Making a Adjustable Turquoise Ring
16:12
Making a Conch Shell Ring
20:40
2 ай бұрын
Brown Coating Western Spurs
13:12
8 ай бұрын
Soldering Spur Overlays & Clean Up
17:04
Updated Hot Bluing Video
10:40
8 ай бұрын
Tinning with soft solder
6:18
10 ай бұрын
Making a Elk Ivory Pendant
7:48
10 ай бұрын
Soldering Two Base Metals Together
12:08
Making a Western Concho
18:07
11 ай бұрын
Creating Broken Heart Inlay Pendants
18:22
Repairing an Inlay Ring
10:19
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Heart Ring
1:00
Жыл бұрын
Making a Turquoise Heart Ring
38:32
Building a Forge
17:06
Жыл бұрын
Transferring Design to Work Piece
10:21
Making  Single Stone Inlay Earrings
15:13
Creating a Turquoise Heart Pdt
18:17
Creating a Turquoise Wire Cuff
16:35
Using Software to Help the Artisan
25:31
Shaping a Spur chap guard
11:22
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@malcolmthompson9848
@malcolmthompson9848 4 күн бұрын
Painting the ends of each of the triangle shank wire with yellow ocher will prevent the solder from flowing there and thus avoiding having to saw them apart. Also, why are you using easy solder from the beginning? I would start with hard and then use medium to attach the shank to the bezel.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 4 күн бұрын
Thank you. I have used whiteout for the same purpose… just didnt do it here. Thank you for the comment and tip!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 3 күн бұрын
I used 65% on ring shank. I try to go from hard to easy on the various steps including bezel pieces. But we all have our preferences. I am a handmade western artisan, not a trained jeweler….simply trying to show people for free how they can make something. My methods have always worked well for me. Im sure there are other ways.
@SSE-t7y
@SSE-t7y 12 күн бұрын
Thanks Mr Nord
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 11 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ahilrony
@ahilrony 25 күн бұрын
The turtles are so adorable Masha Allah
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 24 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@Devisacloud
@Devisacloud 25 күн бұрын
Those turtles look great!!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@vicflo0791
@vicflo0791 25 күн бұрын
Nice work. Maybe you could zoom up on the items you make, I really like the turtles ... 👍
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 25 күн бұрын
I will try to do better! Thank you
@GatesCompton-c4d
@GatesCompton-c4d 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, been making cow tag money clips with brands for my friends. 🤠🇺🇸
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 27 күн бұрын
You bet!
@GatesCompton-c4d
@GatesCompton-c4d 27 күн бұрын
Beautiful! Have a pair engraved by Norvell Foster, of Marion, Texas
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 27 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@douglovedahl1545
@douglovedahl1545 Ай бұрын
Amazing work
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns Ай бұрын
Thank you
@scottjones8406
@scottjones8406 Ай бұрын
Thats one of the better ones I have seen, I am gonna build one just like yours
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns Ай бұрын
Thank you. There is a longer video on my channel with a parts list
@tahomyjo
@tahomyjo 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful ring
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@PLINKER
@PLINKER 2 ай бұрын
Thanks again John! I really appreciate your help!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Any time!
@PLINKER
@PLINKER 2 ай бұрын
Thanks John! I'm also interested in your grinder you used making your Conch shell ring Thanks Tom looking into the Acetylene air torch! Thanks a bunch!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
My orbital is from a wood carving supply. I have had it for 7-8 years. Never no problems. Much cheaper than engraver’s supply toys! Its reversible and speed controlled. Fits all the engraver bits.
@PLINKER
@PLINKER 2 ай бұрын
Hi John--I'm interested in your larger torch because I make musical instruments and I need a hotter torch than my Map gas torch. I need to silver solder 3/16 to 1/4" thick brass together on an approximately 15 degree angle joints. What and where to buy? Thank you for your advice! Tom
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
It is called a Acetylene air torch. It runs off of a bottle of Acetylene and the torch mixes air with it. You can find kits on ebay and amazon with different size tips, a hose, regulator and torch for about $150. I run mine off of a B tank. Hope that helps.
