Bear with me, I will add time stamps to each question asap! :)
@خبيرترميمتحفوحرفيدويةمتنوعة3 жыл бұрын
فيديو رائع جدا ممتاز جميل جدا شكرا كثيرا لك
@vivianmontgomery90823 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you talk about impatience. I'm am struggling with this. Getting better at soldering for example..
@nohana20033 жыл бұрын
It took me years to find out creating jewelry was not what I wanted. I absolutely love art deco jewelry, and my passion is to buy pieces and restore them. Never put pressure on yourself, don't force yourself to sell and make money right away. My first goal was to get compliments on the pieces I created/ restored.
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
I love this! Couldn't agree with you more. Having a clear reason why you're doing something can be invaluable. And if that reason is simple, like having fun, receiving compliments, feeling accomplished, then it's much easier to create. Business and money might follow, but shouldn't be the main goal. We need to enjoy the process for this craft to succeed. And putting pressure on that craft to support us might turn out badly. I love that you were able to realise one thing didn't make you happy and you moved onto another, discovering the real passion! And restoring existing items is incredible. All the best for you! ❤️
@nohana20033 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you very much! All the best for you too, it's great you are making those youtube video's, people can learn so much and it's nice to have a little support group.
@mengyu863 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. I only discovered you a few days ago, but I'm watching your videos non stop. You are an inspiration! I have been making handmade bojoux for a few years. From time to time I sell something, but life has always "distracted" me from this passion of mine. After this "particular" year, I decided to seriously dedicate on what I love, and I decided to book a "Jewelery Making" course at a Glasgow school. I was full of doubts .. I kept thinking "Did I make the right decision? Is it worth it? What if I'm wrong?" But after watching your videos, I feel full of new energy, and can't wait to start the course!
@jonathanl92293 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Thank you for being so forthcoming in sharing tips to help others who are still learning. There are too few artists who are willing to help those out of fear of competition, so thank you for always being willing to share your advice and experiences. 💜
@mehnaznazi18743 жыл бұрын
Recently I've started my online jewellery business and ur channel is helping me a lot ❤️❤️
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
amazing! I try to share as much valuable content as possible, I know from my own experience that's it's a maze, especially in the beginning. Good luck!
@mehnaznazi18743 жыл бұрын
Thanks soo much 💖
@NOAMKARAKO2 жыл бұрын
Hi Basia, Thank you so much for your wonderful videos, I met you recently and I am going back to your old videos to learn from you. It's really hard for me to decide because I love beads and also wire wrapping, I still do not have the budget to work with silver and gold. Did you study soldering on your own? It is difficult?
@patriciate73 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, on point as always!! ❤️
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful! Thank you so much! 🥰
@VampiraDesire3 жыл бұрын
This was a great and really informative video Basia! I truly enjoyed it. Tyanks for answering the bezel question. To be more clear I was referring to the fancier bezels like in your Amethyst and Rose Quartz Luna necklace and your gorgeous Koi Fish Druzy Amethyst necklace. Much love ❤
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, I see! Sorry, I didn't understand earlier. So, for these I used something called a "gallery wire" or a "decorative bezel wire", you can find different ones if you search for these phrases :) If the stone has a nice looking back, or is see through, you can even cut out the back and make it look even more beautiful ❤️
@stephencoster95323 жыл бұрын
You can make your own fancier bezels by using crafting scissors, what??? If you go to Kernocraft, the supplier, look for Kim's 12 months of making she has a great video on making your own fancy bezel wire. Stay safe...Steve...
@allag.57493 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I like all your Videos! So informative, encouraging!...and..you are so charming!:)
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you ❤️
@stephencoster95323 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing that is so right, you are charming!
@zannyjewellery32563 жыл бұрын
Love the video! Thanks 😍 odd question but I love the light in the plant in your background 😂 what is it?
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Rosanna! 🙏🥰 And not odd at all! 😁 I'm happy you've noticed, it took me good 10 minutes to set up the background lol 😂 it's a simple, wireless (usb charged) led light from amazon 😊 It's pretty cool, has different colours and is touch operated. It was £11
@manaj3843 жыл бұрын
You are very encouraging Thank you!!!
@theenchantedforester46613 жыл бұрын
how do you test your wires to ensure that they are what they claim to be?
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
I only buy from reputable sources that are certified and tested, so I don't feel the need to do it myself. I also know now how certain metals behave, so I can see it while I work on them. However I never noticed anything out of ordinary, and never had any issues when ordering from the same suppliers :)
@mehnaznazi18743 жыл бұрын
Love from India 🇮🇳
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you beautiful! ❤️
@AnaHeartbeat3 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you thank yeeewww!!!
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Ally! ❤️
@AnaHeartbeat3 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing of course! I look forward to your videos, I play them in my studio while I work, very motivational and insightful!
