A good trick is to completely flux cover the whole piece before soldering. Dramatically reduces firescaling and having it turn black. Lovely work. Thanks for sharing.
@thehautebohemian575311 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I will definitely try that out.
@Sofiba_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I love your tutorials, I hope you make videos for ever!
@thehautebohemian5753 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tahomyjo2 жыл бұрын
Wish you would come back with more of your awesome teachings in your tutorials!!!
@modfarmgirl56714 жыл бұрын
I have a whole new appreciation for handcrafted silver jewelry. Thank you so much for making this detailed video.
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! A lot of work and love goes into it!
@Jennifer_Mendoza4325 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing every step in this video! The camera set up and everything is perfect and easy to watch! Great tutorials🥰
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
So glad it help!! Thanks for watching!
@katiekremer96744 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful! I’m making my first cuff, had so many questions, and your in-depth tutorial answered most of them! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Katie Kremer awesome! I’m glad I could help!!
@jacquelinefresquezfineart97532 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much with your guidance I made my first bracelet ❤
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Happy to help and hope you had fun making it!
@dianneyork13 жыл бұрын
Love your tutorial. It will help me get started. Thanks
@claudiamarina80795 жыл бұрын
I just love it! You are the best teaching all the process...
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@michl.1823 жыл бұрын
This was so satisfying to watch! Thank you for sharing! 💞🙏🏼
@elisawithington59913 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for sharing your skills with us. Wonderful video. Elisa/Ca
@LeTrashPanda Жыл бұрын
Great vid, super helpful....btw, a ring clamp is helpful to hold pieces while grinding.
@thehautebohemian5753 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I never thought of using a ring clamp. I’ll have to give it a try!
@adurel78294 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bracelets and great instructions! Thanks you.
@virginiaa1262 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful and rather complex, have never done soldering, thanks
@noflyzone132 жыл бұрын
Watching the video over and over ,very helpful ,it is the best video I have found on this , all your videos are great , you have a subscriber ,Thank You,
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@carlyhudson38683 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing exactly what your using! So helpful.
@stillkickin99573 жыл бұрын
I cover the stone with painters tape to avoid scratches from setter slips. Saved my stone more than once
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@edithlymarie5 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!! Thank your for your time and well explained step by step tutorial!
@mawi11723 жыл бұрын
Still being watched! Good stuff! Feb '21.
@gretchenschaumann18088 ай бұрын
Still being watched Feb ‘24! Great video!!!
@mariadimaio352 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo tutorial grazie x il tutorial bellissimo bracciale 💕💝💋💋💖💗💜🙏
@deborahgleason7578 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! You inspired me to make one and I love it!
@nadineschofield35413 ай бұрын
Just beautiful ❤
@thehautebohemian57533 ай бұрын
@@nadineschofield3541 thank you!
@lolajoe9854 жыл бұрын
your videos are amazing and so informative! Thank you so much!! keep them coming!
@jennifersharpe58555 жыл бұрын
This is perfect for beginners ! I have watched a dozen or so videos before I found you, and yours was the perfect one ! Thank you thank you ! Can I ask what is the spinning bowl and rocks that hold your burning and metal blocks ?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found this video helpful. I use an annealing pan with pumice stone purchased here: www.riogrande.com/product/annealing-pans-with-pumice/502044gp
@AndreaMorales-lb3jm4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your time. You inspired me to do more than one piece at a time,,!
@RErikWeigand Жыл бұрын
Nice work. Thanks
@patriciakendall64944 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video! Looove these pieces!! THANK YOU! I’m just getting started in jewelry making!
@mylindblom82064 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your skills to all of us, super inspiring video and you make it seem so easy
@katcabrera82723 жыл бұрын
Nice video good job with your etching! The rocker you may have a better time of it if you turn it so the rocker goes from bottom to top of the cup. Holding it sideways like that is the reason it keeps slipping onto your stone. Just a little observation from a fellow jewelry maker. Beautiful bracelets!
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip!!
@ISmith-nm6ny4 жыл бұрын
Very Good Tutorial..
