I Need Your Help - Tell Me What Films To Make Whilst I Am On Lockdown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2024
- Andrew is on lockdown for the next few weeks and want to keep himself occupied.
Please reach out to him by what ever means you can and ask him some questions that he can make films about. It may be something simple or just a thought but please reach out to him so he can make some content for us all to keep us entertained over the next few months.
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How to make hinges and invisible hinges
You understand you still have to do the shed roof 😂
Fun stuff. lol
Bezel setting for a pear shaped facet. I have a tiny one I'm fighting with!
Oh yes! Me too
Bezel settings for marquise facet stones to. They are a fiddle
Thank you for your request! I'm going through the same process!
@@jessieclover1025 I would also like to see how Andrew makes a marquise setting :D Good idea!
@@przybyla420 , now I use a impact hand piece. Before I got that, hears the best I can suggest. First try a burnisher, starting at curve do not make contact , a gental press . Then do at 3:00 o'clock, then, 9;00. Remember gentle. That will stabilize the stone, when you start tapping, do just like with burnisher, couple mm then directly opposite. DO NOT DO TIP TILL LAST. Then I buff with 600 grit emery stick. I'm really sorry this took so long , I really want you to succeed
I know you’ve covered this but it’s often tough; properly polishing finished work with different metals on the same piece, brass and silver for example. Or maybe a new video on how to properly cut metal for various pieces like flat cutting, cutting curved metals etc.
Please show us a video showing how to set stones into rings , I struggle doing this . Thanks Andrew keep healthy 👍
Uuu setting is a long story..But NICE👍
i think you need to be more specific flush setting, using burrs to cut for a setting..
i struggle with flush setting myself.
refeicul any help would be helpful, I struggle with forming a setting that’s not flush but any help would be helpful 👍
I would like to see a flush setting🤔
Various home made jigs for soldering.
Work holding for soldering odd shapes.
How to use binding wire.
great idea for a video. I’ve got two chunks of fire brick I sawed off to make “solder furniture” but they aren’t even even enough to use as props, and that’s it. I bought the titanium strips, but can’t figure out what ways they’re best used. Aaaand I’m still stuck at “bending a T-pin and hope it holds.”
I find bobby pins (hair clips) are very useful for holding pieces together. They can also be bent into various shapes
IRENE DE BRUYN oh interesting idea! And they don’t burn or melt or anything? I guess I’ve never thought about what bobby pins are made of 🤔.
Yes would love this! I have lots of ideas for random cuts of wire to be soldered together but like how the hell do you keep them in place and how can you make the joins neat when they are not uniform?
Rivets, how to make and set, tube and solid.
Different solder joins, round to flat, soldered sleeve/thin sheet around thick wire.
Forming, specialized hammers and how metals will move and the degree they move at
Anna name Oooh yes to all of that 🙌🏻
There are good points here
It would be helpful to see tips and techniques for more complicated soldering - mixtures or heavy and light gauges with some structure.
Yes, please 👍🏻🤗
I second that!
I personally would like to see stone in place casting and flush setting stones. ty for your content you have helped me with soldering and keeping my bench clean and tidy.
but yes as you mentioned hammering an ingot into a sheet or wire that would be a good video to watch! Polishing a 50lb anvil or resurfacing one to get it ready to do such work.
Andrew Thank you for staying in touch us during this virus lockdown. I have been watching your videos for about 6 months now. Love love love them! In this time frame you have taught so much . And I still have so much to learn. May god keep all of you safe. 😷 💝
There's a disturbing lack of claw setting tutorials on youtube. Would love to see how you do them.
Me too 😀
Same!
Me too
Bezel blocks...how to use square, circle and oval shape for faceted stones. Thanks for all of your shared knowledge!!
Great! Could you possibly show us how to cast a seashell using delft clay please? Thanks Sas
One (more basic) could be: How to make square, conical settings using a square-holed bezel block? Everybody demonstrates round ones, but please do a square one.
