What a tremendous assist from you, Greg. I was stuck and frustrated by my lack of imagination drawing the same one-dimensional elements. You put it together. I'm very appreciative! TY!
Hello Petra, Welcome to my site. Glad you found me. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. I am here to help. Greg Greenwood
Hello Auriel, I am very glad that you like the video. Also, thank you for your email and your suggestions. I appreciate your input. The best to you. Greg Greenwood
Hi Greg. Love this! Despite the plethora of design inspiration out there, coming up with design ideas is always a challenge for me so seeing the design process you used with each gorgeous finished piece really helps break it down! I'm looking forward to the next videos in the series!
Hello Rochelle, I am so happy that I am able to help you with design ideas. Thank you for your kind comments. I can't wait to continue the series. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Thank you Sir, I love how you conceived your ideas for these beautiful pieces. Designing is very difficult and as I can see from the other comments, I am not the only one struggling. I hope one day to create an eye catching piece like yours.
Hello Roslyn, You are most welcome. Check out the rest of my design videos in my playlist. You will get some ideas there for sure. Best wishes and keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Another informative and beautifully produced video Greg - thank you! I struggle with design ideas. I can craft to a certain extent - but the designing part often eludes me. In metalsmithing 101 way back in the day, our instructor tried to teach us how to abstract. Sometimes I just have to let my mind wander a bit and sketch and then go from there. Thanks again!
Hello LA, Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your kind comments. Many times we all struggle with design ideas. Hopefully this and the other design videos that are coming soon, will help you and give you exciting ideas. Thank you for watching and commenting . Greg Greenwood
Thank you Greg. One of the hardest things for me to do is to come up with new designs. I hope you post more like this. I really like your videos. Your teaching technique reminds me of my first metalsmith instructor.
Hello MJ, Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. Check out my video "Jewelry Design Ideas Made Simple" This will give you some more design ideas. Then, make sure that you subscribe and ring the bell. I will have more Design Videos coming soon. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood
Hi Greg 👋🏻 Your video has me really thinking about the possibilities that are outside of mainstream jewelry making here in Australia. I excelled at Art in my High school years, since then it has been put to one side which is so unfortunate. I joined a Lapidary club here and Australia doesn't produce silver, but gold, diamonds and all those amazing stones like smokey quartz are possible to find. If you want silver, either buy it or go out fossicking for the coins and rings. Some items that people find are from all over the world and have found there way here. I love sea glass as well. Ironstone is not really used which I think is such a waste. My big plan is to spend half the year in Australia and the other in America for my retirement. Creating sculptures in clay is my favourite medium. Textiles will be my next venture as the world and it's idea of fashion changes❤❤❤
Hello Sis Qui, Thank you for sharing. I always am interested in other peoples stories. Life is so interesting. I am glad that I can start you thinking outside the mainstream. This is what it is all about. I know you will have an interesting time. Textiles and jewelry can be an exciting combination. Keep your mind open!!! Keep on watching. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Thank You Sir, your Art is so beautiful and also the way you transfer Your knowledge is perfect. Even difficult designs , you make them look easy to make. Thank You Sir you are a real perfect jewellery teacher and Artist. 🌹 Greetings from Greece
really enjoyed all the textures/shapes/depths and craftsmanship. if a beginner had $1000-$1500 and wanted to get some material to get started what would your recommendations be wire/sheet and any online sources would be really helpful.
Hello D&L, Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the video! For the beginner question. (This is a big question ). It is always difficult to decide which direction to start and this depends a bit on the student's interest. I would start by concentrating on learning to bend, forge and solder wire. Do not worry about sheet metal. Get comfortable with the wires. Learn how it bends, how far one can forge a wire before it splits, how to solder small wires to large wires. Design within the "limitations" (By the way, there are no limitations) of the wire. Buy some SS wire, getting 12, 14, 18 ga. square and round. Approx. 10 ft. per gauge. This will be about $600. Also, get copper wire in 10 to 20 ga. This will be for practicing forging. Only buy smaller amounts as you need them. Your learning curve will determine what to buy. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Work for a couple of months only working in wire. Do the same for sheet metal. There are many more techniques using sheet, so start by learning how to saw correctly and with ease. Use copper sheet to learn on. Saw, Saw, Saw!! File , File File! Learn to burnish the edges of sheet so you don't have to polish the edges. Learn to solder seams and to sweat solder. Start fabricating simple boxes and 3-D forms. Get comfortable with the sheet. The idea of only working on the wire and/or sheet metal for a long extended time, is to get to know the characteristics of the metal. Know what to expect from the metal. Once a student understands what the metal will do, then the student can start to design pieces that will use the metal to it's full potential. If one skips learning the basics, the student will always be handicapped and will feel and look like an ametuer. As for any online sources, Of course, start with all of my videos. Use them as a base and a spring board. There a other instructional videos out there that have different approaches to the subjects. Find the ones that fit your personality. Wow, I sure hope this helps you and makes sense. Thank you again for your questions. You are always invited to ask. Good Luck. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 Thanks a lot. This is really helpful. We definitely want to focus on learning to use the tools. Once we've gone through a bunch of metal hopefully in the end be able to make some fun projects with the family. You videos have been so helpful and inspiring. Cheers.
