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Learn to finish your jewelry using a Flex Shaft or Dremel to create a high polish finish on your next project. Instructor, Joe Silvera goes over using a variety of polishing bits, and the power tools you'll use to make it all come together. Come join our Facebook Group - / metalstampingandbeyond

[@kikifelice]

This is exactly what I have been looking for! For some reason, it's so hard to find information on polishing, this video was so clear and helpful.

[@beaducation]

YAY! Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you have any questions :)

[@mississippiapple1078]

Ditto. Didn't want to do the chemical stuff

[@marcn8750]

@@beaducationexcellent level of detail in your video that I have not seen elsewhere. I just subscribed. I polish watch cases. Mostly stainless steel. Best wishes from Singapore 🇸🇬 Marc

[@Austin1990]

All that painstaking polishing of metal samples for microstructure analysis really paid off. This is so similar, just a little more complicated yet more forgiving. Thank you for such a detailed explanation!

[@NaomiRubyHoffman]

Simply wonderful. Second time watching. Will watch again before I actually start using Dremel. Thank you so very much.

[@beaducation]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@LyndaDianeOfficial]

FABULOUS!! I learned so much. You're a wonderful teacher, clear, concise, thorough. Thank you, thank you!!!

[@Aineh598]

Awesome. So useful information. Never saw such a professional and detailed description. Thanks a lot

[@beaducation]

Thank you for your feedback. Glad it was helpful!

[@flyingcheff]

Joe, that was the BEST! You HEAR so much about how to do this but until you get it right yourself from EXPERIENCE, it's a mystery. The sequence of real-life polishing was INVALUABLE! Thanks so much!

[@verona2327]

This tutorial is the best of all, clear, so easy to understand, so effective, right to the point. I love it!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@christinebicknell3139]

Have joined silversmithing class 2 times a week and have just bought a Dremel. Need to polish my pieces at home and your help and advice is just what I was looking for. Have bought the micro dremel as I am a "granny" now and a little scared of tools. I will upgrade when I know what I am doing! Many many thanks. I bought your first book after seeing some of your videos. Great teacher!

[@elainefeather9465]

Thank you , you’ve cleared up the mystery of why I seem to have trouble with polishing ! Very helpful and easy to follow! 😊

[@beaducation]

Great to hear!

[@zc8957]

This was exactly what I needed to watch. Thank you! Just starting out.

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful. Have fun!

[@maryellentanis5464]

Thanks Joe for a great video. I just dug out my Dad's dremel, and had no idea where to begin to use it for my jewelry making. This video has taught me so much. Can't wait to get home and pull out the dremel and start polishing........

[@MrsSTILLM]

Wow! I learned so much from this video. This was exactly what I was looking for. As a learner of soldering and metalworking, I have so much to explore and learn. Even though this tutorial is nearly five years old, it is very relevant and informative. Thank you for making this video.

[@beaducation]

Thanks so much Dee! Yeah, the technology in hand polishing hasn't really evolved in a long time. These are old tried and true techiques! And hey, if you haven't already, please consider subscribing to our channel to learn more :) goo.gl/XS9hu1

[@sisteryaya24]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial on polishing! This has always been one of the most challenging aspects for me in doing my wire and metal work, which was always an area my teachers glossed over in classes. Your detailed instruction on wheels, grits and technique are invaluable!

[@nathalieschumann8499]

I loved this so much! I recently purchased a Dremel, it‘s my first polishing tool and I was too scared to use it and had no clue which polishing bits to get. This helped me a lot! Plus: I love the jewelry shown here. The ring with the winter tree scenario? So pretty. And the little house pendant? Absolutely cute.

[@Vikette1000]

Only just found this video and it addressed, very clearly, a number of questions and issues I had with polishing - like polishing in tight spaces and removing solder without filing. It's also the first one I've seen showing how best to control the flexishaft - I was constantly flipping jewellery out of my hands or managing to create new marks with the mandrel itself.

[@beaducation]

Great! I am glad you found this helpful!

[@DeborahBergenbeaderreader]

Wish I lived close to learn from you in person, Never the less I learned a lot and can’t wait to show my husband who makes really cool jewelry as well but wanted to know how to get rid of some of the solder. Thanks so much! LOVE BEADUCATION! and you of course.

[@cyndireid9703]

GREAT instructional video on polishing!!!. I was baffled by all those wheels and discs that came with my FlexShaft. Thank you for demystifying this process.