Another one: how to harden and tempering tool steel/stainless steel. I am playing with bending tubes and need to make the pig-tails to form the curls. You could also make one about making tubings to measure.
Or: a bit about making tiny coil-springs for clasps
Or: correct use of tiny tap-and-dies for nuts and threads
Or: How to use a ring bender without getting all sorts of sharp marks on the outside of the ring
Or altogether how to make our own tools. I am sure, you have a collection, you have made by yourself.
Or: How to make round wire on a square rolling mill
I'd love a video on the square settings as well (the first suggestion). Thank you Andrew!
I m also very interested in the square conical setting please!
Eivind Kofod all great suggestions!
Bezel settings using cabochons with corners.
Argentium silver tips and tricks. I need help with centering an earring post to a back without a third hand. Because Argentium silver is so brittle when heated the third hand will shatter the earring post.
How to shine jewellery by hand.. for beginners who dont have fancy tools
Me too!
I also agree. Have requested same. Would like Andrew to show all the options once you've finished a piece - from the pickling, sanding, etc, both by hand and with optional tools
and also tumblers? are they necessary? Any alternatives?
@@wildrose2748Thanks Angry beaver. That's a help but would also like to know which attachments are the best
Would love to see a video showing you setting different shaped rough gems in different ways!
How to avoid or deal with firescale, I find everything seems to be going well, polish up and then the firescale is visible. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.
Soldering a back plate onto a decorative back plate - I love the look of stacked back plates on rings and pendants!
A lot of suggestions already here, all of which will be helpful to me so I won't add any, but I will say 'thank you' for the opportunity to focus on something else. Looking forward to the uploads! Prayers for safety and good health to everyone in the community and the rest of the world. God bless!
Can you show us how to solder multiple rings together? (2-3 rings)
Anything to do with repousse and chasing, especially making your own punches if you do it.
Prong Setting
And sawing out detailed patterns.
First, stay healthy! Second, making prong & partially open backed bezel setting for freeform & non-standard size cut stones. Third, we (Washington state on NW coast, USA) just started our lockdown. I plan to binge watch this and Mock The Week!!
Soldering tips when using gold with comparison to silver... ie. This works for silver but doesn't/ for gold. I'm experienced with silver but only have theoretical knowledge for gold solder . I piece of gold is sitting in my bench draw waiting to be transformed. Many thanks for sharing your expertise. Stay well.
Sharon Spiers I agree with you Sharon. I am just starting to work with gold and would like to see projects using gold. The gold prices are dipping, still expensive, but better. Maybe on you At The Bench venue.
I'm struggling with trying to set a split shank on the side of a bezel cup without bending it. I just can't get it right, everytime I think I've got it, the cup ends up deformed and unable to fit the stone in.
use a very thick gauge for the base of the bezel cup too.
Andrew can you show us your camera set up please for birdseye view type working
How about how to make 3mm bezels (especially when your fingers are sized z+)?
How to make and use impression dies?
Making and using pancake dies (including without a press)
How to make bezels on a curved cuff bracelet?
Flush setting or gypsy setting a cab and faceted stone into a ring, bracelet or other curved surface?
What to do with a stack of pre-decimal copper coins (apart from the obvious coin rings, lockets, rocket ships, zepplins, steampunk goggles, conchas and squash flowers).
“Show us how to make things out of this particular coin I have, but it can’t be .”😂😂
@@kristiethomson5309 yeah, well, I'm running out of ideas but not coins 😁. Done rings, necklaces, pendants, cufflinks, tie pins, stick pins, goggles styled cravat pin, desktop ornamental rocket and currently working on a concho bracelet (but need to make 3mm/3.5mm bezels for some coral and turquoise). I'm working in copper, brass and nickel which gets sealed to prevent tarnishing.
Kudos Andrew! I'm trying to solder a very fine chain directly onto a diamond already set in a 4-prong basket setting. It was previously soldered to my mother's old box chain, which over the years had gone a little wonky. I've cut the old chain away, but I melted the new chain a few times trying to attach it to the setting, so have ordered some easy 18K solder to see if it will help. Some pointers will be much appreciated! I can send pics!
