How to make a silver and opal inlay ring using UV resin

I wanted show you how I make inlay rings using UV resin to hold all of my inlay in place.
Here are some links to all of the materials and some tools that I used in this video:
UV resin - amzn.to/36QsFiH
UV light flash light - amzn.to/2rp1ISS
Glow Powder - amzn.to/2qJ5AO9
Sand Paper -amzn.to/33Br8uW
Ring Mandrel for lathe - ringsupplies.com/collections/... use code GomeowCreartions at check out
Crushed Opal - amzn.to/3izWjzq
Resin Dye - amzn.to/2Cyc5WZ
Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/2X8SG8A
Knew Concepts Jeweler's Saw - amzn.to/2NXsrh8
Cheaper Jeweler's Saw - amzn.to/36S6w3z
Mallet and Ring Mandrel - amzn.to/2X66qkf
Miter Vise - amzn.to/2K9ur4E
Solder kit(easy, med and hard) - amzn.to/33KHBNz
If you are looking for more tools and materials that I use, well you're in luck! I made a page on my website just for that and I'm updating all the time so bookmark it to stay up to date:
GomeowCreations.com/tools-and...
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[@GomeowCreations]

Here are some links to all of the materials and some tools that I used in this video: UV resin - amzn.to/36QsFiH UV light flash light - amzn.to/2rp1ISS Glow Powder - amzn.to/2qJ5AO9 Sand Paper -amzn.to/33Br8uW Ring Mandrel for lathe - ringsupplies.com/collections/mandrels use code GomeowCreartions at check out Crushed Opal - amzn.to/32AmonK Resin Dye - amzn.to/2Cyc5WZ Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/2X8SG8A Knew Concepts Jeweler's Saw - amzn.to/2NXsrh8 Cheaper Jeweler's Saw - amzn.to/36S6w3z Mallet and Ring Mandrel - amzn.to/2X66qkf Miter Vise - amzn.to/2K9ur4E Solder kit(easy, med and hard) - amzn.to/33KHBNz If you're looking for other tools and materials that I use, you can find them all on my Amazon list amzn.to/2WZqaGn *If you buy any of the tools or materials from my list I will make a small commission at no extra charge to you and it helps support the channel*

[@simonaelena5438]

GomeowCreations thank you for this inspiring video! I am curious - is this manmade opal? All opal I have seen so far is translucent with various sparkles.

[@simonaelena5438]

** nevermind - I just saw that it is synthetic:) Can the UV resin be sealed with a top coat (like UV nail gel) in order to make the resin more shiny?

[@GomeowCreations]

I'm sure it can be used but a most people don't 😁

[@sheri4673]

@@GomeowCreations Can other stones be crushed and used in this fashion? I have lots of agate, picture jasper, (less expensive!); if I can crush a stone can I use it in this process you demonstrate here? I don't know if the glue would damage the stones or their coloring...

[@GomeowCreations]

I can do that but gold is not cheap right now. Emails me and we can work out the details [e-mail]

[@RandonGuyInYoutube]

The ring gave intelligence 20

[@GomeowCreations]

🧙‍♂️🪄

[@christaferguson5675]

Finally! A true "how to" video, and none other than how to create a channel ring inlay! Thank goodness I watched this...and I will be over and over. You have a very good mind and soul, for showing the entire process, also not too fast, not skipping steps, and speaking in terms that all can understand. I'ma new subscriber, and I can't wait to see what else you have on video. T.H.A.N.K.Y.O.U.

[@GomeowCreations]

Welcome and thanks for the kind words. I have a ton of videos that you might find helpful along with a playlist of all my videos back to back. 😁👍

[@stankrieger3598]

Great, and very well done video Sir.

[@tomdean8580]

I just love all the different work you do. Very inspiring to say the least! Thanks for sharing all you do.

[@stvhp100]

Fantastic video! Don't change the ring, the holes that you can see through make it unique! Stunning 💍 ring!

[@byshereeb7542]

The clearest instruction video about ring making, including soldering, as well as using UV resin and crushed opal, that I have come across. Fantastic!

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you and you might like the videos coming out in the next 30mins 😁👍

[@joyceeberner]

Loved your video .. and Loved the ring!!! Your pace, detailed commentary & calming voice was perfect! Thanks

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😊

[@barbaraness4507]

6:17 How interesting! About a year ago I bought multiple tools for jewelry making because I had already made jewelry but not rings. Although I’m not going to start making any right now (because I have a couple of other projects to finish), I feel I could do it thanks to your video(s).

