How to Make a Square 4 Claw Collet

[@jimconacher104]

Step by step instructions and I am following them and remembering. I want to thank you for making and putting these videos up.

[@pk7402]

I have been a professional jeweller and diamond setter for the last 30 years and that is an absolutey superb video and demonstration of handmaking jewellery. There is a depth of knowledge there that is hard to find nowadays. Well done to you.

[@DiamondMounter]

Thanks so much! I endeavor to continuously improve my videos to make them easier to follow and understand for people who are new to making jewellery

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[@JayDub_143]

All night every night I am watching and rewatching your videos. I am so thankful to you for sharing your extensive knowledge and beautiful skill with us all. Your a fantastic teacher!!

[@DiamondMounter]

Thanks so much. You're helping the channel grow by doing that! You're very welcome I'm very grateful that the videos are helpful!

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[@NehpetsRellek]

Your work is precision, it's a pleasure t see this being taught. Lots of trash being taught on KZbin videos.

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

This is the first time I've seen you , I've been a jeweler off and on for 20 years, more off then on. I'm retired now and want to spend my time at the bench. Aside from incredible technique, the most important thing you taught me is PATIENCE , can't wait to see your other videos. You're incredible

[@DiamondMounter]

Thanks so much! Im so happy to hear the videos are useful to people and appreciated.

[@DavidNormoyle]

I have to agree with all the above. I run an Engineering fabrication business in Sydney, and make Jewellery as a hobby, love it! I have watched a lot of Videos on the Tube , but none as minutely instructional as these. You have taught me many little tricks, great work and thank you. Nothing like that good old English guilds training eh!

[@MikkellTheImmortal]

I've been looking for a video like this for a long time

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[@charleeb1467]

I hope people get your sense of humour!!! It makes it fun to watch, great video's, thank you

[@markfluharty4516]

I am glad I am not the only one who keeps dropping the piece. Thank you for your videos. They are superb and I enjoy them even if I already know how to do some of the things you show. It is somehow different seeing someone else doing the same thing I might do vs watching myself making the same piece. I have been creating jewelry for a long time now, but I honestly believe watching your videos has made my work much better. Because I always seem to remember important points you mention even if I know them already, they still come into my brain housing group when I am creating something. Thank you.

[@DiamondMounter]

When making the videos I have to watch myself do things then explain what happened. There are many things I have done for years that I taught myself and have never been explained in words before. Thank you for watching!

[@markfluharty4516]

@@DiamondMounter I have never been to a school or anything of that sort. I have taught myself through trial and error. Have messed up a bit of silver in my past. Still do even today now and again. Was making cullet yesterday like on your video for a ring for myself and the cullet exploded while soldering. My tweezers were just a bit to strong. haha. So had to remake it. Turned out excellent the second time. When I make something expensive I like make a mock of what I am making first out of copper, brass or whatever I have to sort any problems I might face as I get a little too confident sometimes. But that is how I taught myself. Don't make too many mocks today. But still a good idea when you are venturing into something you have not done before rather then having to put silver into the melting pot. Gold I just do not mess up. Too pricey. Thank you.

[@IndigoLindaAnn1111]

Andrew! You absolute superstar!! I am so glad I found your video!! This way makes so much more sense and is far far easier. I Can’t thank you enough. Will be using this method and ditching the one I was taught from books and other YT channels. Louise 😊

[@Ty-ri7dy]

You are a true collet master. Seriously, some of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Now I know why. In fact, I'm pretty sure I found your channel through a search on how to do a claw setting collet. Thank you for the great instructional vids!

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[@jackiearmstrong7994]

i have been a hobby jewelry maker and wanted to see if i could learn to make quality jewelry. I happened across your video and am very thankful I did! You are an AWESOME illustrator! Thank you for making this video. I would really like to see what casting is and see you finish this ring to explain the full making of setting a stone. Please continue making these types of videos, many of us appreciate them!

[@jennygordon3645]

What a brilliant tutorial video. I usually make my settings by carving wax. However for my current ring commission I decided to do the shank in wax & challenge myself to make the setting in silver. Your step by step guide in this video is just what I was looking for. I'm not on KZbin very often so was delighted to have stumbled upon it. Having been a goldsmith for 20 years I am also embarking on bettering my setting skills, as like you I have used professional setters for some of my work up until now. I look forward to seeing you videos in this area. Thanks again!