@kimjohnston6154 жыл бұрын
nice video I read the description as well as all the comments and rewatched the beginning until you introduced the bangle wire is it 14 gauge you never said?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
kim johnston Hi! This wire I used for these cuffs is 8ga half round wire.
@tamaraadams93175 жыл бұрын
Nice cuffs! I have a question. When setting the stones, I was always taught to do them in opposite sides (I.e., north south east and then west and then in between each of the sides. I noticed that you didn’t do that. Don’t you ever get overlapping or crinkled bezels? I’m definitely not an expert by any means, but I’m learning and wanted to ask about your process. Thank you. ♥️
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Great question, thanks for asking! You can do it either way. I usually just go all the way around with a serrated or scalloped bezel and do NSEW with plain bezel. I think the whole point of NSEW is so your stone stays in place while setting it. You also only get crinkles when the bezel isn’t the appropriate height for the stone. Hope this helps!
@thebunnygirl5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
@marciawelch16333 жыл бұрын
How do we know what to purchase? I mean you said rio but I can’t see what silver is it hard, half hard or soft?
@holistic7980 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful crafts. I need a waterproof glue to set my stone in cuff. Any recommendations?
@thehautebohemian5753 Жыл бұрын
An epoxy resin is a strong bond. Not sure if it’s waterproof though.
@tattoofthesun3 жыл бұрын
Are you in Rochester NY? Your accent sounds like me here, mingya
@discgolf24193 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos. One question - if I wanted to add all three wires to ONE bigger stone (like a split shank ring) is it the same process?
@davidasselin39552 ай бұрын
Great video, what kind of small torch are you using?
@thehautebohemian57532 ай бұрын
@@davidasselin3955 Thanks! It’s called a Micro Torch and I purchased it from Harbor Freight years ago.
@paisleynelson9984 жыл бұрын
This tutorial has been so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for taking time away from your business to teach a newbie! I do have a question about what attachment you used on your foredom to line the backplate and bezel up so nicely. I’ve looked everywhere on Rio and can’t find something that looks similar. Do you happen to have an item number or any keywords I should use when searching? Thanks so much again!
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I’m not sure what you are referring to (foredom), can you explain?
@paisleynelson9984 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 I apologize! The attachments on your flex shaft. Thanks so much for responding! :)
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Paisley Nelson Yes! Thanks for clarifying. I use dremel with an attachment so I got confused for a sec! The attachments are a type of grinding/sanding wheel. They have different coarseness. I used medium ones but it’s all based on preference.
@leslieh48925 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial! I hope to start creating beautiful jewelry soon. Where do you get your turquoise from? 🙂
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much, I’m glad it was helpful! I typically buy my turquoise from local gem shows so I know what I’m getting but I also buy them online.
@laurielahr10224 жыл бұрын
Hi there are so many options in purchasing bezel wire for each of the item #'s you are using, so as a beginner which size of bezel to purchase?? Which dimensions of bezel wire from 094x.010 to .250x.016 of 30 g wire? Can you tell me which one you are showing in dimensions in your demo?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Purchasing bezel wire all depends on the height of the stone. I would recommend purchasing a small amount of each size to test out which you feel most comfortable with. A foot of bezel wire cost a couple dollars. I use 1/8” or 3/16” depending on the bezel height. You can always sand the bezel wire if it’s too tall for the stone.
@kristinperdue63923 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial!! Beautiful cuffs!! Can I ask what brand/type of shears you used to cut through the 20 gauge silver?
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Kristin Perdue thank you! I bought these so long ago I don’t remember the brand. I did but them online. If you Google metal shears I’m sure they’ll come up! I think they were under $15.
@kristinperdue63923 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 Thanks so much! I think I may have found them!! I searched on Rio Grande and there’s a pair that has one red handle and one white like yours, and the description says it cuts up to 20 gauge. And the best part is that they were only $10-something So I bought them! Thanks again!! I’m going to make some cuff bracelets per your instructions very soon!
@mistybrooks56244 жыл бұрын
May I ask what item number your wooden bracelet mandrel you have from Rio Grande? They have so many Fretz varieties/sizes.
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Misty Brooks Hi there! This one is the Fretz maker series in size 3.
