Coming from a work background in precast concrete, a common stressing strand has the same 7-wire section profile, although obviously being high strength steel it doesn't twist so tightly and I'd never seen it as following a sacred form before. Intriguing. Also, I'm impressed with the fabulous effects and designs you achieve without all the fabulously expensive tools that are available. A refreshing and encouraging set of videos. Best wishes
hi Andrew, interesting to read the seven strand profile is used in the concrete industry … must be a very strong form. I suppose calling it sacred geometry was me trying to hype it up a bit although I do find it an intriguing subject. being a hobbyist I can only dream of owning some of the high end tools available to professional jewellers … thanks for watching … Nick
I absolutely love watching your content! You are so creative & your jewelry is so lovely! Just beautiful! I’ll be the first if you should eventually sell your jewelry of many customers! God bless you & your wonderful endeavors!
Thanks for your lovely comment Frankie, I was just reminiscing with a forum I’m a member of saying how time flies when you’re having fun, almost 3 years on TH-cam with 135 vids and nearly 45k subs thanks to everyone’s support and encouragement … cheers … Nick
thanks Ken, that’s much appreciated. being hobbyist, I’m really grateful for the small financial support TH-cam brings in. It goes a long way to help cover material costs for future projects … all the best to you … Nick
hi Ambkbero, The ball bearings aren’t easy to drill out straight unless you have a lathe like I do. The wire diameter i used to make these twists was 2mm … cheers … Nick
This is very excellent. Using sacred geometry in our art is always the most pleasurable and beautiful. If you don’t mind, what gauge are you using? The charcoal hole method is innovative. I’d love to see your procedure on melting the brass ball bearings on the ends. Do you have a facebook page?
Hi JC, thanks for your comments, wasn’t sure about using the word sacred with all its connotations … but what the heck … went for it anyway … have always loved the look of geometry and symmetry … The copper i used was 1.7 and the silver 2mm diameter. Great playing with charcoal it’s a very versatile material. Did more of it in this previous video … th-cam.com/video/aOaysr1cq4w/w-d-xo.html A hole is first drilled in the bronze balls that fits tightly over the silver wires before soldering with traditional jewellers silver solder. Got left behind with social media… so TH-cam is now the only one I do. All the best you … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff ah yes, drilling a hole in the ball bearing first. I need more tools lol. Sacred geometry is very cool and it’s what all of our reality is made of. Cool stuff! Thank you
thanks for your encouragement JC, “what reality is made of” … well said … I had to cut this video right back … may need to do part 2 one day … cosmic good vibes … Nick
You have some really cool techniques I have never come across before! What is that cylinder you put the piece in that the charcoal was sitting on top of?
Thanks for that Wendy, I tend to make stuff up as I go along. The ceramic cylinder is called a kiln post or prop used in the pottery industry to stack and separate shelves when loading a kiln … N
Very nice Nick. Can you please tell me what acid you are using and where you purchased it from. Nice idea with the charcoal to melt the ends of the bracelet. Cheers
thanks for that Jim, there are a few different options for cleaning with acid … safety pick and other products from jewelry supply companies, hot vinegar and salt mix and the one I use is from over the counter at my local hot tub supply company it’s called pH reducer. It’s a product that is sold to help manage chemical levels in the spa and swimming pool industry. I should say this is for information purposes only do not try this at home … I do like playing with charcoal I was hoping to have a go at make some one day … all the best … Nick
Beautiful ! May i know 1.what can be used to secure the ends if no bronze balls are available pls ? 2. Does the charcoal enable quick fusion of the end ? Tks for a repky from anybody with experience on that. Anand from Mauritius
Hi Anand, I have seen pieces of flat silver sheet soldered onto the cut ends and shaped for a neat finish. i’m sure simple cap ends would also look good. Being so reflective charcoal helps build heat enabling the metal to melt a lot quicker it’s also soft enough for shapes to be carved allowing the molten metal to fill a hollow and form a shape on the end of the wire … N
Hi, thanks for sharing. I bought a similar bracelet but it's in Sterling Silver. Now looking at your video I'm wondering if it really is? Any suggestion on how to test it? Thank you! I lije the background music, Indian?