Anything on shaping and sharpening gravers. Which are the best tools to help getting the angles correct. Thanks very much Andrew, keep well. 😊
How to construct a rub over setting for an emerald cut stone. Please!
Oh I love that question! I am a poor novice metal jewelry artist so can you start a new step by step series? What’s the minimum supplies needed to get started, best places to get equipment on line, what to look for, what to avoid, thinking outside the box for ways to get metals (for instance copper pipes,) and making simple jewelry pieces to sell and build the business.
I do work with polymer clay, metal clay, and beading so incorporating these pieces into metal clay and also collaborations with these polymer clay, metal clay, and beading artists on TH-cam would be awesome.
Thank you and stay well!
I would to have a go at simple filigree but I have been told it's very hard. Stay safe everyone xx.
How to drill small holes without breaking the bit. Thanks for sharing.
Constantly Turning
These are the steps that work for me:
1. Use center punch to mark the piece.
2. Put a piece of wood under your piece
3. Keep the drill in a 90 degree angle
4. Hold the drill steady, do not put pressure on drill to force into metal, let the drill do the work.
I'd like to know how you make prong setting for cabs!
Where to find fine tools. Like files, pliers, tools that will last a lifetime
If you're in USA, use Rio Grande Jewelers Supply
John Fore. In the UK and EU(for now) Cooksongold is a good supplier, who often does free delivery too. But I would stay away from amazon if you could, because they don’t treat their suppliers very well...
@@norrinradd3549 Betts Metal is another supplier of jewellery tools - they took over Sutton Tools last year. Cousins and HS Walsh also provide decent ranges of tools. I aso got some extras for the foredom from metal clay limited that i couldn't find elsewhere (duplex adapter & extra long flex shaft)
Jasons Gems, thanks for that, I am fairly new to this, and so I have only bought things from Cooksongold so far. And I have been happy with their prices and range, so that is why I suggested them.....
The problem is I am not new to this. And it seems just about all profit is going out into crap tools. I am to the point of almost quitting because of it.
I would love to see how to properly use setting plates to make different shape settings from emerald, oval, triliant shapes and the correct size in relation to the stone size.
Thanks Andrew! Silver granulation and how to solder it, please. Plus prong settings if possible. Thank you :-)
Hi Andrew! Perhaps a video on how to make jewelry from found objects at home, or re-purposing antique jewelry we may have lying around? We're on lockdown too and would love to work along with you!
Id like to see a youtube video on Kembu techniques on sterling silver. Thanks for the education, I have learned alot from you.
“The Life Aquatic”
You are so Team Zissou!
Working with wax! How to sculpt it, how to achieve a good finish, how to attach a sprue/channel for the metal to flow, etc.
Edit: Also, thanks for providing so much content. I love learning new techniques; I'm not a jeweller, but a surprisingly vast amount of what you talk about has been useful to me in a practical way.
Granulation and the mixture that solder the granules with the silver or gold surface. Thanks a lot stay healthy
We are quarantined starting at midnight. I would love to see all the ways to bezel set faceted stones without having to have tubes and special burrs etc.. I am a beginner with limited resources but there has to be ways to do it with basic wire and sheet 😁🙏 Stay strong everyone we will get through this!!! Hugs and love to everyone. Thank you Andrew your vids are always BRILLIANT!
We started our state lockdown last night, as I was staring down at bezels I have to work on! Great question!! Stay healthy!
@@dancingwithnature5303 thank you so much wishing you and yours all the health and safety as well! Its scary for sure but we need to keep faith this too shall pass...
Thank you Andrew!
Little more detailed tips and tools for carving wax. Like actuall techniques start to finish
about a year ago you bought a durston jewellers bench. could you do a second review now you have had time to find the pros and cons?
