Hi!! I'm Arturo from Argentina. I'm a silver and goldsmith student. I'll allways be, a student!!!... Thank you very much, for your videos!!! You inspire me a lot to make my creations, thank for your teatching!!! Regrets from here!!! ☺💕💪
Amazing the way you formed the flowers! It is always fascinating to see what alternative ways there are to achieve the same result as with the expensive tools.
Thank you Little Cherry Hill Jewellery I have to say that I love watching the metal move. I have watched this video more than once just to see the metal form. :)
Absolutely gorgeous! ❤️❤️❤️ I just got my first disc cutter and the idea of making copper flowers came to mind. This was an amazing transformation to behold. You are truly talented! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. 😊
Isabel Rowan Thanks for the feedback. The wood is just the end of a pine 2x4 that was used to build the tables in my studio. The press I am using is one from PotterUSA.com. In this video I used the electric press, but a manual press will do the same job.
You know it is a killer piece, a killer video, and I am filled with gratitude for you sharing. HUGS!!! Plus, that band sander (or whatever you call it..LOL) is flippin' AWESOME. I have serious tool envy. You go, Miss Melissa!!!!
wow! beautiful. Thank you so much. Fantastic to watch how you used the wood blocks to shape the flower. i learned a lot. New subscriber with gratitude.
Wow! My first project in my first jewelry class was making a copper flower. I need to go back now, and TRY (lol) to make one like yours. You are very talented. You created a lovely piece. I love all of your videos, Melissa!!!
Oh my that is so pretty Melissa.. I looked this up because I wanted to make a very tiny rose to place on a small pendant I am making..I am going to try this method to a point. You sure gave me some wonderful idea. Thank you so much
Wow! Is this ever beautiful, I'm pretty new to your channel and it's been a very long time since I've actually made any jewelry so I'm looking forward to watching your videos and refreshing my memory a bit. I'm sure there's so much I'll be able to learn by watching. Thanks!
i commend you for sharing this range of techniques :will definitely use this video feed to the students here in Vanc,BC c/o Metalworks...we are engaging in the world of spiculums/folds c/o Longhi/Eid and Good..exciting times...thanks for your potter demo's too..mucho
mike ma Thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate it. I am glad you found it helpful. And thank you for sharing it with others as well. I did a fold formed cuff video in similar fashion to this one as well. You might find that one helpful also. th-cam.com/video/MyFVnOhWKIA/w-d-xo.html Thanks again!
Love your video from start to finish! Would you please tell me the soft wood you used to mold the petals? Also what die press system are you using to cut out the flowers? Ever so grateful for your generosity in sharing your art!
this is fantastic Melissa! Thank you for posting the entire procedure! I have a question about sweat soldering (from watching this and your other video about solder flow) - I am a newbie when it comes to soldering - how can you tell when a piece that you are sweat soldering is actually soldered - especially since you cannot see between the pieces of metal?
That is a very good question mrs beadsley. When I do the sweat soldering as in the other video I posted, I can see when the top piece "falls" and I will give a touch of my pick to ensure that the two pieces connect. In the case of this flower, I could actually see the solder flow. Sometimes I don't know if the solder has actually flowed until after I pickle the piece and try to pry it apart. ;)
Melissa, I have to say I just love this video. I think its probably my fifth time watching it so far. I was wondering if you are using premade bezel cups or tubing and what size they were? Thank so much for another awesome video :0
Great video! Just curious what the Crockpot filled with green liquid is used for and what is the liquid that you put the copper pieces in after annealing and quenching? Thanks!
It is a very well used pickle. It starts out clear and as I do more and more pickling it becomes loaded with copper which turns it green. Even though it is super green, as long as it removes my firescale, it is still good.
Hi Melissa. Made a bracelet I learned from you elsewhere. Big fan! Question. Since soap, (not fancy cleansers) are alkaline, isn't it ok to stop the pickle, and /or liver of sulphur process with just soap, instead of baking soda??