[@ninibits]

Incredibly useful information!!! thanks a lot!! ❤

[@tc8533]

Thank you for all you teach. Thiss assign was particularly wonderful!

[@DiamondMounter]

Thank you you're welcome!

[@pocatefo1]

Yo también soy de esos que mira tus videos cada noche antes de dormir 👏 gracias por compartir tu conocimiento.

[@jacothejeweller]

Great video - thanks for sharing

[@orpheusness2422]

Good work

[@ItsJass]

You are amazing thank you

[@fionamclean]

This is brilliant, thank you.

[@jewelator]

If you're passionate about jewelry and want to learn more, I hope my channel can provide you with some helpful insights.

[@jacquelinewhitaker6441]

you have good talent keep up the good work

[@SH-lk8rh]

Thanks Chris for this great video. Ive sat down anf followed along the different steps to making the basic rectangle shape. This would have daunted me before but has definitely help me resolve the issues I would have encountered making them before. Marking the last angle before filing always eluded me from getting the corners equal. (at around 1hr 25mins in) I managed to square them with hist a. 3mm difference which I was easily able to adjust. I normally would just have carved this in wax because I wasn't confident enough but think I'll use this way from now on. Many thanks for your great lesson. I will make sure to donate to your Patreon account as these skills should be valued and appreciated.

[@DiamondMounter]

Great! Yes trying things for the first time and especially when stretching your skill level and confidence is always daunting. Im glad you found the video useful!

[@valeriu-iuliansandu-grigor6490]

Regarding the caliper issues, take it apart and clean the top edge with iso alcohol, also the inside aswell, had the same issue with an old one a while ago, ad after cleaning it worked a treat, just make sure to adjust the two skrews at the top equally.

[@babaranwar5462]

Good information .

[@jewelator]

If you like jewelry content, I will be glad if my channel will be useful to you.

[@carlshearer6470]

awesome video, thanks!!!!

[@mawi1172]

How to do it the hard way, huh? 🤯🤣🤣🤣. I love it!!! 💗💗💗

[@jonathonalsum9063]

Love the collar!! 🎉😉

[@specialgems]

Thanks

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[@flyingcheff]

Chris, you mention having only medium solder while making this. Could you not alloy up your medium solder by adding some fine silver and drawing it out (in a pinch)? I LOVE this video, answered SO many questions on HOW!! Thanks so much.

[@dbmurr7191]

Hiya quick question! 🙋🏿‍♂️ could you advise me on what metal thickness I should start out with . I’ve just melted a bit of silver down to try making

[@tc8533]

I really like your jewelers saw. What is the brand and are they still available?

[@DiamondMounter]

Yeah its cool right! Iv had it a long time the brand is Grobet from Switzerland. You can buy them still and theyre not expensive. www.hswalsh.com/product/grobet-swiss-adjustable-jewellers-piercing-saw-frame-ts124

[@johnhowton6339]

informative

[@full7379]

I heard somebody once that ask a question. Do casted pieces of jewelry “clones” have souls. Lol it’s never left my mind on how impactful that question was

[@joannamcdee9061]

How would you set up and create a Colette for a trillion stone?

[@LoupedJewelry]

Hi, you mentioned not to it this way for gold, as it wastes a lot so what would you do for gold colet then.

[@Quantum_GirlE]

What gauge and width is that bezel flat wire? Beautiful and amazing video btw 🫶🙏

[@edinsonariasquintero6130]

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[@shaunandrews6313]

where is a good site to buy tools and supplies?

[@TheArtisanTouch]

Thank you for your video!!!!

[@goldsmithmodelmaker9736]

Wow

[@christinaharmon8778]

How do you keep the tweezers from being a heat sink when you are soldering the claws onto the collet? Loved the video! Thank you so much! This is one of the best videos I've seen on making a collet.

[@DiamondMounter]

Thank you check out the playlist on my channel called Collets. The tweezers do draw some heat but the collet is made of thin bits of metal so I dont have problems soldering.