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah, ring making like this isn't that hard and you can even do it without using a lathe kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOtfIJrhcydrck If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😁👍

[@kathryncarlson5186]

Such a BEAUTIFUL ring. A lot of work but worth it in the end. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Opal is not only my birthstone but it is my favorite. Love the video .... it is like we are right there and you are instructing us how to do this.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you.

[@JayDub_143]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL as always!! I really am inspired to play with resin now!! Thanks Randy!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and I will be showing off more stuff with resin soon 😁

[@AusOpal]

that is really good set up and vid thank you :) very educational

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Fantastic video! Thank you! I appreciate you sharing you skills!

[@corystreat7605]

Awesome project! You seem like a real down-to-earth person that's easy to connect with. Thank you, Cory

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you 😊 and no problem. I do try and help people out if they ask because I want everyone to be able to understand how to do this work 😅

[@hillcrestheights8292]

Very much enjoy and appreciate your ability/willingness to thoughtfully communicate your craft.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😁👍

[@ristorinne5817]

This is how a video needs to look like. Very well made. I have made 2 rings like this. One with crushed turquoise stones and one with some other stones, don´t remember there names. I used superglue because i didn´t know about the resin at that time. Now i own a Photon printer so i know what resin is. I wish i own a small lathe like yours. I had to file my rings with hand. Good job.

[@Nami-art]

Oh my gosh, that's a lot of sincerity. very pretty.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks 😁👍

[@blingrunway]

Thanks for letting us get some inspiration to make!

[@brianschannel785]

I like the way you make these and how well they turn out. Great job my friend

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😊

[@mfrazeehvacc5012]

Thanks for making such a thorough tutorial!

[@blondi_80]

Awesome, thank you for your tips I’ll definitely be taking note, one thing I love about making jewellery or two things lol, soldering and the final polish. 👌

[@Steelythestacker]

Absolutely gorgeous. I would love to try this someday when I have the materials gathered to try it.

[@hanamoreton6543]

Great vid, thank you! I’ve been using resin in my jewellery for a long time, but haven’t yet done inlay on a ring. You make it look so easy! Although I’m sure the lathe saved you a lot of time... I would love one! Must get me some crushed opal, it’s stunning!

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😊 and yeah the lathe make it got a lot faster haha

[@hanamoreton6543]

GomeowCreations I tend to made pendants with crushed pyrite, selenite, flowers and other natural items I can find foraging. That’s how I started making jewellery, but now I’m using my metal smithing skills combined and making the bezels etc., so combining the two is great fun. However, I always use super clear slow curing resin, I haven’t tried the UV stuff yet. I have a UV curing lamp that I used to use for my nails(!) do you think that would be strong enough to cure it in order to file it?

[@iwk-world]

What a great piece, thanks for showing!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and thanks for watching my video 😁

[@brickafolstudios]

I love your work, you have really inspired me & will try to share whatever I hopefully come up with on social media if it's any good & worth the critical feedback as the bespoke items you create are astonishing! 💜

[@rasasutkus9790]

Excellent and informative video! great job showing your process in detail.

[@GomeowCreations]

😁👍

[@ryandavis4448]

Ok I subbed. As a beginner ring maker I don't have fancy tools like lathes and presses, but do have the tools you use. So these vids come in handy.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thanks you for the sub and here is a video showing how to do this without a lathe kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOtfIJrhcydrck 😁👍

[@bradmoberly6164]

I like the way you carefully put the stones in

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha thanks, I like building the design of the only. You can see it a little better in this video, it's to the point that it looks almost like one stone kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOtfIJrhcydrck

[@littles64]

I just made one following your tutorial. It can out awesome. Thank you for all u do..

[@BlissSister]

Another great instructional video, beautiful ring, thank you :)

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😁

[@joannebeerens6206]

Beautiful ring.. excellent workmanship...great to observe your patience and skill...

[@Ronell4021]

Beautifully done!!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😁👍

[@icatz]

Beautiful work. I might try this with crushed turquoise as I can't bear to crush my lightning ridge. TFS!

[@GomeowCreations]

That would work too 😊 if you want you can also order this amzn.to/32AmonK to use

[@pattimessenger6214]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

[@jerbear197]

Just buying materials to have a go at this for the first time. Questions: 1. Regarding your maths. Why multiply by 3.14? 2. What's the solution your using to clean the ring.? 3. Where can you buy the silver sheets and wire?

[@equinox6314]

Bravo! Une illustration parfaite du génie humain et une leçon pour les jeunes générations!

[@karenbrown9889]

I like it, looks good. Thank you Randy

[@3554ELM]

I love opals!

