Fusing Silver and Reticulation on Copper | Jewelry Tips with Nancy

*Warning!!!! Please research the dangers of melting certain metals. There's a serious problem called "metal fume fever". Zinc is one of the main culprits. Aluminum, Brass (3% - 45% zinc), US pennies since 1982, commercial bronze, nickel silver, aluminum solder, etc. So, know what you're working with. There's quite a bit of information on this subject on the web. Here's also a link from Charles Lewton Brain about Metal Safety: www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam...
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fuse metal together without using solder? Well, watch this video! Nancy's friend Sugar visits the studio to show you her fusing and reticulation techniques, because she hates solder!
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[@allanthompson9695]

Brilliant to see you two having fun together. Hi Sugar. Amazing technique, not seen this done quite like this before.Great results. Thank you all inc' Lisa.

[@ginareece8942]

Great video! The two of you work well together. Love the bloopers, makes it so real.

[@Jerseysoycandles]

This was great! Thank you Nancy & Sugar!!

[@keelygreen6455]

OMG! I have looked ALL OVER to figure out what and HOW to do this! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I had it envisioned in my head and didn't know what the technique was called so I didn't know how to search for it. YAY! Thanks girls; LOVED the BLOOPERS at the end!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Glad I could help!

[@ritastrickland7328]

I stumbled across your web site while looking for answers to my acetylene tank questions - all set there now. Love this! Seriously informative, refreshingly artistic and delightfully humorous. So glad to have found you on the web and I look forward to learning from your fun and educational videos.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Rita Strickland Thank you so much Rita!

[@sisteryaya24]

Love the technique of creating the faux reticulated silver look on copper. Can't wait to try it tomorrow! I think I'm ready to throw out all my solder after seeing this technique, lol. Thanks so much Sugar and Nancy!

[@rhondachalmers6753]

Loved "Sugar's" bracelet & the tutorial, it was nice to see you having fun with each other at the same time too. Might have to try that technique soon.

[@askesnabelvand3327]

I am but a happy amateur, and I really enjoyed this! Experimenting and being excited about what is comming out is more than half the enjoyment of doing this!! Thank you very much for the inspiration!

[@Methelinhill]

Another cool tutorial. There's so much to learn from you Nancy.

[@LeChatsMother]

I'm such a fan. I watch these videos, I've taken the Craftsy class which was excellent. Your jewelry is magnificent, your teaching skills are excellent, and your humor is out of the ball park....always enjoy learning from you. Thank you!

[@kimauger4293]

This was great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@elishabird3721]

Thank you (and Sugar) for such an amazing lesson!

[@victoriakaneshiro7385]

Such a wonderful lesson. I have a fear too much flame because I am known for melting too often...silver that is. Thanks Nancy for having Sugar teach us a lesson on fusing. I will give it a try.

[@jewelvibebabo]

very impressive and enjoyable lesson.Delighted to see due consideration given to safety issues.Actually did not believe the standard of your videos could get any higher.I was wrong.Again! And I am delighted about that also.Wont go quite so far as to say your videos changed my life but it is perfectly true and accurate to say they have made a significant change in my life and for the better !Many thanks for sharing and do please continue with the excellent work and the humour.(No that is not a mis-spelling where I come from).

[@lynnebash2278]

you two are having WAY toooooooo much fun love it

[@sandrarobbins4226]

That is so cool - fusing sterling to copper - can't wait to try some. You all are a wealth of information and entertainment. Thanks so much. Also thanks for the warnings too.

[@TeresaLanier]

You two crack me up and I learn something everytime. I am a subscriber. LOVE you 2.

[@Chequers99]

Thank you (and Sugar) for sharing this! Just began melting scrap a few days ago to see what would happen. Great tips! Also started enjoying your new prong setting class today-----fabulous. Although, I'm wondering if they asked you to "tone it down a little", or something Thank goodness your great personality still shines through - love it!

[@corystreat8037]

Thank you Nancy! You are definitely my third favorite artist LOL

[@carolhettenbach3572]

This was sent to me by Cin.. great video and wonderful technique... love it

[@signsoflifemk1963]

Loooooooooove this!!! Thank you Sugar and Nancy

[@bestcutgemsllc5058]

Thank you Nancy for another great video! You are the best! -Linda

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Best Cut Gems LLC Thank you!

[@Melissabella]

You have just changed my life. I love you both.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Melissa Lopez Wow Melissa! Didn't know we were THAT good! So happy for you. I love when we find something that changes our vision completely. Glad this worked for you! Thank you so much!

[@LS-er7pf]

Love the silver cuff you made!

[@opnhed]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing your skills!

[@mariamendoza-kz1bh]

BEAUTIFUL PROYECT...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[@WmHorus]

Thank you for the section on 'artificial' reticulation I had someone recommend that I try that on a project...

[@barbierussell2838]

This was Awesome. Love the bracelets.

[@woodwoman9130]

Cool process! Love your vids💥

[@debpearson6620]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@MulltiPas]

omg! this was what I was looking for.. Thank you very much! :)

[@riorita65]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you!