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@@DiamondMounter thank you...will do.

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[@fionamclean]

The more I think about this, the more I understand. The reason you use the circle is in order to create the taper on the collet. That's brilliant, but I need to know what determines the diameter of the circle you create, in relation to the size of the collet and how do you make this if working in gold, or platinum?

[@Nancy4133nope]

What brand of files do you recommend for a beginner?

[@DiamondMounter]

Id imagine any files being sold by a reputable jewellery tool shop should be fine!

[@andresmiguel8082]

AND THE BEST WAY, IT AINT ALWAYS TO ACT NASTY-GURU!!!!

[@e.lycopersicon9720]

I'm only about 15 minutes in, here, a year after you posted this, but I'm wondering how you decided upon the diameter of the circle from which you formed your basket. Also I'm trying to donate to your Patrion because I feel you should be paid for this good work, but the link seems to be having trouble loading; I will continue to work on it.

[@DiamondMounter]

The circle doesn't need to be an exact curvature. I just make all mine similar to whats in the video. Although something to keep in mind is the tighter the curve the more steep the sides of the collet will be. Making a full circle is unnecessary you only need half at the most usually. Oh thanks so much for offering to become a patron! I will go to the website now and check the links i need

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[@fionamclean]

One question. Would you use the same method to set an Asscher cut diamond or would you define the corners of the collet specific to the angels of the stone? Also, what thickness of sheet are you using for the collet? I am assuming 1mm. I am really glad you are making these videos. This particular kind of knowledge is rare. Ok, wait, one more question... I am not sure I understand the theory of using the circle for the collet. Why not cut the corners from a flat sheet? Not criticizing, genuinely curious. Thanks,

[@beckywright4821]

What is that u use to hold the gem?

[@lobiviak]

I believe it might be a blue tack

[@elfillari]

Could you or someone make a video, where the stone is settled in a mount without these horrible teeth around the stone? How is those small stones routed on ring in small caves without needing to use a teeths around the stone corners? By heating the edges to above the stone tables?

[@jewelator]

I suggest you watch our video, maybe you will find something interesting there for yourself.

[@afshinkhosrokia2017]

Why you rotate the bite around the head?

[@jenwhitedesigns]

Well done tutorial. Thank you! Loosely related-how do you use the extra slots you’ve incorporated into the right side of your bench peg? (Apologies if you’ve already answered this elsewhere.)

[@DiamondMounter]

Thanks! Yes I mention them quite often theyre for tweezers. I hold things in tweezers then slot them in. Convenient for soldering

[@jenwhitedesigns]

@@DiamondMounter I’ve never worked with a setup like that before, but I’ve heard it’s a popular setup. Curious-do you need to take any special safety precautions? Curios because I’d like to try it out. I just stumbled onto your channel and I’m enjoying it. Sincere thanks for so freely sharing your expertise! ❤️

[@NehpetsRellek]

The lady that taught me silversmithing would tell you to get rid of binding wire and she only told you once, or you were outta there.

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[@260160nl]

Great video. I cringe everytime you throw your files into that mini-hammock though.

[@DiamondMounter]

Sorry lol

[@roysuggs3635]

if you are making more than one making a full circle may not be a waste.

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[@kristibbradshaw]

I would rather you make a long video than skip steps so I'm confused. Thank you.

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Very long

[@TheArtisanTouch]

You said it No Soul

[@annagirlieee5290]

Does she feel a bit tighter? Upon the second one, tighter, feels tight and pulling it out from the tightness are you? Ya wanna just squeeze it down and melt it around the corners do ya? Wow, your gonna get your claw close to where the tightness is? Am I in danger of where the squareness comes from? Now you're gonna taper the claw? Are you gonna deal with the tightness or are you gonna call it heavyweight? I know that the double check in with the gentle touching of the claw will certainly bring consensus to the claw- tightness complement! Look at it backwards and forwards over and over areas added again! Who can be bothered with the angles when the claw is in a 🎉aasaw such a perfect back and forth motion?

[@judyirwig2835]

Thanks

[@DiamondMounter]

Thank you Judy!