Hi Samantha, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and that it arrived in time to help you to add some new techniques to your work. Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you for the kind praise Silvana Nicotra. I'm glad you like my teaching style. And, I'm glad you like my taste in project ideas. Thanks for your support! : )
Glad you liked the video. This is one of my favorite projects. There is another video on how to make a matching cuff bracelet. You'll find it on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. It's in the free videos section under "forged jewelry projects". : )
As always, very, very helpful information. I do love to check out what metal scraps are available at the hardware store, even love checking out Home Depot electrical isle too! Thanks my friend. Keep em coming.
Hi Bobbi, It's always nice to meet a kindred spirit. Thanks for the wonderful feedback. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for your support! : )
Working with copper is a great way to get good practice before moving on to silver or gold. Almost everything you learn working with copper can be applied to both precious metals.
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy so would filing though. And the only reason I was curious, was because you'd already marked where the two ends meet, which seems like it would still be a perfect size 8. But then you cut off more, instead of filing to a flush even surface, and said, "it's a little smaller now" seems like a second cut is a bad idea.
@@redeyestones3738 We made that video a few years ago. And, I didn’t review it before sending my previous response. I generally tend to no file the ends of ring blanks. It’s faster and easier to treat this style of ring like a jump ring. Hope you found the video helpful. 😀
Hi Buddy, I used hard silver solder. You can hide the seam by plating over it with spent pickle and binding wire. The OJA has a video on how to copper plate with spent pickle. Have fun making these rings. Thanks for your support! : )
You're almost psychic with your timing ...we're in the middle of getting our kitchens and bathrooms revamped in the block of flats where I live and I have found numerous copper offcuts. ..the staining and patina videos. ..I remember them, do they stop the copper turning your fingers or wherever you use it, that 'attractive shade' of greeny black? I love copper and I have been collecting the bits and pieces (waste not want not...even if only for practice) but have noticed that, unlike my wire the plumber's and electrician's versions do tend to discolour skin. Oh and if I don't see you before (I've been looking at the Xmas ornaments videos, have a lovely festive season and a healthy, happy 2018 xx
Hi Foxiepaws, The OJA has tried a number of waxes, dips, and other materials to coat copper and make it more wearable. They all work pretty well. But, they all rub off with wear and need to be reapplied now and again to help prevent the copper oxidation from staining your skin. We've found that shellac works well, is inexpensive and helps to preserve any patinas that you've applied to the surface of your piece. We posted a new holiday ornament video today. I hope you'll check it out. Thanks for your continued support!
I've found that coating copper with shellac works well to prevent oxidation. You can also use lacquer, wax and peanut oil. The OJA has a few videos on how to preserve finishes on copper as well as how to apply them. If you like the finish on the ring in the video, be sure to check out our video on peanut oil patina. You can find the complete OJA playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com There you'll find the videos conveniently organized by topic. Thanks for your support! : )
Hi Gabby, What I meant by "over annealing" is that beginners often don't forge until there isn't any malleability left in the metal. They will hit a piece with the torch after just a few blows of the hammer. If one works this way, there is a possibility that the metal may fail because the internal crystal structure isn't uniformly worked and compressed. Don't worry about this happening with this easy ring project. Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your continued support! : )
You can create metal fatigue within the structure if you don't fully work the metal before you reanneal. So forge until you aren't seeing any results and then anneal.
Interesting, copper seems to be having a bit of a revival the first jewellery I ever made was back in the seventies basically just pre cut shapes from the local craft store which I then enameled with various designs, I could not make enough to keep up demand, I would have made thousands
Most student projects are explored using copper and brass since they are relatively inexpensive. But, since the economic downturn there has definitely been more interest in copper jewelry. But, the same results can be achieved in silver and gold. I agree with you that jewelry making can keep you hopping if there's interest in your work. Thanks for your support! : )
Hi Lana, The OJA has a number of videos that discuss annealing. It's essentially the process where metal is softened by heating it. Our annealing videos can show you how. The thicker gauge wires can be easily cut with a jewelers saw. Thanks for your support! : )
Copper also offers the opportunity to explore metal techniques without incurring great expense. It’s a shame that it’s not as easily wearable as precious metals. I hope you enjoyed the video. 😀
Awesome😊👍, it takes a true artist to turn "scrap/trash" into a jewelry piece. 🙏🏼🕉🙋🏻
I was just working on making copper rings and bracelets and this video is perfect!! Thank you so much for sharing the good stuff!
Hi Samantha, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and that it arrived in time to help you to add some new techniques to your work. Good luck with your creative pursuits.
Thanks for your support! : )
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Hi Josh, Glad you enjoyed the video. Have fun making some cool rings.
Thanks for your support! : )
Very very beautiful ring, I like your ideas,, and I think you're a very good teacher
Thank you for the kind praise Silvana Nicotra. I'm glad you like my teaching style. And, I'm glad you like my taste in project ideas.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you!
Your videos are really valuable. Thank you very much.
I'm so glad that you are enjoying the OJA videos.
Thanks for your support! : )
Wow John, really beautiful ring & easy👌👍👏👏👏👏🙋
Thanks for your support Neva! : )
My husband uses these plans from Woodprix and is very happy with them. However. I love yours!
Thanks so much for the compliment. Thanks for watching!😀
Love ❤️ this video. Beautiful ring
Glad you liked the video. This is one of my favorite projects. There is another video on how to make a matching cuff bracelet. You'll find it on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. It's in the free videos section under "forged jewelry projects". : )
Beautiful ring John. Thank you again.
Thanks Deby. You'll be surprised at how comfortable this design is too.