@thebunnygirl5 жыл бұрын
Hi! Sorry for the number of questions. I’m shopping on Rio Grande and there are so many options for the sheet metal you used in the bezel. Do you have an item number for this? Thank you!
@mkammerer012 жыл бұрын
Hey there!! Trying so hard haha it seems by bezel wire is really flimsy and giving me troubles when I try to keep it connected before soldering. I’m using item 100290 strip SS .013 x 3/16 any advice?!
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. My advise for trying to keep it connected would be to make sure you file both sides down so they fit together right. You can always bend the bezel wire into a different shape to get them to fit. Once you solder it’s easy to bend it back to fit the stones. Hope that helps!
@juliachick7093 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I must of watched this at least 5x 😂 I’m struggling getting my plate soldered to the half round wire. What kind of torch are you using? Also do you file the wire at all so it’s flat where it’s positioned on the plate? I thought this was supposed to be done in order for the solder to flow.
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Julia Chick Hi! I am using a large map gas torch. Since there’s a lot of metal you need a higher temp. I do not file the the wire flat but you certainly can. The metal just has to be touching for it to flow.
@christinabeanqueen2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tutorial! I am making my first cuff and I'm having issues soldering it to my gemstone setting. Do you ever need to file the cuff flat to make a better surface connection? Would sweat soldering help at all?
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
Hi! You’re welcome, hope it helped! You can definitely file/sand the cuff to make it flatter for a better connection. You can also try sweat soldering too. I typically use sweat soldering when adding sterling elements to a piece but I’m sure it would work to attach the cuff to the backplate.
@hannahroderick27105 жыл бұрын
Love love love this video! What kind of sheet metal is this? In the video it says 20g Silver, however I am wondering about the hardness? I would like to buy sheet metal on Rio but I am new to this and there are many options
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I would start with 22 or 24ga. 24ga is fine for all projects and it’s less expensive. I normally used 24ga for rings and cuffs.
@hannahroderick27105 жыл бұрын
The Haute Bohemian Of course no problem! I just checked out your Instagram your craft is absolutely STUNNING😍 Awesome!! Thank you so much for getting back with me! I appreciate it! ✨💫
@eljay01102 жыл бұрын
Will this work with a blow torch? I have the Durston blow torch.
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with a blow torch. Anything with an adjustable flame should work though. You don’t want it to get too hot cause it will melt the metal.
@gabrielkirkbaca29103 жыл бұрын
Great video , question: when you quench after soldering , why not just quench in pickle?
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
You could. I just like to inspect the piece before I pickle to see if I need to adjust anything.
@gabrielkirkbaca29103 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 thank you , liked how you broke it down step by step
@carolinaoliva92233 жыл бұрын
Hello! Can any dremel be use for this ?
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can also use a non name brand one too. They sell less expensive hand tools at Harbor Freight.
@carolinaoliva92233 жыл бұрын
Thank you I have a dremel but I don’t really know what all the pieces I have are for and I don’t want to damage the silver. Ohhh I have a long way to learn 🥰
@leewhite4161 Жыл бұрын
I know this video is older but it’s worth a shot to ask. Before you solder the backplate on the cuff, do you file the cuff flat where you are going to attach the backplate like you would a ring or leave it 1/2 round?
@thehautebohemian5753 Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Thanks for asking. Yes you absolutely can file down the wire before you solder. I don’t typically do this step and haven’t had any problems.
@leewhite4161 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the response!I actually wasn’t expecting a reply. I’m at that step with some bracelets and I wasn’t sure if I treated it like a ring and filed it down or not worry about filling it. Thanks again!
@thehautebohemian5753 Жыл бұрын
@@leewhite4161 most of my videos are older but I try and stay active on here. Let me know if you have any other questions. I’m happy to help!
@SkyReapr2 жыл бұрын
Hi what’s underneath your fireproof block?
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
That is pumice stone. It helps reflect the heat.
@C.n.nelson3 жыл бұрын
Is that Color Street Nail polish? Love it!
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
No, just regular polish! Thanks though!
@robynfairchild52734 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Where did you purchase your stampings? and stamp description / size?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Robyn Fairchild I got my chasing tools on Etsy. I think they are 5cm in length.