@nekami_3 жыл бұрын
Dziękuję Basiu za ten filmik, jesteś super pozytywną osobą i bardzo miło się Ciebie słucha. Mam małe pytanie, może udałoby się Ci odpowiedzieć tu w komentarzu. Bawię się żywicą i poszukuję malutkich kamyczków, takich odpadów 1cm a nawet mniejszych. Może wiesz jak twórcy kamieni nazywają je po angielsku i po polsku?
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Hej Aniu! Dziękuję Ci serdecznie, bardzo się cieszę, że filmik Ci się podobał ❤️ Hmm, wydaje mi się, że takim najprostszym określeniem byłoby "stone chip mix", "chip stones", "chipped stones/gems". Jak patrzyłam w google, to wyskakują te takie malutkie, wielokształtne, które tez mają dziurki i można je nawlekać. One są raczej dosyć spore, więc mogłabyś np kupić taki sznurek, dwa, owinąć w woreczek i ręcznik, połozyc na betonie i porozgniatać kamieniem? Tylko proszę, nie krusz nieosłoniętych kamieni! Ja to zrobiłam i strzeliło mi do oka, bo prawo Murphy'ego. Gdzie miało strzelić, jak nie do oka hahaha 😂 Natomiast myślę, że na pewno musi się dać tez kupic taki drobiazg kamieni, tylko pytanie czy warto Ci płacić za to, jesli możesz sama podrobić? Ale jakbyś chciała kupić, może szukaj stone dust, crushed gemstones etc. Mam nadzieję, że troszkę to pomoże!
@Thunderclap8283 жыл бұрын
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@marrounbeddewe1405 Жыл бұрын
I did not dislike it by mistake sorry miss bash a so👍
@diamondmeteoriteandotherro85073 жыл бұрын
And raw Jasper
@HabibahW3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering my question!! I was asked this question and thought I would ask a person who inspires me 😅 I answered in the same fashion. I perfer to be free and have the creative drive and not being pressured with high demand and massive production. I want my name to be big in the sense of being unique and one day having value of being the only 1 or 3 in the world with a piece of mines. Thanks again for sharing with us all and being open.
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
So on point, couldn't agree more! 😍 And that was a lovely question, I was very happy to answer ❤️🙏
@lf93412 жыл бұрын
I am opening up a huge, hair salon in a warehouse sort of space. I would love to have some young designers featured. My goal is someone comes with a friend and sells their jewelry, art, clothes etc in my salon keeping all of their profit while being promoted on social media for say the week, weekend or month. In return they would help with folding towels, sweeping, getting coffee for clients.
@xXxV4n3xXx3 жыл бұрын
wooowwww exaaaaaaaactly what I needed, I am in the process of learning goldsmithing and selling my pieces! I'm very excited and your channel has helped me a lot since I don't have anyone to teach me, KZbin is my teacher! I love your channel and your pieces, I hope you are well, greetings from Venezuela
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Hi beautiful Vanessa! Wow, so happy you feel this way! It's always so rewarding to see a comment like yours, it means a lot! Really glad this was helpful and I wish you all the best on your creative path! ❤️🥰 There will be some tutorials in the near future on how to open an Etsy shop etc, so make sure you stay tuned 😊
@xXxV4n3xXx3 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you so much!!! i will for sure stay tuned :)
@LloydHandmade3 жыл бұрын
This is really good timing for me - I'm currently in the planning stages of potentially starting a small Etsy shop for beaded jewellery
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
amazing! I hope my answers will give you some more idea which direction to go! And stay tuned for my tutorial on opening an Etsy shop soon! :)) Good luck dear, and thank you for watching!
@LloydHandmade3 жыл бұрын
That would be helpful. Looking forward to it :) I really appreciate you including it’s ok to step away if needed - my biggest fear with starting is failing
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
@@LloydHandmade ooooh, that's a big one and I totally feel you. It's absolutely ok to step away! Have a break, or evolve it into something else. Or change completely. What matters is, to do you and what truly makes you happy, not force something just out of fear of failing. This is all part of the growth, and growth is never a failure :) 🥰
@jenniferbaxter28953 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, TY!! I'm getting into making jewelry and was excited to hear stepping away it's stopping. I love to hike and get so many ideas from nature it can be overwhelming to then sit amd attempt to create pieces that might not move as quickly as I'm thinking, lol.
@gemsspecialisttourmaline6663 жыл бұрын
I like so much your video
@TuiMalisaOosterloo10 ай бұрын
I find this interesting because I started my jewellery business this year. So it's all new to me.
@SkullsandCrows3 жыл бұрын
You have a really relaxing voice. Really calming to listen to :) xx
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy you think so, Giselle, thank you! 🥰 I was worried it might have been to monotonous, so I'm glad you felt otherwise 😊
@amyandrews16993 жыл бұрын
These q&a videos you do are probably my favourites to watch! Always great information ❤️ thank you!
