You are so welcome! Argh - I hate gate keepers. I think the best way for us to advance as a community is to share our knowledge. Thank you for this message.

Glad it was helpful. Good luck!!

I am happy to read that you're ok with that. I like keeping it authentic, so you will see a many fails, LOL. THen I create videos of fails and how I overcome/avoid those. Thanks for watching and this comment.

@@stonesandfindings 🆒 no one cares

I don't think there is anyone dealing or shipping directly to India. Perhaps you can contact Sunstone directly.

@@stonesandfindings Thank You

This is true - the other tell that made me determine I was duped was those beads had divots on the ends. THey would not cut that into the stone. However, that happens when you do glass forming or blowing.

Hello Newport News! I've never been to Virgina - yet! thanks for this hello.

LOL - I love your jewel protection!!!! This comment made me smile. They are highly intelligent, but I've never seen them in pack formation. I can only imagine - wolves are super smart in packs.

This should be the case. You don't need argon gas to weld. Do you have a jump ring to test with? Have both ends touching. Then try it on higher than the power needed, which can compensate for shaky hands. Here is the power setting chart to go with: stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/optimal-power-setting-for-micro-welding/ If you bought the welder through us, I want you to email me and we can set up video or some way to communicate and I see what you're doing. Otherwise, try the above suggestion. If it doesn't work, simply contact your dealer. They should figure out what you're doing wrong. I am certain there is a very simple fix. Good luck Dana

@@stonesandfindings I figured it out I wasn’t holding it up long enough but I got it now! Thanks for your response!

Glad it was helpful! Yes, a lot did go into this - I'm a bit of a nerd and I film things the way I would learn and also anticipate what questions I would ask. THanks for watching and for the comment

No, sorry I don't. I have heard that it is complicated and not very reliable. There are paid courses online that you can purchase and the instructors might be able to help you. One of them is Linked Local New Jersey. I hope this helps.

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know.

Hi Kelli! Thank you for this note - I am happy to read you like my videos!! Blue Zapp - do you mean the original one in my video? That was just a prototype. When the actual production came out, they changed it to white. You can decorate yours to whatever you want. THey have decals with all sorts of prints, for the new mPulse, but you can cut it. Alternatively, you can find decal film at Michael's (or craft supply store). You can remove it and it won't damage your machine.

You want to find reputable wholesalers like us, Stones and Findings. We lab test all of our supplies and are highly trusted. We guarantee our metallurgy. We are the largest wholesaler of gold filled chains in Canada and 3rd largest in North America. To see wholesale prices, you will need to register an account. stonesandfindings.com/my-account/ It will not ask you for your retail license because we ship all over the world and different countries have different requirements for tax. If you are in the USA, we cover all duties, taxes and clearance. Our turnaround time is extremely fast and perhaps best in the industry. We are better than most US local suppliers both in terms of price and service. I hope this helps. We look forward to doing business with you.

You're welcome. Thanks for this note!

Esta máquina utiliza 110v. This machine uses 110v.

I don't think there is much of a video to make cuz the one tip is: More the Better!!!! I must have 7 on my stack of 17 chains. I love them and each mean something special to me - more and more people are doing this. Instead of tattoos, they're collecting permanent jewelry momentos

I haven't rally measured, but eyeballing them tells me they're 20 ga

@@stonesandfindings OK thank you!

Go for it! I love this!!!!!

This is a wonderful note. I am so happy to read this - there are so many opportunities, and more importantly, it's so much fun!

You're welcome, and thank you for watching, it's wonderful to know that something I've made has helped someone else. This is what life should be about - helping the community do better. Thank you! Please comment and watch more. I really appreciate this.

This is absolutely true that it ends up being expensive rent. If you can rent the venue, you should. However, if there is a boutique that has a huge customer list that they're willing to throw an event and bring them all in, to help you launch your business and grow customer base quickly - and at no risk or marketing cost to you, it might be a very good business deal. Think of this - a customer of mine was able to do pop-ups at Anthropologie locations. $3k is nothing to have that kind of exposure. We have to weigh all of the factors. I've been in pop-ups at boutiques where they have it catered with drinks and appetizers. They took me to fine dinner along with their staff so they got to know me better and could sell my line better when I am not there. The dinner alone was over $700. I have no idea how much the catering cost. So, it really depends. THey're promoting my brand to everyone, including their staff.

