From Silver to Soul - Navajo Silversmith Creates Stunning Ring - Featuring Kevin Billah

Step into the mesmerizing world of Navajo craftsmanship as master silversmith, Kevin Billah, takes you on a journey through the creation of a breathtaking ring. In this captivating video, witness the fusion of tradition and artistry as Kevin Billah skillfully molds raw silver into a symbol of heritage and beauty.
With decades of experience passed down through generations, Kevin Billah showcases the intricate techniques and cultural significance behind each meticulous step. From shaping the silver into a seamless band to delicately etching traditional motifs, every movement is infused with reverence for Navajo culture and craftsmanship.
As the ring takes shape, Kevin Billah shares insights into the symbolism woven into its design, reflecting the rich tapestry of Navajo history and spirituality. Through patience and precision, the raw materials are transformed into a timeless piece that honors both the past and the present.
Join us on this enchanting voyage into the heart of Navajo silversmithing and discover the soulful artistry behind each exquisite creation. Don't miss the chance to witness the birth of a masterpiece as Kevin Billah brings together skill, tradition, and passion in every stroke of the hammer. Subscribe to our channel for more captivating glimpses into the world of indigenous craftsmanship.
Special Thanks to the Billah Family for allowing me to film!!
*If you’d like to purchase a piece or place an order, you can find Kevin Billah on Facebook*
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[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

Thank you all so much for watching!! Be sure to follow me on Instagram for all future episode updates! I had so much fun making this dream a reality in my Cinematography journey!😭🦅 If you’d like to purchase a piece or place an order, you can find Kevin Billah on Facebook! Serious inquiries only!🤘🏽

[@rawvibes2318]

Did you make this whole film? If so you should be proud 👏 very well done and fantastic visual.

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

Thank you🥹 I worked very hard on this🦅🙏🏽

[@ShawnaDeStefano]

Thanks for sharing thus with us. Beautiful craft❤

[@Life_no.9]

I am literally in awe! Both of you are true craftsmen. You captured his meticulous art, beautifully. I sit with tears in my eyes, posting this. Words cannot express enough...this is pure love at it's finest! 🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤

[@cammiemenchaca2701]

I see you guys are going to be on ghost adventures 😊I watch all the videos I can of your videos, I'm just elderly on a fixed income or I would join ❤ love you guys 💗

[@Soto713]

That was awesome to watch

[@HowellingMad]

Thank you for sharing this with us. 😊 With so much made by machine these days its good to see an artist craftsman still making beautiful functional & wearable art.

[@crystalphillips696]

It's such a beautiful piece of art. He is so talented.

[@timf7405]

A great master craftsman!! Incredible jewelry pieces!!

[@underthepyramids]

Stunning images and work, from both you and Kevin. And as a jewellery crafter myself, this spoke directly to my soul.

[@Life_no.9]

Exactly!

[@user-adoyle123]

He is very talented. Stunning work. Hi from the West of Ireland 😊

[@terrigabriel582]

Master of His Craft & a Beautiful Soul to Boot 🙏🥰

[@maximusdraco2199]

A true master showing us his craft. Thank you, Shanclen for sharing this with us

[@elizabethbrewer5791]

Beautiful piece of jewelry and so much talent.

[@ea_the_prince_333]

How wonderful! I dont know why but I've spent countless hours over the years watching silversmithing and goldsmithing videos, what an art, beautiful! It inspired me to make a pair of silver earrings and a gold pair which I still wear but nothing as magnificent as these amazing pieces, wonderful! The lapidary process is awesome as well. 🖖😎

[@MicheleMakinson]

It’s wonderful❤

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

Thank you so much for watching!😊

[@MicheleMakinson]

Thank you for sharing such a soulful video.❤

[@Burnscar81]

It is not the tool but the hand that wields the tool. Beautiful work!

