Weaving a 16 strand fine silver ring - Flatwearable Artisan Jewelry

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Follow along as I share this short tutorial on how to use one of the features of the Flatwearable Wire Weaver to create a gorgeous .999 fine silver woven ring. This is also great in copper, brass, sterling, or a combination of metals. We sell the Flatwearable Wire Weaver along with many other jewelry-making supplies on our website at, www.flatwearable.com

[@jenniferavenoso7162]

This is stunning !!

[@trueitbycjtruitt9546]

that is a cool looking ring , nicely crafted

[@janholland8667]

You continue to amaze me!

[@pourinstar9103]

Wow! Thanks for sharing, great video! I have been a jewelry designer since I was 10yrs old, started in a family business and also went to Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Unfortunately, I had to retire was I was 50, due to serious chronic illness. I have a ton of sterling left from my early days (before I started carving & using mostly gold & platinum) but fabrication has always been my favorite. I am weak and have to spend a lot of time in bed, only up for short periods. But this is something i can do the majority of in bed! I'm so excited, subscribed, can't wait to see more! I remember the days not long ago when jewelers kept their techniques secret and you had to take classes and pay $ to learn everything! Long story, but suffice to say, you've really helped me a lot! Thanks again!

[@sajjadg2737]

Excellent effort try to keep it up. I am also a goldsmith and now I am 65years of age but still making all types nd kinds of jewellery.its my family work. Best wishes for your healthy life.

[@JosephDHutton75]

I'm a near Dertoiter just starting out but loving the journey

[@reneebanbury7066]

This is a craft I have never seen until today. It’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@sherrihellman7975]

Very nice! Great work. Thank you for sharing.

[@marciamartins1992]

Beautiful, I love that style.

[@JD-ou2ce]

Very skillful! Thanks for sharing

[@katterkat58]

I used to be an electronic assembler. We also say it as you say. Short o not long o. Also the more you heat metal the softer it becomes. I learned that in my metalolegy class. Yes some metals melt a lower temps where as others melt at a higher temp. Beautiful ring. I would have probably preferred less strands. I like smaller and petite jewelry. But that's just me.

[@richardschneider4775]

Braiding silver wire is very nice. Good work done a reasonable price.

[@jameswaffle7604]

Very inspirational, thank you for sharing! You have a new subscriber!

[@virginiaa126]

Beautiful, way beyond my knowledge and skills, thanks for sharing

[@pennyclegg7728]

I’m so glad your channel popped up. Sooooo love the work you do..incredibly talented!!

[@dericflairmultiverse4952]

lovely video!

[@Crimsonjewel1]

Another great tutorial, still haven't found the tutorial on loops for around my gift of bismuth. However you are an amazing instructor!

[@christinehendryx937]

Omg , can’t wait to tri this! 🥰thank you

[@cameronyoung2004]

Oh yeah! It's all coming together

[@OneOfAMine]

GREAT JOB!...I Do Like What You Do, So I Liked & Subscribed!

[@aeperez7172]

Me encanta! love your work

[@christineingram55]

Absolutely beautiful 🥰

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@Aangel452]

Nice work 😇

[@vivianac1592]

Hermoso, muchas gracias.

[@jeanninethames619]

Enjoyed watching this…beautiful ring you created..

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you so much 😊

[@4759690]

that is beautiful

[@debraberg1763]

Excellent job. Looks just like how I make my cuff bracelets with bezel. They sell quite well.

[@RodriguezProduction]

Amazing

[@reneehomco3207]

Thank you❤

[@clydecox2108]

Very cool

[@sajjadg2737]

Wow superb. Subscribed

[@richardlilley6274]

Thanks for sharing

[@treesapgrl]

This is absolutely phenomenal, I'm so in love. Thank you for sharing!

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@alleskunner1961]

I love it to and you are looking beutyfull to i am in love. Xxx

[@marleneolteanu4408]

muy bello, gracias

[@wyldgyrl0448]

This ring is so so neat & beautiful! 💎 Really appreciate your commentary throughout 😉

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@roselewsley4125]

Thank you!

