Beginners Guide To Annealing

[@joegoedhart1259]

First clip ive seen where someone explains what Borax does. Everyone else says to stop it sticking. I dont think they actually know about stopping it oxygenating. Andrew, you are a champion. I have learnt so much in your clip than watching hours of the popular ring makers. You also explain WHY it is so.

[@shaelbarger1528]

In all my years of metalsmithing, this is the clearest and most helpful description of annealing, how to avoid over heating and how the chemical reaction when heated too much and too often leads to the metal fracturing - recommending to my friends, Thank you!

[@jehjey7626]

@Joaly nocontroly you should make this a comment and not a reply, so people have a greater chance of seeing it.

[@mzurran1003]

Does this overheating apply to ferrous metals? I was looking up annealing for some stainless steel wire and i keep getting stuff on gold, silver, and copper.

[@tristani_om]

The best KZbin channel created ever. Andrew is purely God'sent. Thank you ~

[@keelygreen6455]

I am a newbie and have ben watching countless videos, reading/collecting books, following other peoples KZbin channels and tutorials. I am so IMPRESSED with this video that I looked farther into what you do and WOW! FINALLY - CONCISE - INFORMATION! It's been frustratiing trying to find the perfect fit as someone who knows NOTHING about this, and is REALLY trying to learn. I WILL BE JOINING YOUR COURSE! Thank you!

[@SolarMillUSA]

I know we're talking about copper here, but this video is straight gold. Thank you.

[@annshaw6426]

What a brilliant little film. I’m not a jeweller but just wanted to understand the annealing process. Many thanks.

[@samahdi6972]

Watched many jewelry making vids but this guy is one of the best as a teacher, direct and on point, Cheers Andrew

[@ThatLatteCup]

Came across this video with little to no knowledge of chemistry. This video is really does welcome any regular joe to begin to grasp an understanding the annealing contacts. Very well done! Thank you so much for this video! (I'm writing this essay about annealing ovens for my chemistry class and this is going to help a lot!)

[@allanthompson9695]

Thanks Andrew. This was one of the first films I watched, but I didn't comment on all of them. Sharing your knowledge, skills, experience etc is much appreciated.

[@MrGsteele]

In response to some of the questions below, there is a product called Tempilaq, which is a temperature-sensitive indicating solution. You paint it on, direct the flame, and when the appropriate temperature is reached, the Tempilaq changes to a glossy (melted) appearance. It is available in a wide range of temperature indicators from 175 degrees to 1900 degrees Fahrenheit at 43 different temperature points. Seems to me that would be worthwhile to have when first getting a sense of where you need to go to anneal a variety of alloys with exactitude. The company that makes it is Tempil, and it is available in both small and large quantity.

[@hundredhobbies3691]

I have been watching your videos on KZbin for only about a month now but I just wanted to say thank you! You are a wealth of knowledge! So many insights.

[@catthewondahokulea6515]

I am currently training to become an Aircraft Mechanic and this explanation does a better job at explaining annealing then the people at the school. We have to bend Copper and Aluminum alloy pipes. Thank you for this video and I hope to see more about how to deal with metal working.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

Thank you Andrew. Very good tutorial. I anneal with no lights but is still a lot of light in my work area. So many times I try to guide after the first shadow that appear on the metal while I move the flame over. If the part I anneal is too thin ( a piece of thin wire or a slim bezel wire) I need to use a piece of plywood to block the light from the windows. For thin long wire I coil it as tight possible and I put it in a small metal box on some soldering board pieces (charcoal) and I move the flame around the exterior of the box. Now I have a kiln with digital controller but honestly is easier and faster with the flame. Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@raa137]

Thanks Andrew. Two questions from the video. 1) What happens if you overheat the silver? Is there any recovery from this? 2) It would have been nice to show by comparison how to use the Sharpie method of indicating when the silver is annealed.

[@turtleking9300]

Fantastic! Really interesting and useful about the lighting and it’s effect on your perception of temperature. Thanks very much!

[@izzyg560]

Andrew you thoroughly explained the process so I now have a clear understanding of it. Thank you

[@lourias]

I am extremely glad that you gave that "long winded" explanation of annealing. I have watched seemingly hundreds of videos about jewelry making. No other video explained why or when to anneal. I think I understand now. Because of your information, I will be obtaining a torch and ceramic block to protect my works. Next suggestion, if you have not already done this, would you fully explain "pickling" and how and when that is done with and without annealing? Only yesterday, did I finally see a video that explained a little of pickling, which is to acid wash the metal... Would you include recipes for various types, and why the various types would be used? Graciously yours, Bethany

[@ArcticWolfSilver]

Hi, I'm a moderately experienced jeweler, but I've often experienced issues when annealing or soldering. This video, however, has certainly helped clear up quite a bit for me! Thank you!