***** HAHA, I thought the same thing when I watched it. Amazingly, I don't drink coffee. Can't stand the stuff.... or smell. I am just a really fast worker. LOL. It would sure be nice to work this quickly. I am in Draper, Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City. I would love to have you over sometime if you are in the area.
***** Thanks. We used to live down in Vancouver. I hope to be up that way before too long. I have some friends up in the Seattle area. I will keep you posted.
I am up North in Bothwell that's why I asked I am just now trying to teach myself soldering using copper first before I go on to SS. There's very little information on using copper solder all I find is sliver solder to use on copper or how to solder copper for plumbing. Thanks for responding.
I don't use copper solder. It is brittle and doesn't have a fantastic color match. I use silver solder. I have an online soldering workshop if you are interested. It is about 6 hours long (30 videos) and covers how to solder on copper and on sterling silver. Or if you ever want to come down for some studio time, let me know. I would love to have you.
Debbie Minter You most certainly could. I do a lot of forming with the swage block. I like the end piece of the 2x4 because it is soft and I can shape it how I need to. But the swage block would totally work.
Hello. Just found your video and I have to give you a big compliment on how fast you made this piece, and how beautiful it is at the end. I have a question about the plate with flower cut out that you used to cut the flower shape with. What is it? I would love to find something to help cutting out shapes, but cannot find anything like that. Thank you for your time. Barb
I try to make the join as clean as can be to begin with so that any color difference would be minimal. In this case, you wouldn't see the silver solder, and where it is exposed is around the silver tubing for the tube set stone. Having said that, when I need to cover a solder seam on copper, I will often copper plate a piece to cover the seams. I do this with "spent" pickle and some steel wire.
Melissa do you see this working out with sterling and used as a brooch? What gauge would you use? love the video- short and sweet but tells all we need to know..thank You
@Jean Menden That's an excellent idea! 👍 😊 It would definitely be beautiful in silver... especially fine silver (I'm very fond of silver's bright white shine ❤️). Good luck if you decide to make this. 🙂
It is one of the best tools ever. I use it all the time. I bought mine through MicroMark. But they have them at any of the big box hardware stores. I would avoid the one from Harbor Freight, though I have many friends that have purchased one there and it has done well for them.
Love the pendant. Wondering if my Sizzix die cutting system will cut through 20 gauge copper sheeting, the steel ruled dies. Happen to know? In 1 of the comments you said you don't use copper solder. I'm wondering if you have tried the Rio Grande "improved color match" copper solder? I have it in my shopper cart and would appreciate hearing back from you ASAP so I can final my order.
I don't believe that a Sizzix machine will cut through 20 gauge. That is pretty thick. I have not used the color match copper solder. I will have to check it out.
Hi Melssa, thanks for your reply. I stumbled across another vid that said in comments that my Sizzix might work on 24 and will work on 26. Happily I learned from a FireMtGems vid that I can use my mill to thin my 20 gauge down for die cutting. Yay! And duh! My mill is new, so I'm not used to thinking of ways to use it. I ordered the Rio copper solder. Will let you know what I think. I've heard over heating will turn it silver, but the same hold true for copper sheeting, at least the cheap stuff I tried before.
That is great to know about cutting the thinner metals. It makes sense. I can typically cut thinner metals with scissors. Let me know what you think about the solder.
'Cuz of arthritis, I'm a terrible "cutter-outer" with paper, so figured cutting sheet metal might be more challenging for me, esp. when cutting more intricate patterns like a daisy, etc. so being able to die cut is exciting. I should be able to manage hand cutting simple random shapes though. :) Will be happy to share with you how I like or dislike the copper solder. Appreciate all you do, so the slightest reciprocation is my pleasure.
Got a few questions, what thickness copper?where did you get the dies to make the cut outs? what was the clear and then the green liquid you dipped them in after heating them?
Thank you for the feedback. There are several videos I have done that are not teaching videos. This is one of those. This just shows my work process of creating a piece from start to finish. I have over 100 videos where I do teach every aspect of what I am doing. Again, this wasn't meant to be one of those. 🙂
I don't recall the exact amount of time, and of course it took longer for the video than it would have normally taken. I am sure I could probably do this project within an hour or so. And I believe I used at least 20 gauge for the flowers.