Thanks for your support! : )
I really love the shaping of this ring ..great video , thanks John xx
Hi Joyce, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.
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Love your work!!!
Thanks for the compliment Dessieree.
As always, very, very helpful information. I do love to check out what metal scraps are available at the hardware store, even love checking out Home Depot electrical isle too! Thanks my friend. Keep em coming.
Hi Bobbi, It's always nice to meet a kindred spirit. Thanks for the wonderful feedback. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you 😊 lovely ❤️
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. 😀
I love it!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for your support! : )
Working with copper is a great way to get good practice before moving on to silver or gold. Almost everything you learn working with copper can be applied to both precious metals.
Amen Doug! I always tell students to experiment with copper before moving to more expensive precious metals.
Thanks for your support! : )
Curious as to why you cut the ends to match, rather than filing them.
I was cutting the blank to a specific size, and sawing wood give me to clean ends that would match.😀
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy so would filing though. And the only reason I was curious, was because you'd already marked where the two ends meet, which seems like it would still be a perfect size 8. But then you cut off more, instead of filing to a flush even surface, and said, "it's a little smaller now" seems like a second cut is a bad idea.
@@redeyestones3738 We made that video a few years ago. And, I didn’t review it before sending my previous response. I generally tend to no file the ends of ring blanks. It’s faster and easier to treat this style of ring like a jump ring. Hope you found the video helpful. 😀
Great video. When solder the ring what kind of solder do you use. Thanks John.
Hi Buddy, I used hard silver solder. You can hide the seam by plating over it with spent pickle and binding wire. The OJA has a video on how to copper plate with spent pickle. Have fun making these rings.
Thanks for your support! : )
Can I use a delrin hamer instead of the rawhide mallet?
You can use your Delrin hammer to round the ring on the mandrel. It's about the same as using the rawhide mallet.
Thanks for your support! : )
You're almost psychic with your timing ...we're in the middle of getting our kitchens and bathrooms revamped in the block of flats where I live and I have found numerous copper offcuts. ..the staining and patina videos. ..I remember them, do they stop the copper turning your fingers or wherever you use it, that 'attractive shade' of greeny black? I love copper and I have been collecting the bits and pieces (waste not want not...even if only for practice) but have noticed that, unlike my wire the plumber's and electrician's versions do tend to discolour skin. Oh and if I don't see you before (I've been looking at the Xmas ornaments videos, have a lovely festive season and a healthy, happy 2018 xx
Hi Foxiepaws, The OJA has tried a number of waxes, dips, and other materials to coat copper and make it more wearable. They all work pretty well. But, they all rub off with wear and need to be reapplied now and again to help prevent the copper oxidation from staining your skin. We've found that shellac works well, is inexpensive and helps to preserve any patinas that you've applied to the surface of your piece. We posted a new holiday ornament video today. I hope you'll check it out.
Thanks for your continued support!
How to preserve the glance -eliminate oxidations?
I've found that coating copper with shellac works well to prevent oxidation. You can also use lacquer, wax and peanut oil. The OJA has a few videos on how to preserve finishes on copper as well as how to apply them. If you like the finish on the ring in the video, be sure to check out our video on peanut oil patina. You can find the complete OJA playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com There you'll find the videos conveniently organized by topic.
Thanks for your support! : )
Please, please, please expound on the "over annealing" statement., Iv'e never ever heard that, super interesting! Many thanks.
Hi Gabby, What I meant by "over annealing" is that beginners often don't forge until there isn't any malleability left in the metal. They will hit a piece with the torch after just a few blows of the hammer. If one works this way, there is a possibility that the metal may fail because the internal crystal structure isn't uniformly worked and compressed. Don't worry about this happening with this easy ring project. Good luck with your creative pursuits.
Thanks for your continued support! : )
Thanks so much. Is there something harmful that could happen to the metal if it's annealed too much?
You can create metal fatigue within the structure if you don't fully work the metal before you reanneal. So forge until you aren't seeing any results and then anneal.
Great! THAT makes sense, thank you John!
Interesting, copper seems to be having a bit of a revival the first jewellery I ever made was back in the seventies basically just
pre cut shapes from the local craft store which I then enameled with various designs, I could not make enough to keep up demand, I would have made thousands
Most student projects are explored using copper and brass since they are relatively inexpensive. But, since the economic downturn there has definitely been more interest in copper jewelry. But, the same results can be achieved in silver and gold. I agree with you that jewelry making can keep you hopping if there's interest in your work.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you for showing me another way to hammer my fingers. lol
You're so welcome Shelley. Thanks for giving me a laugh.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thankyou 🌺
I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for your support! : )
Ok I'm gonna ask two stupid questions. What is annealed and is that gauge wire hard to cut? I love your videos btw haha.
Hi Lana, The OJA has a number of videos that discuss annealing. It's essentially the process where metal is softened by heating it. Our annealing videos can show you how. The thicker gauge wires can be easily cut with a jewelers saw.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thanks you!!!
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video Mirta.
Thanks for your support! : )
Copper has always looked better to me than silver and gold. Warmer, more organic perhaps.
Copper also offers the opportunity to explore metal techniques without incurring great expense. It’s a shame that it’s not as easily wearable as precious metals. I hope you enjoyed the video. 😀
traducir al español, please...
Sorry, but we only produce videos is English. 😉
genialll
I'm glad that you find my presentation to be friendly.
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For the thumbnail it looked like the ring said the f word
I really had to squint to see it. But I see what you're talking about. : )
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy do you think you can try to make a Cuban link chain please without soldering or welding the links together please
Sorry Evan, that would be impossible. : )
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy ok thank you though
Ruff and dirty 😆😅🤣