Wat is that bowl and rocks apparatus called that you used to solder???
@amuckdesign12 күн бұрын
@@TheInfraredzone it’s called an annealing pan with pumice.
@12Marxzero3416 күн бұрын
2:24 hey question, what tools are being used for this part?
@amuckdesign16 күн бұрын
@@12Marxzero34 it’s a disc cutter that I bought at Harbor Freight.
@darrenstettner538116 күн бұрын
Thanks! I’ve been accumulating gear for metal smithing. It started with me just watching videos of guys melting cans and pouring bars. Now, a couple days ago, I just dropped around $1k on a high end roller mill. It’s always a conundrum to know if I should spend on the high priced items and be assured I’m getting quality or buying the cheap Chinese knockoff that often can accomplish the job (provided you can assemble it with no instructions) but can also be totally dysfunctional garbage. Having experienced smiths share tool recommendations can be very helpful, provided they aren’t paid promotions for Chinese trash.
@amuckdesign16 күн бұрын
@@darrenstettner5381 ooh congrats on the rolling mill! That is definitely an item to go high quality on, you won’t regret that.
@Jaspalsingh-bq3tb27 күн бұрын
Your video help me thanks
@kalebhatton8928Ай бұрын
Love the tool tips. I wonder if I could use the pin vice as a type of holder for lock pick tips, he use it for like a daily driver where I could swap My tips if needed
@amuckdesignАй бұрын
@@kalebhatton8928 you might be able to do that, it would be a nice handle for lock picks.
@Nancy4133nopeАй бұрын
Enjoyed going on the shopping trip with you.
@amuckdesignАй бұрын
@@Nancy4133nope thank you. I’m still carrying around my tiny bits I bought in my purse😆 should pull those out today and see what they will turn into.
@Nancy4133nopeАй бұрын
@@amuckdesign love it we all have our treasures lol
@shalalala4875Ай бұрын
This is really so beautiful, I love your style. Thank you so much for sharing!
@HerefordGalАй бұрын
Thank you for the great video, though I must say Victor stole the show!❤
@amuckdesignАй бұрын
@@HerefordGal ha! He sure did, he’s the sweetest little guy.
@amccaffrey14432 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your process. For a self-taught, beginner silversmith such as myself this kind of tutorial is like gold! Question: wouldn’t it be a bit easier to join your links before soldering? Or is there a reason for soldering first? Thanks again for freely sharing your knowledge and process. Your calm demeanor and straightforward technique is easy to watch and follow along with. 😊
@amuckdesignАй бұрын
@@amccaffrey1443 oh thank you, I appreciate that feedback.😀 mainly I solder first so that I can stretch all the links. You could definitely stretch them though still if you soldered together as round jump rings.
@MariaSanchez-i3b2 ай бұрын
❤
@Saywhatohno2 ай бұрын
They are not really round. How do I make them round
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@Saywhatohno no, they definitely aren’t perfectly round. I haven’t figured out a good way to accomplish that.
@Saywhatohno2 ай бұрын
@@amuckdesign I saw where some people make 2 squares and then solder them together and then use a gear wheel to make them round lol the issue is the gear wheel lol don’t know where to get that
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@Saywhatohno interesting, I’ve not seen that. I’m sure there’s a few tricks to getting them round, I’ll have to do some more investigating myself.😀
@BigBenzBizarreBazaar2 ай бұрын
Do you sell your copper tips?
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@BigBenzBizarreBazaar I don’t, but that might be something to think about.
@kevinchura99132 ай бұрын
Enjoyed meeting you and your husband at Sparks. I was one of the guys that was sitting at the picnic table while you had your lemonade, quizzing you about what you do.... As I mentioned, I have great respect for people that create things with their hands, so I had to subscribe. Maybe we'll see you there again next year.
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@kevinchura9913 it was so fun talking to you as well!!!
@paulacorte39122 ай бұрын
That tray was very cool. Did you get it?
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@paulacorte3912 no, I left that one behind for someone else.