[@gfyproductions9167]

Question what are good surfaces to do annealing on? Are using a certain type of tile, brick? Could you suggest or link a place I could order the tile ( plate ) your using. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@DennisHicks78749]

Nice example of over heating, do you have a video showing the just-right red glow in dim light? I know it can be hard to catch on camera.

[@yacovkashi5523]

This video is fantastic . Thank you dear Andrew and God bless you . Yacov from Israel

[@tlojewelrylove]

It's good to have a refresher course after a long hiatus. Thanks! 👍🙂

[@richie1745]

I'm sure as a total novice I now know I've much to learn but already you stopped me doing it in daylight cheers mate + I enjoyed the video

[@tammygurl64]

This is brilliant! I think you cleared up some confusion I had when I first began to study metalsmithing on my own this past yeat. I read so many things... things that seemed very contradictory because I would read that you apply heat to harden and then I'd read the opposite... that you apply heat to anneal. I became very confused about what annealing actually is. I finally just accepted the fact that applying heat would make the metal malleable without even knowing why and disregarded the bit about metal becoming hard when heated so thanks for a really good and clear explanation! 🙂

[@MRLMJ100]

This is a very helpful video which explained some of the problems I have had with annealing. Thank you.

[@rondumontier1187]

Wow. Explained quite well. I do just a bit different with same result. Lites out is great idea. I learned this from an old blacksmith. Thank you for this

[@Maggioretom]

Thank you very much for this lesson, sir! Clear, well explained and very useful for me! 🙏

[@eugeniuspirantel1086]

That's one of the most useful jewelry making videos i saw. Thank you!

[@phenomenal_woman]

Thank you Nancy, I had collected all the parts to do this type of etching, but had not gotten around to trying it. So glad you set me straight.

[@felipeolivares6277]

No DOUBTS. Left.expert 's advice.tks.LONG LIFE.!!!

[@darrylnichols9747]

Best explanation of annealing ever.

[@CarolMinnich]

As always, excellent videos. You should do a video showing the black magic marker method 'in action' on both thin wire and thick sheet. Keep up the terrific work Andrew.

[@flyingcheff]

Oh, and when it gets overheated and then brittle, is there a turn around point, maybe just before it totally melts? Love the technical/physics part of learning all this.

[@ryangateryh4724]

Thank you very much Andrew, since i started fallowing you my understanding of jewlwery making has changed dramaticllay.

[@RobertJohnson-mq6fl]

Explained very well, the demonstration should help those who question when?

[@Frandalicious66]

Andrew, I love all of your videos, your direction is clear and concise, you Sir ARE perhaps one of my favorite resources. I initially learned from Soham. Thank you for all that you do. 😊

[@fauxfurr]

Thank you so much. I am a beginner and am working with hammered brass wire. 14 gauge. By the time I hammered a shape into it I could not puncture it with a much needed hole for a jump ring. I gather I shall be buying a Kilm. Thanks !!!

[@patsonabike]

I was more interested in rust proofing bolts and restoring washers for my motorcycle but this has been really really helpful. Thank you. Very informative. :)

[@urbanmusellc2007]

My first attempt at annealing silver was my first lesson in reticulation! And, the piece was still not malleable! Still managed to turn my mistake into a fabulous piece of jewelry though...one of those "happy accidents" if you will.

[@tuxuhds6955]

Great vid, thanks! :) How do I make my gold casts\designs harder as an end product though? I've heard something about heating it up to 400c and letting it cool down, is there truth to that? Can you make a vid on that? Also - did you just put your hand to the flame?? :O 7:33

[@paulien7779]

Excellent lesson... I'm so inspired. Just getting started on setting up a studio... collecting tools, I've made a few pieces at art centers and am very eager to get set up. Which kiln do yo you recommend?

[@klcwarchitect]

what is the correct temperature for silver and for copper for kiln annealing? You mention using a kiln several times but don't mention that important fact! Love your videos and often use them as references.

[@JustME-ft4di]

Thank you! Can we have a tour of your bench please?

[@kmed92]

Excellent video! This will definitely help me in the future. Thanks mate, keep up the good work.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Thank you…..this is such a great channel? My question is about annealing brass… Cait be done? I ask because you didn’t mention it in this video so perhaos it is a soeialty. Thank you from the bottom of my torch.

[@GuitarCarterStyle]

Hello some jewelers recommend after the annealing is done to quench in water to fix the new cristallize structure and others recommend to let it cool at room temp. what do you recommend? best daniel

[@---Blue]

doesnt matter unless its a ferrous metal

[@terryannsweeney4428]

Thank you so much for your clear and informative video! I am just getting started working with metal... I have watched several of your other videos! You have a lot of knowledge to share, thank you so much! 😊

[@elainebates6967]

Thank you for your tutorials for metalsmithing. I want to know if I am able to anneal silver, etc with a small propane torch?

