Getting Started with Hammers | Jewelry 101

[@denisesmothers5727]

Never knew about using the rawhide Hammer to smooth out the metal first before using my Chase hammer and then my texturizing Hammer I am an elderly lady with bad arthritis and this has helped me tremendously thank you so much

[@lidiamcculley8933]

Hi dear, thanks much for your great teaching and sharing your knowledge, it was something I wanted to learn. I wonder if the person filming the video could make a closer look when you are showing the example material done, it's very hard to appreciate far away. Thanks much again! Have a great week! Greetings from Minnesota!

[@sharricarpenter1405]

Hi I appreciate your videos I'm a beginner and your videos are very helpful thank you Sharri

[@shantiaum5774]

I like the videos a lot but I agree with the previous person, the camera work needs so much improvement. How can we see anything on these tiny pieces if there’s no zoom? I couldn’t see any of the textures.

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Pls work on improving your camera work. We need closer zooms, and that last bit of copper where you hammered multiple textures needed to be held up so that we could actually see the effects. Thanks, I subscribed! 👍

[@daviamaldet6521]

Thanks for the video. I'm new at this and it was interesting 🙂.

[@sfkozak]

Thanks so much! I had a second hand set of ear rings the wire was a 24 gauge wire and I never wore them because the wire was so flexible, I tapped them with the hammer and they are staying to there shape so nicely now :)

[@gisella1350]

Greatly appreciate your helpful video. I am a newbie, and I am soaking it all up, thank you.

[@mymathimagination2629]

I really love and appreciate your lessons and tips! I’ve learned quite a bit from you on your KZbin videos and Jewel School. I’d love for you to do a demo on how to make beaded tassels. I remember you did a quick one with fireline and a lighter on Jewel School. I’d love to see a full demo on that. Thanks!!!😉♥️

[@AllThingsSoul]

I agree, the camera work needs improvement. Once you are done hammering, hold it up to the camera so we can how it looks. Remember, it takes the camera approximately 8-10 seconds to re-focus when you hold something up. So give it 10 seconds to focus, then hold it there another 10 seconds, so we can see it. The camera lens does not focus as fast as our eyes. It takes time. Your are a great teacher with a wide variety of interesting topics. Thank you!

[@marthafontaine9797]

Great tutorial, thank you for sharing.

[@rheasingh9493]

Can we harden colour coated wire using a nylon hammer? Will it still damage the enamel or coating on the wire?

[@MsLeosmom]

i think what you're doing with the chasing hammer is forging. dapping is usually done with a dapping block and dapping punches and involves making a domed shape. also, its actually called a ring mandrel not a ring stick. no big deal but just thought i'd mention it!

[@wen-wenwang6920]

I’d love to know how to put flattened curves into a drop earring. Perhaps a rounded hammer and a curved block? Love your tutorials, Susan!

[@lornapostle1659]

Well just found one them bench block thank u for sharing again love watching your videos it helps

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Very cool!! Thank you for sharing - I learned a lot!

[@pmhres]

Great instructional which I really need. I ordered a rawhide mallet just now from Amazon. I already have the other mallets but I just now learned how to use them 😅😂 BTW - you have such beautiful hands 😀👍❤️

[@Marshman95]

Hi there. I love your videos. HELP!!! Could you please show or tell me the technique on how to keep your hooped earrings in a circle shape when hammering? I want to create a flatter hammered edge on the bottom and only slight hammer on the sides and top. When ever I start hammering the shape doesn't stay circle and because the bottom is flat hammered, I can put it back on the mandrel and reshape.

[@magdalenatriasricci]

Hola Jewel School son hermosas las clases lástima que algunas explicaciones, sin subtítulos en español se me complica, podría Teacher poner subtitulos, thanks , disculpe la molestia.

[@brittanybowmaster6503]

So if we want to add texture to a ring, should we create the piece a size smaller to start?

[@kristinperdue6392]

Yes, definitely start with a size smaller if you plan on hammering texture. 😊

[@georginaloginov3960]

Good afternoon. What type of wire are you using in the video? Is it bronze? How do you get it to be so polished? Thx

[@JewelSchool]

This is .925 sterling silver and bare copper wire. She polishes with steel wool and a brass brush.

[@joelimo449]

Very educational , thank you .....The Rawhide Mallet , is it 1 inch or 2 inch Face ??

[@JewelSchool]

Face diameter is 1-1/4 inches with a head weight of 4 ounces

[@adriejnaesingleton77]

Awesome video. I watched your no soldier bangle videos and attempted to make them. Question, when I used my chasing hammer on my 12 gauge tarnish resistant copper wire to make the paddles for hole punching, it totally messed up that part of the wire. The wire was gold and this process took the gold plating off. Am I doing something wrong?

[@JewelSchool]

Hi! Parawire has a tarnish resistant coating and if you over hammer it the coating will come off. If is really only meant for very light hammering and no texturing. If you want to make a bangle that needs to be hammered a lot try bare copper or sterling silver wire.

[@adriejnaesingleton77]

@@JewelSchool ok thank you so much!

[@amandadoverspike2949]

My main question is what gauge wire. Is there a size range you recommend, I want to make gold filled charms/pendants for necklaces.

[@evelynflores3137]

Good information thank you but 1 more question hammer number 1;2;3;4 which am Beginner so I don’t know

[@JewelSchool]

Specifically, There is a Raw Hide Mallet 1 1/2" x 3" Length Head Size 9 1/2" Long, A domed chasing hammer 28mm convex hammer on one side and a 14mm ball head on the other, and a textured hammer with checkerboard on one side and parallel striping on the other, 10-1/2 inches. The textures are 1-1/8 inch. Hope this helps!

