures that would be wonderful thankyou x