Hi Mr. Mzungu, there’s a spot test chemical for silver however instead of buying a small bottle of it, you may be able to go to a local jewellery shop and ask them to do a test. The music is called The Five Rivers. I thought it had a bit of a cosmic sound. it’s from story blocks in the LumaFusion app … N
hi Roland, The warm acid used for cleaning is Sodium BiSulpate. Jewellery tool supply companies sell it in powder form and call it pickle powder. there are a few alternatives like hot vinegar and salt. to melt the ends I’m using a ‘Smith’s Little Torch’ which runs on a mix of oxygen and propane that burns incredibly hot … N
after annealing the copper was cleaned in hot acid called jewellers pickle. I melted the ends of the copper on barbecue charcoal which ignites and combusts, so it was plunged it into water to extinguish … N
I’m going to try the charcoal melting method, great idea rather than trying to attach ball bearings. What do you call the refractory cylinder that you put the wire in and the charcoal sits on? Thanks, your work is inspiring.
thanks for that Rick, The ceramic tube i use for a variety of projects is called a kiln prop or post. used in pottery kilns for making adjustable shelves … all the best … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks Nick, I’ll see if I can find one. Seems like a handy thing to have around. I’m going to attempt melting the ends tomorrow and prop it up with some fire brick and see how that goes.
The geometry of the hexagon's fairly simple, it's an extrapolation of a brick wall. Offset each row, and you have 6 inflection points. It's also an extension of the triangle, one of the strongest known forms.
Thanks for your comment Rahere, i’m glad somebody knows what they’re talking about. being a bit of a layman I do not … just love the look … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff If you'd like to go into this further, please Message me. I'm at post-doctoral level on the edge of the Warburg Institute, following a major discovery in the roots of the Renaissance, which touches on the subject at hand. The currency of knowledge shared is knowledge shared in return.
I love the way that everything comes together if it's so perfectly resting upon each other . I like the fact that you didn't use all these machines to do it ,thank you so much I'm going to try to make a bracelet like that.
hi Jason thanks for that, been playing with charcoal a lot lately, very versatile when smelting. Started an unfinished projects to try and make charcoal sometime. cheers … Nick
Hi Nick, do you know the name of the tool you can use to make a chain square. I've seen a round Byzantine chain been pulled through it. It was rectangular in shape made of stainless steel at the center was a single circle with some sort of adjustable metal wheels that cause the round chain to be square off.... Didn't look like a bespoke tool, but can't find it anywhere on line...
Hi Damien, I think what you’re talking about is whats called an adjustable square drawer plate. I once saw a really big one being used in a video with adjustable wheels in the centre. this was made by an old Russian jewellery tool production company. I have seen a newer version that is a lot smaller here is a link to one I’ve seen shabertools.com/en/draw-plate-square/ good luck with it … Nick.
Love it. Very useful tutorial. When you twist the 6+1 strands what does the thickness of the bracelet end up as? Is it 6 x the thickness of the individual wire? Thanks
Hi Brian, it’s known as pickle powder when purchased from a jewellery supply company. The chemical name is Sodium bisulfate, also known as sodium hydrogen sulfate. There are other options that work well like hot white vinegar saturated with salt also hot citric acid solution sold in the food industry or for wine making … N
All your videos are inspirational, but this one was more than that for me. I don't quite know what yet, but something clicked upstairs. Thank you Nick. Ill feed back when it becomes clear.
hi 12mygirls, to finish the sterling silver twist I soldered bronze ballbearings on the ends after drilling a hole in them for the wire to locate in … cheers … Nick
Wow!! What an incredible design! Thanks for the video to show how "easily" this bracelet can be accomplished!
