Thanks G T … N

Thanks Ballistic Adventure, I struggled to cut jump rings neatly until I discovered the stick method … have fun … N

Thanks Ryco … N

Thanks Reid … N

Thanks cp … N

Hi Mark, I would suggest getting hard paste to start with so then you can add to your collection by getting lower temperature paste as and when you need it to use in sequence … N

@@Nickscreativestuff Okay thanks! I'll do that then!

👍😎👍 … N

Thanks for that DONNIE … N

Hi Mark, this 18inch chain has a weight of just over 30g. When working backwards by using cooksongold’s material calculator, 30g of 1.3mm silver wire will measure 2250mm. So to achieve this chain with a little leeway and wastage I would suggest you need at least 2.5m of wire. good luck with your adventures into this fabulously satisfying recreation … N

@Nickscreativestuff Okay, thank you very much for your quick response! Cheers!

👍😎👍 … N

Thanks Johnny … N

Thanks Aran, simple but sweet … N

Thanks Danijela … N

I would suggest buying an assortment pack like this www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sawblade+assortment it would give you a variety from course to fine to try. if you’ve not use them before start with the course before moving onto fine as they can break very easily … N

I really struggle to melt copper until I tried using an Oxy propane torch. It is possible with a propane furnace but it’s not easy with just a torch on its own … N

Thanks javier … N

Hi itxaso, The holes and pins had a diameter of 4mm … N

Hi God Lover, i’m very English living here in the UK. Having an eclectic taste in music if I hear something that grabs me, I tend to use it … N

Very nice taste bro, love and support from India bro and you do very well bro 👍.

thanks for that God Lover, all the way out there in India … N

Thanks Vicky, I love attending jewellery classes. endless variations on a theme once you get into this sort of thing … have fun … N

oh yes marvellous material … cheap, readily available, easy to cut being aluminium and the best attribute … the small ones come in quarter millimetre increments … have fun … N

Thanks for that User-hm … N

@@Nickscreativestuff This is the first time I've seen such weaving. Very beautiful!

I am always surprised how malleable silver can be … cheers … N

Thanks for that David. Nice to hear you find my videos therapeutic, as a hobbyist I don’t make stuff to sell, It’s all done just for the pleasure … N

No sorry James, all just a bit of fun … N

Hi Alessandro, a wooden drawer plate is a lot more gentle on the weave when trying to reduce and tighten it without producing marks that need cleaning up at the end … N

@Nickscreativestuff aah okay, I tought so but is wasn't sure. Tnx for the reply.

👍😎👍 … N

Thanks Ho Me, I was struggling to film a demonstration before trying the giant links … N

@Nickscreativestuff great job!

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It ended up being 19in long … N

But in video the chain contains 17 celtics knots. So one knot with ring connecting another one is longe the 1 in?

I just found the smaller one I made in the video and remeasured it for you. I was nearly right, it’s actually 18.5 in long with a count of 27 knotted links… N

It is good idea as 27 is number of warriors in celtic detachment

Thanks … good to include some mythology and folklore into a creation … N

the Cabachon’s were all 6mm in diameter … cheers … Nick

Thanks Dragonbone … N

Hi Kevin, I tend to make my own sizing Bradawls from things like old screwdrivers, nails and scrap metal. if searching the Internet other names that are used sometimes are Bodkin, Pricker and Awl … N

Hi Jeannie, as a hobbyist I’m a great believer in a cheap tool is better than no tool. Over the last 10 year's I’ve had great use out of this mill without any problems. it’s obviously not as powerful as a machine that can cost 4x more so you need to check its specifications and capabilities but it’s a very functional mill with all its interchangeable rollers. knowing it’s a budget mill I never overexert it and just take it slowly, however I have produced a lot of wire using it … N

Thanks for that Amon … N

Thanks Amon … all good fun … N

Hi Brian, The music might be but the chain is commonly called a Byzantine these days … N

@Nickscreativestuff okay that's cool p I really like that link. Do you make anything in gold?

being a hobbyist I’ve not got that far with it … i’ve always dreamt of travelling to Australia or the USA to find some … N

Thanks for the suggestion Age of Bronze. i’ll keep it in mind for next time … cheers … Nick

Thanks for that Denise … N

Thanks for that Angie, being a hobbyist I find it much more satisfying if I can save a bit of money by making a tool that I need. Thanks for the suggestion, i’ll keep it in mind for future videos to show more tool making techniques … 👁️❤️🛠️ … N

Hi lowborn, this whole technique relies on the silver wire being dead soft. It’s bent and manipulated a lot so the wire soon work hardens and needs re-annealing often … good luck with it … N

Yes Silver Solder Paste works very well with copper wire … N

Thanks C SMO … N

Cheers Kevin, that’s much appreciated. i’ve been avoiding the inevitable of trying to sell jewellery on here. Maybe one day when I got a bit more headspace for it … thanks for your support … Nick

Glad it helped Dustin … N

Thanks Corrado, nice to have grandkids to make stuff for … N

I mostly use www.cousinsuk.com or www.cooksongold.com for purchasing jewellery making tools … N

Thanks Xena … N

Thanks Beverley, I was always amazed how well this can work. I suppose it relies on your materials being very malleable like copper can be after annealing … N

@@Nickscreativestuff Can I ask what grade steel wool you use please in your various videos. I have just had a look online and seen that it comes in various grades and mixed packs. Is the 0000 grade good enough?

Hi Beverley, I mostly use “0000” wire wool. Its the finest available and is great for cleaning mild oxidisation and bringing copper back to a basic shiny finish … good luck with it … N

@@Nickscreativestuff Thank you very much, that's very helpful.

May your creative spirit soar … N

I don’t make stuff to sell, but I’m sure you could find a local handy person in your community that could make stuff like this for you … N

@Nickscreativestuff In actuality, that works..as the pond between us does raise shipping cost 😆 Thanks

I forget it’s a big wide world and there’s a lot to take into account … N

A strange quality how copper work hardens and then re-anneals so easily … N

Thanks for that Tanya, being a hobbyist I’ve never sold anything over the Internet … it’s all just for a bit of fun … N

Hi Tanya, yes you’re probably right however this was just for demo purposes. If it was something a bit more serious I would probably copper plate over the silver solder to disguise it … N

@Nickscreativestuff I hadn't realized you could mix match solder/metals then do plating, so thank you for that information..& duh for demo purpose lol

A lot of people like copper jewellery, I tend to only use it for testing and practising ideas before moving onto silver … N

The long played version may answer some of your questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmXlKKkhpiUo6s … N

👍😎👍 … N

Thanks Terry, I started out in metal work about 20 years ago working for www.metalmedia.co.uk a local community artist who also has a business making fire pits. over the years I learnt to produce all his products that he sells online through his website www.firewok.co.uk Eventually got into playing with silver about 10 years ago as a hobby … hope you’re having fun with your creativity … N