[@iwoncin]

Nancy I love your videos. I have learned so much. And now you have added some sweetness with Sugar. Great video.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Cin Hollins Thank you Cin! Like the pun. Glad the video worked for you!

[@silva7493]

Too cool for school! Great looking technique also. Ah...., I must get a real torch someday before the end of it all.

[@wendyhawkinskorona8053]

Wow! You gals are AWESOME!!!

[@michaellopez5960]

Love it! love it! I try it something like years back & it took me back. I learned much more with your stunning presentation! Thank you!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@juliocesargarciaaldana2256]

Gracias Nancy me gusto tu video....

[@deborahhardeman8802]

Sugar, you are a amazing teacher 👩‍🏫 I always watch Nancy, she will always make me smile and laugh.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

I will let Ms. Sugar know! Thank you so much. We both appreciate your kind words.

[@tango-bravo]

Hi, great techniques. I enjoy taking apart pocketknives and making hammered copper handles for them and reassembling them. I would like to try to do this next time I do one of those, I think it would look really interesting.

[@bettylively2033]

Oh must do this....no solder....big bushy flame...love it. Copper and scrap! Thank you for showing. A picture is truly worth a thousand words!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Betty Lively Great technique that little Sugar has. That's why I wanted her to share it. It's fun. Thanks!

[@ronj5714]

1:24 is awesome! This video is very entertaining as well as educational- dinner & a show.

[@brendasheets2120]

Love what you are doing. I have avoided going further with my jewelry making skills simply because I am afraid of soldiering

[@BobZombie]

Search up sweat soldering, it is the perfect way to get started and practise using larger lumps of metal that you can't accidentally melt so easily :).

[@judy5281]

Great Video , I appreciate having the process done in the comfort of my house . It was very clear Sugar ,liked your squiggles and giggles ! Judith H

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Judy Hill Thanks Judy! I'll let Sugar know. She's so funny. Love her.

[@Ragamuffinblue]

Thanks so much for the gigglefest. Loved this method :)

[@LeyLey41]

I swear you are soooo hilariously cool!!!!!!!!!!! You should totally have your own show and please...please run for president!

[@lynnebash2278]

neat technique also I love your necklace Nancy

[@shabor1]

Fantastic! Thank you for all you do!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+shabor1 Thank you so much!

[@sandrahayley961]

Ok it’s official. Y’all are certifiable! I just subscribed! Lol!

[@Johnbro8]

Thanks for sharing 👍😁

[@puss1234able]

Damn, Sugar, you're SWEET! Great info. Thanks very much.

[@timbirch4999]

Brilliant video. You're both crazy. Love it.

[@bentleygt3716]

you're Awesome. i love you both and love this Technique.. THANK you for sharing

[@barbaracurtin8225]

Omg you are funny Nancy..... Thank you for all you informative videos. You videos are my "go to" videos for jewelry making... Thank you again!!!

[@deborahward1438]

Love it! Thank you.

[@denisemcintyre4597]

most excellent!! love the no solder technique!! that sterling on sterling bracelet is awesome!!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Denise McIntyre Thanks so much - I'll let Sugar know.

[@deborahchuck2072]

+Denise McIntyre Thank you!

[@isogo1247]

I love your technique wow!

[@mikema9311]

Love this technique

[@jaydencparker4968]

best friend goals right there! Hilarious and well done. Fun techniques too. I just began experimenting with reticulation. Its a bit scary to take a pristine sheet and take to torch to it not knowing what will turn out. I like the idea of playing around with scrap!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Jay Cuneo I love Sugar's technique BECAUSE you use scrap. Fearless jewelry making. Enjoy.

[@TheDragonfly313]

We are so crazy and so cool! Nancy I love you :)

[@ShannShine23]

Gorgeous! I can't wait to get some free time at my bench so I can try the reticulation technique. 😁

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+ShannShine23 It's a lot of fun and the great part is that you're not totally in control. It's very random and organic. Thank you!

[@erosangelos9422]

Fantastic ,Amazing)) thank you!

[@perlaalbarran8719]

Nancy I love to watch your videos because your are a wonderful teacher but mostly because you are so adorable 🥰 Thanks so much 👍👍❤️❤️💝💝💝🐣

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Ah shucks Perla! Thank you sooooo much.

[@Lisa-qt7pw]

Love this technique! Thanks for teaching us. It was also quite entertaining ;)

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Lisa Rollny (start-a-kit) Thanks so much Lisa!

[@margaretpaxton2131]

You two are hilarious. I want to be your friend. I was starting to think I was the only one that still had a sense of humor and didn't take myself so seriously, but here you are and I'm so glad. I also learned a bunch, so thank you. Off to home depot to get a torch. Peace out

[@stellavlachopulu961]

You are great! thank you!!!

[@legendrebernard2549]

Thans a lot it is very interesting ... And joyful !!!