Thanks for that Anita, The simplest of things can be most effective sometimes … N
You won me by straightening the wire! So clever!!!❤
Thanks for that Leticia … oh yes, the terrific tug technique … N
Absolutely brilliant design and great video!
Thanks for that Toni, i love how this simple twist has a natural beauty … N
Coming from a work background in precast concrete, a common stressing strand has the same 7-wire section profile, although obviously being high strength steel it doesn't twist so tightly and I'd never seen it as following a sacred form before. Intriguing. Also, I'm impressed with the fabulous effects and designs you achieve without all the fabulously expensive tools that are available. A refreshing and encouraging set of videos. Best wishes
hi Andrew, interesting to read the seven strand profile is used in the concrete industry … must be a very strong form. I suppose calling it sacred geometry was me trying to hype it up a bit although I do find it an intriguing subject. being a hobbyist I can only dream of owning some of the high end tools available to professional jewellers … thanks for watching … Nick
I absolutely love watching your content! You are so creative & your jewelry is so lovely! Just beautiful! I’ll be the first if you should eventually sell your jewelry of many customers! God bless you & your wonderful endeavors!
Thanks for your lovely comment Frankie, I was just reminiscing with a forum I’m a member of saying how time flies when you’re having fun, almost 3 years on TH-cam with 135 vids and nearly 45k subs thanks to everyone’s support and encouragement … cheers … Nick
Sweet! Learned something new from this video. Thank you!
i’ve learnt a lot by watching TH-cam videos, it’s nice to share some ideas and give back a little … Nick
Very nice 👍
Thanks Augusto … N
wow. beautiful!
thanks for that Lora … N
You're great personality sir, very much creative ideas
Thanks for that Baldev, I love being creative, I even get paid for it at work making tools and jigs … all the best … Nick
Nice work ,just as most of what you do ,thanks, thats why you deserve a smile 🤗😊
Thanks Canela, this was a fun video nothing too serious, appreciate the smiles … N
Thanks!
thanks Ken, that’s much appreciated. being hobbyist, I’m really grateful for the small financial support TH-cam brings in. It goes a long way to help cover material costs for future projects … all the best to you … Nick
They are amazing thank you for sharing ❤
thanks for that Loretta … N👍😎👍
Nice work
thanks for that Ann … N
I learn something new everyday - Thank You!
Thanks Ram, TH-cam is my favourite place to find something new … Nick
Great and beatifull job.. saludos desde.chile
greetings to you too Mario in Chile, thanks for your comment … Nick
Can you show how you drill out the bearings and the gauge of the wire used? Awesome design!!
hi Ambkbero, The ball bearings aren’t easy to drill out straight unless you have a lathe like I do. The wire diameter i used to make these twists was 2mm … cheers … Nick
This is very excellent. Using sacred geometry in our art is always the most pleasurable and beautiful. If you don’t mind, what gauge are you using? The charcoal hole method is innovative. I’d love to see your procedure on melting the brass ball bearings on the ends.
Do you have a facebook page?
Hi JC, thanks for your comments, wasn’t sure about using the word sacred with all its connotations … but what the heck … went for it anyway … have always loved the look of geometry and symmetry … The copper i used was 1.7 and the silver 2mm diameter.
Great playing with charcoal it’s a very versatile material.
Did more of it in this previous video … th-cam.com/video/aOaysr1cq4w/w-d-xo.html
A hole is first drilled in the bronze balls that fits tightly over the silver wires before soldering with traditional jewellers silver solder.
Got left behind with social media… so TH-cam is now the only one I do.
All the best you … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff ah yes, drilling a hole in the ball bearing first. I need more tools lol.
Sacred geometry is very cool and it’s what all of our reality is made of. Cool stuff! Thank you
thanks for your encouragement JC, “what reality is made of” … well said … I had to cut this video right back … may need to do part 2 one day … cosmic good vibes … Nick
You have some really cool techniques I have never come across before!