[@TheJewelryFantasy]

A very cool ring turned out!

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you, I have a lot more planned with this UV resin

[@lindalowney1404]

Beautiful ring. I am jealous of all your toys.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and sorry about that, I try to get some cool tools to use for my work and video. 😁

[@sylvialonghurst8745]

Thank you, and a good explanation of tools

[@aresshahumyan1821]

Well done ! Simple and good looking. Keep it up . 👍😊

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😁

[@tealdreams]

I soo wish I could go to a studio like yours and just.. learn. I’m super impressed by your work. 🙌🏻

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you and I started with just a small table 😁

[@tealdreams]

@@GomeowCreations I guess most people start with a small basic table and a few tools and then it just naturally evolves. But really.. hats off to you. Please keep these projects and videos coming, it's very informative and inspiring!

[@sheri4673]

@@tealdreams If you aren't doing metal work and would like to, may I say - just jump in! I began with the bare minimum in a corner of the basement with a working window, and used a small torch similar to one used in cooking- you can make great things with minimal tools at a small table in a room with ventillation - that's the only restriction - the fumes from soldering require ventillation. Now, 6 years into it I've got a great set up that allows for more creativity and ability to work with a greater variety of materials - but I almost never started because I thought I needed a designated work area and a ton of tools (the Beaducation channel on youtube shows how to get started making great pieces with minimal tools and space). I encourage anyone who is fascinated by metal work to give this a try. Wire cutters, hammer, pliers, a small torch, and sand paper - I think thats all I had in the beginning and it was enough to keep me busy the first year. Best wishes to anyone who's thinking about taking up this craft! Thank you GomecowCreations for an excellent video!

[@tealdreams]

Sheri Lynn Thank you so very much for this comment! Perfect timing as well! My New Year’s resolution is to just “jump in”. Have a wonderful, successful, prosperous 2020 everyone!

[@amygipple827]

I love this, beautiful!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much 😊

[@3554ELM]

Truly fascinating.

[@martinibn-rubain407]

Marvelous Job!

[@mawi1172]

Sweetheart, that's truly beautiful. I don't even like opal for the mohs factor and they fade. But you fixed BOTH those things. This is a beautiful ring but more, it's a great project!

[@rophillips590]

Great video, I learned a lot.

[@johngpreston1784]

Beautiful job

[@graemeallen3893]

Nice ring, enjoyed your video keep them coming 👍

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank and will do. 😁

[@MrMichaelWHenze]

Very nice work!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😎👍

[@gershonperry5952]

SO YOU ARE THE ILLUSIVE LORD OF THE RINGS... GOOD TO KNOW.

[@GomeowCreations]

😅

[@aventurascomtadeu]

Very Good Work, You made a very beautiful Silver Ring

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks 😁👍

[@aventurascomtadeu]

@@GomeowCreations Thanks You! For sharing this work with us

[@MCher2]

Gorgeous!

[@GomeowCreations]

😊

[@earthkindsanctuary]

came here to see how you worked resin into a circular object was not disappointed.

[@GomeowCreations]

😁

[@MoniqueAO888]

Fantastic !!!

[@vickifrakes2761]

Love this.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😁

[@tracijones6840]

Very awesome!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks!

[@jenlyn3956]

My birthstone. 🥰How I wish to have this on my birthday. 🥺

[@namehidden8854]

beautiful concept and decent execution! you should try a bornite / opal / fire opal gradient in a gold ring for your Mastery level iteration of this,

[@katcabrera8272]

Sweet!

[@ireneromero2920]

Que hermoso¡¡!!párese fácil, pero se requiere el huso de herramientas, y creatividad. 💍👌🇦🇷

[@GomeowCreations]

😁

[@nancyhalloran3044]

Love your videos

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😊

[@sphandengraving5691]

Nice thank you for sharing

[@vincentlekei1969]

OH my love this ring. :) hay you should make a wood inlay ring like this using UV resin. also love all your ring videos :)

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks and that is a good idea 😁👍

[@vincentlekei1969]

Hay! Sweet can't wait to see it ! Neat thanks hugs 🙌🙆

[@alshekhtube5814]

إبداع♥️

[@dolsen1959do]

So beautiful

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks 😁👍

[@itanga3676]

amazing. 😍

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks 😁👍

[@MuninWoodturning]

nice work

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks

[@danielbrowning6344]

Thanks great video bro

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😁

[@user-wy9zn9ic9f]

Are you like this

[@philipruthven3092]

Lovely.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks, your might also like this one 😁👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWicinuph5tqsMk