Hi Melissa I can't find any definitive answers about work hardening a piece like this. How did you do it? I've made one like this and I'm wanting to make a brooch. Thanks!😊
@@MelissaMuir Oh. That makes perfect sense! :) . Thanks for the response. I'm just starting out with copper-smithing, so I'm trying to watch many different videos to see the various styles/techniques . There are a lot of intricacies that I had no idea about. Thanks again!!
barbbear35 It is a Jumbo Max Flame Butane Torch. I have them in my online shop at www.kcjewelbox.com if you are interested. I just got a new shipment of them last week.
Louise Saqueen They are called Bezel Setting Punches. I actually one set left in stock if you are interested. I love them. They totally help me with the tube settings. www.kcjewelbox.com/Bezel-Setting-Punches-brn418.htm
Louise Saqueen I do ship to the UK. However, I have to calculate the shipping and VAT for it. We can totally work it out if you are interested. Just let me know.
MrLeonard55 Thank you. It is actually just pickle that has been used. I had made a super pickle (pickle and hydrogen peroxide) to remove the copper plating from some brass that I had pickled. That is why it looks more green than the typical blue of well used pickle.
Dee Hebard they are called bezel setting punches. I actually have two sets in stock. They are available at www.kcjewelbox.com in the Tools and Supplies section. I also did a video on Tube setting a while back that shows how I use them. Actually, I think there are two videos that show how to use them if I recall correctly.
Dar here . Cool press, and project . Looks like you might want some of my (more expensive) dies that cut those parts cleanly . You shouldn't have to spend time banging them out of the die or sanding flashing off the back .
Swami Chihuahuananda Dar you are right. I do need to get some of your dies. There is quite a bit that goes into the clean up on these. I am going to get a couple from you for the book. I am working on that section soon. Sorry it has taken so long.
Melissa Muir Ah... I wondered about that strongly but briefly the other day, after not thinking about it at all for months. Then today someone sent me this link . Glad to hear you're still planning le book . I like how fast the Potter press works. If I wasn't all set up already, I'd look into his pump setups .
Swami Chihuahuananda yes, I am still working on the book. Life has been getting in the way with the kids and move and such. But I am still working hard on it. I hope to have the first section released in time for my workshops in Tucson. His electric press is great. It isn't quite as fast as the video shows, as the video is double speed. :) But it is fast.
Taylor White There are a number of reasons for the hole. But I do it primarily for three.... 1- It allows for light to come through. 2 - I can push it out if it happens to get stuck before I am ready to set it, or if I need to unset the stone for any reason (ie. repairs) 3- cleaning is easier if you have a hole behind the stone.
hello, first I wanted to make you my compliments, and grandiose what you do, I'm a autodidata and copper apasiona me, I do my creations alone, looking a little here and there, but I do not know the name of some things here in Italy I find it hard to make me understand what I try, I'd appreciate if you kindly me what is said and the green liquid where you bathrooms copper pieces after you've cooked them and then after already cleaned out throws and copper to make matters I aves cotto.spero you understand, you write with the translation services of google.spero hear from you, thanks
Excuse me, Melissa, I use Google to translate the comments and it is not clear to me what product you use in the brown sink, that you use a little bit in another bottle of water, I think... is it citric acid with copper? I looked for it in your educational videos, which I think are great, EVERYTHING you teach, but I didn't see this, maybe I couldn't find it, thank you for your time, sympathy, and knowledge.
There are two things that I use in this video. First is pickle. It is made with sodium bisulfate. You could use Citric Acid for that. The second is Liver of Sulfur, that is the brown bottle that i drop into the bowl. The Liver of sulfur is what I use to darken the copper.
@@MelissaMuir You really get a beautiful effect. Thank you for responding and I won't bother you anymore. The word liver refers to the fact that it comes from an animal. Do you know another method for vegans?