[@marycompogno5665]

That is a beautiful ring! Kevin is an artist for sure! My oldest daughter took a silversmithing class from one of our rock club members and she has made some lovely pendants and earrings. Jewelry making is fun and relaxing. Thankyou for sharing what you do.😊

[@agrobots]

Bro the production quality of this video is phenomenal! This seems like something in a pro movie festival

[@lokisinsouciance9321]

This is beautiful! Not only the jewelry, but the story. His jewelry reminds me of some jewelry I got from my mom years ago. We lived in Alaska when I was young and my mom was dating the son of the chief of the Athabascan tribe. He gave her a beautiful jewelry set. After they split up, she gave them to me because he and I were so close. I still have it, but I'm not sure that it's 100% silver, so I can't wear it. I love the personalization this guy puts into his work- it makes each piece tell a story 💚

[@claudi010778]

What a magnificent ring 💍👍🏼He seems like a wholesome soul and very talented Silversmith. Wishing him all the very best success

[@LeeLee-px8sp]

This is what I want!! I would love to buy jewelry that Ik, love and good intentions were literally carved into it and that something that always came from indigenous culture. I’m so thankful to gotten to see the process and learning

[@toniagerardo9919]

Beautiful! Wonderfully presented! Thank you!

[@lilybenallou5269]

What a beautiful and professionally done video.

[@WingsDippedInBlood]

Gorgeous and the craftsmanship is amazing. His story has magick to it and I'm lookin' at how he crafts each work of art and its beautiful. Like a master he tells the silver his idea and the silver is happy to follow. I feel like if I want a piece made, I have to go visit him and bring the stone with me. I feel like he would tell me the story of the stone and the piece he made would be one that started a story. I love it!!

[@MoscowtoParis]

My friend I knew Gibson, Mr Gonnie. What words to say. So Gibson has been a force that help me. I understood a lot through him, there has been the times he guides me from the other side

[@michelleembs8551]

Thanks for sharing!❤❤❤

[@LICENFIREFEAR]

Silver is my absolute favorite metal

[@88amona]

Amen brother

[@FrancineTageant]

This is so well shot. You also did a awesome job with all the editing. You both are very talented artists in both your chosen fields. My Dad used to make documentaries and did a radio interview show. He would of loved this.

[@shannon2228]

The prayers that I asked for in your comment section of your previous video helped a lot. Thank you. Whoever you are out there watching out for me. I love the jewelry. This is freaking amazing.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SunshineSkys]

Ago! Thank u Kevin n Shanclen for sharing this with us. He has a creative spirit. It's honor to see him carry on with his ancestors craft. Today's youth aren't as interested in family traditions. Beautiful craftsmanship. Awesome Sending Love n Light

[@jenaturner8988]

Beautiful masterpiece, what an incredible talent to have🙏 The ring is so intraquet & pretty! 💕

[@divinerdetective44]

Stunning work by Kevin, thank you for showcasing his work in this film! Good job on the vid! 🙏🏻

[@emmalinesky2578]

I love Navajo jewelry!! I’ve fortunate enough to meet a few silversmith. I have a few pieces that I hold dear to my heart and I love to tell people where I got them!

[@teyanuputorti7927]

absolutely amazing thank you for sharing this

[@rawvibes2318]

Love ❤️ the art of creating ✨️ beautiful, amazing 👏 talented.

[@roku3216]

His workshop is great and the end product spectacular. Super craftsman.

[@BMO_Creative]

DUDE!!! Billah has amazing skillz! And seems to be fireproof! Great video!

[@PecasAragonez]

Immaculate work!!

[@dianebogner1788]

Beautiful!❤

[@adrianna6593]

WOW! i am usually not commenting anything but i love everything about this video. The fact you made this video on your own, you made it about your craftsman brother, that it included beautiful jewelry and that this man is just a pure soul that is for sure. I love watching and listening to all the indigenous people. Somehow it resonates and fulfill my heart, i am becoming emotionall too. I feel like and can just trust you guys. Much love from Poland.