The Bob Ross of jewelry making! Thank you so much Greg!!!! :)
Hello Christopher, Thanks and you are more than welcome. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
What a tremendous assist from you, Greg. I was stuck and frustrated by my lack of imagination drawing the same one-dimensional elements. You put it together. I'm very appreciative! TY!
Hello Billy, Awesome!! Glad I can help you. This is what it is all about! Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood
Genius I would say you are ❤ your imagination is beyond, thank you another inspiration to me. Your designs were all amazing.
Hello Elisa, Thank you so much 😀 Greg Greenwood
Just found your site! New to metalsmithing and just trying to figure out how to design my pieces. Glad I found your videos 😊
Hello Petra, Welcome to my site. Glad you found me. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. I am here to help. Greg Greenwood
Wow these are some beautiful designs! Thank you for sharing and showing us your design process. Inspiring stuff❤
Hello Auriel, I am very glad that you like the video. Also, thank you for your email and your suggestions. I appreciate your input. The best to you. Greg Greenwood
Beautiful work, your designs are truly inspiring.
Hello M, Thank you for watching and I am glad you are inspired! Greg Greenwood
Hi Greg. Love this! Despite the plethora of design inspiration out there, coming up with design ideas is always a challenge for me so seeing the design process you used with each gorgeous finished piece really helps break it down! I'm looking forward to the next videos in the series!
Hello Rochelle, I am so happy that I am able to help you with design ideas. Thank you for your kind comments. I can't wait to continue the series. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Thank you Sir, I love how you conceived your ideas for these beautiful pieces. Designing is very difficult and as I can see from the other comments, I am not the only one struggling. I hope one day to create an eye catching piece like yours.
Hello Roslyn, You are most welcome. Check out the rest of my design videos in my playlist. You will get some ideas there for sure. Best wishes and keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Inspiring video Greg, cannot wait to get to the bench. Thank you!
Hello Mary, I am so glad that I have inspired you. Have fun and enjoy!! Thanks Greg Greenwood
Another informative and beautifully produced video Greg - thank you! I struggle with design ideas. I can craft to a certain extent - but the designing part often eludes me. In metalsmithing 101 way back in the day, our instructor tried to teach us how to abstract. Sometimes I just have to let my mind wander a bit and sketch and then go from there. Thanks again!
Hello LA, Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your kind comments. Many times we all struggle with design ideas. Hopefully this and the other design videos that are coming soon, will help you and give you exciting ideas. Thank you for watching and commenting . Greg Greenwood
Definitely a master of your craft!
Hello Jeremy, Thank you very much for your kind comment. Have a great day!! Greg Greenwood
Brilliant. Thank you for the great inspirational material!
Hello Amber. Glad it was helpful! You are more than welcome. Greg Greenwood
Thank you Greg. One of the hardest things for me to do is to come up with new designs. I hope you post more like this. I really like your videos. Your teaching technique reminds me of my first metalsmith instructor.
Hello MJ, Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. Check out my video "Jewelry Design Ideas Made Simple" This will give you some more design ideas. Then, make sure that you subscribe and ring the bell. I will have more Design Videos coming soon. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood
Amazing. More!
Hello Deeply, Thank you very much. Check out my playlists and enjoy. Thanks for subscribing. Greg Greenwood
Very beautiful creations.
Hello Ananya, Thank you so much 😊 Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Greg, you are the greatest mentor! I love all your videos and looking forward for the new ones.
Hello A Matu, Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments. Thank you. Greg Greenwood
Thank you so much for sharing your talents Greg!!!
