The Cameo and the Cowboy

When Shane Hendren creates buckles, it's often for a rancher or a rodeo trophy. Then the details on Stephan's Morning Star cameo breathed new life into a traditional design. Watch as he shares his creative process and technical tips for engraving, soldering, finishing and stone-setting.
Check out the products used in this video:
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Morning Star Cameo - ow.ly/ABKw50Dc227
•GRS® GraverMach AT - ow.ly/grjX50Dc24q

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Sterling Silver Sheet - ow.ly/nH9a50Dc2bw
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Laser Gold Saw Blades - ow.ly/a70350Dc2dN
•Please let us know if there are other items from the video that you'd like links for
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Designing the buckle
2:56 - Bezel making
6:08 - Twisted pattern wire support
9:37 -
Top filigree plate construction
11:34 - Adding a back plate
13:23 - Tube settings
14:20 - Buckle loop creation
15:42 - Filing, shaping, and piercing
16:48 - Engraving the back of the buckle
17:20 - Doming the buckle
18:11 - Soldering the buckle, pin, and bezel
19:34 - Oxidizing the buckle
20:42 - Polishing
21:57 - Fixturing in thermoloc
24:07 - Engraving the front of the buckle
25:24 - Setting the accent sapphires
26:15 - Setting the cameo
26:46 - Closing
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[@kreggmiller9643]

Loved every minute of this video. I'm researching how to make belt buckles so I can pursue a lifelong dream in my retirement of working with silver and stone and your session has taught a lot. I'll look forward to your other videos with great anticipation! Thank you...

[@rockhoundcustomjewelry]

That's alot of detail. I love the craftsmanship in this piece.

[@rebeccakanoff1681]

Thank you! A gorgeous work of art!!!

[@RioGrande1944]

Thank you for watching Rebecca!

[@dspecht40]

Wow, incredible craftsmanship!

[@lenorepoitras3779]

Loved this! Thank you for sharing.

[@Dave-hc6pp]

Wow! Amazing craftsmanship. Your video had the right amount of detail and information. This is something I would love to be able to make. I haven’t looked yet but hopefully you have other videos. Thank you.

[@jarlathmcnee3833]

Stunning!! The years of work to have the skills shows. I would be happy to start and make a 2.5” x 3” plain buckle 😆. Definitely would like to see more of your work. Thank you

[@satay31]

What an amazingly beautiful belt buckle! Thank you for the incredible detailed tutorial!

[@RioGrande1944]

You are so welcome!

[@debrabelton3161]

Just beautiful!

[@RioGrande1944]

Thank you for watcing we appreciate the compliment ❤️ !

[@Treefiddy35054]

This was a fantastic video! Thanks for showing us the process!

[@EM-cg4iy]

Amazing process, so impressive. My favorite part was the vocal stylings during the Midas Black Max section though. 😆

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Beautiful and skillfully produced work.

[@yennyacosta7543]

Beautiful

[@lou196t]

I love this buckle and the video. The information that you have provided such as tools and material is very much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to do this for us.

[@RioGrande1944]

You are very welcome!

[@chrism2253]

I would buy this with a matching barrette 😁

[@Santafefashionweek]

We love Shane Hendren!

[@RioGrande1944]

We do too!

[@wormemc]

Amazing workmanship. Master maker.

[@Acyuta-Priya]

wow!

[@StacyClark73]

Beautiful ❤️

[@EmilyHorneOrtiz]

So cool!!!

[@farooqalikhan8400]

Very nice sir love its

[@DegreesOfThree]

What the hell is a 'Mornig Star'? Did this guy just waste a week of his life?