[@morganfreeman4335]

Great respect for natural rescources

[@susanbutler2542]

Stunning, gorgeous, artwork, silver work all beautiful❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mamaaries]

What a beautiful talent and gift to have. Thank you for sharing

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

Thank you for enjoying😁🤘🏽

[@LICENFIREFEAR]

Oh my god what a artist, pure passion and skill of him created masterpiece

[@PixieCadet]

So beautifully filmed, thank You Shanclen ❤

[@linrene11lopezs89]

Beautiful work ❤would be an honor to buy one of your rings . Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing your video.

[@robertahall4553]

I love what you do , your work is priceless thank you for sharing

[@zipshed]

He is truly a master of his craft...absolutely beautiful!

[@rosaleekershaw]

Absolutely gorgeous, his work is so beautiful. 💙

[@karenfernandez979]

Very nice video. It is interesting to see some of the processes from a craftsman.

[@813lem]

Very nice docu-mini. Good angles and lighting. I think. Ive never really considered analyzing or really paid attention to how a film was shot before. I think you did a great job.

[@kellyrivera860]

Beautiful craftsmanship ❤

[@Lira_58448]

That's so gorgeous

[@seanyakelis3210]

Love you so much man

[@rafaellamoraiti1093]

Greetings from Greece ❤️ Not from your tribe but the love for this craft is shared in our hearts. Thank you for bringing this ancient form of expression forward into the light.

[@IAMMEDUSA]

So beautiful 😍

[@bettymonroy8983]

Wow what a Amazing Talent ❤

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

He’s a great artist!!

[@IAMMEDUSA]

Whenever you are ready you have been chosen to be my number 1 head honcho top dog numero uno. I will be waiting for you if you choose to take this mission. 😊

[@diondotyx7015]

Dude! I just saw you on Ghost Adventures!! When Zak said “Shanclen” I was like wait a minute… and then you showed up on the tv! That’s so cool that you got to do another episode with them! I know you did Vulture mine with them but it’s great to see you there doing big things!

[@kimberlyarellano4406]

Recently, I had wanted to purchase two pairs of earrings and wasn’t able to as they sold very fast. They were earrings by this artist! This was awesome to watch, his work is absolutely beautiful.

[@PackRatManiac]

Great video! Seeing Kevin using the jewelry saw brought up memories from my art class in high school. Those things are so easy to break if you apply too much pressure. I broke quite a few doing copper enameling. He made it look so easy. That's the sign of someone who's been doing that for a long time. The finished ring was gorgeous.

[@kathysantos2594]

Stunning!! A true artist

[@Age-o8w]

I love his work and passionate about it, also digging his Backwoods shirt.

[@dn7096_]

I love your signature video aesthetic.

[@IndigoC333]

Beautiful work - a true master craftsman and artist.

[@jodieh107]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joshjacob1530]

dont know where my ring is but assume its origin is somewhere related to here, is one of most prized possessions, got it after witnessing falcons hawk whatever back to back to back, didn't realize it would be the start of something wild.

[@quaraeasaurustex1823]

Saw you on a video on another channel smoking a pipe. As a pipe smoker i would love to see a pipe video. What pipes you have, what tobaccos, if you use any other native american blends like kinnikinnick, etc and how it relates if at all to your heritage and traditions if it all. Some history related to pipes and tobacco in relation to your tribe would be cool too. Keep up the good videos.

[@dirtyharryrs44magnum]

Another great one Bro.

[@maximusdraco2199]

How would or could one purchase a masterpiece from him? Thank you 😊

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

You can find him on Facebook under Kevin Billah🤘🏽😁

[@selinamarieabele8646]

I love this

[@AZALIAHROSE]

Lovely

[@egarcia8402]

Took me moving to south Texas to appreciate what I grew up knowing about Gallup, NM. I’m not indigenous but miss the Navajo tacos, the jewelry, ceremonials, etc. We often go back to visit Gallup, still have family there, any chance I get to go to Gallup flea market I’m in the lookout for silversmith’s. Their work is beautiful! I can admire and appreciate all the work it took to make such a spectacular piece.