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you think so Amy! ❤️ I always thought they are too boring for most people, but looking at this comment section here, I think I was wrong haha 😂 So happy you enjoyed it ❤️
@stephencoster95323 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing They are not boring in any way, in fact, thank you for all your great videos!!!
@sinner4saint3 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me so much of starting a new journey in jewelry making, Thank you a lot for being yourself and sharing your art and craftsmanship!!!!!!!I agree with you about patience, it is one of the top tips! :)
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful, I'm very excited for you! Good luck dear ❤️
@lf93412 жыл бұрын
I am opening up a funky hair salon in a warehouse sort of space. I would love to have some young designers featured. My goal is someone comes with a friend and sells their jewelry, art, clothes etc in my salon keeping all of their profit while being promoted on social media for say the week, weekend or month. In return they would help with folding towels, sweeping, getting coffee for clients.
@HabibahW3 жыл бұрын
Request!!!: Can you make a video on some tea bag blend, loose leaf + fruit infused type of teas, etc. I love tea
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Oooh, that's an awesome suggestion! I may not be able to make a seperate video, but I will definitely make a segment in the vlog! Especially, since I've already thought of doing this, so I'm super glad you'd like to see that 😁🥰
@katejackson65023 жыл бұрын
Ooo great idea!!
@stephencoster95323 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingCOFFEE!!!
@RosiePFB3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely delightful to listen to, watch, and learn from! Thank you so much for being here and sharing your genuinely enchanting and inspirational self with us! You have such a radiant smile!
@LivonDesignsSilversmithing3 жыл бұрын
Wow you’re so right about finishing things! I’ve recently filmed a video about making two pendants from one. The original pendant just wasn’t right but I went through a process and split the pendant into two and I love them both! In fact I put them on FB and I’ve sold one of them 😃😃. Please keep up the good work, I love your hints and tips xxxxx
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
wow, that's so awesome! I think it's great to be able to let go sometimes, and allow the process of transformation to make smething even better. I have a few pieces like that, they just live my drawer now, because I couldn't let go of the original idea...while not finishing them either! It might be time I take them out and transform them into something new. Otherwise it's a waste of materials, among other reason. Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment! 🥰
@khalilarts9013 жыл бұрын
You have taught me so much thank you
@noranelbannan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! It was very informative
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching ❤️
@pearl_saldanha2 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful ❤️❤️thank you 💯💖
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)) ❤️
@wirayadabutram78892 жыл бұрын
❤️😉
@peteflaherty35733 жыл бұрын
As an artist you must remember that you do this because you love to do it . Other's my not like your work today but next month it will be the best thing ever, keep working from your heart . You are doing a great thing.
@saba17873 жыл бұрын
I love your energy, so calming, thankyou for all your sincere advice
@volodymyrpetruniv3 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience! Wish you the best!
@Rumifor2000s3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing really interesting topics ❣️
@GalatiansDesigns3 жыл бұрын
Ok so no giving up hahaha 😅 oh boiii
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
One of the hardest ones, isn't it! 😂 You got this!
@GalatiansDesigns3 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing aww thanks so much 🥰 lol
@karenkeyser42803 жыл бұрын
I am loving your videos!!!!!!!!
@jwon56143 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your ideas!!!! You inspire me as a person and a jeweler🤗💜💞
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you, that's very sweet ❤️
@allanthompson9695 Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring video Basia. Thanks. All the best.
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you think so! Thank you :))
@katejackson65023 жыл бұрын
I love this video! I have had an etsy store before and am opening one up again and found it very helpful. Also the comment about it not having to be perfect is spot on! So many of us know that feeling, myself included! I am excited to get back to creating!
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
I think procrastination, perfectionism and other similar feelings are very commons, especially among creatives, regardless what they do. It's probably unavoidable the moment you have a clear vision of what you want to be or make, and they follow you wherever. It seems like we need to unlearn these things in a way even, and train our brains to be more accepting of our own work! Hahaha, it's crazy 😂 I'm very excited for you to get back, and I wish you all the best! Don't pressure yourself too much, make sure you have fun ❤️
@lf93412 жыл бұрын
I am opening up a funky hair salon in a warehouse sort of space. I would love to have some young designers featured. My goal is someone comes with a friend and sells their jewelry, art, clothes etc in my salon keeping all of their profit while being promoted on social media for say the week, weekend or month. In return they would help with folding towels, sweeping, getting coffee for clients.
@shinyhappysteph3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a really informative Q&A 👍🙂
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching!
