The Process of Enameling Guilloche - Introducing The Rose Engine - Happy Anniversary Mrs Clickspring
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Hi Folks,
Here is an introduction video for the Rose Engine, a companion machine to the Straight Line Engine for generating Guilloché. Much like the recent SLE video I have put this video together without narration, as more of a chill out thing. The plate material is fine silver, the pattern is sometimes referred to as 'Escargot' and the pendant is an anniversary gift for my lovely wife. The enamel is from Milton Bridge, 263 Series K62 Jade. More detail on the casting & finishing of the pendant structure in a later video.
Do please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
Also, be sure to check out this fantastic video of Jochen Benzinger (www.jochenbenz...) describing and using both the Straight Line and Rose Engines to create a watch dial for Yvo Staudt: • Hand Guilloche; how a ... - Come for the #Guilloche, stay for the accordion!
And, for an in depth #Guilloche masterclass on the Straight Line and Rose engines, be sure to check out the peerless series from Roger Smith:
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#artdeco #jewelry
Hi Folks,
Here is an introduction video for the Rose Engine, a companion machine to the Straight Line Engine. Much like the recent SLE video I have put this video together without narration, as more of a chill out thing. The plate material is fine silver, the pattern is sometimes referred to as 'Escargot' and the pendant is an anniversary gift for my lovely wife. The enamel is from Milton Bridge, 263 Series K62 Jade. More detail on the casting & finishing of the pendant structure in a later video.
Do please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
Also, be sure to check out this fantastic video of Jochen Benzinger (www.jochenbenzinger.de) describing and using both the Straight Line and Rose Engines to create a watch dial for Yvo Staudt: th-cam.com/video/SFfLWvwN1Bk/w-d-xo.html - Come for the Guilloche, stay for the accordion!
And, for an in depth masterclass on the Straight Line and Rose engines, be sure to check out the peerless series from Roger Smith:
th-cam.com/video/LBiiDpexmA8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/MS_G8Vm1gyQ/w-d-xo.html
Milton Bridge Enamels: www.milton-bridge.co.uk/products/jewellery-enamel
I'm rewatching the video third time, just for the relaxing music. Are the soundtracks exclusively recorded for your channel? I love relaxing music and prefer it much over modern songs which are mostly noise. So if it is available somewhere online, that'd be awesome.
By the way, it's been years watching you, ThisOldTony and Abom79, and I am grateful for the content you gentlemen have produced.
Many congratulations on your anniversary! May you get many more, and live happy and healthy lives.
Best regards from Pakistan,
So much more rewarding to give something you've made, even if my creations are asymmetrical birdhouses with bent nails sticking out compared to this! 😅
@@CSNCSNCSN 😂
She’s going to love it!
Beautiful piece
Little do most people know, I'm Mrs. Clickspring.
Such a lovely couple!
More like Mrs. Clickbait
🤠❤
Wouldn't Unnecessarily Prominent Adjustable Wrenches get jealous?
Plot twist!
Just Your HRT medication hiding You under that lovely Beard
No need for a voiceover, I can hear "G'day Chris here, and welcome back to Clickspring!" in my head just fine.
Ah, Chris is back to setting unreasonably high standards for us mortals to aspire to, things are starting to feel right in the universe again. Congrats you two!
Probably couldn't have put that better myself.. 🙏🙌
Yup. Every time someone is an arse about being good at something, just bring up Clickspring and they calm right down again. Personally I would love to be so good that at 3 meters distance, in a bit shallow light, it could pass for a Clickspring test piece if I'm not wearing my glasses.
Strictly speaking, isn't this more kicking up cams rather than gears?
Don't worry, husbands, he's not making your low effort anniversary gifts look bad by comparison or anything like that. With the amount of shop time this one took I guarantee this was definitely a gift to himself 👌🤣
Not that I claim to be a Maker of any stripe, but if I were, Chris is not just out of my league, he's playing in another ballpark on a different planet, never mind a different continent.