@melissasolis53702 ай бұрын
What is that device called to make their circles I try to look at it on Amazon. I can’t find it. I need the name. Thank you
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@melissasolis5370 search for round disk cutter set.
@jobi7652 ай бұрын
What press are you using?
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
@@jobi765 it’s a very old Bonny Doon 20 ton manual press.
@jobi7652 ай бұрын
@amuckdesign thank you for letting me know. You rock!
@emiro84213 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this serie😊👍 It's going to be great help for my project of squash blossom! I'm preparing it but I would need an advice please😅 What kind of silver beading wire do you use? I guess it must be very strong to deal with all the silver and turquoises.... Many thanks for France🙏
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@emiro8421 you’re very welcome. I’ll look up the chain that I use and post the size/item# tomorrow.
@emiro84213 ай бұрын
@@amuckdesign thank you!
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@emiro8421 I like using the sterling round foxtail chain for stringing these heavier beads. On RioGrande’s website it is item number 612262B. It comes in a few different mm sizes.
@emiro84213 ай бұрын
@@amuckdesign thank you very much! 😊👍
@barbaradeneke29093 ай бұрын
I have some round nose pliers like those and I have never seen any others with such a long "nose". They were my very first round nose pliers and remain my favorite. Thanks for this great video.
@musibatty3 ай бұрын
So helpful!! Thank you ❤❤
@kristibbradshaw3 ай бұрын
I love these. Thank you for showing us this.
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@kristibbradshaw my pleasure to share with you.😀
@sandycalderone3 ай бұрын
Where do i get the metal tubing?
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@sandycalderone I order mine from Rio Grande.
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@sandycalderone sandy, I’ll double check the item number this afternoon of the one I use most. The tubing size will also depend on your bolo cord diameter.
@sandycalderone3 ай бұрын
@amuckdesign yes, thank you. And thx fir the quick replies
@1star_god3 ай бұрын
😭😭 thank you for existing!! Its so hard to find this sort of explanation style anymore- when its just, like, just explaining like u were just hanging out with someone in person 😭 it makes it so much easier to feel like im part of a bigger community as opposed to the videos that sacrifice quality for the sake of 'the algorithm, or the ones that are just kind of ads for craft stores n such, if that makes sense 😅
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@1star_god thank you so much!!! Your comment makes me feel so much better about an online/live class I’ll be teaching this Fall.😀
@beowoofthemoviestar3 ай бұрын
That rotating soldering platform is clever. What was the stuff you were spraying on the stack of beads? Thanks for showing how to do this. I recently tried making oblong beads, and made a mess of it. You make round beads seem almost possible for me, the amateur. Edit - Never mind - I read answers to my questions in the comments. Thanks!
@amuckdesign3 ай бұрын
@@beowoofthemoviestar thank you, I love being able to rotate my pieces. It’s flux in a spray bottle.
@gjk5404 ай бұрын
Beautiful ring!!
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@gjk540 thank you!!
@gjk5404 ай бұрын
Great idea with the silver tape!
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@gjk540 saves some wear and tear on your hands for sure.😀
@Mockingjay-e1t4 ай бұрын
Do you know how to order from bear skull? Is there a website. He hasn’t been active on instagram in months and doesn’t respond to his messages. Thx✌️
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@Mockingjay-e1t I’m not sure anymore myself. I hope he’s ok, I’ve also noticed that he’s not been active on instagram or Facebook in months.
@Mockingjay-e1t4 ай бұрын
@@amuckdesign ya I was wondering the same thing. Hope he is ok also, and thanks for getting back to me appreciate it :)
@TheTaliswoman4 ай бұрын
Yes would love conical bolo tip tutorial please
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@TheTaliswoman check out the video called bolo tip with bead, it shows how to make the conical tips.😀 thanks for watching!!!
@MariaSanchez-i3b4 ай бұрын
Very cool, thanks!
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@MariaSanchez-i3b you’re welcome, thank you so much for watching.😊
@MariaSanchez-i3b4 ай бұрын
Yes copper and silver look really good together. Thank you!
