How I Make My Flower Buds In Sterling Silver

The first part of making these flowers I learned from Chris at Lion Punch Forge. Check out all his links here...
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The second have of this tutorial I Implement my own edge on the flower. A sort of cross between a lotus and a lily.
I didn't have my camera oriented properly in the first few minutes, but it gets better. Enjoy!

[@Nancy4133nope]

Adding a toilet paper or paper towel liner for the metal doming punch will save your texture just what I have learn from trial and error . great video really enjoyed

[@Thecakecrusader15]

These are so beautiful!. Do you teach courses?...Have a beautiful day.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@Thecakecrusader15 thank you! And yes, I teach in my home studio, privates and up to groups of 3. I’m in Pennsylvania.

[@SuzeFeledyJones]

Great video tracy. When you don't want your solder to remelt on the stem while you're soldering in your stamens: make a paste with 'yellow ocre' powder and dab it on any area where you want the solder to hold. It'll be a game changer for you. 😘

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks! I use graphite powder too!

[@SuzeFeledyJones]

@@TracyGrossDesign Yes, that works! I use both, depending on the task.

[@pamkriner5945]

Very sweet! Thanks for the video!

[@valeriejewell5136]

Very pretty and good job with soldering. My biggest weakness.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@valeriejewell5136 you’ll get better!

[@tlojewelrylove]

Those flowers are soooooo precious and adorable! ❤❤❤ I wish my saw skills were good enough to cut out little flowers like that but sadly I just have basic jewelry saw skills but I'll get better eventually and will definitely try to make some flowers. Thanks for the tutorial! 👍😃

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks for watching! Yes, you will get better and once you find your rhythm you’ll sail with it. Btw, these flowers are so organic looking, a little bit of wonkiness in the sawing will only add to their natural look! Try practicing on some cheap copper sheet from a hardware store. Happy smithing!

[@clairemurray3202]

I love these flowers, thank you❤

[@MandyBrearley]

Love the video and I can't wait to give it a try. Can you let me know what gauge silver you are using?

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks for watching! It’s 20 gauge sheet, but 22 will also work

[@lynsixty]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen those pliers before. What are they called?

[@TracyGrossDesign]

If you’re talking about the players with the white tips, it’s just needle nose, pliers with gorilla tape over the tips to keep it from scratching the metal

[@tdelitha]

Your work is exquisite!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Wow! Thank you!

[@Ladysmith925]

The stem tip is brilliant, looks so nice!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you!

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks for the vid Tracy!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@jimbettridge3123 you’re welcome!! Thanks for watching Jim!

[@LionPunchForgeLPF]

Wonderful video Tracy! Make sure to let me know when you make a video and feature my tools! I’ll share it!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks Chris! In the future I certainly will let you know!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks, Chris! In the future, I certainly will let you know!

[@vc4075]

Add a little leather pad in the doming block to maintain the texture. Thanks for this video. Such great work!

[@kendrabosten1]

This is great! Thank you!

[@amylambert2365]

Fun vieo. Thank you! What do you use to color your solder so you know which grade it is...? Soft/Medium/Hard* Also, what flex are you using that you spray? That's nice.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks for watching! I just use sharpies to color the solder before I cut the chips, my flux is smart flux from Pepetools. Thanks again!

[@nina_smithy]

I’m so glad I found your channel! You’re a pleasure to watch and your work is beautiful

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you found me too 😊

[@flyingcheff]

It's purple heart wood - very pretty. Any wooden dowel will work very well.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ginamckay4144]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@TimeWasting101]

I agree! I use hard wood dowels. (Though I support Chris at LPF whenever I can; his tools are so useful!).

[@jamesfarley4759]

Awesomeness

[@stonearches2883]

Thank you for posting this. I’ve learned much from your video. Could you share what flux you are using? Thank you.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! It’s from Pepe tools, Smart Flux. Don’t buy their sprayer though, mine broke in a month. Lol

[@avianfish8732]

Top Job!

