How to make a simple locket

Watch Paul from Saw Frame Studios make a simple locket that would be easy to achieve with modest jewellery skills at home. listen as he gives a voice over explanation of what he is doing and why.
Using just basic tools Paul cuts, files, solders, rivets, oxidises and polishes a hollow locket that looks awesome and is always an item that customers look for. Lockets are used for storing pictures of loved ones, pet portraits, "a lock of hair" from someone special or a top secret password.
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[@emilycarmany8600]

Super teacher! Calm, to the point, easy to follow

[@EdieG1]

Fantastic stuff! Always such a good teacher. I like your "pickle" and "water" jars. Must break out my Cricut to label up my bench!

[@MrMdemi]

Thank you

[@Keith-rk4td]

Howdy from Texas!! Much Respect! Im learning alot.Thanks!!!

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Howya from Dublin! Thanks for the comment

[@smokeydog67]

What a great video, I love the detail you go into, makes it a little easier on us newbies!

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

That’s great to hear, thanks for commenting 👍

[@slfly]

Класс))

[@64t120r]

I like your use of the valve to flatten your locket. I also like the picture you put in the locket!

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Glad you like it! My daughter loved it also.

[@armannasr3681]

very useful video. thanks

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maladylis08]

I loved the rivet hinge, great idea ! Lovely locket too. New subscriber

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Thanks for subscribing. yeah its quite a sturdy hinge also

[@daniellebeaty1758]

Beautiful and simple locket with quality engineering. Love this tutorial! I may share it with my students as an example of how to fabricate a locket.

[@prismaticerror6911]

underrated!

[@brigittekleynnaert1123]

Very beautiful pendant and well explained 👌👌Thank you

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Thank you, really lovely piece to make

[@myjewellerygarden]

This was lovely to watch and I learned a lot - that doming/ plier trick from the tube rivet is genius... I have to be mindful of noise too. Could you tell me what the name of the flattening tool was near the start?

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Aw thanks so much for your kind words. The tool I used is an engine valve from a car engine they are often used as they are super flat and transfer the tapping directly down onto what you are flattening, if you manage to get one cut the stem a bit shorter as they are long and that can make them a little wobbly much more easier get a stable tap on the shorter length.

[@myjewellerygarden]

@@theschoolofjewelleryireland that’s genius, I had no idea folk used them. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Belchick]

using a pin vice to hold the wire to file it.... my god. see, never would have thought of that! beautiful locket. want to make one soon! great tutorial - looking forward to more :) (and no Ukelele - excellent)

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

Glad it was helpful! You should totally make one soon, it's not difficult it's just step after step.

[@Belchick]

@@theschoolofjewelleryireland absolutely. I was actually starting to plan out a new piece to start next week and was thinking an Alice in Wonderland inspired locket. Or, at some point anyway. When I'm at that stage. By have some ideas :)

[@ahhchilee2948]

Is this something a beginner can do? I want to try making it but I don’t even have the right tools yet 😅

[@arttimekids]

how much will it cost to make a pendant?

[@sharonhobson5297]

What do you use for pickle?

[@theschoolofjewelleryireland]

I use "safety pickle" from sparex. can be bought through Cooksongold