@mindseyeproductions87984 ай бұрын
I was not sure what you were making, by the end it was quite satisfying.
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@mindseyeproductions8798 thank you.😃 I’m constantly trying to come up with new ways to display my work.
@teddharris4 ай бұрын
What wire gauge works best for this method?
@amuckdesign2 ай бұрын
I like using an 18 gauge round wire.
@teddharris2 ай бұрын
@@amuckdesign Thank you!
@Nilaknea4 ай бұрын
This is so awesome it definitely deserves more attention
@imilkbongs4 ай бұрын
These are so original! I love it
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
@@imilkbongs thank you! I can’t unsee tail feathers 😂
@Treefiddy350544 ай бұрын
Brilliant all around ! 🙌🏼
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@theglasssessions4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I like the technique of using the pliars to open the jump ring into an oval. Would it not be easier to wrap around an oval former?
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
It would be easier if you happen to have an oval former.
@landongunn98704 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the vid. I will be making some tomorrow just as you've showed!
@amuckdesign4 ай бұрын
Have fun making your tips!!
@SwedishCowgirl76 ай бұрын
Thank you!❤
@SwedishCowgirl76 ай бұрын
Love the mixed metals - beautiful!🩷
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I thought they came out really pretty with the mixed metals too.
@SwedishCowgirl76 ай бұрын
Yes please make more bolo tip designs! I love bolos and have a vintage collection and wear them often. Thanks for the video lesson❤
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
Oh cool!! I’ll bet that’s a fun collection.
@og43186 ай бұрын
Very nice...!!!
@jeanmenden51056 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome, thank you so much for watching.😀
@skyreiter37706 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh takes so long to make. I never knew this. You have a great talent.
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really have to psyche myself up in order to make a batch for sure.😄
@Angelacreatesart6 ай бұрын
Love this
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
Thanks Angela!😀
@SwedishCowgirl74 ай бұрын
Perfect!
@bryanring81106 ай бұрын
That’s a lot of skulls!😮💀
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
A full morning of cutting.💀
@bryanring81106 ай бұрын
That’s so cool! I especially love the noise that the silver ingot makes when it pops out of the roll mill. 😅
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
Isn’t that hilarious!!😂
@Shukarr6 ай бұрын
You are so good at this! Mine came out with wonky seams. Practice makes perfect
@amuckdesign6 ай бұрын
They can definitely be tricky!
@Shukarr7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the new video:) May I ask ask you a question? I’m trying to make large fat links for a necklace. I’m using 9g 1/2 round and no matter what I do including using the nylon tipped pliers and still I can’t stop from marring the links. I’m trying to get them to meet perfectly so they’ll solder nicely but in trying to manipulate the tight dimensions of the rings they get really mucked up. I have also tried annealing them after cutting them. Is there a trick to this?
@amuckdesign7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I don’t have a recommendation beyond what you’re already doing. I always have a little cleanup of the metal rings myself.
@Shukarr7 ай бұрын
@@amuckdesignokay, yeah, I’m doing the same thing. The thicker the wire the tougher it is the bend it to where it is seamless eh? Thank you so much for responding:)your videos are really so helpful. I appreciate them very much.
@amuckdesign7 ай бұрын
@@Shukarr yeah definitely gets more difficult with heavier gauges. Thank you so much, I appreciate your comment.😃
@polosandoval7 ай бұрын
I like the bolo tie but it's rarely worn in the northeastern US. Thanks for the share and i'll give it a try.
@amuckdesign7 ай бұрын
I like them too, I just wore one the other day rather than grabbing my usual necklaces.😀
@davidwhiren8177 ай бұрын
Use a nice hard wood instead of the nasty soft stuff !!!
@amuckdesign7 ай бұрын
The “nasty soft stuff” is much easier to cut with a knife. As this was my first attempt, I thought I’d keep it simple. Besides, it’s not like anyone will be attaching an anchor to it or anything.