[@maleziapearl7736]

After i finish sanding mine i like to put ca glue on top wait that dry complety et redo a quick sending and polishing and it work realy great the opal get shinny

[@OldDogNewTricksJoey]

Opals are best worked with low grade or fine sand paper your tool cause chunks to pull off, its a delicate stone

[@pauldejesus9644]

you are amazing

[@mohandasnair9211]

long vid but beautiful end product

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks and this might be a better video for you 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ2oeIFnjtqjbsk

[@mandrakechannel6471]

On lathe with sanding metals no really need any water 😊, only if polish rasing or stones

[@GomeowCreations]

Water helps a lot when it comes to the sand paper and keeping it from clogging up along with getting a lot of dust in the air

[@louise8644]

Thank you for such a great video! Is there any way of manually smoothing the ring after the stones have set for example filing? I don’t have the machinery you use x

[@GomeowCreations]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOtfIJrhcydrck this might help 😁👍

[@sororbudwiser]

Great video as always, thanks a bunch! I was wondering since I don't own a lathe and on a tight budget, can I just use my small grinding machine with a ring attachment to do the same work by hand?

[@GomeowCreations]

You should be able to do that. I have made rings in the past let me this without the lathe. I just used a standard ring mandrel and a large hand file to cut it down. 😁👍

[@jeffhaynes8056]

First let me thank you for all your amazing and informative videos. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed and learned from them. If I may ask a couple of questions: 1) I'm considering purchasing a lathe and I'm curious if you have a recommendations for a mini budget lathe. 2) May I ask are there any advantages over UV Resin vs. CA?

[@annetums]

Ooh great ?s. I’m curious about this as well.

[@annareiss3931]

Hello and thanks for all of your wonderful videos. I was wondering if you would know if I could use a Foredom bench lathe with the same attachment that you used on your lathe? I really don’t want to buy one more expensive tool, but I have arthritis in my hands and doing this by hand (I watched the other videos already!) would be troublesome for me. Thanks!

[@ht505]

Wow how beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing great tutorial. I have question about what kind of the machine I need to attaching a mandrel ( red color machine you used or any kind of machine could you suggest me please?)

[@GomeowCreations]

Hey, so that is called a lathe and here is a link to the setup that I use www.amazon.com/shop/gomeowcreations?listId=2R4TNA7WYWF9P that being said that it is kinda expensive to get started with. You can make a ring like this without a lathe and I have 3 videos about it and I will link them here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOtfIJrhcydrck kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJnTfI18p72qbZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4usYnlvfd5mjtE

[@jasonsgems3369]

Looks good. Do you think that using a dark one of the dyes in the resin would have added depth to the bits you had gaps in?

[@wattenslaafje1825]

I adore opals! Seeing they are so fragile, I’ll keep this use for them in mind if I do accidentally crack one during a setting :) Thank you for the inspiration! Question: How did you make the 925 stamp inside the ring? Was it done with a machine? I can’t imagine how to hammer it in with the ring’s band being in the way!

[@GomeowCreations]

That is a good idea for cracked stones haha. As for the 925 stamp, it was done by hand with a hammer 😅 I have this stamp amzn.to/2IJ3KD2 It has a bend in it so you can put it on the inside of the rings. Make sure to add this before you but the outer bands on or you will have to support the center of the band when you hammer it, that is what I did for this ring because I forgot to add it haha. Also make sure you only hit the stamp once with one good hit see that if you hit it more than one time you will run into problems, the stamp will likely not be in the same spot and it will get two 925 over layed and look bad.

[@mainzelmannchen5073]

Its in the film 17.59

[@Lucifurion]

Maybe using a little crushed opal with the bigger pieces would fill in those clearer spots better.

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah that can help fill larger areas faster but you should also have some finer stuff to fill in the cracks.

[@rbsntx]

lovely fan noise running

[@GomeowCreations]

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[@katcabrera8272]

I would love to see you do a spinner ring.

[@Sergey-Master-LOMaster]

super, like ...master

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😊

[@ricardoartesao]

Very good. Congratulations 👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing. Very nice tips. Wish I have a lathe. 😭😭😭

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks and you can fine used lathes like this one or even better ones for like $400-$600. I think this lathe new is $600. If that is just too out of your price range you can always do this by hand like I did in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOtfIJrhcydrck

[@ricardoartesao]

@@GomeowCreations yes! That is precisely how I did it 👍👍👍👍

[@ricardoartesao]

@@GomeowCreations unfortunately I can't afford a lathe.

