12 Free Hidden Jewelry Tools and Textures

You do not need expensive texturing tools when making your jewelry. Designer Craftsman Jeweler, Greg Greenwood, introduces you to the world of texturing jewelry with FREE tools and textures that you already have at your fingertips, (But don't know it!) Great tutorial for the jeweler just getting started with a minimum budget. Learn to be open to all the possibilities and your creative juices will start to flow and you will end up with unique jewelry projects.

[@joannesmith3130]

Thank-you so much, you've just opened up my options for texturing immensely.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Joanne, You are more than welcome. I'm glad that I can help you. Textures are awesome. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@lindalooloo2]

You are a great teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge, tips and tricks 😊

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Linda, Thank you very much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@andszer3097]

Oh wow, how inspiring! Love it: use what you've got and experiment. You don't need a roller: the hammered wire mesh pattern worked fabulously. I love your videos and thanks for making them!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Andrea, I am very happy that I have inspired you! You are correct, there are so many textures out there. Just experiment. It is fun and rewarding. Keep on watching... Thanks Greg Greenwood

[@jerrybfowler4407]

We all have at least one, a Phillips head screw driver that will not turn a screw, grind it down to get a rid of the point and it makes a wonderful large "X" stamp.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Awesome Jerry, thanks for the great tip! Greg Greenwood

[@simonsays5552]

Binging all these videos! I have been wanting to do silversmithing for years you are the first person who is convincing me I can! Thank you so much for this priceless knowledge!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Simon, Wow! Thank you for your kind comments. That means a lot to me. Go for it!!!! It will be fun and satisfying. You will have a few mistakes along the way, but you will learn from them. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood

[@mrsaleen123]

Great advice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Davi, Thank you very much. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@dondoyle111]

Another Winner video thanks!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello dondoyle111, Thanks a million. I appreciate your support. Greg Greenwood

[@TheAmber52]

Oh dear you have started something now, I’ve a load of junk draws in my house, I’m going in wish me luck 😂

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello TheAmber 52, Sorry for the delay in replying. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing. Greg Greenwood

[@tamwolf20]

Loved this

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Tam, Thank you. They are fun textures for sure. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@laurareutter6928]

I really enjoyed the textures. So many possibilities! Rustic, textured surfaces are my favorite.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Laura, Glad you like them! You will find many interesting textures around your home too. Experiment, you will be surprised what you will find. Have fun. Greg Greenwood

[@kldix4731]

Found your channel tonight. I can't say which I love more: the ideas or the level of organization in your junk drawer.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello KL Dix, Glad you enjoyed both!!! Keep on watching. Thanks for your comments. Greg Greenwood

[@kennethgroves6433]

your a great teacher and master thank you for kindness you are a scholar and a gentleman

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Kenneth, Thank you very much for your more than kind comments. You are more than welcome. Made my day! Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@davidsherman6416]

Thanks!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello David, You are more than welcome. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@donobototron]

some interesting textures there. the odd bolt and the plyers were very cool.

[@greggreenwood4628]

It is great fun to find new and different textures. They are all around us. We just have to open our eyes , look, and learn. Greg Greenwood

[@Aelawen]

Love your videos. Especially how you are conscious to explain each step and what each process is in case this is the first video of yours they have seen and don't yet know what annealing or pickling are for example. I've been at this for a couple years as a hobby and know all of those things but these are some of the better produced videos I've seen concerning actually teaching. I was actually looking up videos for how people made jewelry thousands or hundreds of years ago but only found a few good ones and saw one of yours. Now I am on my third and have already found the next video you made that ill be watching next. Great job and thanks for being a good teacher!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Adam, Thank you for your great comments. I really appreciate it. Ancient techniques are always very interesting. It is amazing that even today we use many of those techniques! Thank you for watching and if you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood

[@keelygreen6455]

THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN! THANK YOU!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Yes it is. You never know where your next jewelry tool will pop up! Greg Greenwood

[@dollytraicoff7482]

thanks so much for a very helpful video for us newbies that don't have a lot of spare change and even less experience.

[@greggreenwood4628]

You are more than welcome Dolly! I am glad I can be helpful. Check out my channel and view more videos that will help you learn about jewelry making. If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@juegoart4414]

I was gonna ask for more videos ..but I realized It's Christmas time...Merry Christmas to you and all the ppl watching this video 🎄🎁

[@greggreenwood4628]

The more videos the merrier!!! I will be making more soon. I got slowed down by a medical issue, but once that is solved, more videos!!! Greg

[@alicerosa6766]

That is awesome! Thank you for your bright ideas🤗.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Alice, You are so welcome! If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Thanks Greg Greenwood

[@alicerosa6766]

@@greggreenwood4628 Thank you for your support and I will definitely will, you are so kind🤗.

[@greggreenwood4628]

My pleasure! Greg Greenwood

[@midnightsilvercrafters]

awsom best ever-I SUBSCRIBED!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thanks so much!! Thanks for subscribing. Greg Greenwood

[@madhum7919]

I want know what percentage to be mixed silver copper and zinc for easy melting solder

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello, Here are the percentages for solders: EASY= Silver 60% Copper25% Zinc 15% MEDIUM= Silver 70% Copper 20% Zinc 10% HARD= Silver 76% Copper 22% Zinc 3% ... These percentages are from Handy and Harman metals. I hope this helps you. Greg Greenwood

[@virglibrsaglove]

This is definitely an option minded and encouraging video. Thanks for the recommendation! The jewelry that I sell in my shop online is of the style that I want to be nice and shiny. So, I'm focusing on a very smooth, polished texture. But I definitely do search my home regularly for bits and pieces to use as tools. Two of the most unusual that I use are a wooden candy stick as a tiny dowel, and chopsticks for whatever calls for a chopstick at the time. It's definitely fun to be creative and resourceful! 👍

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank you for sharing. Best to you. Greg Greenwood

[@Osckarre]

I was thinking just the different types of files for texturing.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Yes, files make a great texture. Good thinking! Thanks Greg Greenwood

[@virginiaconstantino3247]

Here’s the first rule you taught us: THERE ARE NO RULES!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello, Coorrrreeeecctt! As artists, we can make up the rules! Have Fun. Greg Greenwood

[@flyingcheff]

Will you make this video: NEW internet course (and you don't even need to know how to make jewelry!!!): "Free jewelry tools by 'collaborating' with tool makers"? (lol....)

[@greggreenwood4628]

Working on it!! LOL Greg