Hmmmm, aside from the quality of sleep the night before making a difference, I don't really have a good and accurate answer. I would advise that you make an effort to consistently start the same way each day and observe what's happening. Freshly sharpened electrode at the start each day, same size of jump ring, same hand motions to close it...and then compare. I wish I was there to see it. I would have a better idea. But yeah, I have good days and bad, even when I'm just filming!

THis is exactly the reason why permanent jewelry requires higher quality chains and components.I have a video on chains 101 - that talks about metals and which cannot be used for PJ

Exactly - cannot use gold plated /costume quality chains.

Thank you! Cheers!

The difference is negligible when it is microwelding. As you get into thicker gauges, you will see the difference. For thicker industrial welding, you cannot weld without argon. That's what I'm trying to tell everyone.

@@stonesandfindings Great info! Thank you 😊

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Dana

I actually close my eyes when I hear the warning click - that it is about to zapp. Not all welders have that function, but all Sunstone welders do. You can also use a smart phone or any old tablet to see from. It will protect your eyes from infrared radiation. Only thing is that that will compress the image and makes depth perception harder. However, I just look closely until I know where it is, look through the smart phone screen and then zapp.

so true - if people try to do it at home, they run the risk of getting it wrong. The pliers are inexpensive, made in the USA, and worth every penny!

@@stonesandfindings I just bought the Orion mpulse 30 with these liars love it

Thank you! 😊

no, it doesn't use solder - just electricity.

for chains as thick as 1.5mm, use much higher power - maybe 20w - 25w, and tack weld on more than one spot.

you might have to use a jump ring and weld the ends of the jump ring.

Thank you for this note and for attending one of my classes. I hope you enjoyed it.

Thank you! 😊. She wanted that and I am happy to oblige. My mother used to give me all sorts of creative haircuts that I dreamed and asked for. It was fun, but my conservative father wasn't as keen. However, I had that relationship with my mom and I love it that I have the same with my daughters.

Yay!!!! THis is wonderful to read and you made my weekend!

This is a great story to read and it's wonderful that you told people it was not real turquoise and they still valued it at more than your price. Yes, fakes have gotten better and better. It's ok that there is imitation stone out there, and they're beautiful, just let people know it's synthetic. It's better than mining it all out when we just enjoy the look. Thank you for this story,. Dana

Well, solid gold definitely requires more power than sterling silver and gold filled. Perhaps try 30w, and many more tack welds. I'm going to try that with other metals.

If you're filing many pairs, not just a pair here or there, use diamond grit files like these: stonesandfindings.com/product/file5-5-piece-high-grade-steel-diamond-grit-file-set-permanent-jewelry/ They are not expensive and are extremely durable.

OK, I can do that - I'll do a wire wrapping video. Give me a few weeks. Thanks for this video idea.

It is infrared radiation. The auto dimming lense would be great. If you're not welding a lot, you can also look through a smart phone or tablet. It will protect your eyes. You lose depth perception looking through them, but it's a matter of getting used to it.

@@stonesandfindings thanks a lot, i looked more into it and realised the glasses they were talking about had IR protection PLUS uv, they just emphasised the uv. I really appreciate your help

The ring was already a finished ring. However, you can make the same design by twisting two wires together. For welding the bead onto the ring, I used solid 14K gold wire. We wholesale that, as well as solid 10K and gold filled, on our website. You can see the range of thicknesses and metals here: stonesandfindings.com/?s=gold+wire&post_type=product

yes, by cutting them off.

Thank you

It isn't recommended because a larger number of people are allergic to it. It contains nickel and also seen as a cheaper substitute for sterling silver - so it is seen as an inferior product. Unless it is very chunky, the difference in cost of Italian 925 silver to stainless steel is minimal. Silver would be approx US$2 - $2.80 for a 7" bracelet. You can charge more for it and easily make up the difference. Providing a superior product will help elevate your branding as well.

That's how you wear it - you can reopen, slip on different charms if you wish, and wear it by inserting into the lobe and clasping in the back of the lobe.

Thank you for this note!!! I am really happy to read this - on both notes.

3mm

send me an email and I will send you a checklist of what you need to do. No worries - we can rectify this quickly.

Actually, I found that you're our customer and sent you an email already.

Glad it was helpful! thank you for your comment.