[@lenastiward8657]

Very comprehensive - just what I needed - thank you!❤

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathyjosabol3863]

Great tutorial - exactly what I was looking for. I am new to silversmithing and the correct steps to follow have eluded me!!! Thank you for showing the process in steps!!! You are a great instructor - very detailed and easy to follow!

[@beaducation]

Thanks Cathy, yeah we agree, Joe is pretty much the best. Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@beachglassgonewild]

WOW!! What a great, detailed instructional video! I was looking for an instructional video which explained the Radial Bristles. I have the silicone polishing wheels and wasn't 100% sure how to use them. I can't wait to purchase new polishing wheels!! Beaducation...Your videos rock!!

[@seeamerica1]

That was a super tutorial! I'm subscribing, you included every little detail, you're a great teacher!

[@jilllapierre9968]

This was a great tutorial. Wish I'd found it earlier in my learning process. Really, really helpful in understand which tools to use for different applications on one piece. Thanks so much.

[@beaducation]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback Jill!

[@djkoch65]

Best video I have seen on the polishing accessories! Thank you.

[@lynfors3527]

This was so informative and communicated so well. I knew they were all used for something, but to know exactly what, and when in the process is so exciting. Now maybe I will not be afraid to use my flex shaft! Thank you.

[@JenniferMitchell77]

Nicely done video, so informative! I've bought a lot of vintage jewelry, some that I want to polish up a bit. Got a dremel but needed to know what bits to use. This helped a LOT! Thanks!

[@LeciaWoessner]

Hi Joe & thank you for this informative video. I just purchased an economy flex shaft & it came with no instructions about anything. I found myself online & trying to order what I may need & I honestly didn't have any clue! I wanted to find a "getting started" type of a kit & had no luck. I'm excited about checking out the Beaducation site to see what you guys offer. I am very glad that I'm a little more informed!

[@robertaulet7000]

Great video. Helped me so much with polishing. Made a huge difference for me .

[@e2mster]

wow...thanks for such an informative video with such logical and detailed instructions...you just gave new life to my Dremel. Look forward to what others you may offer.

[@dondoyle111]

One of the best most informational videos. - thank you!

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maureenceo9422]

Omg I have been scoring everywhere for this info - thank you so very much!! Such a great help!

[@annettejamieson4489]

Great video. Thank you. Full of really useful hints and tips

[@chancelester3632]

I'd recommend tagging Foredom in this video. I purchased a kit 6 months ago for woodwork and only just now found this video when searching for rock polishing info. Just my opinion. Thanks.

[@amandathompson4692]

Great video! I have a kit that came with my harbor freight ginder/flexshaft combo, but I really need to upgrade and I wasn't sure which accessories to buy. Thanks for all the great information!

[@murigius1]

Great video! Lots of carefully crafted lessons on using these tools.

[@OohlalaBeadtique]

Wonderful video! Very well done. Clear, precise with detail information. Thank you for sharing :)

[@hazelfox5613]

Really informative. Gives me confidence to use these tools, thank you.

[@samanthapaitakispp]

what an awesome thorough and informative video. Thank You for sharing your wisdom.

[@beaducation]

Thanks for the feedback Samantha! I really appreciate it!

[@elizabethhastings8781]

I've been struggling w/getting a bright scratch free finish on ingot style pendants. This will help so much. Thank you for this video!

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beaducation]

Glad you found it helpful! More classes from Joe Silvera to come, he's great!

[@fippper]

This was very informative. Thank you so much for delivering it in such an organized manner.

[@andrewtaylor5405]

Excellent demonstration of the basics :)

[@helendavies5978]

This is great thank you, this has really helped me out

[@beaducation]

Glad it helped!

[@jeweledinspirations]

Great video! Even if I was drooling over the benches in the background. Learned alot! Thanks for Posting!

[@damok9999]

Perfectly concise demonstration of professional resurfacing techniques, exactly what I was looking for.

[@lizw5528]

This is a really brilliant tutorial and just what I needed. Thank you!

[@beaducation]

Yay! So glad you liked it!

[@LindaMaeNot]

Wow. Fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🏆

[@g.m.5412]

This is such a great video, explains a subject and tools which can otherwise be confusing! Joe is good 🤩

[@beaducation]

Joe is pretty awesome, thanks for watching!

[@mylanikai]

Thank you very much for your step by step process -- so very helpful !!

[@stevefriedlander7053]

Excellent video easy to understand. Looks like I can use radial wheels with my Dremel if I buy a chuck.

[@beaducation]

Exactly, all you need is the right size chuck and likely the one that came with your Dremel is already the right size. Radials are amazing...changed my life!

[@Likeablelady1964]

Thank you for such an informational instructional video. I was curious about those bits, and feel like I have come away with a lot o useful information. I learned quite a bit.

[@michellestroschein4278]

Great info, I learned a lot! Thank you

[@sayurislim2632]

I really enjoyed watching this and I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@beaducation]

I'm so glad!

[@HundredFrogsOne]

Thanks so much for this! I think I make a lot of the same mistakes as your students :D . . . going too fast, not getting all the scratches out before going on to the next grit. I often end up with a weird cloudiness to my pieces, too. This should help tremendously though.

[@Roy7..]

What a fantastic class! Thank you.

[@dadrules714]

Great video. Very informative. Very well done.Thanks.The advantage of a dremel?...after polishing a ring I can use other attachments for home improvements.

[@giannislymperopoylos5574]

YOU CAN USE OTHER ATTACHMENTS WITH THE FLEX SHAFT ALSO ...YOU EINSTEIN!!! AND BECAUSE IT HAS A MUCH LARGER CHUCK YOU CAN FIT BIGGER ONES...THE ONE HE SHOWS HAS TRAMENDOUS POWER COMPARED TO THE DREMEL...TOO BAD I DIDN KNOW THEIR EXISTANCE TILL I SAW THIS VIDEO.....!! WITH THE FLEXSHAFT ..ANY FLEX SHAFT YOU LOSE TORQUE...BUT THIS MOTOR IS SO BIG...THAT YOU JUST DONT CARE!!!HAPPY NEW YEAR...!!

[@maxineshoff6625]

This is really well explained, thank you a lot:)

[@wm4285]

Excellent Info & Presentation -- Bravo

[@beaducation]

Thanks!

[@virginiaburns5278]

Thanks very much for this!! I have your book, but really enjoyed this video, and learned so much!

[@annamaria6343]

Great video, comprehensive and usefull information, that is sometimes hard to find

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davestelling]

This is very well done, really appreciate all the information. I recently purchased a flexible shaft machine and am left-handed. Is this going to be a problem for me? I mostly repair, restore & sharpen knives and repair & restore antique Connecticut clocks. Thanks...

[@beaducation]

you should be ok with it in your left hand.

[@ArchieVenezuela]

excelent, excelent teacher! great video, thanks!

[@aidahosseinzadeh2663]

The best tutorial! It was really helpful thanks 🖤

[@ValerieWhittington]

Thanks a Bunch, now heading to the Hardware store now!!. great info

[@sherrykelaidis6135]

Great presentation, I learned quite a lot. Thank You.

[@stevecoster322]

Hiya, one of the best teachers on you tube!! Do you do any more videos with him?

[@beaducation]

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[@drapetomania1]

What do you recommend using for getting a mirror finish on completely flat pieces? I have some flat pieces that originally had a mirror finish but got some minor scratches. I tried the 1 micron spiral wheels, but they can't remove the scratches. I then tried the 6 micron wheels. These removed the scratches. After removing the scratches with the 6 micron wheels, I used the 1 micron ones, but I could not get the original mirror finish.

[@beaducation]

Hi, To get closer to a mirror finish I work through these sanding papers: www.beaducation.com/zen_products/5402-wet-dry-sanding-paper-mixed-grit-pack. To really reach the mirror finish you need a buffing wheel and a compound like rouge. We don't sell those product, but here is a vid I found that talks about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXPHgZR7n7iLrc0.

[@jamiconroy7841]

Great video!! Really helpful information!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@Rumifor2000s]

Very helpful!! Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@w0mblemania]

This was very useful, and very well presented. Thank you.

[@SandiRose2008]

A lot of useful information. Thank you!!!

[@newtea2458]

Excellent tutorial!

[@terrianderson185]

This is such an awesome video....I use your techniques daily and refer back to this video often. Since I use the flex shaft almost exclusively now for polishing, I find I'm in need of a good dust collector for those little airborne particles. Do you have any suggestions for a good dust and fume extractor?

[@beaducation]

Hi Terri! Happy to hear you've found this video helpful. Unfortunately we don't have a recommendation for a dust collector. We would recommend search for "bench top dust collector" in your favorite search engine. We do sell a Smoke/Fume Absorber, it is best used near your soldering area. Here's a link for you to check it out: www.beaducation.com/zen_products/5124-smoke-fume-absorber

[@dorothymiller3367]

That was so informative. Thanks very much :)

[@user-dp9ui9rn8b]

Fantastic video! Learned a lot! Thanks,

[@jmddesigns1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! This is just what I needed.