[@en3n313]

I can't thank you enough! I've watched your channel for two days, it's exactly what I'm looking for, so thanks a lot for your efforts and sharing your experience with us. I have a question, I'm using UV resin to make jewelry but I suffer with polishing it, nothing works for me -such as flitz polish- ! In this video, you used polishing compound, Is it white colour? Is it sufficient to use it alone after sanding? What about green? Which is better? or if you have videos or other methods that will help me, tell me about it please. hope you will read this and answer me ):

[@GomeowCreations]

So polishing this resin can be a pain in the ass. Let me see if I can explain this. 1. Sand the ring first there all the grits. 2. I use this on all the metal parts amzn.to/2CDwq0c 3. I then used this amzn.to/3fY5lTS to polish up the resin on my lathe, you can also use it on the inside if you like.

[@micropyro7470]

Thank you! Your videos are informative and useful. I have a lot of small Welo opal chips I have been saving. What a great use for them. I hope the resin doesn't affect the opal because it is the hydrophene type of opal. I think the stuff you were using was man made?

[@philmarchisotta]

Hello, your videos have really been helpful to me on my journey. I'm wondering if you can tell me what gauge your sheet of silver is in this video, as well as the square wire. Thanks

[@GomeowCreations]

I think I used 22g sheet and 16g square wire but I do know that the sheet metal is 0.6mm and the wire is 1.3mm 😅👍

[@philmarchisotta]

GomeowCreations Thanks so much!

[@peterbonnell4775]

Great video, would using smaller pieces of opal would help eliminate the larger voids where there is just resin?

[@GomeowCreations]

Yes it would.

[@rparker1998]

Nice video, and I may have missed this, What is the benefit of the Resin vs CA glue? Benefits of square wire vs round wire?

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and resin vs CA.... Guess if I had to point out one thing is that I can polish CA easier and UV resin can be cured with light really fast so you don't have to deal with different chemicals. Round vs square wire, square works best for this because it lays flat on the inner band and makes it easier to solder it all with no lines or holes

[@RS-ho6fd]

You keep pickle all day

[@bettybho2168]

Thanks for showing us, would this work if I used natural opal chips from Lightening Ridge, Australia?

[@GomeowCreations]

It should work with with that if you wanted to use natural opal.

[@withmyspoon]

Commenting this while I'm watching, so it might be explained later, but... When soldering the first piece on, would it work just as well to have the outer ring on the bottom and rest the solder pieces on that? Just to keep everything flat so the outer ring doesn't slide down?

[@BuckarooCoyote]

Would love to see how this ring looks now several years later; how did it wear? Did it change colors? Scratches?

[@GomeowCreations]

Here is a video about testing them out kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKeuZICEhd6mpMk

[@dane5547]

Nice and informing video; thanks. What lathe do you use in this video?

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

That was incredible , and the outcome is beautiful. Question : if you don't have a lathe (which many of us don't have) how would you set up a flex shaft , to get the same results

[@GomeowCreations]

Quick answer: put hand piece in a vice, jam ring onto something so it can spin, mount in handpiece, Done. Long answer: hey, thank for your comment and I'm happy you liked it. I know that a lot of people don't have a lathe but I have shown how to make a ring like this without a lathe or even putting it on a flex shaft haha. But it would be easier to put this on a flex shaft. So there might be a couple ways to get this on the flex shaft but first you will need a bench vice to hold the hand piece. When you put thing in the video be very careful not to make it too tight because you can bend/crush it and this will mess it up. Once you have it set up you can use some kind of round wood that you can put into the ring that has a snug fit. To mount the wood to the shaft you can drill a hole in it and put a long nail through it. I would glue the nail in place in side the wood. This should work and you might be able to come up with something that might be easier or better for you.

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

@@GomeowCreations , no reply needed: thank you very much , great idea 👍

[@RS-ec5bx]

@@gabrielkirkbaca2910 Try this method it worked for me very well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmLJppaYnM5_kNE You can find those beveled washers at home depot or amazon, and the only tool you need is a hand drill or rotary tool

[@beckydavis6318]

Absolutely gorgeous Beautiful work Do you sell your creations?

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and yes I do. Send me an email for a quote [e-mail]

[@ibcnu2987]

Since you have a lathe, would it be easier (less soldering and sanding) to carve out a center channel from a thicker band, then back-fill it with the glitter and resin of your choice?

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah you can do that but your will have to make or find some 2mm sheets of silver to do this and you going to want to collect the silver metal chips to melt back down into more workable silver.

[@germanrodriguez8860]

Probably easier but less fun…!!!