Hello Kelsey, Absolutely my pleasure! Keep watching! Greg Greenwood
Hi Greg 👋🏻
Your video has me really thinking about the possibilities that are outside of mainstream jewelry making here in Australia. I excelled at Art in my High school years, since then it has been put to one side which is so unfortunate. I joined a Lapidary club here and Australia doesn't produce silver, but gold, diamonds and all those amazing stones like smokey quartz are possible to find. If you want silver, either buy it or go out fossicking for the coins and rings. Some items that people find are from all over the world and have found there way here. I love sea glass as well. Ironstone is not really used which I think is such a waste. My big plan is to spend half the year in Australia and the other in America for my retirement. Creating sculptures in clay is my favourite medium. Textiles will be my next venture as the world and it's idea of fashion changes❤❤❤
Hello Sis Qui, Thank you for sharing. I always am interested in other peoples stories. Life is so interesting. I am glad that I can start you thinking outside the mainstream. This is what it is all about. I know you will have an interesting time. Textiles and jewelry can be an exciting combination. Keep your mind open!!! Keep on watching. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood
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Many blessings to you Greg and the inspiration your work brings forth to the creators world wide 🙏🏼🕊
Thank you so much. Greg Greenwood
Great video Greg. Thank you.
Hello Kim. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your comments. Greg Greenwood
Thank you mr. Greenwood
Hello dienkko, You are very welcome. Enjoy. Greg Greenwood
So creative!
Hello Kathy, Glad you think so! Keep on watching! Greg Greenwood
Great topic!
Hello KatyDid, Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood
Amazing work!
Hello Olive, Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood
Thank You Sir, your Art is so beautiful and also the way you transfer Your knowledge is perfect. Even difficult designs , you make them look easy to make. Thank You Sir you are a real perfect jewellery teacher and Artist. 🌹 Greetings from Greece
Hello SofiaSilver333, Thank you very much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. I am happy to help you. Greg Greenwood
Love these, such inspiration!
Hello BurninGems, I am glad to hear it. Thank you very much for your comments. Greg Greenwood
Very nice work Greg! Great video too!!! Do you hand polish these or just tumble?
Hello Polytwobeers. Both. On these I used the flex shaft and a 3M disc. and tumbled. Thank you for your nice comments. Greg Greenwood
really enjoyed all the textures/shapes/depths and craftsmanship. if a beginner had $1000-$1500 and wanted to get some material to get started what would your recommendations be wire/sheet and any online sources would be really helpful.
Hello D&L, Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the video!
For the beginner question. (This is a big question ). It is always difficult to decide which direction to start and this depends a bit on the student's interest. I would start by concentrating on learning to bend, forge and solder wire. Do not worry about sheet metal. Get comfortable with the wires. Learn how it bends, how far one can forge a wire before it splits, how to solder small wires to large wires. Design within the "limitations" (By the way, there are no limitations) of the wire. Buy some SS wire, getting 12, 14, 18 ga. square and round. Approx. 10 ft. per gauge. This will be about $600. Also, get copper wire in 10 to 20 ga. This will be for practicing forging. Only buy smaller amounts as you need them. Your learning curve will determine what to buy.
THIS IS IMPORTANT. Work for a couple of months only working in wire.
Do the same for sheet metal. There are many more techniques using sheet, so start by learning how to saw correctly and with ease. Use copper sheet to learn on. Saw, Saw, Saw!! File , File File! Learn to burnish the edges of sheet so you don't have to polish the edges. Learn to solder seams and to sweat solder. Start fabricating simple boxes and 3-D forms. Get comfortable with the sheet.
The idea of only working on the wire and/or sheet metal for a long extended time, is to get to know the characteristics of the metal. Know what to expect from the metal. Once a student understands what the metal will do, then the student can start to design pieces that will use the metal to it's full potential. If one skips learning the basics, the student will always be handicapped and will feel and look like an ametuer.
As for any online sources, Of course, start with all of my videos. Use them as a base and a spring board. There a other instructional videos out there that have different approaches to the subjects. Find the ones that fit your personality.
Wow, I sure hope this helps you and makes sense. Thank you again for your questions. You are always invited to ask. Good Luck. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 Thanks a lot. This is really helpful. We definitely want to focus on learning to use the tools. Once we've gone through a bunch of metal hopefully in the end be able to make some fun projects with the family. You videos have been so helpful and inspiring. Cheers.
Hello D&L You are more than welcome!! Have fun. Greg Greenwood
Dear Greg pls make a video on how to solder on plaster of paris
Hello Faisi, I will put it on my list. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood