The “No Solder” hardware store Viking Torc copper bracelet - Flatwearable Artisan Jewelry

[@varun009]

I'll be honest, I was really high and thought this video was 5 minutes long. I'm now 28 minutes and 9 seconds in and I'm not even mad. Imma wake up early and get some copper wire. So excited.

[@banksofchaos93]

Only thing better than people telling you what you should have done differently is multiple people telling you the same thing over and over again because nobody reads comments before offering up their two cents 😂 This was very informative and enjoyable and I appreciate you taking the time to make a video showing your process.

[@SashasRevenge]

I totally agree! Always read the comments, you may just find out what you’re looking for along with some great information to boot! 😊

[@hellboundrubber4448]

It's weird how most of these comments feel the need to add their 2cents on how to do it better. Just let the lady show u what's up, that's all. This was totally inspiring. Your shop has a lot of everything to offer. Great to street vendors like me. Thanks.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

I appreciate that. You should see some of the really nasty comments that I delete. There are takers in life and there are givers. These types of humans don't have the capacity to give back to others and are experts at trying to throw shade whenever and wherever the feel it is necessary. It rolls right off my back.

[@SirHorned19]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry Its amazing that you dont see the hypocrisy in that comment... How are you going to call a person who gives you advice a "taker"... While you are sitting there expertly throwing shade at all of them at the same time.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

"Advice" that comes with nasty remarks isn't advice at all.

[@dondiego124]

I'm an electrician by trade and we hand twist wire all the time for wire nuts usually #14 or #12 usually up to 6 wires. when I use larger cables it already comes twisted inside you just have to strip it and it looks just like what you're doing except it doesn't have the counter twist. The largest size I've used personally is 750 MCM THHN. Welding cables will have twists like that too, but much finer. Some of the stuff you're using it's original purposes being industrial like the tubing cutter you bought is a mini tubing cutter is for tight places where a full size tubing cutter will make it easier on you to do your work. A Rigid brand tubing cutter works much better than harbor freight, yeah it's going to cost more but it'll do a better job and do it way easier. The flaring tool has a counter part with a series of holes to open up tubing. Or a flare nut tool might work. All the trades have their own specialized tools to accomplish similar work. You might want to look at machinist tool sites too. I love and recommend Klein tools hand tools, Ridgid for plumbing. Not many of the other trades work with wire but some riggers use steel cables. I have seen tradesmen make little things out of their artistic flare and some things are incredible.

[@tammyuren3785]

Wow I’m going to have to look in my dad’s old toolbox’s and see what I can find. He was an electrician. I’ve already gotten the little pliers and nippers he had. I love working with his tools it makes me feel like he’s there with me

[@mattsweat1576]

The full size rigid tube cutters should also have a deburr attachment on it to get rid of that inner burr ridge without filing

[@flamerollerx01]

HVAC/R techs use tube cutters, flaring tools, swaging tools and pipe benders as well. I actually find working with piping and sheet metal to be the most enjoyable. I could do nothing but those tasks all day.

[@Jason-fg4jr]

@@tammyuren3785 the older kline tools are by far better quality than today's kline tools... but still nothing cuts like kline lineman pliers and the journeyman series of side cutters and lineman pliers are a little more but well worth it...

[@annnoyez]

I go all the time at the hardware store to get my supplies. I use electrical cabel with an inside wire of 1mm. I strip of the plastic and I have a beautiful copper wire. It tarnishes. But at least you can use the liver of sulfer. The artistic wire you have to buy special wire. All the rest is non tarnished. And doesn't work with liver of sulfer. And it cost here in Belg I um twice as much. Copper is very expensive over here.(Belgium). So i try all kinds if wire to find a decent wire. I found a metal, silver look wire, but you can't twusted it breaks to easy. But I use it in jewelry where I don't have to twist it. For single looped stones. But I love to search on I nternet to find stuff in the hardware. I use specialized shops for electricity. So now I am gonna look at the plumbing shops too... yes. Thank you for all the tips...

[@barrydouglas6276]

You are astoundingly skilled! I say this as someone who has performed most of the tasks you demonstrate. You make hard look easy. It is both inspiring and intimidating, but please give us more. I prefer to recognize the inspiring.

[@annharris6406]

Thank you so much for this fabulous video and your kindness in sharing. Absolutely beautiful results. You are a very talented person. Well done!

[@alliwantedisapepsi1492]

I have been maintenance for 25+ years. Hats off to you. your tools and techniques are very impressive. Beautiful work. I think I'll have to try something like this. Thank you. All that with copper wire.

[@patsmith7822]

You created an awesome bracelet. Thank you for your tutorial. I loved seeing how your bracelet was made.

[@loubonaparte5063]

WOW... that is amazing.... I stumbled upon this video, no clue what to expect, and could NOT stop watching!!!! I sent your link to my friend's wife who has expressed interest in making these... excellent work!!

[@michaelg3911]

As a recently retired tool and diemaker, you've given me some good ideas for what to do with all the scrap electrical wire that was left at my house by the previous owner.

[@ThomasCalfee]

You can also melt it down, cast it, and furnaces aren't that expensive. You can also practice making a necklace soldering silver, which is really easy to do

[@carlalakins]

I took a 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch thick scrap wood and cut several 3inch squares. Then i drilled same size holes in 2 blocks, took 2 more blocks, drilled larger holes and so on). Rigged it up (somewhat like yours is set up)so I could twist the wires and get same result. Also, my husband is a builder. I visit the job sites and pick up scrap wire/cable from electricians, then take home and strip. Nice copper wire after it’s stripped. I find different guage copper wire. I recommend folks go to job sites and speak with the trades people. They’re great people!! Plumbers pull out older copper lines when remodeling or repairing and replace . And I wholeheartedly agree, get creative, get yourself out of the craft stores (on line too) and into the hardware store -- search out alternative supplies and materials, make your own “tools”. 😃

[@ScottRedstone]

Amazing result. Thanks for being so thorough in this video. Always liked this type for bracelet. Didn't realize mere mortals can make things like this. Now to pick up the tools and get to work. I have a lot of pure silver wire that are crying to be made into a bracelet. May add gem stones to the ends.

[@mariagloriagentilegmsjewer5565]

I get all the comments I've done these bracelets myself im just a self taught metalsmith...& retired social worker.. anyways the screws are an awesome touch thank you so much for your wonderful video.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Thank you for showing how to make this lovely bracelet with simple tools anyone can afford. That’s where most of us need to begin. I’m not going to go buy a whole set of expensive tools before I even know if I like the craft. This is a good way to test it.🐝🤗❤️

[@ArnisRisingHFS]

50.08 min of pure relaxation right there. Beautiful work. I really enjoyed that video and learned a few more tricks.

[@sivanstar]

Such a lovely lady! I love your passion and how you find solutions to issues you in counter. Loved watching your video..

[@briancotgrove8480]

NICE JOB, WELL DEMONSTRATED, AND ABOVE ALL MADE SIMPLE, THANK YOU

[@gigiregalado172]

But what a neat and perfect job, is extremely beautiful!!!! 🤩❤👏🦾

[@Ivan-mn5nm]

Your work is very satisfactory and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and skills. 😃 there will be many tool experts and with technical knowledge. what matters is that you enjoy doing

[@donaldjones8920]

I have no intention of making any bracelet but I really enjoyed watching your video. Very good instruction.

[@gramingo6402]

You are a treasure! I love how you improvise to make lovely jewelry

[@ncwarrior62]

Simply beautiful you are very talented Your explanation throughout the video is excellent! Kudos to You!!

[@karie9890]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your art with the world.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

My pleasure 😊

[@Handleswag12321]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry is there anyway to stop the green coming off the copper on to the wrist ,Thnks .also do you have a Ink for silver wire or company .Thnks keep on doing what you do .just found you’re ch .Thnks

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Protectaclear for a coating. Riogrande.com for silver

[@shirleybrown7000]

I love it, beautiful work well done. I would like to make a suggestion, that instead of using your big white plastic tube to add pressure to widening the end of the tube that covers the raw wires, cut another 2" off from your box of store-bought tubing and place that on top of the endcap and tap that. You will find that it matches the circumference of the end that you are trying to widen and it will give you an even distribution of pressure. Good luck,

[@celestecatcurren1089]

Impressive Product. Great Tutorial.

[@rickharrelson2019]

Very impressive in many ways. As a photographer, and as a person that appreciates skills that involve our hands, I have to recommend that you have your hands and forearms photographed in black and white so that they can truly be appreciated. You obviously have a creative mind and your hands and forearms are an extension our your mind, therefore, they need to be memorialized. The video is truly impressive, thank you so much for sharing your mind and craft.

[@WraithlingRavenchild]

You brought a tear to an old electricians eye my dear.

[@dennismclendonjr.480]

that's an exceptional talent that you have Ma'am! I enjoyed watching your video making that awesome looking bracelet 😍

[@desireea.thomas2419]

WoW 😲😲😲😲What a Beautiful piece of art 😁👏🏼😁👏🏼😁👏🏼😁👏🏼😁👏🏼😁👏🏼

[@rickharrelson2019]

One thing that will help with cutting the tubing is insert the end of a drill bit that fits snuggly, that will keep it from compressing too much. Also, you can swage the end of the tube before cutting the tubing, a drill be can still be inserted before you cut. This just decreases the time needed open up the compressed ends.

[@frankierzucekjr]

Very cool, it's beautiful, great job. I'm going to have to try this one day. You could also nickel plate them since it's copper.

[@apingltda]

congratulations for your beatiful work , grettings from Chile ,

[@TariHuffaker]

I am a potter and I have the same experience in hardware stores (and kitchenware stores) as you do : D Thanks for this tutorial. It looks like a fun way to make lots of good stuff.

[@BelindaM44]

Beautiful, and a great teacher!

[@bethtucker1810]

Love, Love, Love this bracelet. Your awesome

[@jkxtc2016]

Wow...that is so nice...have you ever thought about using bullet casings for the ends...very very nice ...you really explain how to make one of the bracelets...and can get the materials from your big box stores...👍 Thank you for the hands on video...💙

[@Nomad_Paws]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge . Big Gratitude!

[@larrystrayer8336]

I’m a metal sculpture artist. You did an excellent video. I twist steel wire that has been manufactured annealed for concrete rebar fastening I use a shop made jig similar to yours out of tool steel. And twist with a heavy duty drill. While being pulled back with ratchet strap. Very close to your technique but just bigger. I do wire from 18 ga upto 6 mm in 2 - 5 wire twist. Used for table accents. Jewelry trees. Wine bottle holders. You have inspired me to make some bracelets. Thanks. Ls

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

That is really awesome. I'd love to see your work.

[@JH-ks9oi]

Omg where was this doin pair wiring on jobsite... We used a bike rim hub with freewheel, it's cheap, easy, twist it, counter twist it... The best ones where BMX size 14"-16" of course it's for drop pairs, leads, really light.. Never thought about making jewelry, very very ingenious, but admittedly 20'-50' would be extremely challenging

[@hunterbaywolf577]

Though I am not into jewelry , I thank you for confirming my thoughts on the Dies for twisting copper wire for Lightning ⚡ Rods and other applications.

[@rossananoggle6066]

Great work. Inspiring. I know I can't do that as it looks like a "lot" of work but I enjoy watching.

[@neildean7587]

Awesome bracelet!! and to open the copper tubing you can use a deep socket the same size as the cap. It would be a much more even spread. I see now that this has been mentioned before but still a great idea.

[@Julia-qf8eh]

Wow! That looked like hard work. Lovely result.

[@nancyangel3213]

Woooow que gran arte el tuyo... Es hermoso y fascinante 😱😱😍😍. Gracias por compartir y abracitos de colores desde Colombia!!! 🤗🤗🤗🇨🇴🥰

[@shirleybishop4882]

Love all your jewelry projects.

[@evgenygolovan4753]

U are realy a master of this art. Jewelry You making are looking beautefull and very authentic. U feel the metall. Please take care of your hends. Use the acrilic or silicone gloves. They will tell you THANK YOU. From RUSSIA with love))

[@fb3413]

First time watching your channel and is inspiring. I like it when people can create stuff using normal things and imagination. A couple of alternative ideas if I may: - You can use the drilling machine to work the bolts and the tubes. ( the screws can be nicely cut and filed down to the right size using the power drill and a file) - You can use the vice to hold the metal rod used to enlarge the tube. Then using a piece of a tube of the same size you can hammer it on the entire circumference at once. 👍

[@paulo6456]

I just fell asleep watching this

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Your mother enjoyed it.

[@jay_badlands4702]

Very nice, excellent presentation, and a beautiful piece of jewelry. Thank you so much for sharing your talents :)

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you very much

[@pub6023]

Great informative video, in addition to being very clever and creative….your a very good teacher! Well done 👍

[@Darrick-o3o]

Very good presentation. Thankyou, and best of luck to you!

[@cathyhennessey9018]

I really enjoyed this video. Good job at explaining the process. I learned from you a few good tips.

[@mohammedshiyafismail6411]

She is great mother I think .she is like fix it nowww😍😍😍

[@nikkikeogh]

Beautiful bracelet! Thanks for a very informative video :)

[@handengraving6182]

GREAT STUFF Susan! If I may, to help the look of your Video you may want to Turn Your Camera 90 Degrees so the Image is wider and more Enjoyable to watch.

[@seroor007]

Awesome teaching videow❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you so much for every word you said . Please keep you wonderful explanation 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@seangere9698]

One thing about JB Weld, don't get any kind of gas or solvent on it or it will start to degrade over time. It only takes less then 20 minutes soak time for it to degrade so much that it starts to crumble. I'll stick to silver soldering over JB Weld. Also after dropping all the wires into the jig just push from the bottom and you will push them all up at the same time and don't have to fuss with pulling them up one at a time.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Soldering is always preferred for most jewelry making. I made this video for people who don't/can't solder for whatever reason. Yes, I know pushing them up from the bottom works better except in this case where the wires are too tight in the holes. Pushing these up from the bottom only serves to bend them, therefore they were pulled up.

[@pauloserpa9646]

Very cool, it's beautiful, great job.

[@Scott-cj2yf]

I really enjoyed your video good job very thorough telling us how to do it thank you very much keep up the good work. 😎

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pharmycat10]

Wow, you are amazing! Gorgeous bracelet ❤️

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you so much!

[@ralphpearson5420]

NICE, I enjoyed your work. You should consider a large Media Tumbler for your final polishing.

[@rowbearpucklebuck2331]

Very nice. Another skillset has been added to my portfolio thanks to you.

[@heidilv34]

Awesome tutorial Suzanne. Thanks so much.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@lawrenceogden3736]

Great video admire your work

[@scotthulldriver5036]

Very Cool! I have made my own Torc before seeing this. I want to try this now. Note: A Torc is a Celtic cultural and spiritual piece of jewelry. Vikings heavily valued and eventually appropriated torques into their own cultural identity. They were just another thing that the Vikings stole/borrowed from Celtic culture (ie. knot artwork zoomorphs). For warriors, Torcs symbolized freedom and were connected to the belief that decapitation allowed a soul to leave the body and reach Celtic Heaven. It was worn around the neck. Often bracelets were fashioned in a similar form, but do not have the same significance in Celtic culture.

[@patrickm2601]

Nice to see others whom are aware of how much of the “Viking” culture was taken from their conquests of the Celtic Druid people / Culture.!!! So many people have no interest in true history anymore and are so sadly uninformed of facts such as these.

[@spiritwardiaries]

Thats great to know. Like the symbolism of the neck torc.

[@heathernichol378]

Have you researched the origins of Celts? Interestingly, the Celts originated in ancient Germany and migrated to the UK, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. I just recently found this information. So the Scandinavians are not that far removed from the Celts. Interesting info on the torq, I have always thought that wearing a torq you were pledging your fealty to whom betsowedthe torq. This is the first time I have ever heard that it represents freedom

[@IAMGiftbearer]

That looks like it could come in very handy!

[@dennyps1]

Excellent video! I learned some of this from an artisan at a coastal town near us and had a bit of success, but your video really helped fill in the gaps, especially finishing the ends of the bracelet. I'd humbly add if you used tapered (top) bolts, not only would it save time but give an extra finish look to the ends Cheers

[@cartestgroupoy2441]

Nice artwork.

[@bramlane2030]

thank you. a very informative video. i thought you needed something like a plumbers torch and to make the wire red hot to anneal it, now makes using the copper wire so much more practical

[@wernerrunkel5378]

Habe es zuende geschaut, ehrlich gesagt, wegen der wirklich schönen Hände in ihrer Tätigkeit - das war noch viel interessanter, als die 'Biegerei' ...

[@copperstonependants]

Beautiful work!

[@SashasRevenge]

This was very interesting, I’ve actually never seen this done but when I saw that contraption, I had to see what the heck that thing was all about. There is a lot of work that goes into those bracelets, that’s for sure. What got you interested in working with wire and makings the bracelets like you do? Yes, those wires came out looking great. Thank you for taking the time to show us this technique but what are you talking about when you say annealing the wire, I may have missed it in the beginning, I’ll go back and check. Have a prosperous and healthy new year ahead. Thank you for showing us all this work and the ton of information and names of tools etc. soo much information for sure, but there has to be a better way to make that tubing wider, that was driving me nuts with that PVC pipe. LOL. thanks hon.❤❤❤❤❤ I believe annealing has to be when you were tapping it to get it tight and to the correct size. The bracelet came out so awesome, I LOVED YOUR WORK!

[@lisaferrell8934]

Yes it is gorgeous, thanks for sharing you craft.

[@dawnyaldaniels6622]

Love your video. Great explanation and teaching. Thank you.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@Tony.C-308]

For your swaging tool you could use a deep socket and that would ensure an even impact around the pipe piece.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you for your suggestion. I do have a specific piece of copper pipe for this purpose but I didn't have it on hand during the filming of the tutorial.

[@loftonharris5632]

I’m sorry but I don’t know how to do what you’re suggesting. How would a deep socket be used in lieu of a swage block? Does it need to be split in half? I’m intrigued by your suggestion but don’t know how to apply it. I am an experienced woodworker with no experience working with metal. Thanks!

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

He was suggesting this as an alternative way to flare open the copper pipe caps.

[@claudiochessa1983]

Ottimo lavoro, complimenti.

[@jorgeaugustocuro6362]

Hermoso Sra Gracias por su conocimiento y paciencia , FELIZ DIA GRACIAS,GRACIAS ,GRACIAS

[@MrRangiku01]

Absolutely beautiful bracelet and excellent work. An idea could be to use copper pipe caps as they should fit over the tubing as is allowing you to skip the swaging. Also a safety concern for me was the gloves being worn around rotary power tools though I'm glad nothing happened. Keep up the awesome work👍

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

The issue with that is having the correct sized caps. Caps are made in very few sizes.

[@adairt1]

Thank you for showing this I enjoyed the video your an inspiration

[@Lambman001]

Beautiful, a true artist!!

[@ВладимирШевяков-ь5о]

Very good, it's beautiful.

[@maurofioravante5173]

congratulations, absolutely beautiful

[@mikiuxp]

Loved watching this as a knifemaker. A lot of overlap in certain areas. Would suggest that a 1x30 belt grinder and a dremel with a cutting wheel would save you a lot of time cutting and prepping ends for epoxying. They’re both a great addition to any small shop. Beautiful piece, thank you for sharing!

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

I have both of those tools. I try to show many different ways of doing things as not everyone has access to all of the tools we have in our shop.

[@mikiuxp]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry That’s awesome.

[@simplyraw1369]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry I too have many of these "easier way" tools. However, I love to see the different ways too. I think they are also beneficial in sparking minds to think "outside the box", be more of a creator rather than a copier. Look to see what you have and figure a way to do what you want with what you have. It may even surprise you or some that in the end you have crafted something better than thought. I love my grandfather's and dad's old tools and ole school ways. I'm almost certain I don't use the tools in the way they were meant but I don't care, they work for me! AS for the supply store.... All the home DIY's,. Hardware stores, plumbing/electrical supply, auto Junk yards, paint stores and those alike are my TOY stores! I love to repurpose. 🤣 I went to a Ace hardware that opened walked up and down each aisle, the older worker asked if he could help me find something I said no. A few aisles later he again said are you sure .. yes you can't help me for I don't know what I am looking for but I will know when I find it. He followed behind and his curiosity took over he finally asked what is it your doing? Cuz I had something from many different "departments" 🤣 Glad to read I'm not the only one 🤣🤣✌️

[@gabrielbold1012]

Just found your channel 😍...Now get to start a new hobby 😂

[@treelover7566]

Great skill Great jewellery

[@uksteve-passiveincomevikin3981]

beautiful work. Great video, thanks a lot :)

[@seanusa6663]

Great job lady 👍

[@1eyedwookie]

Absolutely amazing love the look always wanted to make jewellery

[@lyndonjohnson5063]

thats a beautiful bracelet

[@robertomarcelrodriguezsant6045]

good video. everything is told in an accessible language. Thank

[@guidelineuk]

I think I might have to order one Despite the tax and shipping😂😎 Great tools and work

[@seanhammerton185]

First Time watching your Videos! You are very Talented!! So inspiring! 🍄🤯🪢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I was thinking about when you said about drilling out the plastic to make the holes larger, maybe use a nice round file to take some away. Just a thought not to be rude x From Scotland! Lots of Love x

[@rebajackson2369]

You make this look doable for a beginner like me. Instead of the bolt, I think I'd look for a round or cabochon to fit the end and set it in epoxy.

[@rogergarcia3021]

Nice idea great results

[@stanmarymee4230]

I’m going to do this, but make large thick Celtic torks, for the neck. 😁

[@nephiilim]

i really love your videos!

[@MountainNZ]

use hose clamps to hold your wires together. It will be stronger and you won't have to bend the wires over.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you for a useful suggestion

[@oh_naur]

wow i love it ! 😍 you're very detailed 🥰👍🏼

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@راكانعبدالله-ل4ذ]

I wish to learn and study with you, as you are an integrated university. I wish you success

[@jasonsummit1885]

Just wondering if you make your own wire. I have the tools for making wire, mostly square and half round down to 1mm in diameter. It's nice not having to buy it pre made. I might have to look up this tool some time and give it a try myself. Looks awesome.😁👍

[@bryanstaker2820]

Love your work!! 👍 Great job!!