@@MelissaMuir The sulfur liver is not of animal origin, is that true? The little I could read was in another language and I thought it came from the cow. If it is synthetic, I am glad and I will take it into account. Thank you very much for your shared knowledge.
Omgoodness I want your whole work set up station.. a big room with all the tools I'd ever need is a dream come true indeed..
It has certainly been a lot of work to get everything all set up. It is a really fun place to be. 🥰
Hi!! I'm Arturo from Argentina.
I'm a silver and goldsmith student. I'll allways be, a student!!!...
Thank you very much, for your videos!!! You inspire me a lot to make my creations, thank for your teatching!!!
Regrets from here!!! ☺💕💪
Thank you. 🥰❤️🥰
Amazing the way you formed the flowers! It is always fascinating to see what alternative ways there are to achieve the same result as with the expensive tools.
Thank you.
It’s fascinating watching the sped up work on the pendant and seeing it progress.
I love watching the metal move too. It is my favorite part.
Love watching something being hammered and formed. Beautifully finished piece. Thanks for sharing the process :)
Thank you Little Cherry Hill Jewellery I have to say that I love watching the metal move. I have watched this video more than once just to see the metal form. :)
Thank you Melissa! Great video
Absolutely gorgeous! ❤️❤️❤️ I just got my first disc cutter and the idea of making copper flowers came to mind. This was an amazing transformation to behold. You are truly talented! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. 😊
Very cool! Great job!!!!!!!!!
GREAT Melissa !!!
Thank you for Sharing
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents! The copper flower is just gorgeous and I really enjoyed your video.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Isabel Rowan Thanks for the feedback. The wood is just the end of a pine 2x4 that was used to build the tables in my studio. The press I am using is one from PotterUSA.com. In this video I used the electric press, but a manual press will do the same job.
You know it is a killer piece, a killer video, and I am filled with gratitude for you sharing. HUGS!!!
Plus, that band sander (or whatever you call it..LOL) is flippin' AWESOME. I have serious tool envy. You go, Miss Melissa!!!!
Beautiful and educational as all of your videos. Thanks a lot for what you do. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Guadalajara Jalisco México.
Absolutely beautiful process and you are gifted in this art form:-),thank you
That is quite the compliment. Thank you so much.
Beautiful piece.
Very well done! I love it!!
Thank you.
very well done Melissa. thanks
You are done just awsome work.
wow! beautiful. Thank you so much. Fantastic to watch how you used the wood blocks to shape the flower. i learned a lot. New subscriber with gratitude.
Thank you for your quick response...I'll check them out!
You know what else is cool? How your hammering percussion fits into the music- it was so funny to hear it.
That was really cool.
Wonderful video, you made a gorgeous flower, I like your way to teach very much, easy and power tools, you are great, thank you for share with us!!
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the feedback.
This was almost mesmerizing to watch. Couldn't take me eyes off the screen. Haven't posted one of these in a while. Might be something to consider.
Wow! My first project in my first jewelry class was making a copper flower. I need to go back now, and TRY (lol) to make one like yours. You are very talented. You created a lovely piece. I love all of your videos, Melissa!!!
Wow. What a compliment. Thank you so much. I hope you do go try to make one. They are so fun.
Beautiful!
Oh my that is so pretty Melissa.. I looked this up because I wanted to make a very tiny rose to place on a small pendant I am making..I am going to try this method to a point. You sure gave me some wonderful idea. Thank you so much
I am glad you found it helpful. I would love to see your final result when you are done. Good luck.
Wow, this is inspirational!
Thank you Annie.
Beautiful. What a great idea using the 2 X 4's; now I know what to do with the two little pieces of 2 X 4 I have been hoarding for years.
Linda Lowney thank you. I also use them in the second Alan Revere project, the hoop earrings. Check out that video too.
@@MelissaMuir Thanks I will check that one out too.
Thanks for sharing. Wonderful video
Excellent video!
gorgeous!