Even this man's HSS tool bits are works of art.
I know! I could see my reflection in the relief bevel.
That tool bit gave me goosebumps.
know right ! Speaking of which, would anybody have any recommendations on good guides on how to make such tools?
Please continue making more videos about the Rose Engine, it is an incredibly rare and elusive machine in the modern age. The dark arts of actually using it for fine jewelry like you have done here, even more so. We MUST preserve this incredible knowledge for future generations.
i think it might be time to make one
You've taken a very old and aged process mainly used for Watch faces of the highest quality and turned it into a stunning piece or art. This design is a piece of art-deco beauty! Art Deco era is my most favorite style of artwork from the 20th century. You Wife must have been stunned when she laid eyes on this masterfully made work! well done!
Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Chris just casually kicks it up another gear...
And he made the gear himself!
@@maxcactus7 By hand no less!
While looking at it, all I could think of was that it was so pretty
I have watched every video you've made. As a professional TIG welder who has worked with a whole lot of machinists in aircraft and other tech trades, you are hands down the best craftsman I've ever seen with metal.
Keep on teaching us how to do work in the most professional of manners sir!
What about Old Tony?
@@rickharriss Old Tony is good but Chris is simply unbeatable.
This Old Tony is a great teacher. But Chris is an inspiration.
@@rickharriss This compared to TOT is apples and oranges IMO. I'm a machinist and can understand everything TOT's does. This is art and alien to me.
@@kylehofmeister6906 You hit the nail on the head. This is art. I think part of what make his work a cut above is bringing everything to perfection. In this type of work, (the clockmaking and jewelry) there is a tendency to hide mistakes and keep going. A master just does not compromise. This person is a master.
I've been a machinist for 10 years and the idea of attempting this process gives me huge anxiety. This is deeeeeeeeply skilled work even if mechanized. Every single thing you do or touch with absolute mastery.
Thank you Max, terrific to have you watching mate :)
All the words that I can think of to describe this piece...are totally inadequate.
Thank you sir for sharing.
That was beautiful, the end product but the project as a whole. BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you, terrific to have you watching :)
oh wow! Mrs. Clickspring is a lucky lady. Thank you for sharing the beautiful workmanship.
I'm told I'm a pretty handy and crafty type of guy ... and up for trying new things .. BUT
Good Lord!!! I barely feel worthy to watch this, and can't imagine thinking I would try it!
Absolutely stunning!!!
For a man that works with so many extremely polished metals, the fact that we never see the camera in a reflection, nor your face is amazing.
Congratulations to you both, and awesome skills and results as always Chris.
Keep up the amazing work!
We got a little bit of chin in this one
Happy Anniversary Mrs. Clickspring:
I am a happy admirer of your videos, your work and your wonderful skills Mr. Clickspring. Congratulations to both of you on your anniversary.
Kind regards from far away Mexico.
Vincent
I have never even heard of such a machine let alone seen one in action. A beautiful piece of work. Much better than anything I have ever managed to fabricate
you sir, have got some WILDLY specific equipment and it always makes me smile
Happy Anniversary Chris and Mrs. Clickspring. Cool new Machine Chris!
Love the art deco design, that's something that really needs to come back
Speaking of Art Deco, notice the painting at 10:04? Tamara de Lempicka, one of the great painters of the Art Deco era.
I once visited Napier in NZ. The whole town is Art Deco after an earthquake hit in 1931and it was rebuilt in that style
Just bloody showing of now. Amazing
And with those skills, he's has the right to, to boot!
Amazing. It's both an anniversary gift and also a very good answer to the question "What can I make in the shop when the wife has begun dropping hints that I'm spending too much time there?"
My late mother gave me a lovely round box made with this technique. How lovely to see the process!
That raw enamel was very literally STUNNINGLY beautiful. The end result was amazing but oh, I wish that lovely variegation had stayed
no kidding. was that lab grown? i also need that mortar and pestal.