What is that cylinder you put the piece in that the charcoal was sitting on top of?
Thanks for that Wendy, I tend to make stuff up as I go along.
The ceramic cylinder is called a kiln post or prop used in the pottery industry to stack and separate shelves when loading a kiln … N
Good
Thanks Aa … N
Very nice Nick. Can you please tell me what acid you are using and where you purchased it from. Nice idea with the charcoal to melt the ends of the bracelet. Cheers
thanks for that Jim, there are a few different options for cleaning with acid … safety pick and other products from jewelry supply companies, hot vinegar and salt mix and the one I use is from over the counter at my local hot tub supply company it’s called pH reducer. It’s a product that is sold to help manage chemical levels in the spa and swimming pool industry. I should say this is for information purposes only do not try this at home … I do like playing with charcoal I was hoping to have a go at make some one day … all the best … Nick
Thanks for the info. Cheers
Beautiful ! May i know
1.what can be used to secure the ends if no bronze balls are available pls ?
2. Does the charcoal enable quick fusion of the end ?
Tks for a repky from anybody with experience on that.
Anand from Mauritius
Hi Anand, I have seen pieces of flat silver sheet soldered onto the cut ends and shaped for a neat finish. i’m sure simple cap ends would also look good.
Being so reflective charcoal helps build heat enabling the metal to melt a lot quicker it’s also soft enough for shapes to be carved allowing the molten metal to fill a hollow and form a shape on the end of the wire … N
Love this!
thanks for that Pamela … N 👍😎👍
Hi, thanks for sharing. I bought a similar bracelet but it's in Sterling Silver. Now looking at your video I'm wondering if it really is? Any suggestion on how to test it? Thank you! I lije the background music, Indian?
Hi Mr. Mzungu, there’s a spot test chemical for silver however instead of buying a small bottle of it, you may be able to go to a local jewellery shop and ask them to do a test. The music is called The Five Rivers. I thought it had a bit of a cosmic sound. it’s from story blocks in the LumaFusion app … N
Hi Nick ...do you sell any of the tools you have made? Like the steel rods and clamping system for braiding wire?
hi Cheri, no I don’t sell anything just make stuff for the fun of it … cheers … Nick
with your creative genius, everything is possible. thank you for inspiring 🌻
Thanks for that Denise, One of my favourite sayings “anything is possible”
I also find creativity inspiring … Nick
Sehr schön, vielen Dank! Was benutzt Du für die Säure und was ist das für ein Brenner/ Gas, mit dem Du so schnell die Enden aufschmelzen kannst?
hi Roland, The warm acid used for cleaning is Sodium BiSulpate. Jewellery tool supply companies sell it in powder form and call it pickle powder. there are a few alternatives like hot vinegar and salt. to melt the ends I’m using a ‘Smith’s Little Torch’ which runs on a mix of oxygen and propane that burns incredibly hot … N
@@Nickscreativestuff vielen Dank!
👍😎👍 … N
What is this solution in the first video with which you extinguish copper?
after annealing the copper was cleaned in hot acid called jewellers pickle. I melted the ends of the copper on barbecue charcoal which ignites and combusts, so it was plunged it into water to extinguish … N
Hexagons are the bestagons.
Love a good natural hexagon … amazing how bees make them in their wax … N
The silver is 2mm each?