@tahomyjo
@tahomyjo 2 ай бұрын
This ring is so beautiful. I have learned so much from you! You are a very good teacher and I do hope you come back with more. Thank you very kindly for all your knowledge you have shared.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comments. I have a new video coming out this week on making a conch shell ring. Tune in!
@tahomyjo
@tahomyjo 2 ай бұрын
So beautiful
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tahomyjo
@tahomyjo 2 ай бұрын
I’m so sad because I really wanted to do something similar but I’m not able to figure out how you form the bezel and its back plate to form the ring? Do you know of any videos that could help show me
@tahomyjo
@tahomyjo 2 ай бұрын
Oh I get it now because there is no backplate ! The bezel gets soldered straight to the ring shank :)
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Ok. Check out “ making a turquoise heart ring” ( not the short but the 38 min video one) here on my channel. It shows how i form a ring.
@asapippinhorsemanship7952
@asapippinhorsemanship7952 3 ай бұрын
Great Work Sir
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@andersonrm4774
@andersonrm4774 4 ай бұрын
Thanks John.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 4 ай бұрын
You are Very Welcome!
@ricardoruiz6612
@ricardoruiz6612 4 ай бұрын
please show how it turned out. thank you for the video and showing what kind of materiel your using.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 4 ай бұрын
This buckle is a custom order and i cannot show it completed at this time. When i have permission I possibly can. Thank you
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 4 ай бұрын
Go to facebook.com/swfabtech?mibextid=LQQJ4d. To see the finished buckle.
@morrispaul5599
@morrispaul5599 4 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips, thanks John
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@carsonwillsie9492
@carsonwillsie9492 4 ай бұрын
They look great!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@travismorgan7315
@travismorgan7315 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 6 ай бұрын
You bet!!
@rigobertogonzalezaguilera3861
@rigobertogonzalezaguilera3861 6 ай бұрын
Gracias y Bendiciones Infinitas
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@savagewolf1966
@savagewolf1966 7 ай бұрын
Morning John, I like your hats, great information Thank you Sir.👍👊
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@lucc8703
@lucc8703 7 ай бұрын
Promo-SM
@ricardoruiz6612
@ricardoruiz6612 8 ай бұрын
Thank you again for another knowledgeable video.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@aidanbassin4931
@aidanbassin4931 8 ай бұрын
Really trying to learn, what kind of pin do you use to connect to shank
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
To attach rowel to shank you use 3/16” dia headed solid rivets….or if you welding then in, just use 3/16” rod (steel)
@douglovedahl1545
@douglovedahl1545 8 ай бұрын
Been trying to find plum brown for over a year now. I found one jar online for almost 40$ seems to be out of stock everywhere
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
REALLY? I havent bought any in awhile. Last I bought was on ebay…. I am getting low…. Guess I better get to lookin! Thanks
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Checkout Ebay…. Just found 5fl oz for $14 free ship
@douglovedahl1545
@douglovedahl1545 8 ай бұрын
Thanks John I just bought some I had give up trying to find it
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
You bet! I did too!
@morrispaul5599
@morrispaul5599 8 ай бұрын
Very good, thank you sir
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@morrispaul5599
@morrispaul5599 8 ай бұрын
I'll be checking back on how to build your belt sander, need one! Thank you sir, good video.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@canadiangemstones7636
@canadiangemstones7636 8 ай бұрын
Sadly, the camera is too far away to see anything.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Im sorry….this video stuff has been a real learning curve for me. I hope you got something out of the explained process.
@lastgraspmusic
@lastgraspmusic 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video John. Do you have any videos that go more into detail showing the making of the nickel hardware for the buckle?
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Other than the detail in this video ( for a trophy buckle) i have another video showing how to make hardware for a ranger type buckle at kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXEaJauoqyqoKMsi=ydNrDCy1sHAcO_L4 That may something I address further in a future video. Thanks
@reaganavery8642
@reaganavery8642 8 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on which computer program you use?
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 8 ай бұрын
Yes I do …. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqXCZZRjgLCgr7Msi=Cyz1V4STIQhksdvo. Is the link…… or its here on my channel, just scroll down all my videos until you see a green computer screen …. That video talks about it.