@@Wtfinc I would think that was from rapid cooling after being poured out on a slab, so it would crack up into small chunks for easy preparation.
I was stunned by the simplicity and execution of the drying off of the jade powder. Awesome to watch the casual precision and elegance that Chris brings to the table.
A beautiful pendent with a beautiful thought and reason behind it. Folks, we have a romantic here! Thank You for sharing this with us for your wife. She will love it also.
Beautiful… I’m currently DEEP in a learning about watchmaking TH-cam spiral, and this only fed the beast even more.
I seem to have ended up in a similar situation, but my journey started with learning about how to produce guilloché patterns digitally. On the way, I learned about paper money designs and the machines that can produce these patterns for jewelry too.
I’m truly honored that you’re creating my new American Express Black card! … well done sir.
Aha, so that's how you get wife approval on a new machine purchase!
Seriously though, fantastic craftsmanship as always. I can only envy the levels of patience and skill you've developed.
What an utterly captivating piece of jewelry... Mrs clickspring is very lucky!
When he started grinding the lump enamel, I got excited. Then he started wet packing onto the surface and I about peed my pants. I’ll replay the paper towel wicking again and again. That jade color is absolutely stunning. The whole process is fascinating, the precision machinery is incredible. I’ll be looking for the video where you explain the pendant frame fabrication! 🎉🎉🎉 and happy anniversary 🎉🎉🎉
Just praise. One way or another, everyone admires you. Most likely you don’t even read these comments, but... amazing work and skill sets! I find my skills all over the map, (and I don’t think that’s necessarily good), but you sir make me reconsider that. There might be more behind these videos, but the skills that you mastered in this video are, the least to say, impressive.
Cheers!
Thank you mate, terrific to have you watching :)
I didn't know how much "chilled machining" I needed in my life until just now.
Nothing that you could have bought your wife would compare with making this for her. Just awesome.
It's good we have Chris putting out videos again. Now if we could get something from TOT. I do hope Tony's ok.
Last I heard he lost a loved one so he took a break from TH-cam to focus on his family.
Me Too. They Need Some time with their Family
His father in law passed away a while ago, so he was taking a break from youtube
@@scottyh4856 Thank you for passing that on. I wouldn't have known otherwise.
Your prayer has been answered! 🙌
Stunningly beautiful. Awesome craftsmanship. Happy Anniversary to Mrs. Clickspring and you. May you enjoy may more.
I love how you bring back long forgotten machines, showing us the craftsmanship skills and techniques and physical labour involved in making these beautiful things. This Art Deco piece will be cherished.
Beautiful! You are incredibly fortunate to have found Mrs. Clickspring.
What a fascinating machine, never knew such a thing existed.
That is a brilliant piece of unique jewellery, well done. I bet the Mrs loves it.
Yes, fascinating. Check the intro for more info.
Clickspring is the highest standard of quality. Never stop showcasing your talents.
I got to use an old Bridgeport machine for the first time at work last week. I loved every second of it. The joy from contemplation of my place in "the whole of it" while drilling a hole into bent round stock is indescribable. Also you helped me make replacement parts for my Dremel.
Thank you for the knowledge, the wonder, and for you being you.
I can not thank you enough.
Every time I think a higher level of craftsmanship is unachievable a new clickspring video appears.
There are few things more beautiful and satisfying than pouring so much attention and care into a gift for a loved one. Amazing work and happy anniversary!
Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is bordering on superpower levels....
Wowzers Chris, you’re just showing off now 😂 great craftsmanship. Would be nice to see the fabrication of the final bezel? Cheers bud. PS happy anniversary to you both!!!
@@Hellsong89 practice makes progress, you'll get there one day!
In, the description, he states that there's an upcoming video about that.
Chris, Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. Clickspring. Thanks for sharing what you do.