Wow, well done Melissa
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Stunning
Beautiful work 😍
Thank you
Wow! Is this ever beautiful, I'm pretty new to your channel and it's been a very long time since I've actually made any jewelry so I'm looking forward to watching your videos and refreshing my memory a bit. I'm sure there's so much I'll be able to learn by watching. Thanks!
Thanks SUSIE Peterson-LaLonde Let me know if you have questions. :)
excelente. felicitaciones, hermoso trabajo...
Serious case of tool envy here! Simply gorgeous design! Will share later on my blog (The Beading Gem) so others can be inspired!!
Super cool! You are so talented!
Awwww, Thanks Jenn Hansen You should come over sometime and play in the studio and you can be a rock star too. :D
I should. Operations simplify life is in full effect so I should have more weekends at home!!!
Thank you. A good, fast tutorial on molding copper with a hammer.
So beautiful
You're also a great DJ :-) loved the music with the hammering. xxxBB.
LOL. You didn't know I was thinking about taking up a new career as a DJ did you? HAHAHA, I am not. But thank you. Glad you liked it.
Welcome!!!!!
Beautiful
wow awesome work
Thank you.
Annie McPhee Thank you. Usually I make my own tube settings, however, this was a purchased 5mm, die struck setting from Rio Grande.
i commend you for sharing this range of techniques :will definitely use this video feed to the students here in Vanc,BC c/o Metalworks...we are engaging in the world of spiculums/folds c/o Longhi/Eid and Good..exciting times...thanks for your potter demo's too..mucho
mike ma Thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate it. I am glad you found it helpful. And thank you for sharing it with others as well. I did a fold formed cuff video in similar fashion to this one as well. You might find that one helpful also. th-cam.com/video/MyFVnOhWKIA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again!
Bravissima grazie x il tutorial 😘😍😘😘
maria di maio thank you.
awesome job
Swarnima Dwivedi thank you.
AMAZING👑👑👑❤❤❤❤
Thank you
Love your video from start to finish! Would you please tell me the soft wood you used to mold the petals? Also what die press system are you using to cut out the flowers? Ever so grateful for your generosity in sharing your art!
Nice! Thanks!
fantastico tutorial bellissimo gioiello grazie
mela americana grazie
I love power tools!!
thank you for this beautiful video! coul I know the name of the tool you use to bezel stone? thank you
Great Demo you did :) Fairly new to copper forming
What was that stuff you used in between, then heated to bond them together?
Looks great! You sure can hammer fast! Lol
Gracias
this is fantastic Melissa! Thank you for posting the entire procedure! I have a question about sweat soldering (from watching this and your other video about solder flow) - I am a newbie when it comes to soldering - how can you tell when a piece that you are sweat soldering is actually soldered - especially since you cannot see between the pieces of metal?
That is a very good question mrs beadsley. When I do the sweat soldering as in the other video I posted, I can see when the top piece "falls" and I will give a touch of my pick to ensure that the two pieces connect. In the case of this flower, I could actually see the solder flow. Sometimes I don't know if the solder has actually flowed until after I pickle the piece and try to pry it apart. ;)
Melissa, I have to say I just love this video. I think its probably my fifth time watching it so far. I was wondering if you are using premade bezel cups or tubing and what size they were? Thank so much for another awesome video :0
Maravilhoso!
+Silvana Maia Gonçalves da Silva Thank you. :)
can you do it without using the torch? because I don't have one or you have to heat the pieces before start hammer that.
Great video! Just curious what the Crockpot filled with green liquid is used for and what is the liquid that you put the copper pieces in after annealing and quenching? Thanks!
It is a very well used pickle. It starts out clear and as I do more and more pickling it becomes loaded with copper which turns it green. Even though it is super green, as long as it removes my firescale, it is still good.
Hi Melissa. Made a bracelet I learned from you elsewhere. Big fan! Question. Since soap, (not fancy cleansers) are alkaline, isn't it ok to stop the pickle, and /or liver of sulphur process with just soap, instead of baking soda??
Thanks for the video! Can you tell me what you used to solder the two pieces together please?