[@RTR104]

Thanks for this, love watching awesome people doing amazing things. More indigenous artists.

[@88amona]

Silver is my favorite metal. Jewelry, cutlery, cookware, bullion. Thanku for sharing this brother 🤙

[@abitofthisnthat1070]

Awesome work!! Thank you for sharing Shanclen!! ❤

[@in2weeed]

Love the sound of silver hitting the pickle ... Nice shirt brother from another mother ✌️🤜🏽🤛🏼

[@marciewright9670]

My grandfather was a Silversmith, he made everything by hand. From leaves to fancy beads and he could restore everything. I didn’t realize how popular and talented he was until someone told me , white men would commission him to create Squashblossom necklaces for their wives, because a normal sized necklace would be lost on them. Apparently, he could charge an arm and leg for his creations. His name was Harvey Olden Dixon.

[@JohnnyB-p7f]

I'm going to have to go with Alvin Yellowhorse of Lupton, AZ and his Brand is Nationally Known.

[@infernalarson6790]

Liked and subscribed 😢beautiful and touching

[@813lem]

I just Googled Kevin. Wow. I mean wow, the ring he made in this doesnt truly show his best work. Its really good, dont get me wrong (no disrespect intended, man) but the other stuff i just looked at is fantastic. A bit pricey for my pocket but id say its worth it. 👏💯

[@alekdbxv]

I know you're probably tired of these requests about skinwalkers but are you ever gonna react to skinwalker sightings? Like the videos they upload on KZbin from these pale creatures crawling in the dark.

[@regiluthfi]

big bro, i've just found your channel and of course auto subscribe! your story about slavery in spirit world is similar here in southeast asia. it's common believe that some people made a pact with demon/evil spirit for whatever reason ( for wealth or just practice black magic ) that after they die their spirit will become slave for the demon they made a pact with. also they usually sacrifice their loved ones for the demon/evil spirit as "payment".

[@stephenbraun9951]

Another beautifully different video. I loved the talking and music

[@m3diterra]

Amazing BTS look at a master craftsman bruhda! Much respect

[@johnruggiero3366]

What is name of the song on the video?

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

I think I used 4 songs but all were from Artlist🤘🏽

[@shonnao7272]

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing talent

[@IAMMEDUSA]

We need to get the budget proposal press passes so much to do. Very exciting endeavor awaits.

[@amparorod2000]

You said that a place where no one can hear them? How is this possible? Why? 🤔🤔🤔

[@LifeDrinker0]

That's really awesome takes serious skill silver smith 🙂👍

[@DoloresJNurss]

Good lord! He's using that torch without eye protection? People go blind that way! Does he need a fund-raiser to get himself a visor? I'll donate what I can'!

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

We old school🙏🏽

[@inga-lillnoren5761]

Hi, do you sell merchandise and if so where do i go to purchase something online?

[@meimei295]

❤ natives doing things. Pretty ring.

[@LICENFIREFEAR]

I would like to become a black smith just for myself

[@jobbybohnson6818]

That was a professional short film

[@MeanOneMeanOne]

I wear a bracelet made by Blackfoot until I die

[@seanyakelis3210]

U are everything I wish I was 💯

[@CuteFluff8]

Beautiful work, sir. 🫡😲

[@Missing-Exploited.]

Wow 🤩 great way to edit the video wow

[@heatherlundquist-buffalo]

Oh this was amazing

[@ShanclenShadowProductions]

Aho! Welcome welcome!🙌🏽🦅

[@tracylea2470]

Beautiful ring

[@rebeccalara4982]

❤❤❤🪶🪶🪶🪶❤❤🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@timothyjohnson7521]

Where do you live?