How about a video about how to set up a small torch? I bought one but haven't found much info about what to do "out of the box". Kinda afraid of it!
Hi Andrew, I'd love a tutorial on flush settings.
I love to see flush set d shape band ring
Soldering a larger sized bezel flush onto a curved ring or bracelet. Stay safe and thank you.
Maybe some spring cleaning tips? Eg how to store pliers, stones, metal scraps... And how to clean tools and the top of your bench...
How to get a proper polished finish on a sterling piece ~ right from fire stain to the finish. I’ve been hand making for ten years and am mostly self taught and I Still struggle to this day with a good even shiny finish!! And thank you and stay safe/happy in lock down!
Make some jewellery from house hold items with basic tools. Something that people can relate to.
Hi Andrew. I'd like to see techniques on how to create brooch backs, fixings and pins?
You are an awesome instructor. I’m new at jewelry making. I am trying to make bezels for sea glass. As you know sea glass is irregular shaped. I’m having problems picking the right size bezel wiring. Help needed. Thanks
257 comments, wow. Should keep you busy way after lock-down.
Thankyou guys for all the content you create. You are a great educator.
Hi Andrew, tnx for time and effort to make all your films, keep your self safe and.. two watches?
Can't wait to finish lockdown😂
All the best!
I am still collecting tools to start making jewellery so I am quite happy with all that you do, I want to try and make my jewellery natural and coastal themed, so rustic silver rings and cuffs with pearls and melted silver that looks like waves etc will try find some pics and send to you, please keep safe and wish you and your family well. Xjx
Thank you Andrew, I've just joined at the bench.com, and watched your film on channel setting. I'm lucky, my workshop is in my house so no stopping for me. Got some pink topaz so I'm going to try out that setting! I'd love to see more on casting. Stay safe, and thank you for all your inspirational films.
Love your videos! I’d like a tutorial on how to make backless bezel settings for faceted stones. Thank you!
I'd love to see a practical example of a "cut card stone setting". They seem to be fairly uncommon, but it's such a fascinating setting. I only see them in books so I would love to see someone actually make one and attach it to a piece.
Maybe pin point set? I see a lot mounts with them but I’m not too comfortable trying it.
Hi Andrew, thank you for all the wondrrful videos. Can you make a video of "bezel setting with cabochon corners stones"? I had a difficulty find a good online training video. Thank you
please make a video on how to do inlay jewelry, particularly the metal part of the process
I would love to see different type of chain styles and how they are made.
Hi Andrew absolutely love you!!!! I want to ask you how do you get edges to meet squarely when trying to solder as in making a ring??? Thank you
I have been making 1" to 1-1/4" etched, domed round pendants in 18 and 20 gauge argentium nickel silver and copper with wire bails of the same material soldered to the back so they are not visible. As a novice, the soldering has been tricky for me. I flattened the end of the wire to mate nicely with the back of the pendant but still having trouble. I have tried different solders, fluxes and techniques but have not been able to create a consistently nice result. A video on this would be greatly appreciated. I've learned a tremendous amount from your videos and I thank you for that.
Andrew👍 a live stream jewelry build and answering super chats would be very cool 😎
I would like to see a video on "How to channel set stones". Thank you.
Parabéns pelo belo trabalho
My problem is this: Jeweler's saw blades, how do you tell which is which once they are out of the package? I only have one saw frame so I change blades depending on what I am cutting. I put the blade I removed aside because it is still usable, however I do not put it back in the envelope with unused blades. When I am finished cutting and move on to another task, I do not always remember what blade I had/have in the frame, so it may not be the right one for the next project. As a result I have a collection of used, but still usable, saw blades with unknown TPI. My eyes are not sharp enough to attempt to count the TPI, so what is the solution? Thanks so much, I have truly learned a great deal from you. My personal favorites are the soldering tricks, my metal melting and soldering failures have decreased greatly thanks to you sharing your knowledge.