@yana_kaechka_mandalas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos, it made my day and inspire to grow in my own work👍🤩
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much lovely, I'm glad you enjoyed my video ❤️ 🥰
@catcat15263 жыл бұрын
I like your honest. The words are very helpful. I actually did not sell my handmade jewelry for a year. This discouraged me very much and make me feel no way to go out this problem. Where would you get help if you feel like don’t know what to do?
@katejackson65023 жыл бұрын
I have had downtime like this as well! I have used it to learn! Also I researched what other makers on etsy and other platforms were doing that seemed to work. For example the way they take their pictures! For this I started following a bunch of photography pages on IG. I started learning ways to photograph small items and is sometimes called macro photography (if you want a name to search on Google). I also learned how to make my own small light box that was all white! You can spend a lot of money on these OR you can make them with Bristol board and some foam board from the dollar store 😮!!! Then your background is perfectly white and shows your work even better! You can even put a plant or something else in there that creates cool pics! You can be really creative with this! Lots of light is key!! Sometimes I take pics with fabric in the background but I learned through trial and error that it has to be plain colours! But you can use different textures... like satin or the white fake fur you see around IG! Or I looked at pricing. All of this is research! Anyhow... don't give up!! I wish you all the best! Hopefully something here will spark that imagination!
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Wow, your answer is AMAZING, thank you! I totally agree with everything. When you're stuck, when you're feeling down, when you have a break, the best thing you can do is RESEARCH. It's productive, you're learning and I've noticed that a "seide effect" is that you will get motivated and inspired as you research! Because the more know, the more ideas you'll start having! And you never know, you might've been stuck, simply because you didn't know how to do something, and you felt lost. So I will add to what Kat said, to watch KZbin videos. There's just SOOOO much amazing info, you have no idea. On EVERY subject. But also remember, that you don't always HAVE TO be productive. On the contrary. Sometimes you need a break, and you need to do something else. After resting for a period of time, you might feel the natural need to come back to something, and start doing again! ❤️
@stephencoster95323 жыл бұрын
@@katejackson6502Well done with finding all this, thank you for sharing with us.
@lf93412 жыл бұрын
I am opening up a funky hair salon in a warehouse sort of space. I would love to have some young designers featured. My goal is someone comes with a friend and sells their jewelry, art, clothes etc in my salon keeping all of their profit while being promoted on social media for say the week, weekend or month. In return they would help with folding towels, sweeping, getting coffee for clients.
@grygia43993 жыл бұрын
Niedawno trafiłam na Twój kanał i od razu polubiłam Ciebie i sposób w jaki go prowadzisz. Oglądam, słucham i trzymam kciuki, pozdrawiam z Wielkopolski 😊
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Jej, dziękuję Ci serdecznie!! Bardzo się cieszę, że Ci sie podoba 😊 Pozdrawiam cieplutko i życzę wszystkiego najlepszego na nowy rok!
@bernardhargreaves90093 жыл бұрын
Greetings, this was an amazing video. Thank you for your time and honesty. I would love to do a collaboration one day.
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Bernard! ❤️ That's lovely!
@Lucy4n893 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Aww 😁❤️
@diamondmeteoriteandotherro85073 жыл бұрын
Do you buy raw Diamond
@minidorris3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering my question about hobbies and interests! Also a Cancer here, I knew there was a reason I resonated with you so strongly 🥰 I am a huge movie buff also! My favorites right now are drama, horror, thriller, and period dramas! And I am living for A24 movies, definitely my favorite production studio ✨ Maybe once a month or so you could list some of your favorite movies you’ve watched recently? New, old, any genre! I’m always looking for new stuff to watch and I would personally love to see what you like also ☺️ maybe you could add it to your Insta stories or a small bit on your videos? Just suggestions, you totally don’t have to do this LOL
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
Wow, it's awesome you're also a Cancer! :) Water signs unite! ❤️ And I love your idea! I think I could bring back the "favourites" panel and talk about other things, not just jewelry related? Like movies, series, food, other makers and artists etc. Really lovely suggestion, thank you! ❤️ Ok, I'm so excited for this! 🥰 I might make one as soon as next week, combine it with the vlog, I'm so stoked hahaha :))
@minidorris3 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing yes I love that idea so much!! And it could be a good way to get more personal with your followers and customers! You’re so welcome and I’m very excited to see what you post 🥰 great work as always Basia 💕✨
@TheArtOfMetalsmithing3 жыл бұрын
@@minidorris thank you so much beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
@sweetpantsproductionsjazzy3 жыл бұрын
22:05 Thank you so much for answering this, and sorry I waited a whole month to watch this, I wanted to wait till my break from school so I could sit down and understand everything. Seriously the response really helped me and I'm starting to feel better about this. I guess the reason I was nervous at first was because if I want to go to school to be a jewler, I'd have to move to a state far away. Thank you again!