[@milouschmidt]

Thank you so much for a beautiful content, very well presented and enjoyable to the end. Your flowers are very pretty ❤❤❤ beautiful thanks 🌷✨

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you so much for your kind words. And thank you for watching 😊

[@thegalleryofeve]

I loved this tutorial!!! 😍 Thank you so much for sharing your process! 🥹💕

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! I’m so glad you loved it, thanks for watching 🙂

[@gianinecarbone6060]

Great instruction. Thank you! Question about the sanding disc you use…can you tell me what it’s called where you bought it? I have something similar but very fine grit. Would like something that actually sands something down. Thanks.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I get the sanding discs on Amazon here’s the link but check around on Amazon, different kits may have different grit sandpaper. And you can also buy some individual. Best wishes!

[@gianinecarbone6060]

I don’t see the link

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Oh, duh, it might help if I’d remember to paste the link! Sorry! a.co/d/ilXbV8C

[@TracyGrossDesign]

It’s on Amazon

[@gianinecarbone6060]

Thanks. Much better than I’ve found on Rio

[@Ar-Alsa]

❤❤❤❤

[@brtswims6485]

I love these flowers!! Great tutorial! What gauge metal are you using for the flower?

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! And thanks for watching 🙂 I’ve used both 20 and 22 gauge, but I prefer 20 for most of my work.

[@brtswims6485]

Ok. Thank you! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[@annjessup1670]

Love seeing how you made these adorable little beauties! ❤

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@silverpearls8344]

Thank you!

[@pamkriner5945]

Very sweet! Thanks for the video!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks! And thank you for watching!

[@DebMachen]

Thank You Tracy❣️🤗 You did amazing showing each step❣️ they are Beautiful... definitely on my next project list to make❣️🤗🌿🌹🌿

[@christinavallem5669]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@SherryToy-k9z]

I love flowers, so this video made my day!

[@marian1576]

Really excellent tutorial. Curious why you put solder on twice when attaching the stems.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! And thanks for watching. I’d have to go back and see, but most likely I didn’t think it was a good join.

[@michelleaspinall1899]

Have just learnt so much about soldering watching this one video. Have pressed the subscribe button, can't lose you now. Thank you so much

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lenastiward8657]

Beautiful!❤ I have made very similar in polymer and now I am inspired to make them in silver. Thank you!❤

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Awesome! Im glad you found this inspirational!

[@malyhe2007]

To keep your texture put a piece of craft foam sheet underneath your flower while doming it.

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Oh thanks! Great idea!

[@michellemediati-whalen478]

Thank you! That was fun. I love how happy your voice is. I actually giggled out loud a couple times!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Haha! That’s so sweet! Thank you!

[@heddaacevedo]

Lovely. Not an easy project but great result ❤❤❤

[@TracyGrossDesign]

@@heddaacevedo Thanks for watching! You’d be surprised… you can do it!

[@patredden4557]

Really great video, thanks so much for sharing.

[@mariarosagomez4385]

Ahhh que bellas😍

[@moltenglasscreations]

great video! thanks for posting.🥰

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@annfa4421]

What guage silver sheet do you use?

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Hi! Usually 20 or 22 gauge, what ever I have on hand. 20 I feel works best and holds the hammered texture better

[@bernadettakrzysiak663]

Good explanation of steps! Thank you ❤

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@RobinOsman-f1q]

Thank you!

[@helenhillhoppe4322]

Great video, thanks! Where did you purchase the yellow 800 grit sanding disk?

[@TracyGrossDesign]

On Amazon. Here’s the link to the 1” inch 800 grit discs, a.co/d/6v3CIAg And here’s the link to the whole kit and kaboodle! a.co/d/8kd5XDE

[@budsandblossomscakery]

Thanks!

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you so much! Your “Super” really helps me out in so many ways! Thank you!

[@donnapapazian627]

Live this tutorial! Thank you

[@TracyGrossDesign]

Thank you for watching!