Absolutely fascinating to watch! I just lost 2 hours of my time but it was totally worth it! I don’t know why but I feel so bad that you lose all the wax when you cast and have to redo it each time, even with the mold!
Very interesting commentary on casting with stone in. I had no idea that was possible. I imagine you should know what stones take the most heat and so on. Thanks.
I want to buy a camera for video and photo shooting, what camera do you use? It’s also interesting to know how you photograph finished products, it turned out to be not as easy as I thought. I really like watching your videos, you are “alive”, you make mistakes somewhere and this is normal, and then I also feel normal when I make mistakes.
I love this video!!! Such great info, and you're showing every step. Adriana, what do you think about using a micromotor instead of a flex shaft tool? I have a flex shaft, but I find that the tension on the shaft really fatigues my arm, shoulders, and particularly my hands. I've heard micromotors are really the better tool. What micromotor would you recommend? I love Pepe Tools and GRS. Which brand/model would you/did you choose - IF you have one? I want one but am not sure which is the best one to buy for the right price. Thanks for all your amazing help. Wow, your channel is REALLY growing. 🌺
Thank you so much!! 🥹 I need to get my hands on a micromotor to really know the difference, BUT, if there is something lighter out there for every day work I’d take it! 🎉 I’d love to also extend the life of my Foredom and not make it do every little thing. I’ll have to do some research and see what I can get and get you a good review 💜💜💜💜
So I melt scrap down and pour them to make ingots. I’m using a graphite mold and a crucible. I’m trying to figure out if a melting furnace is worth it. I know you use yours for a different purpose but do you have any specific recommendations on type, etc?
My daughter (just turned 8) also never stops talking.😂 She was late to the game and had to have speech therapy but she has definitely made up for that lost time 😂 she’s definitely entertaining at times but sometimes a mama needs some quiet 🤐
Not sure why you are adding flux into a carbon crucible? Flux destroys carbon crucibles and molds, I get that its an alloy, but both metals in the alloy are pure, quick stir with a carbon rod maybe? I have only ever used flux on a silica melting dish, never into carbon. Is that a furnace manufacturer recommendation? Just curious to know as I use a torch only with air pressure casting and the metal added into the dish of the investment cristobalite mold after burnout and melt in situ with a torch no furnace. Similar but not the same process. Love your work though, enjoy!!!
Ya know? I’m not sure why either! 😂🙈 I always heard “use borax to help your metal flow” but when I think back on it, that’s when I was learning how to sand cast and using a crucible!! I’ve never heard not to put it in a carbon crucible until you said this right now 👀 so THANK YOU for teaching me something new (and in a kind way lol)! That’s why I love this platform 🙏🏻💜💜💜
@@MiteraMade honestly mate, you should do what works for you, I am definitely not giving instruction here, but do a quick google on the topic. Like you I am totally self taught too, I only learned by doing and I am no expert. Here's 2 books for you to check out by Oppi Untracht " Jewellery concepts and technology" and " Metal techniques for craftsmen" now alot of the material is the same in both books, but there is a ton of info in them, piles of charts in the back sections for making your own alloys, coloured alloys, as a very small example. They are both Expensive!! So find some used ones, they are both recommended in the trade, they are also old, but are worth having, if I only had one it would be " jewellery concepts and technology" just don't spend $100's on them of your hard earned income. Your creative spirit inspires, keep going!!!
Some stones can withstand the heat of being cast in place but not all can. 🙏🏻 I typically only cast in place Moissanite, sapphire, and smaller lab gems. 💕
😂 omgosh I thought my kid was the only one! My daughter is 4 and she is exceptionally social and never stops talking so I get you!
You are so talented and full of knowledge, I admire you so much! ❤
So so helpful! Love hanging out with you and learning 💕
It’s always fascinating watching another self made jeweller. Love it
So am I! 🙈 thank you for being here 🎉
Absolutely fascinating to watch! I just lost 2 hours of my time but it was totally worth it! I don’t know why but I feel so bad that you lose all the wax when you cast and have to redo it each time, even with the mold!
Very interesting commentary on casting with stone in. I had no idea that was possible. I imagine you should know what stones take the most heat and so on. Thanks.
Thanks!
Great Videos love the style and feel top notch from start to finish
Thank you so so much, I really appreciate your sweet words and support! 🥹💜
Yes my kids have a favorite sound. It’s their own voices lmao,
Another great video and great looking jewelry set! 🤙🏼
That makes sense 😂🙈 and thank you!! 🥹
Wow the process is amazing.. your studio is so 👍
I spent many hours doing lost wax casting and know it’s hard work. Best of luck!