@urbanbohemiandesigns84124 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your turquoise and shears! Those are great. I'm in canada :) great tutorials :) also is there a guage of sheet for backing that I can use with a brule torch because I don't have a heavy torch.
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Urban Bohemian Living I find most my turquoise online or at local shows. The shears are from Amazon. I would recommend 24ga.
@eljay01102 жыл бұрын
You don't need to enamel before adding texture?
@laurendehrone3 жыл бұрын
Could you possibly tell me the item number of the little red grinder attachment you are using from rio? Thank you so much for this wonderful video!!
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I haven’t used those since making this video so I don’t have the number available. You can do a search for grinding wheel on Rio and something similar should show up.
@laurendehrone3 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 thank you so much 🙏❤️
@samanthakane6942 жыл бұрын
Are you using prewrap (what people use for their hair in basketball) on fingers? I’ve been struggling to find something that works!
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
I’m using alligator tape from Riogrande.com. It’s great to use when the metal gets too hot.
@samanthakane6942 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 what is the sanding bit called that you used? I can’t find it
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
@@samanthakane694 They are silicone sanding wheels. There is a variety of coarseness to choose from. I believe I’m using a medium one in this video but it really just depends on your personal preference.
@TiffanyinOklahoma3 жыл бұрын
Can you use epoxy to reglue the stone?
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Bodiedbyt You could glue the stone depending on the break. I personally wouldn’t glue the stone if I was selling the piece.
@sylviayahalom80412 жыл бұрын
Good tutorial where did you purchase the sheers ?
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I believe I got those on Amazon.
@ariannakhaira76354 жыл бұрын
When I sand and file my bezel wire to get shorter, my bezel wire always folds and crinkles because it’s so thin. Do you have recommendations to ensure it doesn’t lose shape? I’m not pressing hard either. Yours seems thicker than mine. Do you have a link for the bezel wire you purchase from Rio? I know they come in different heights but do they come in different gauges?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Arianna Khaira I typically use 28ga bezel wire. 30ga works also. If you go too thick then it’s hard to shape around the stone.
@TashaBaldisseri4 жыл бұрын
gorgeous! but if I can ask you...how much would you sell a piece like this? thanks
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
TASHA A lot of the pricing depends on the stones. A good starting point is around $50 give or take.
@louismerrigan3 жыл бұрын
why are there rocks?
@brazil87ful4 жыл бұрын
Do you sell them?
@sadieritter38173 жыл бұрын
This may be a silly question but what do you do when you “quench and pickle”?
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Sadie Ritter Quench is cooling down the piece in water. Pickle is a solution used to get fire scale off the piece.
@lenahoover1403 жыл бұрын
Hi! Great tutorial! Is there a big difference in using a propane torch vs the smaller torch that you used in the beginning to solder the bezel to the backplate?
@thehautebohemian57533 жыл бұрын
Lena Hoover Hi, thanks! Yes I only use the smaller torch for soldering bezels. It doesn’t get hot enough to solder a bezel on a back plate.
@lenahoover1403 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 Ohh ok makes sense. Thanks!!!
@deannamartin29724 жыл бұрын
Would you mind telling me what size bezels you use? I’m interested in experimenting with the scalloped but pretty lost on the sizing of it all.
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Deanna Martin Hi there, the size depends on the height of the stone. I would recommend buying 12” of several sizes to see what works best for you.
@thebunnygirl5 жыл бұрын
What size are the cabochons? Where do you buy them? Also, could you post the list of supplies in the description please?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
They are a variety of sizes. These are about 12mm. You can buy them online or gem shows. I posted a basic tool/supply list in the description.
@thebunnygirl5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@farrenrohana5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't you glue or re-do whatever was done to create that broken stone in the first place? Wasn't it formed anyway?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
You can glue the stone. I haven’t tried it though so I’m not sure what glue to use to make it seamless. I sell my jewelry so that’s why I chose to pick a new stone and not glue it. You could also recreate the bezel and back plate with a new stone but I was fortunate enough to have a stone that fit the existing bezel.