[@Thetutburyartisan]

Awesome

[@CraftsEasy]

Super, thank you very much 😊

[@diego9886]

very nice, thumb up

[@charley408]

Is it weird that I can look at rings like this and envision exactly how they are weaved. I started watching this one just to see ans yes, exactly how I thought. I'm the same way with machines/mechanics. And yes, I am ambidextrous. I love watching this I find it calming. Thank you

[@katterkat58]

Me too. Unique people can do this. I also did this with those boxes they have different things on the sides. I took a military test in 10th grade and had every form of the military calling me to enlist. When I told them I was only 15 they couldn't believe it.

[@mildredjeakins5435]

Hi I absolutely love this ring! But what do you mean by pickling?

[@DragonHeart5150]

I just saw your link to supplies.

[@RamDragon32]

It's only pronounced " 'Seul-der " if you also need to have biscuts for tea. I love your jewelry! Thank you so much for showing this pattern!

[@rh5971]

The people in those countries can say it however they want but here in the U.S. we say, "sodder". Your work is lovely and thank you for sharing your skill with us. Blessings!

[@themyceliumnetwork]

what do you do with your scraps & sweeps??

[@OldSouls333]

You Got me 😎👍💯🇺🇲

[@marmish3823]

How long is each strand of wire?

[@sandramccormick8326]

I REALLY enjoy watching your tutorials. Your instructions are so easy to follow. I've been making jewellery (in my country)/ jewelry (in your country) .... just a bit of sarcasm for all those grammar warriors of the interwebs 🤣... for quite a few years, but I haven't yet tried my hands at soldering. Can I ask, when you work with fine silver or sterling, what type of solder do you use? I imagine it is different from when you solder electronics?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

When working with sterling or fine silver you want to use silver solder. Yes, it is very different than solder for electronics. You can find many soldering supplies on this page. www.flatwearable.net/home/soldering-station/

[@michelehovis3292]

What type of vise are you using

[@inanovalisinc.2855]

Suzanne, very interesting piece of work. But when I do the same steps as shown, the pattern goes sideways i.e. not in a straight line. What is it I am doing wrong ?? Comments/suggestions would be welcomed 🙂

[@brianlogan9686]

Awesomeness!! I like how u keep it simple... One question, why is the annealing over and over so important?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

As you work with the metal it gets hardened. Not so much with fine silver but definitely with copper. Annealing softens the metal so you can work with it easier.

[@brianlogan9686]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry gotcha, I haven't been doing this long but I thought once was good, I will adjust my method and see if I get even better results!! Thank you for responding so quickly!! I appreciate your time and will check out more of your videos when I get the chance. Have a great day!

[@P4ND4-tc1if]

Thank you for sharing this if I may ask which torch do you use during your annealing and soldering process?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

I have both a butane torch and an oxy/acetylene setup

[@suechapman9191]

Thank you so much. I love your work. What di you use to treat your copper to prevent it from tarnishing?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Protectaclear

[@beansrgd]

I’m new to metal work: when I hear of aneal and pickle, can you explain VERY simply how to do that- what items and quantities. Also, a dumb question ; can you solder inside? Is it safe? As a beginner I’m nervous starting inside ….

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Annealing is heating the metal until it turns red/orange. Pickling is a mild acid solution that removes fire scale and discoloration from flux. If you want more detailed explanations there are a number of YT videos on these subjects. Yes, you can solder inside. Be sure to have good ventilation, safety equipment for yourself and a fire extinguisher.

[@yaelbenhaim5336]

Super video tutorial ! I just made one and it's long enogh to become a bracelet. Where can I find and purchase the wire waever assembly like yours?? I looked and did not find a vise like this for wire weaving - can be a great addition to my tools . Thanks again !!

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Check the link in the description below the video.