It for sure is but it’s so worth it! 🥹 thank you!! 💜💜💜
My 9 year old grandson does that. 😂 I love your videos and just bought all the equipment to get started. 😊
I can’t stop smiling 😅
Thank you so much Please can you make long video about polishing and finishing the pieces after casting
Your new collection is so beautiful 😍
Thank you so much! 🥹💜
Your collection is amazing I love it. 😊❤
Thank you so much! 🥹💜
Love love love!!
Thank you 🥹
You are the best!!!!!!!!
I want to buy a camera for video and photo shooting, what camera do you use? It’s also interesting to know how you photograph finished products, it turned out to be not as easy as I thought. I really like watching your videos, you are “alive”, you make mistakes somewhere and this is normal, and then I also feel normal when I make mistakes.
Thank you so much! 🥹💜 I am currently using a Canon 90D but the 80D is also just as good in my opinion!
Thank you for being here l! 💜
I love this video!!! Such great info, and you're showing every step.
Adriana, what do you think about using a micromotor instead of a flex shaft tool? I have a flex shaft, but I find that the tension on the shaft really fatigues my arm, shoulders, and particularly my hands. I've heard micromotors are really the better tool.
What micromotor would you recommend? I love Pepe Tools and GRS. Which brand/model would you/did you choose - IF you have one? I want one but am not sure which is the best one to buy for the right price. Thanks for all your amazing help. Wow, your channel is REALLY growing. 🌺
Thank you so much!! 🥹
I need to get my hands on a micromotor to really know the difference, BUT, if there is something lighter out there for every day work I’d take it! 🎉 I’d love to also extend the life of my Foredom and not make it do every little thing. I’ll have to do some research and see what I can get and get you a good review 💜💜💜💜
So I melt scrap down and pour them to make ingots. I’m using a graphite mold and a crucible. I’m trying to figure out if a melting furnace is worth it. I know you use yours for a different purpose but do you have any specific recommendations on type, etc?
Absolutely love this video 🥰 so many beautiful pieces… but it’s so fun to be in the studio with you while you kill it being a full time jeweler 🫶🏼✨
Thank yoooouuu! 🥹🥹🥹💜💕💕💕💕
My daughter (just turned 8) also never stops talking.😂 She was late to the game and had to have speech therapy but she has definitely made up for that lost time 😂 she’s definitely entertaining at times but sometimes a mama needs some quiet 🤐
Not sure why you are adding flux into a carbon crucible?
Flux destroys carbon crucibles and molds, I get that its an alloy, but both metals in the alloy are pure, quick stir with a carbon rod maybe? I have only ever used flux on a silica melting dish, never into carbon. Is that a furnace manufacturer recommendation? Just curious to know as I use a torch only with air pressure casting and the metal added into the dish of the investment cristobalite mold after burnout and melt in situ with a torch no furnace. Similar but not the same process.
Love your work though, enjoy!!!
Ya know? I’m not sure why either! 😂🙈 I always heard “use borax to help your metal flow” but when I think back on it, that’s when I was learning how to sand cast and using a crucible!! I’ve never heard not to put it in a carbon crucible until you said this right now 👀 so THANK YOU for teaching me something new (and in a kind way lol)! That’s why I love this platform 🙏🏻💜💜💜
@@MiteraMade honestly mate, you should do what works for you, I am definitely not giving instruction here, but do a quick google on the topic. Like you I am totally self taught too, I only learned by doing and I am no expert.
Here's 2 books for you to check out by Oppi Untracht " Jewellery concepts and technology" and " Metal techniques for craftsmen" now alot of the material is the same in both books, but there is a ton of info in them, piles of charts in the back sections for making your own alloys, coloured alloys, as a very small example. They are both Expensive!! So find some used ones, they are both recommended in the trade, they are also old, but are worth having, if I only had one it would be " jewellery concepts and technology" just don't spend $100's on them of your hard earned income.
Your creative spirit inspires, keep going!!!
what burr are you using at 26:47
Cuts out at 4:37 for a couple seconds.
I noticed that a little too late. 😂😂💀 thank you for letting me know 🙏🏻
Dont you take the Stone out before casting?
Some stones can withstand the heat of being cast in place but not all can. 🙏🏻 I typically only cast in place Moissanite, sapphire, and smaller lab gems. 💕
Hello dear। ❤ Your so beautiful ❤️ God bless you 🎉
Thanks!