@mx38054 жыл бұрын
Hi again ! I tried this & I wasnt successful with soldering on the bezel cup to the bracelet .. any tips would be awesome! :)
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Make sure to heat the whole piece up first, then focus the heat on the solder. Make sure the piece is fully fluxed too.
@andrea2oro4 жыл бұрын
What gauge is the sterling wire you use?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
These were made with 10ga but I’ve used 12 on other bracelets.
@LJay-pv8lm Жыл бұрын
What thickness is the bezel wire?
@thehautebohemian5753 Жыл бұрын
It’s 28 gauge bezel wire.
@eljay01102 жыл бұрын
How much baking soda, how much water?
@thehautebohemian57532 жыл бұрын
Honestly I just guess! I don’t think it really matters.
@eljay01102 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 ok, thanks!
@Paulosergio-ht4uo3 ай бұрын
Quantos cm não consegui ver
@jessicadesmet15444 жыл бұрын
Which Dremel tips are you using on this?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
These are grinding wheels. I don’t have a specific name for them.
@mx38054 жыл бұрын
Hello! Can you explain what “quench” is ?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Melody Ryan It means to submerge the pieces in water after heating.
@mx38054 жыл бұрын
The Haute Bohemian ok great thank you!! Makes sense lol 🖤
@jennifersharpe58555 жыл бұрын
One more question 🙈 I was a t a work shop and made copper bangles, but I want to add some of my stones to them. Can you make a bezel with copper and solder it to the bracelets ? Or does that only work with silver ?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Many people use mixed metal when creating pieces. Silver solder will work but of you want more of a gold look you can used copper solder.
@jennifersharpe58555 жыл бұрын
The Haute Bohemian thank you !!! Is there copper sheets to make the bezels ( is that what it’s called ), so it’s all copper ?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Sharpe yes! You can get copper sheet and I believe copper bezel wire.
@edithrosa41345 жыл бұрын
Hello! Hey with number so you recommend for the bracelet mandrel from Fretz. They have couple ovals one and I can’t figure out which one is the new oval one. Thank you for your help
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
I believe it’s the MM-3 model. Any oval mandrel would work fine though 😊
@michaeldillon44994 жыл бұрын
Where do I buy this silver wire? I've looked at hobby lobby and Michael's and all the wire at these stores are only silver plated...
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Riogrande.com
@michaeldillon44994 жыл бұрын
@@thehautebohemian5753 Thank you, I should have a bit more discreptive. I meant, where am I able to buy at a store other than hobby lobby or Michael's. There's little Sterling silver and what they do have costs way to more for just 10 ft of wire.
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
Hi, I only buy my sterling from Riogrande.com. I’m not sure where to buy sterling in person.
@michaeldillon44994 жыл бұрын
Ok..... Thank you.... May I ask you how much is a spool of Sterling silver wire, something longer than 10 ft. For $ 17.00, costs?
@TheKatrina20114 жыл бұрын
What mask do you use?
@thehautebohemian57534 жыл бұрын
I use a 3M mask that I got from amazon.
@flyingcheff3 жыл бұрын
If you set your stones ON a surface (Thermolock or other holding medium on a block of wood/metal set in a vise, etc...), you won't risk chipping or slipping - as much, etc. "air setting" is as useless as "air filing". Yikes, watching you set stones gives me anxiety! They are pretty, thank you for sharing your process.
@k.audrey5 жыл бұрын
Hello. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing tutorials! What is the name of the grinding bits you bought on Rio Grande?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! In the Rio Grande search bar look up 33265510. These are the best for smoothing out metal and getting rid of metal marks.
@k.audrey5 жыл бұрын
The Haute Bohemian thank you for your huge help! What’s the reddish brown one’s product info you used before the light blue one?
@thehautebohemian57535 жыл бұрын
I can’t remember offhand and am struggling to find them! The blue works just as good as the other ones though.
@chubbu283 жыл бұрын
I joined a jewelry making face book group. I learned that the bezel must be pushed from the corners first. Do opposite sides first. I find serrated or saw tooth bezel lifts easily and catches on clothes
@ines9623 жыл бұрын
👍
@desiree86873 жыл бұрын
showing the actual stamping would have made this video perfect. stamping is not easy and should be shown.