[@GuitarCarterStyle]

Hello some jewelrs recommend after the annealing is done to quench in watch to fix the new cristallize structiue and other recommend to let it cool at room temp. what do you recommend? best daniel

[@CHELSEABORCHERT]

Hi Andrew, I love you videos thank you so much for sharing your knowledge - is there any chance of a video on the little smith torch? If you have already done one could you share the link. Thank you x

[@georgiajohnson74]

Learned quite a bit from this!

[@pauls5745]

clear, but round about way. technically annealing a specific material by temp is more precise and consistent. several charts on material properties are on the web and a digital temp gun is cheap nowdays. i look at them often since i'm coming from a machining background

[@earthmothercare13]

Hiya Andrew, thank you this was very good.. I was wondering if the metal that has been over heated can be melted and reused?

[@pauleysink9659]

Hi Andrew, any video's on domed locket hinges? Thanks keep up these great videos

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

Andrew , great introduction to annealing. Question that wasn't addressed. After annealing do you let it cool to touch , or quench it.

[@Vatsek]

Can you talk some time in the future about financial aspects of the jewelry business? How much money do you need to get started, how much do you have to spend on tools, hire someone or not, how fast can you grow, how profitable can it be, etc.

[@taterspater470]

I soo appreciate this video, thank you for explaining this so clear. ive seen some other videos that are more foufou than substance.

[@BruceBrandt59]

Real good information. Thanks, Andrew. How can I find out the correct annealing temperature? And, what do I do if I overheat a piece of metal so that it is properly annealed?

[@debradickson9462]

Thankyou very much appricate your lessons .back at the bench

[@ristorinne5817]

Hello Andrew Berry at the benches. I love your videos and i have learned much from them, as a silver hobbyist. I have some silver spoons and forks i am going to melt for further use. The silver is 830 and 813 silver. Does the same rule annealing 830 silver as for the sterling silver?

[@rachelgriffin2360]

Hi Andrew. Could you tell me the process of how to add gold to coloured glass? To make that lovely colour like saphiret glass?

[@chrissummerfield9583]

Great series really helpful as just getting into jewlry macking .

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

Looking to bend 4/0 copper battery lugs. I was going to put the terminal on a vice heat it with a butane/propane torch and lightly bend the terminal before crimping it to the wire. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@cliffdexter38]

Thanks Andrew...this was just what I needed to see !

[@MDKE114]

Hi Andrew, your videos are extremely helpful and clear! One question about annealing: Is it possible to anneal a silver piece without endangering any solder joins? If so, what would you recommend? Many thanks!

[@earthchunks5802]

Excellent video as always Andrew. Thank you!

[@RoeRoe123]

I hope this works on steel wire too! I just bought a roll of tie wire for some projects and apparently didn't get soft annealed.

[@daviddesousa6797]

thank you for doing a great job explaining this

[@sandiwilliams6136]

I'm a beginner, can you provide a price friendly tool list for what need to buy to get started. Just a basic list would be to helpful. Thank you so much.

[@TheGrandFanelli]

Excellent technical tutorial. Although the jury is stll out on the technical terms, "marshmallow molecule" and "brushy" or "hissy" flame. All kidding aside, thank you for making me feel a little more confident in metalsmithing.

[@alida1941]

Do you use Anti-UV safety glasses when you solder/anneal? Thank you Andrew, excellent instruction!

[@nilo70]

Cheers from your new subscriber from California !

[@paoladt]

Hi Andrew, thank you so much for this video! What kind of temperature do I need to reach in order to anneal a 925 silver wire (diameter: 2 mm)? Is it possible to use a kitchen torch...? Thanks!

[@CactuarKing]

So what would be the fix for an over-annealed piece? Would just cooling it and re-annealing be enough to break down that larger crystal structure?

[@Tom-Lahaye]

This was very informative, and it seems I have been annealing wrong all the time, overheating my metal. That explains why even with regular annealing after some time cracks start to appear and also the effectiveness of the annealing seems to get less and less. As I use to make generaly heavier pieces with a lot of forging/hammering work like bangles/torque bracelets proper annealing is important, so I go to practice what I just have learned from this video. I have also a question; when I melt up overworked/over annealed metal and cast new blanks, will it have the right properties back? As apparently I can't use the metal anymore as it is now. And is quenching the metal after heating it nessecary or is it enough to let it cool down at the air?

[@darrenstettner5381]

Thanks Mr Berry. Learning a ton from you.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

Great introductory video. Do you use tempilaq? If so, what temperature for brass?

[@gordongibbs1117]

Great advise about quantity being annealed

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Fantastic video Andrew , thank you !