Gina Coll I use hard silver solder
***** HAHA, I thought the same thing when I watched it. Amazingly, I don't drink coffee. Can't stand the stuff.... or smell. I am just a really fast worker. LOL. It would sure be nice to work this quickly.
I am in Draper, Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City. I would love to have you over sometime if you are in the area.
***** Thanks. We used to live down in Vancouver. I hope to be up that way before too long. I have some friends up in the Seattle area. I will keep you posted.
Melisa am I reading this correctly you in Utah ??
+Roz Lord yes. I am in Draper. Just south of Salt Lake City.
I am up North in Bothwell that's why I asked I am just now trying to teach
myself soldering using copper first before I go on to SS. There's very
little information on using copper solder all I find is sliver solder to
use on copper or how to solder copper for plumbing.
Thanks for responding.
I don't use copper solder. It is brittle and doesn't have a fantastic color match. I use silver solder. I have an online soldering workshop if you are interested. It is about 6 hours long (30 videos) and covers how to solder on copper and on sterling silver. Or if you ever want to come down for some studio time, let me know. I would love to have you.
Beautiful. Could you use the swage block (sp?) shown at the end for this entire process?
Debbie Minter You most certainly could. I do a lot of forming with the swage block. I like the end piece of the 2x4 because it is soft and I can shape it how I need to. But the swage block would totally work.
Melissa Muir Thank you! I have one your Father in Law made. :)
Hello. Just found your video and I have to give you a big compliment on how fast you made this piece, and how beautiful it is at the end. I have a question about the plate with flower cut out that you used to cut the flower shape with. What is it? I would love to find something to help cutting out shapes, but cannot find anything like that. Thank you for your time. Barb
+Barbara Doherty thank you. I use a pancake die made by Potter USA. They are meant to be used with the hydraulic press.
What a beautiful flower shape! Where did you get the special fine ended hammer, what is its name?
Thank you. The hammer I used was a Fretz sharp texturing hammer
Thank-you so much for being so kind and getting back to me. Thank-you
Great video. May I know what liquid you use in coloring copper ? 10:05 Thnx.
+danpandapotan Thank you. It is gel form Liver of Sulfur that is used to add the patina.
If you use silver solder, how do you avoid the drastic color difference?
I try to make the join as clean as can be to begin with so that any color difference would be minimal. In this case, you wouldn't see the silver solder, and where it is exposed is around the silver tubing for the tube set stone. Having said that, when I need to cover a solder seam on copper, I will often copper plate a piece to cover the seams. I do this with "spent" pickle and some steel wire.
what ga of copper do you use? thanks
E' stupendo!!! Ma come si chiama quell'attrezzo che usa per incastonare la pietra? Al minuto 11:18 Grazie!!!
Melissa do you see this working out with sterling and used as a brooch? What gauge would you use?
love the video- short and sweet but tells all we need to know..thank You
Oh sure. I used 20 or 22 on this. I don’t recall which.
@Jean Menden That's an excellent idea! 👍 😊 It would definitely be beautiful in silver... especially fine silver (I'm very fond of silver's bright white shine ❤️). Good luck if you decide to make this. 🙂
what is that cute little belt sander? 1"? and where did you get it?
It is one of the best tools ever. I use it all the time. I bought mine through MicroMark. But they have them at any of the big box hardware stores. I would avoid the one from Harbor Freight, though I have many friends that have purchased one there and it has done well for them.
Love the pendant. Wondering if my Sizzix die cutting system will cut through 20 gauge copper sheeting, the steel ruled dies. Happen to know?
In 1 of the comments you said you don't use copper solder. I'm wondering if you have tried the Rio Grande "improved color match" copper solder? I have it in my shopper cart and would appreciate hearing back from you ASAP so I can final my order.
I don't believe that a Sizzix machine will cut through 20 gauge. That is pretty thick. I have not used the color match copper solder. I will have to check it out.
