I am glad to read one of my videos might be mind-saving. Heroes don't always wear a cape, LOL!!!!!!!!

Great to read this! Go for it!!!

So happy to read you found this video helpful!!

The veins are a beautiful part of the stone though.

Steel is a ferrous metal (it has iron in it). Stainless has nickel in it. Both are magnetic. You will find utensils to be made with stainless steel. Take a magnet to it and you'll find out for sure.

I have liability insurance; it is Intact Insurance and I work through a broker. Intact is both in USA and Canada

Solid gold is better than Gold filled (welding leaves a spot of black where the core is exposed from the welding process) Gold filled is better than gold plated which will tarnish and is not suggested for permanent jewelry. Here are free Product Knowledge posts that give you a break down of definition and manufacturing process, and pros and cons of each: stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/

If I made these in Solid 10K, I would sell them for $200+ It is the time and component cost. For wholesale component costs you can register and account to see wholesale prices of 10K chains and wire. stonesandfindings.com/my-account/

Thank you so much! The welder I used in the video was Orion mPulse by Sunstone. You can do the same thing with the Zapp, Zapp Plus, Orion PJ welders. All of them can have power low enough to weld that with precision.

LOL- So glad you found that useful. I also spend hours figuring things out - it's so much fun doing the puzzles tho

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Yes and it is very easy!

Machines can create 1mm loops, but welding them closed is difficult. You would be surprised at how small and perfectly wrapped you can make them by hand - with lots of practice of course. Most dainty wire wrapped looking pieces are actually made by hand - usually in India and Thailand.

You are so welcome! Your comment has made my morning - I believe knowledge sharing is how we all advance as a community. Thank you for watching.

Hi Deena - you don't need a very special magnet. Save yourself the trouble. Just get a fridge magnet. If it is strong enough to lift a paperclip or nail easily, it will suffice.

The same goes for stainless steel. It is not the metal that makes the difference, rather it is the thickness. Industrial welding for bicycles or I-beams MUST have argon for the strength and integrity. However, for permanent jewelry sized jump rings, it is so small that you don't notice the difference by much. When I weld bangles and stud posts (20 ga and thicker), I do notice the difference in the smoothness (less pitting and smoother because it cools faster.

@ ok thank you very much for your answer. Adela

Glad it was helpful! It is truly the way of the future. Great luck with your business, Denise!

Yay! So glad you enjoy this. There are so many things you can do. Hello back from Toronto.

Yes! You can see other videos I filmed with all of the jewelry pieces you can fabricate easily with micro welding "Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding". I have many episodes stud earrings, pendants....

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Hello Cedar City! My youngest daughter's name is Cedar :) I hope you enjoyed the video. Thank for the note.

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Yes, it is part of the creative process, therapeutic and running a successful business is just bonus!

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I don't use argon each time. I would suggest it for chain or areas that have small crevices, areas hard to get into with your brush bristle. The other one would be with gold filled, if you want to. With sterling silver, the oxidation will wash off after a shower or two.

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Great! I think that's the next level up for customer service. Love it

Thank you for your note. You don't need a wholesale license to shop with us; we ship all over the world and each country has their own requirements. You have to register an account with accurate postal information. We are online only. stonesandfindings.com/my-account/ The minimum order is $150 or a handling fee of $15 will apply. I look forward to doing business with you. Dana

Great to know!! Yes, offer it - great customer service.

Awesome!!! That is so important for customer satisfaction - perfect fit!

I am delighted that you found this video update helpful. It makes me feel that it was worthwhile filming and editing this. I do not blame your friend - there's a great deal of confusion out there and you want to provide the best quality possible. Good luck with sales, I can tell you care a lot about your customers and business.

Thank you for this note - I smiled while reading it. I completely agree with you on embracing the mistakes. That is how we learn. And if we don't make many mistakes, it just means we aren't trying enough new things. I applaud you! Being entrepreneurial, you will also model that for your kids - that is something that classrooms cannot compare.

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You can order from our website. You just have to register an account (it will not ask you for a business license because we ship all over the world and each country has their own document requirements).

Thank you so much!! I am delighted to read this and I'm passionate about what I do.

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I'm sorry :(

I'm so happy to read this. THank you for your note.

thank you for watching and for this note.

It should weld stainless steel, and any metals that conduct electricity. You would have to weld at higher power than 925 silver and gold filled. Test at different power settings, slowly reduce power, each time checking for security.

Glad it was helpful! You're lucky to have been able to buy at an estate sale. THat's like finding a treasure trove!

There will be a loud snap, the jump ring will be warped and eggy looking, or if the sides were not solidly touching, the gap will become huge.

The idea is to melt the baking soda and salt and combine them evenly. I have just boiled the water in my tea kettle. My tap water doesn't get very hot, so I don't use that. Perhaps your tap water gets very hot, so it may be easier, but kettle for tea is great.

@@stonesandfindings Wonderful, appreciated. :)