[@suzannedarveau5658]

Helpful thanks!

[@leechristian8671]

Even enlarging it, I didn't get to see the textures. Especially at the end. Thanks, I'm subscribing.

[@kristinperdue6392]

I agree. It would be really helpful if they could zoom way in when showing the different textures.

[@jlucas1004]

I have tried flattening wire and it does not flatten. I dont know what I am doing wrong. Does the wire have to be a particular softness or hardness or a particular gauge range? Can only a chasing hammer be used for this? Maybe I missed all that info inthe video and if so I apologize. One more question. Can a rubber or nylon hammer be used in place of rawhide?

[@annitagalvan9049]

Hi, first time at your channel. Very interesting tutorial. I have 2 queries. When you mention "to strengthen the metal", do you mean, it won't easily bend? As well, can we hammer stainless steel wire? Thank you for your help.

[@JewelSchool]

Yes, when you lightly hammer, it makes the wire a bit harder so it won't bend as much. You can hammer stainless steel wire, yes, but normally doesn't need it as it is already super hard. You can't use normal flush cutter with it. Your tools need to also be stainless steel.

[@annitagalvan9049]

Thank you so much for your response, it's to the point and very helpful. I'm a polymer clay artist and I want tto use stainless steel wire (18 gauge) to make my own pin backs for brooches, as I find stainless steel wire to be a hard metal to withstand the presses when used as a pin back. To hammer it, is just to manipulate the wire to give it a flat base to be hidden in the polymer clay. Thank you again for your time and help.

[@johnniceking413]

So if adding texture I should make it about 1 size smaller due to the expansion?

[@JewelSchool]

Yes, if your texturizing

[@rebeccalayy]

Hi Susan! Do you know what kind of hammer I should use for more of a serrated look/texture?

[@JewelSchool]

Hi there! I would use a texturizing hammer. This “Whammer” from JTV has a pick head attachment that would be great for a serrated look, I think! www.jtv.com/product/whammer-deluxe-5-in-1-tool-with-interchangeable-heads/JMBKIT562?mcid=XSOjsyt

[@elizabethharvey2215]

Hi I've just watched your video on Getting Started with Hammers and thank you it was very informative and has provided me with much needed advice . I would have liked to have seen a more close up picture of the items you worked on, I saw how you worked on it but could not really see the final result... I will continue to watch your videos though. thanks

[@lynneholden6216]

Thank You!

[@danishproducts9010]

great job

[@MissMurmelLynn]

Hi there been really loving your videos so very helpful!!! I have a question! I’m just starting out crafting with copper wire and I found that it’s changing the color to silver when I hammer it ,I was wondering if you could help me with this.. is this because I hammering too hard, is it the material, or maybe the block ? Thank you!

[@JewelSchool]

Hey Stacy! It could be that you might try switching to a rawhide hammer. It's less likely to mar or discolor your wire. Believe it or not, hammering is hard! Just keep practicing a light touch and you'll get there! P.S. you can always oxidize your finish piece with liver of sulphur gel in water and it will help hide those spots should you continue to have them.

[@OneySantibanez]

I love your videos. Please where can I get the Rawhide Mallet you are using?

[@JewelSchool]

Glad you asked! You can find the mallet right here: www.jtv.com/search/?Ntt=rawhide+mallet&type=products&N=4243964577&Ntk=All

[@annaa7069]

Should I texturize my metal before I cut it out? Or after I cut it out?

[@JewelSchool]

Hey Anna! After you cut it out.

[@SkyReapr]

Can you prevent the colour peeling up when your hammer plated wire?

[@JewelSchool]

You just have to be very careful to lightly hammer it, or yes, the color can come off.

[@Noelani55555]

what size rawhide mallet are you using? 1, 2, or 3?

[@JewelSchool]

This is the rawhide mallet we use at Jewel School: www.jtv.com/search/?Ntt=rawhide+mallet&type=products&N=4243964577&Ntk=All

[@Ladycdb7]

Where can you find your first mallets?

[@JewelSchool]

JTV offers a great mallet, right here: www.jtv.com/product/deluxe-american-made-rawhide-mallet-size-2-face-diameter-of-1-5-inches/JST485?mcid=XSOjsyt

[@lisalee2702]

Close ups of the textures would have been appreciated (or perhaps insert a few photos). It's like watching a movie, and right before the final scene, the credits start rolling.

[@catherinemartina6469]

How much do they weight

[@JewelSchool]

a chasing hammer is about 6 ounces

[@katelynmoll3569]

What is the difference between a rawhide and a nylon hammer?

[@JewelSchool]

Hey Katelyn! They are different materials that perform a similar function. Shaping wire without marring it. I prefer rawhide, but nylon can be good too.

[@susane945]

Good but you need to zoom in otherwise we can't see the textures on the rings and bangles!! 😉

[@maev_8927]

i wish i could do this but my family would get too mad at me for making noise

[@oniapleasants4787]

Thank You!! I can see everything now

[@mjremy2605]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you! Feedback: Show closeups with camera, cannot see any detail. Please turn of all music. Noise overload on ears.

[@JewelSchool]

Hey MJ! Check out some of our newest videos. We think we have improved the ability for you to see closer in!

[@christinadelrio9011]

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