[@rossknowles5608]

excellent work. great tutorial!

[@margotgoldberg4942]

Great video....Ive watched it many times! I work in sterling silver metal clay...when I have a scratch I don't seem to be able to remove scratch with silicone wheels and if I use a strong sandpaper then I am left with a brushed finish that I can't rid of with the silicone wheels and radials....any suggestions? Thanks! Margot

[@beaducation]

Hummmm, that is a tough one. If the scratch is deep enough, it will be hard to buff out. I am surprised that silicone wheels or radials are not buffing it back to a nice brighter finish. Are you sure you are using the lightest grit silicone wheels at the end? Some are rougher than others and you need to kinda work through the grits in order. You can't go straight from brushed finish to the finest grit, you should use them one by one to get to the that smooth finish. I hope that makes sense :)

[@Sandyhardydesign]

I work in Clay as well and the silicone seems to "muck up" technical term...with material… I usually start with a fresh disk or refresh The surface of the silicone disc with a rougher sandpaper

[@Methelinhill]

Excellent tutorial.

[@jennebiunno6370]

super helpful!! thank you so much!

[@beaducation]

Thanks Jenne. Yeah Joe is awesome....he helps us a ton. Glad he is helping you :) oh and, if you wanna learn more, make sure to subscribe goo.gl/3ErJzq ...that is if you haven't already :)

[@ma1900bi1900]

Thank you is the good learning for me

[@iwaxmodels247]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks joe

[@cathyklim1328]

Thanks. I really learned a lot from this. How should lefties load the radials(using a dremel)? Is everything else the same for lefties?

[@DougTweak]

Very helpful, well done tutorial.Thank you.

[@dharleeminter2838]

Hi, thank you for this, it was EXCELLENT! Do you need to clean the piece (soap and water clean) between using various wheels? Thank you!

[@beaducation]

Nope, you can just move from radial to radial. Have a great day!

[@dharleeminter2838]

Thank you!

[@brennakohlhase4194]

This is really obvious...but you have a really perfect name for being in the silverasmithing industry!lol

[@beaducation]

Check out our video, How to Remove Excess Solder. Regarding your firescale question, you can use Penny Brite, Citric Acid, Sparex and simply sand it off.

[@drewlauritzen9376]

In other words, are radial disks and silicone disks a substitute for felt wheels with compound, or must they still be used to achieve the highest finish possible?

[@beaducation]

It's just another way of polishing your metal. A great quick way to do it.

[@janiskosak-ceaser7106]

Wow. I learned so much

[@beaducation]

yay!!!

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Thanks for the lesson !!!!

[@beaducation]

Glad you liked it!

[@joycejoy7651]

I'm left handed so does the polishing direction stay the same, not sure if the discs are runing in the same direction if using opposite hands....if you see what I mean..cheers

[@franklabrake9552]

Excellent presentation - thanks so much. Would you use either red or black rouge on a muslin wheel on the Flex Shaft after the Green Radial, or would this be redundant? Thanks

[@beaducation]

+Frank LaBrake Hi Frank! I would say this is a designers choice. But, you're not going to see much difference in the final polish if you follow all of Joe's steps. Have a great day!

[@johnniceking413]

When removing excess solder, should I use all 3 (80, 320 & 600) sandpaper?

[@beaducation]

80 might be a little more aggressive than necessary to start, but the concept is correct - you need to go through a series of low to high number grits. The lower number does the heavy lifting and then following up with increasingly higher number grits works the surface back to smooth.

[@drsyn1699]

thank you very very helpful ! :)

[@adona87]

Forgive me for sounding silly, but are these tools good for shaping/ polishing resin?

[@andyhubert7724]

Does one still need to use polishing compounds like rouge if using the polishing wheels? Thank you.

[@beaducation]

Hi Andy! You do not need to if you go through the radial wheels all the way to the 1 micro wheel. But, you can also give it a last buff with rough if you would like! Have a great day!

[@pilaricaposada]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@ViolaZepeda]

Where can I purchase pin polishers 11:38

[@beaducation]

you can find all our polishing tools here beaducation.com/collections/oxidizing-antiquing

[@loopiewho]

OH my god this is so helpful thank you

[@jaykay415]

Thank you, this was great!!

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Very informative!