You had me at "Rose Engine", but the agate mortar and pestle actually made me cheer out loud.
Absolute masterclass
This was an out of the blue video that I just clicked on, no idea what it was about but decided to keep watching because I like old steady machines and hand crafting. Blew my mind in the end when I realized it was jewelry! Amazing work! And a nice work to have 😊
Gday Chris, this piece of jewellery is absolutely beautiful, I’m Don’t think I could ever think of a design like let alone make it, your a true craftsman mate, Mrs Clickspring would have been over the moon with this gift, great work, thanks for sharing, Cheers
why no more narration? your narration, with that thick aussie accent, was 75% of the reason why I watched your videos.
The title alone gets a 👍. Also, taking note that the best way to justify buying all those beautiful machines is to make the Mrs. something with them... genius!
Wow. Absolutely stunning craftsmanship, and what an incredibly precious gift. Your videos never cease to leave me in awe and wonder -- and dreaming of my future, fully kitted out, home machine shop.
The only TH-cam videos that I absolutely must play full screen. Your production quality is mesmerizing!
Never has my lust for an intricate and elegant machine tool been rivaled by the sincere Joy that Clickspring owns it. Respect.
What a insanely beautiful machine, to watch work... But I wonder who said to themselves "If I what this rose design I have to build this machine first." Mr. Click the gift was a breathtaking one, indeed. A heirloom form the heart is the perfect gift.
Just awesome! Rarely does someone have that level of machinist/mechanical engineering AND artistry skills that clickspring does. I'm always amazed when I watch one of his videos.
I didn't know that type of machining tool existed. I didn't know you can crush colored rocks and make a paste. And the level of imagination astounds me. There are a lot of talented people out there. I could never do such a thing.
OMG YOU GOT A ROSE ENGINE TOO!!!! uuugh this and the straight line engine are the most insane amazing pieces of art ever. Ugh i wish I could make something half as beautiful as you Chris!!! Congratulations on the anniversary!!
Chris, that is beautiful.
And happy anniversary to you and Mrs. Clickspring. Lord bless you both.
I actually said “wow” when that came out the kiln. That’s incredibly beautiful!
What a stunning and beautifully romantic gift for your wife. I would have loved to seen her reaction. ❤❤🌺❤❤
That Rose machine is amazing. And it looks like that cam stack has a whole lot of options. 👍❤
I bet the joy you had in making it was as much of a gift to yourself as it was to her.
Belated happy anniversary. I have enjoyed watching your videos and seeing your creations. You have the patience of Job
Absolutely beautiful work! Incredible - I especially loved the colour of the gem
I gasped when I saw the "gear box" for patterns. Brilliant.
I feel like we missed a few steps... Beautiful job Chris. I’m simply amazed at your talent !!!
And in typical Clickspring fashion, this masterpiece was masterfully crafted with amazing precision and detail, turning the video of the creation into a work of art itself.
My jaw dropped so hard when you melted the jade it literally dislocated. SPECTACULAR
It seems that you're close to "perfect". Once again, your video is a real pleasure to see, to ear and to remember. Machining an old machine looks beautiful, you're a magicien !
I had absolutely no idea how patterns like this were made on jewelry, I had assumed they were stamped or rolled in somehow. This is fantastic.
typically, i would think that they are
@@opheriaux on mass-produced stuff, of course. But I had assumed that if you wanted a custom pattern that would require having a die made, or some fantastically skilled engraver did it freehand.
Chris, you continue to knock my socks off with every project you do. Happy Anniversary indeed to Mrs. Clickspring.
A happy anniversary, indeed, I would think. Coming up on 52 years next month, we are. Chris, your skill set is just staggering. Very nicely done! And I'd like very much to just get lost in those two machines for a week or three. Fascinating!
That is amazing! Congrats and happy anniversary!
Very cool! It took me a minute to figure out what a "Rose engine" was... now I completely understand. What great tooling they made back in the day.