[@jenniferwhite35]

Love, love, LOVE this video!!! As a self proclaimed (and loosely termed) perfectionist, I often get stuck and want to hang myself from a tree of fine details. (If you only knew the number of unfinished projects on my workbench, Oy...). Sugar, this looks like a fun, creative exercise in happy accidents, and the outcome is gorgeous! You both rock; thanks so much for sharing! Nancy, will you guys do more? See you in Craftsy!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Jennifer White Thanks so much Jennifer! Letting go of control (sometimes) is great for our creative spirits! Have fun.

[@deborahchuck2072]

+Jennifer White I use to share a studio with a perfectionist in Taos and we often laughed while she was meticulously working on one piece I had almost finished a dozen or more. Intentional accidents. Once you get use to it there are some aspects you can control. Now get out of your head, let go of control and see what happens....It's a lot of fun!!

[@youmorgana]

Oooh I loved it ,you two are so funny...hahahaha. Thanks for sharing.

[@lesliewelfare]

I wondered if Sugar could comment on whether she needed to pickle the items after they were fused, since heating sterling usually blackens the piece. Many thanks to you both for a wonderful learning experience.

[@stlounsbury]

I'm trying this today!! Will post my results.

[@aumi.jewels]

Your work is beautiful and I was always wondering if I should put flux before I added silver dust or silver items so I guess not thank you🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@mcdonaldchump8191]

terrific jewellery.. tremendous

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

very wise make learning fun and the best way for remembering -- but i also like to take notes and thank you for the informative silver smithing videos i really enjoy them.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Ronnie Boucher (the crystal craftsman) Thank you Ronnie!

[@Vatsek]

Great work.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Vatsek Thank you so much Vatsek!

[@SoulfulVeg]

That is cool af!

[@DianneCulbertsonJacques]

OH! I can't wait to go home from work and try this! I think I am feeling sick!!

[@Vikette1000]

Would love to see some of Sugar's finished pieces? Does she have an online gallery or shop?

[@muditajawor9709]

Hi ladies, you are both fabulous! Thank you for this top video. I was wondering if this can be done with gold onto sterling. And if so, will any gold do it? Thanks again!

[@skullcollector29]

Very cool.....!

[@CP-rc6wb]

Insane!’n. Thank you!’

[@deborahhardeman8802]

I tried this and love the affect. Wish i could post a picture of my pendant.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Me too! Thanks

[@aidagutierrez8597]

jajaja son lindas..me gusto mucho el video. gracias.

[@anntralka9749]

I love this!!! What do you coat the colored copper pieces with to retain color as best as possible?

[@asaboehme1866]

Just found the video... Great stuff. Am wondering if this would work for copper onto copper?

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

*Warning!!!! Please research the dangers of melting certain metals. There's a serious problem called "metal fume fever". Zinc is one of the main culprits. Aluminum, Brass (3% - 45% zinc), US pennies since 1982, commercial bronze, nickel silver, aluminum solder, etc. So, know what you're working with. There's quite a bit of information on this subject on the web. Here's also a link from Charles Lewton Brain about Metal Safety: www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/metal_safety.htm

[@seidomonkey5395]

Hello Nancy. I love your videos we have two things in common Cats and jewellery. Please could you tel me if your using bare copper and pure silver for the fusing. Thank you so so much for your funny and very informative videos. 🤗💕🥰

[@Mmax389]

love this

[@bonbonhandcraft]

super smart!

[@LorriCarnevale]

Love your glasses that are awesome!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Lorri Carnevale Thanks Laurie. I love them too.

[@apearllady6570]

What is the name of the other video Sugar demonstrates techniques? I never can find that one. Thanks Nancy!

[@amibea11]

Me encanto se ve facil tratare de hacerlo en mi taller besos a las dos grs x compartir de q espesor sera la placa de cobre..??

[@triktrak_1451]

Great video. What heat level are you using? Can I achieve this with a big shot, or do I need a combination torch?

[@Loriel13]

I have been doing this with smaller bits for 10 years. I call it my “secret sauce” -- aaaack, it’s not a secret anymore! Looove that upcycle!

[@patriciajohnson7849]

Hi Nancy can I use brass instead of copper? Again this is a great video. Thank you so very much. Thumbs up...

[@alchemyportal6593]

Nancy! You are amazing believe me. Happy person, joyful, salute pretty lady. GOD bless you. I subscribed. Try one video with Tin and Gold (and pretty sugar ofcourse) please.

[@RandolphTuttle]

Very cool :)

[@IJamInSweatpants]

Pretty! ! ! Questions: Can the metal sheet be cut with a jeweler's saw after fusing, or will it break apart?

[@catnelson3064]

Too cool for words…really...

[@kirtandrews1859]

Hello great video what temp are you using to do that ?

[@DODW]

Question for Sugar: how do you go about setting the final product without affecting the colouring? I just made a piece I really love and would look great with a simple bail and nothing else, but to attach it I would have to reheat the piece and change the colours....

[@jamiconroy7841]

Great stuff!! Fix'in to try it right now! Obediently yours the mutt