Hi Gal, yes the silver wire was 2mm diameter … I made it a long time ago … way back when silver was a lot cheaper … N
I’m going to try the charcoal melting method, great idea rather than trying to attach ball bearings. What do you call the refractory cylinder that you put the wire in and the charcoal sits on? Thanks, your work is inspiring.
thanks for that Rick, The ceramic tube i use for a variety of projects is called a kiln prop or post. used in pottery kilns for making adjustable shelves … all the best … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks Nick, I’ll see if I can find one. Seems like a handy thing to have around. I’m going to attempt melting the ends tomorrow and prop it up with some fire brick and see how that goes.
yes very useful to have around, I use it a lot as a mini forge by pointing a gas torch down it … N
Superb work brother.
cheers Zeek … N
Wowza, very cool
thanks Sandra, was trying to be a light hearted vid … N
Really great. Thanks Nick.
hi David, glad you liked it, went a bit abstract with this one… Nick
The geometry of the hexagon's fairly simple, it's an extrapolation of a brick wall. Offset each row, and you have 6 inflection points. It's also an extension of the triangle, one of the strongest known forms.
Thanks for your comment Rahere, i’m glad somebody knows what they’re talking about. being a bit of a layman I do not … just love the look … cheers … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff
If you'd like to go into this further, please Message me. I'm at post-doctoral level on the edge of the Warburg Institute, following a major discovery in the roots of the Renaissance, which touches on the subject at hand. The currency of knowledge shared is knowledge shared in return.
thanks for the offer Rahere I’ll keep that in mind. nicely said about shared knowledge. I love a good quote … keep up the good work … N
I love the way that everything comes together if it's so perfectly resting upon each other . I like the fact that you didn't use all these machines to do it ,thank you so much I'm going to try to make a bracelet like that.
thanks for that Deborah, I find some wire number combinations twist really well 2, 3 and like this 7 … hope it goes well … N
Very nice. Love the tip on using the charcoal.
hi Jason thanks for that, been playing with charcoal a lot lately, very versatile when smelting. Started an unfinished projects to try and make charcoal sometime. cheers … Nick
Hi Nick, do you know the name of the tool you can use to make a chain square. I've seen a round Byzantine chain been pulled through it. It was rectangular in shape made of stainless steel at the center was a single circle with some sort of adjustable metal wheels that cause the round chain to be square off.... Didn't look like a bespoke tool, but can't find it anywhere on line...
Hi Damien, I think what you’re talking about is whats called an adjustable square drawer plate. I once saw a really big one being used in a video with adjustable wheels in the centre. this was made by an old Russian jewellery tool production company. I have seen a newer version that is a lot smaller here is a link to one I’ve seen shabertools.com/en/draw-plate-square/ good luck with it … Nick.
Thank you Nick, exactly what I was looking for.... Really appreciate your knowledge and help 👍🏾
hope you can order one and glad to help … N
Love it. Very useful tutorial.
When you twist the 6+1 strands what does the thickness of the bracelet end up as?
Is it 6 x the thickness of the individual wire?
Thanks
Hi raggedbreath thanks for that, the diameter of the seven strand twist will end up being three times the diameter of individual wires … N
I love it, it's very beautiful ❤️ can't wait to try it
thanks for that Sherrie, using seven strands makes a very nice neat twist … N
What acid are you using ?
Hi Brian, it’s known as pickle powder when purchased from a jewellery supply company. The chemical name is Sodium bisulfate, also known as sodium hydrogen sulfate. There are other options that work well like hot white vinegar saturated with salt also hot citric acid solution sold in the food industry or for wine making … N
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks loads. Hopefully one day I might be half as good as you
cheers Brian, everyone has to start somewhere and you’ll never know where your interest will eventually take you … N
🔥❤️🔥🔥
👍😎👍 … N
Nice
Thanks Loloy, nothing compared to your gold work … N
All your videos are inspirational, but this one was more than that for me. I don't quite know what yet, but something clicked upstairs. Thank you Nick. Ill feed back when it becomes clear.
this was me trying to be a bit more cosmic and arty … N
beautiful
Thanks Maggie … N
I was mesmerized by the twisting and melting! What did you melt on the ends of the sterling silver?
hi 12mygirls, to finish the sterling silver twist I soldered bronze ballbearings on the ends after drilling a hole in them for the wire to locate in … cheers … Nick