[@highanddryful]

Beautiful! Pardon my ignorance , can you explain what you mean by quenching and pickling? Thanks

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Quenching is done by dunking the hot metal into a container of water. That is followed up by putting it into a pickle solution which is a mild acid. That is done to remove fire scale/discoloration that develops as a result of heating it.

[@highanddryful]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry thanks 😊

[@Camstro80]

Awsome video thank you, I'll definitely try this, I have nickel silver wire 18 g, I got everything you said, but what the heck is liver of sulfur lol sorry I'm a newb and never heard that before. I've heard of Prussiat of soda, salt of cyanide which they use as a add to salt.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Don't use nickel silver. It causes allergic reactions in many people. Liver of sulfur turns the silver plate or sterling metal a dark color.

[@user-li3qk7tt2u]

👏👏👏👏🌹👍 good job 🎈👋👏🌹🎉👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@lettucewarship7632]

What is this clamp called that you are using? I’ve been looking all over for it. Looked in the list of things you sell too.

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Check the description box under the video for a link.

[@jeramielokey597]

Where can I get the wire weave clamp you have??

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

It’s in the description under the video

[@aprilwood7473]

Where did you buy that acrylic vice?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Check the description box under the video.

[@lcollins1316]

Were can I purchase that wire weaver clamp?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Check the description box below the video.

[@TheHsan22]

Finally an American that recognises solder is pronounced as, wait for it…. solder and not sodder.

[@lalita2324]

Where do u source your sterling silver??

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Riogrande.com

[@lalita2324]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry thank you so much

[@conniehall5893]

Do you sale the jewelry and if so where?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Check our Facebook page for how you can purchase jewelry made by Suzanne. facebook.com/FlatwearableArtisanJewelry

[@justineg2121]

You keep calling it sodder! It’s right

[@JennyGSS]

What is the gauge of the wire please?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

I discuss all the wire details in the video

[@DragonHeart5150]

I just really love how you make this ring. Where do you get the 18g silver wire from?

[@trueitbycjtruitt9546]

what is pickling?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

Soaking in a mild acid solution to remove fire scale

[@ausrabernote5914]

🐝💤💫💥👍

[@catsandcrafts171]

I don't understand why you wouldn't just take longer to weave it tightly and neatly to start with? I would have thought it would take less time than to have to do all the adjusting afterwards?

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

No reason you can't do it that way. I prefer the look of the super tight weave after annealing and pulling.

[@Honkey-Donkey]

If you live in the states then you're saying it correctly for where you live, the l is silent.

[@IWH777]

I NOTICED THAT THIS WEAVE IS FAIRLY WIDE CAN YOU MAKE IT NOT SO WIDE AN IT LOOK JUST AS GOOD??? NOT TRYIN TO BE STUPID HERE BUT JUST WONDERING IF IT WILL LOOK THE SAME....

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

If you want a ring that is more narrow you would just use less wires. The more wires you use the wider the weave. The thickness (gauge) of the wire also makes a big difference. A 16 strand ring made with 16 gauge wire will be much wider than the same one made with 24 gauge wire.

[@IWH777]

@@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry OOO MY I KEEP FORGETTING THAT THEY SAME AMOUNG OF STRANDS IN A DIFFERENT GAGE WIRE CAN MAKE IT A SMALLER WIDTH TOO.... NOTHER QUICK QUESTION WHAT IS THE SMALLEST GAGE THAT I COULD GET AWAY WITH FOR A RING IN THIS PATTERN... THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AN PATIENCE YOUR A PEACH...

[@FlatwearableArtisanJewelry]

You can use any gauge desired. I would stick with 20-22 gauge or larger.

[@miguelmichaelgiron1374]

Fk' yeah

[@alpha9526]

Nice video, thank you. Perhaps you should say bend the wire away from you as opposed to saying bend the wire up. This could avoid some confusion.

[@Azmodon]

any non-brit says 'sodder' because languages evolve. We also don't say buh'o 'o' wa'uh much to their chagrin.