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

Thank you for your Tipps and vor this Tutorial.

[@ripper6971]

I am totally new to this. When you mentioned using the Sharpie I thought that was a great idea. But you never talked anymore about it. Wouldn't that be a good way to start practicing with annealing? Do you have a video that talks more about that?

[@myrabowling9443]

I am learning how to make filigree wire with 26 ga sterling silver.... I am having a problem getting it to the very soft stage .... I think I am being overly cautious because I've already done some that went brittle on me... any suggestions?

[@nilo70]

Cheers from California !

[@CarlDi3trich]

How do you anneal pure silver ( 999 ) or gold? I've found that it tends to melt at the temperatures described for sterling.

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

Thank you for shering are your Tipps.

[@tonymicklose2778]

If you overheat the metal to a very red hot, is it possible to anneal it again the right way, or is it damaged?

[@wissiwizard4536]

Thanks Andrew, this was very helpful

[@DavePawson]

Thanks Andrew. Clear. For brass, same principles? Same dull red?

[@mkivy]

Thank u sir. I still am confused which is the best torch to us? Do I need an oxygen torch or will butane torches work well...also do I need like a welders goggles when metaling my gold or silver in a crucible? To look at the high glow.

[@pjwhaletail]

Andrew, is it possible to anneal with a microtorch?

[@darraghducey597]

if you were to anneal a piece of metal into a bracelet, would you have to heat more it to give it a twisted (torsioned) kind of appearance? I presume it'd depend on the type of metal? Really helpful and cool video tutorial btw

[@emgraph]

Thank you, I mostly work copper and sometimes silver but annealing silver was a problem (bright lights etc) and had a hard time with it. so this helped a lot :)

[@kevincolwell9575]

thank you for this content. I subscribed to the pay version of this for a year or two. I have learned a lot from you, and I appreciate it. I make swords, but the fittings of swords (Chinese is my favorite idiom/culture/historical perspective). A lot of silver, copper, brass, etc. I have to use Nickel Silver sometimes. It does not behave like Copper, Silver, or other Brasses. I have heated to red and quenched. Maybe too hot (definitely too hot). Any tips for Nickel Silver? thank you again. I have also used your info to make silver bracelets and ear rings for my loved ones. Forging silver is a great deal of fun.

[@redkite200]

Another great educational video Andrew - thank you! I'm a total novice and notice that some people heat the metal and immediately quench it. What I'l like to know is does the quenching change the structure of the metal and is it a good or bad practice?

[@Atthebench]

Some people say it’s a bad thing. Other say it doesn’t matter. I’ve always quenched from hot but not a red hot. Being doing it for over 30 years now

[@redkite200]

@@Atthebench Many thanks - I'll go with that.

[@anthonyclark1699]

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[@Kirtirajsardesai]

If annealing hard copper pipe, do you quench it in water or just let it cool at room temperature. Would the two produce different results?

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

I make bismuth statues, mostly buddha. They come out very brittle and I was wondering if using an oven to anneal it would be a good idea. Any thoughts?

[@dkstaudacher]

Do I need to quench or pickle sterling sliver after annealing it and before I start bending it?

[@askal916]

Mr. Andrew Berry. I'm an old retired (1995) Air Force avionics instructor. Since leaving the Air Force I have studied and done many things and I focus mostly on art. In a manic moment, I pledged to create a unique college graduation gift for my best friends daughter. I gathered facts, observations, and opinions from numerous family and friends and from this future graduate, for nearly a year. I came up with what I feel would be the perfectly designed gift in the form of a medallion. I had several pieces of quality gold jewelry from my family estate. I used to have an art gallery and so most of my friends were either artists or musicians. One good friend at 85 years old gave me a small bag of all his old gold teeth. Well being new to working with metallurgy, I fear I have made a mistake. I bought a small crucible, tools, flux, etc., with the hope I could simply heat and create a small gold puddle which I could later shape and engrave into my gift. After many attempts, I am no closer to my goal. I have several small to medium blobs that refuse to combine. And your right hammering makes things brittle. Bigger hammers make them brittle faster. What if anything can I do. Thank you in advance.

[@RICDirector]

Dental gold is a very different alloy than pure gold, i know that much. Unfortunately, I dont know enough to help you more than that. Hoping your project went well despite the challenges!

[@dawnleece9761]

After annealing, if you have overheated the metal and the piece gets brittle and cracks, can that piece of metal still be salvaged? I am working with copper.

[@Krunchyjclown]

I work on guitars, know nothing about this side of the art world, really enjoyed the video. thumbs up.

[@angusmac2037]

I noticed a lot of people making rings out of coins quench them before cold working. Does quenching copper make it even more workable as opposed to letting it air cool?