@reaganavery8642
@reaganavery8642 8 ай бұрын
@@JohnNordDesigns Thank you! I've learned a ton from your videos. Thanks for the content.
@KayGasnerKGDESIGNS
@KayGasnerKGDESIGNS 9 ай бұрын
WOW, Beautiful;-)
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 9 ай бұрын
Many thanks!!
@Frankthejeweler
@Frankthejeweler 9 ай бұрын
True craftsmanship. Thx
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@xlolJ
@xlolJ 9 ай бұрын
good info in small form factor, great video
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@scottreed5686
@scottreed5686 10 ай бұрын
Thanknyou
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
You bet !
@gatescompton7876
@gatescompton7876 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great info 🇺🇸🤠
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Your very Welcome!
@Jimmy-sb3fc
@Jimmy-sb3fc 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Nord, you are a true artisan and we're very lucky to be the recipients of your willingness to share your knowledge and talents.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, that means alot
@jgarth100
@jgarth100 10 ай бұрын
Good evening from Durango, TX! Are you using a #3 or #4 tip? Thank you so much! Erin
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
That is my #4 tip
@hernangarcia1750
@hernangarcia1750 10 ай бұрын
Old people RULE
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
You bet !
@OFF-the-GRID-Gary
@OFF-the-GRID-Gary 10 ай бұрын
Nice work & explaining that it is a heat sink … 😎⚡️👍🏽
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Nancy4133nope
@Nancy4133nope 10 ай бұрын
Thank you what a great tip
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@larrymoremckenzie3029
@larrymoremckenzie3029 10 ай бұрын
I used it to solder the back grips of bolo ties!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Excellent !
@ricardoruiz6612
@ricardoruiz6612 10 ай бұрын
i would like to learn what you know. did you take classes or learn from someone? what recommendation would you give to someone like me that wants to get into doing this kind of work? please keep the videos coming i learn a lot for you. thank you for your knowledge.
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, that means so much to me! Yes, I took my first engraving class in Alpine, Tx. and returned another time, from Johny Weyerts. He no longer teaches though. I also learned alot from watching Bruce Cheaney and ordering some of his video cd's. I then enrolled in a silversmith class with Wilson Capron and learned to solder and do alot of the things I do. I also took a week of private lessons building spurs from Wilson, which was very fortunate. Wilson is one of the best. He can be found here on You Tube and on the web.....he teaches beginner to advanced classes. I am self taught on jewelry making. Mike Pardue, and Stewart Williamson taught me buckles...... so you see, I have been fortunate at getting the help I needed. Most of all.... my experience is from practice and not being afraid to try. This is why I am doing these videos. I truly want to help every person that wants to learn. I paid for alot of lessons, and it wasn't easy....I got ALOT of help from Western Artisans that were willing to share some free knowledge 10 yrs ago. I don't have the facilities to teach classes at the moment. But I do want to someday. I don't have a desire to make money from these videos, and I don't.....I just want to give back. Thanks for watching.....and watch all you can, and try all you can. Practice... failure.... practice.... succeed !!!
@reidsmith9575
@reidsmith9575 10 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@michaelbias3451
@michaelbias3451 11 ай бұрын
Can you make a vidio on inlay mr.nord
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 11 ай бұрын
Look thru all the videos on my channel. There are 5 or 6 on turquoise inlay. I just did a new one last week. Thanks for watching
@michaelbias3451
@michaelbias3451 11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@michaelbias3451
@michaelbias3451 11 ай бұрын
Thank you mr.nord
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching !
@lenastiward8657
@lenastiward8657 11 ай бұрын
Thank you John! I learned what I have been doing wrong by not drilling a hole and coming in from a side edge. I was always trying to save on back plate but created so many sawing problems I now realize. Tiny pieces were always flopping around and so hard to control and stabilize without the full border there. I think this will be a game changer for my sawing going forward! ❤
@JohnNordDesigns
@JohnNordDesigns 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Wilson taught me that one! I was doing the same thing.
@lenastiward8657
@lenastiward8657 11 ай бұрын
I am learning so many tips and tricks - so wonderful! I in turn will pass these along to my metalsmith friends. Thank you!