Would love some more videos on sand casting
Can you do a video on pave setting and the tools one would need to get to get started. And also what materials can be used to practice like, is it ok to use brass copper or nickel for practice? Thank you I appreciate it!
More on soldering unlike metals. Such as sterling to gold , sterling to bronze and brass etc .
Yes :)
Please do a video about tools and techniques to get started doing lost wax casting!
Hi Andrew. I work with silverware of different compositions. Stainless, silver plated and sometimes sterling. Many times I find difficulties soldering some of the plated pieces with regards to heating techniques, which solders, fluxes and such. As you know, silverware varies in size and shape so that’s also a large factor. Since following your channel, I try to use the borax cone and dish but sometimes, when I’m have difficulty, I found using other fluxes may help me. Regardless of the wonderful channels on the subject out there, I thought you would certainly have good info and techniques. Thanks.
I'd quite like to know how to dome an oval shape - either using an oval doming punch or a round one.
How to make locket and bracelet hinges. I'm going to try cold turkey, but a little advice wouldn't hurt. LOL
I would like you show us how to draw on paper a ring model to glue on the silver before cutting.
Thank you Andrew.
How to sand and polish in hard to reach places of jewelry? Tips and tricks. Thank you!
try a barrel polisher. Not cheap but saves loads of time if you want to run a business
Mr. Berry I would very much like to see an in depth video on fishtail setting and calculations for eternity bands.
Channel Setting Princess cut stones PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !! Always love your videos and have learnt so much , but really struggle with channel setting princess cut stones . How to cut the best channel and get the fitting correct , what are the best tools to use , how to best ensure the stones are level with each other & secure to stay in place ?? Fingers crossed , here's hoping for more expert advice . Thanks
Hi. I've bought some solder and I'm having difficulty cutting the solder into pieces. I've bought several different shears and still can't cut it. What are the best shears for this job?
Also how to make t-bar and toggle clasps would be good.
Cheers x
Hi, did you try either rolling or hammering the solder thinner? I had the same problem with solder I bought from Cookson Gold. They came in nearly 1mm thick ribbons and I couldn't cut them with my shears until I flattened them down to half a mm or less.
@@yunlin832 Hi. Thanks for your advice. I will give it a go. I bought my solder from Cookson Gold too! Why they make it that thick I do not know.
I use embroidery scissors to cut sheet solder.
hi Andrew, would it be possible for you to show some stone setting not bezel settings more in the way of prong settings or very small stone setting as in less than one mill please, different ways of soldering very tricky pieces as you did with the ear ring chain without putting the flame anywhere near it you just heated the solder pick that would be great, take care stay safe and lets hope we all get through this terrible virus.
Do an eternity ring. I really want to see you do this as everything else out is junk. Especially touching on gravers
Hi Andrew, first of all, thank you for your videos. How to make a hammered copper or silver ring?
I would like to see videos on the PUK 5. Thank you!!!!
How about a variety of claw settings for different shape stones, thank you
Andrew, I love the idea of live webcasts. We had such great fun in the Periscope days. I was going to suggest a live broadcast of some sort.
I would like to know the best way to solder two or more setting on to a shank
Hi Andrew
Thanks so much for all your helpful videos. Could you do one on bezel setting a two sided or reversible cabochon? Especially those with an acute angled edge...
Much appreciated and stay well
Irene de Bruyn
a cuff &or bangle tutorial with a bezeled stone on it!
What about non-polish finishings for projects?
I think you should show videos on how to make commonly used settings and findings.
Turquoise inlay ring - using square wire on either side creating a middle channel.
How to make different kinds of ring shanks. Like the one you showed in the video on how to make a claw setting with no soldering. =D
A contemporary decorative piece commemorating the lockdown.
How about a gem tipped model of the Coronavirus in silver or gold?
Thanks for the video!
Options to properly exhaust fumes in home studio, other safety in home for self taught beginners ?
Hi Andrew, I would love to learn different ways of replicating pieces using lost wax casting, for example for building collections to save time. Thank you!