Hi Melssa, thanks for your reply. I stumbled across another vid that said in comments that my Sizzix might work on 24 and will work on 26. Happily I learned from a FireMtGems vid that I can use my mill to thin my 20 gauge down for die cutting. Yay! And duh! My mill is new, so I'm not used to thinking of ways to use it.
I ordered the Rio copper solder. Will let you know what I think. I've heard over heating will turn it silver, but the same hold true for copper sheeting, at least the cheap stuff I tried before.
That is great to know about cutting the thinner metals. It makes sense. I can typically cut thinner metals with scissors. Let me know what you think about the solder.
'Cuz of arthritis, I'm a terrible "cutter-outer" with paper, so figured cutting sheet metal might be more challenging for me, esp. when cutting more intricate patterns like a daisy, etc. so being able to die cut is exciting. I should be able to manage hand cutting simple random shapes though. :)
Will be happy to share with you how I like or dislike the copper solder. Appreciate all you do, so the slightest reciprocation is my pleasure.
hola que hermoso tu trabajo, me gustaría saber que liquido usaste para envejecer. gracias
Thank you Isabel Cristina Villarroel I used Liver Of Sulfur (LOS)
Got a few questions, what thickness copper?where did you get the dies to make the cut outs? what was the clear and then the green liquid you dipped them in after heating them?
also would have been nice if you would have talked us through each step, just saying
Thank you for the feedback. There are several videos I have done that are not teaching videos. This is one of those. This just shows my work process of creating a piece from start to finish. I have over 100 videos where I do teach every aspect of what I am doing. Again, this wasn't meant to be one of those. 🙂
I believe this was 20 gauge. I get the dies from Potter USA. The clear liquid was just water. The green liquid is very well used pickle.
Thank you!@@MelissaMuir
Hi Melissa: How long did it actually take to make this pendant? And what gauge is the copper?
I don't recall the exact amount of time, and of course it took longer for the video than it would have normally taken. I am sure I could probably do this project within an hour or so. And I believe I used at least 20 gauge for the flowers.
Hi Melissa I can't find any definitive answers about work hardening a piece like this. How did you do it? I've made one like this and I'm wanting to make a brooch. Thanks!😊
I just use my hammer on the end of the 2x4 block in my vise. I will also manipulate the pedals by wiggling them up and down a little.
@@MelissaMuir ok thanks. It was just super annealed and soft after soldering the two petal sections. 😊
Good video. Would've liked some audio commentary on what you are doing during the different steps though.
TheMboe76 thank you. I have many others that show the various steps and such. So this one was just to show the process from start to finish.
@@MelissaMuir Oh. That makes perfect sense! :) . Thanks for the response. I'm just starting out with copper-smithing, so I'm trying to watch many different videos to see the various styles/techniques . There are a lot of intricacies that I had no idea about. Thanks again!!
Melissa, what torch are you using? Great video!
barbbear35 It is a Jumbo Max Flame Butane Torch. I have them in my online shop at www.kcjewelbox.com if you are interested. I just got a new shipment of them last week.
Hiya, loved your video, can you tell me what tool did you use to set the stone? I can't seem to find anything similar.
Louise Saqueen They are called Bezel Setting Punches. I actually one set left in stock if you are interested. I love them. They totally help me with the tube settings. www.kcjewelbox.com/Bezel-Setting-Punches-brn418.htm
I would be, but you don't post to the UK. thank you anyway Louise
Louise Saqueen I do ship to the UK. However, I have to calculate the shipping and VAT for it. We can totally work it out if you are interested. Just let me know.
I have found one in the uk now, thank you.
I am so glad you were able to find one.
hi will u please try to share some tutorial about matte finished jewel making..it's my request.thank u.
I will see what I can come up with.
What equipment is that, that you use to cut the copper please
+Adetoro Akinseye It is a hydraulic press from Potter USA.
Melissa Muir Where were you able to get the Dies for the press to cut the flower shapes? Was that something you had custom made?
What is the gauge of that copper?
Sharing the Bounty I don’t recall now, but I believe it was 20 or 22
Very nice work. What is the green fluid in the crock pot at 7:35?