The Rose Engine is a fetish for tool fanatics. Beautiful work as usual.
Lunch is on me if you're ever in town. Cheers from cool Vienna, Scott
It's just pure pleasure to watch this. I hope She loves it :)
Everything about this video is a masterpiece. Thank you.
In-depth knowledge and extraordinary skill combined with sophisticated creativity
Absolutely beautiful, it’s great that you’re making such good use of your new machines👍😄
There are many words that need to bo said to describe your craft, passion and love to use techniques and ideas to come up with such a beautiful pice. And then You share that to the world.
These machines are legendary among woodworkers (or maybe I'm thinking of a woodworking version, known as an ornamental lathe, from around the same period). Either way, that piece is absolutely stunning.
Yes that is the equivalent Wood turning machine - same tech and timeframe of development. His is the watchmakers version. I thought the Swiss were buying these up and hoarding them... good that he got some!
I clicked like before watching, as after reading the description I knew this video would be beautiful. Happy anniversary.
Everything you do produces stunning results, but watching that rose engine was absolutely fascinating. I also had no idea you could melt Jade to use as an enamel. Beautiful. edit: oooh "Jade" was the colour name. Apparently they've now changed the name to Grass Green, which would have been less confusing. It was beautiful already in "lump" form!
Mesmerizing. . . absolutely beautiful craftsmanship, and I'm only talking about the video. . . The content and creation are beyond words. Thank you.
i audibly gasped "holy shit" after it came out of the oven. amazing work
Some of this make handmade objects that will stay in the family for generations and others well don't. Beautiful work Chris. Thanks for sharing 👍
Beautiful work as usual mate. You were so lucky to find a Rose engine lathe that wasn't scrapped long ago, as a machinist myself I was drooling. I'll have some Breuget watch dials please 😉
Magnificent work, great to have you back Chris and happy Valentine to Mrs Clickspring🌹
Not sure which I’m more impressed with. The jewelry you made or that beautiful old machine that you used to make it with!
My thoughts exactly. Watching the video I asked 'Who made the precision machine to make the precision part?'. I actually watched this video thinking it was about a new type of engine, lol.
Don't use a preposition to end your sentences with....... 🤣🤣🤣
Superb... I'd marveled at that effect on some of my mum's 'bedroom items' as a kid. Now I know. Thanks for posting.
Amazing! Such a beautiful piece! I'm always stunned by your work!
Hello Chris,
Very nice work... The rose engine is a fabulous machine...
Take care.
Paul,,
*Enameled Rose Turning** is one of my favourite things in the world - I am wearing a pocket watch right now with almost the same pattern on it, just a slightly darker blue...
*guilloche enamel
Now that is a thing of beauty! The pendant isn't bad either. Seriously though, that's a stunning pendant. Happy anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Clickspring!
Chris, that is beautiful. You really outdid yourself. I hope she loves it as much as we all do.
Subtitle for this video: instantly raising the bar of anniversary gifts so high that makes all your previous gifts look like crap. So amazing! That is the kind of jewellery that goes as a "mother-to-daughter" for generations!
Absolutely beautiful piece Chris, your talents and skills are never ending.
Very nicely done Chris. You put the precision in precision machining once again. And a very happy anniversary to you and the Misses and many more to come.
Chris, mate, you need to go find your fellow QLD neighbour Primitive Technology and find out what he's been up to. We miss him!
PT is working on a TV thing
apparently he's been off filming something for a cable network
Good on ya for liking this comment Chris! - Happy anniversary
@Will Survive That's a year old and if Reddit is to be believed, the TV deal fell through since then. He's still MIA. 🤷♂️
The Mandate Nazis don't want him to catch Covid in the Woods.
To pretend I understand this new machine is pointless. It is beautiful, a phantasmagorical device that changes mere metal into stunning works of art. Thank you for this and happy anniversary to you and the mrs.
Nice my man happy to see you back😋