MrLeonard55 Thank you. It is actually just pickle that has been used. I had made a super pickle (pickle and hydrogen peroxide) to remove the copper plating from some brass that I had pickled. That is why it looks more green than the typical blue of well used pickle.
What tool did you use to set the stone?
Dee Hebard they are called bezel setting punches. I actually have two sets in stock. They are available at www.kcjewelbox.com in the Tools and Supplies section. I also did a video on Tube setting a while back that shows how I use them. Actually, I think there are two videos that show how to use them if I recall correctly.
Dee Hebard here is the link to the Tube setting video: Tool Time Tuesday - Tube Setting Tutorial
Melissa Muir
I think I just died and went to stone setting heaven! Totally checking out those bezel setting punches. Great video!
TH-camee These really are great tools. I love them. They make tube setting so easy.
Peace be upon you how to make copper color Black
Dar here . Cool press, and project . Looks like you might want some of my (more expensive) dies that cut those parts cleanly . You shouldn't have to spend time banging them out of the die or sanding flashing off the back .
Swami Chihuahuananda Dar you are right. I do need to get some of your dies. There is quite a bit that goes into the clean up on these. I am going to get a couple from you for the book. I am working on that section soon. Sorry it has taken so long.
Melissa Muir Ah... I wondered about that strongly but briefly the other day, after
not thinking about it at all for months. Then today someone sent me this link . Glad to hear you're still planning le book . I like how fast the Potter press works. If I wasn't all set up already, I'd look into his pump setups .
Swami Chihuahuananda yes, I am still working on the book. Life has been getting in the way with the kids and move and such. But I am still working hard on it. I hope to have the first section released in time for my workshops in Tucson. His electric press is great. It isn't quite as fast as the video shows, as the video is double speed. :) But it is fast.
Why was that hole drilled in the middle?
Taylor White There are a number of reasons for the hole. But I do it primarily for three.... 1- It allows for light to come through. 2 - I can push it out if it happens to get stuck before I am ready to set it, or if I need to unset the stone for any reason (ie. repairs) 3- cleaning is easier if you have a hole behind the stone.
That makes a lot of sense! Thanks!
hello, first I wanted to make you my compliments, and grandiose what you do, I'm a autodidata and copper apasiona me, I do my creations alone, looking a little here and there, but I do not know the name of some things here in Italy I find it hard to make me understand what I try, I'd appreciate if you kindly me what is said and the green liquid where you bathrooms copper pieces after you've cooked them and then after already cleaned out throws and copper to make matters I aves cotto.spero you understand, you write with the translation services of google.spero hear from you, thanks
Grazie. Il liquido verde è una salamoia di acido citrico che ha un sacco di rame in esso.
Thanks Melissa, I became crazy to clean copper after several firings, you were very kind
Excuse me, Melissa, I use Google to translate the comments and it is not clear to me what product you use in the brown sink, that you use a little bit in another bottle of water, I think... is it citric acid with copper? I looked for it in your educational videos, which I think are great, EVERYTHING you teach, but I didn't see this, maybe I couldn't find it, thank you for your time, sympathy, and knowledge.
There are two things that I use in this video. First is pickle. It is made with sodium bisulfate. You could use Citric Acid for that. The second is Liver of Sulfur, that is the brown bottle that i drop into the bowl. The Liver of sulfur is what I use to darken the copper.
@@MelissaMuir You really get a beautiful effect. Thank you for responding and I won't bother you anymore. The word liver refers to the fact that it comes from an animal. Do you know another method for vegans?
@@elenasantandercortes6767 in this case liver of sulfur is a chemical compound. It is vegan and is not an animal byproduct.
@@MelissaMuir The sulfur liver is not of animal origin, is that true? The little I could read was in another language and I thought it came from the cow. If it is synthetic, I am glad and I will take it into account. Thank you very much for your shared knowledge.
Dang she cheated I can’t follow this at home!?
Beautiful!
+bluecat1007 Thank you.
You're welcome :)!
Beautiful
+Ankur Kumar Kapoor Thank you. :)