How to Make a Turquoise Ring | Silversmithing Tutorials

In this video, I'll be crafting my unique "Boho Deco" ring, featuring a stunning piece of Golden Hills Turquoise. Watch as I guide you through the entire process, from shaping each element to bringing it to life.
Have questions or craving a closer look at specific steps? Drop them in the comments-I'm here to help!
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SAFETY:
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Now, onto silversmithing: Dive in responsibly. 🛠️ Remember, this video is all about entertainment, not a substitute for professional advice. Always follow the guidelines and cautions for your tools, materials, and equipment. Stay safe and enjoy your creative journey! ✨
Intro: (0:00)
Bezel: (0:19)
Rope Border: (1:56)
Square Detail: (2:50)
Backplate: (3:19)
Sawing: (4:33)
Cleaning: (5:05)
Ring Shank: (5:30)
Ring Soldering: (6:32)
Polishing: (7:05)
Patina: (7:28)
Polishing: (7:43)
Stone Setting: (8:01)
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Music: Mornings
Musician: Jeff Kaale

[@kac44]

Really great tutorial! I hope you do more 😊

[@silverandash]

Thank you! Definitely working on it!!

[@denesaclawson1862]

Beautiful blessed

[@marinad2516]

Such an amazing tutorial! You make it look so easy! 😍

[@silverandash]

Thank you so much!

[@user-gt2zz4xs7k]

מקצוענית

[@leslieh687]

Awesome tutorial! Can you do a video over your sanding setup it looks really interesting!

[@silverandash]

YES! I have a new vid coming out on safety that references it briefly but I will definitely do another and go in depth. Thank you!

[@Ilovejewelry06]

Thank you for a great tutorial! Can you please do a video where you show the art of working with and soldering gold filled? Without having to end up with a big visible gray/silver seam. And what else you do to prevent tarnishing/oxidation at the cut edges/ends? I know it can get tricky with the exposure of the base metal.. There is really not a lot of info on KZbin about this. And believe me, I’ve been searching.. and I really want to work with gold filled material! Thank you so much!

[@silverandash]

Absolutely! Working with gold-filled is incredibly hard for me honestly, and I learned through a lot of expensive trial and error. I'd be happy to make a video showing what I know! Likely in the next few months!

[@Gazz_R]

That's beautiful! Hoping to see more of your work soon.

[@silverandash]

Thank you so much! More to come ☺️

[@sororbudwiser]

Great video/tutorial. Look forward to your next one!

[@silverandash]

Thank you so much!

[@anastacioocampo6894]

excellent work just beautiful. thank you

[@silverandash]

Thanks so much!

[@Nancy4133nope]

Great ring tutorial

[@silverandash]

Thank you! More to come

[@chloemae7791]

So awesome! What gauges are your rope/ half round wire?

[@silverandash]

Thank you! Rope is 14GA and ring band is 8GA

[@esliet]

Incredible video

[@silverandash]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@angelakelly3679]

Beautiful you are so talented

[@silverandash]

Thank you so much!

[@maxinehardy9411]

this was such a wonderful video, and i learned so much!! i especially love the brush for the patina 🥺🥺 great job and a beautiful ring!

[@silverandash]

Thank you so much! The brush is a game changer!

[@maryhoshizaki3576]

I'd like to get a brush like that, do you have a link?

[@silverandash]

@@maryhoshizaki3576 Yes the link is in the description under 'patina'. It's the watercolor brushes!

[@melody_la7478]

What’s in your pickle bath?

[@mariadimaio35]

Bellissimo grazie x il tutorial dove si posso acquistare i materiali!

[@silverandash]

Grazie!🥰

[@annasimons389]

Thank you. What gauge is the square wire?

[@silverandash]

18GA :)

[@annasimons389]

@@silverandash awesome. You should do more tutorials lol

[@momsarah3340]

Where do you buy your silver and what gauge? Please

[@silverandash]

Hey there! I buy all my silver from riogrande. I use different gauges for different projects, but for my rings I usually use 24 or 26 gauge.

[@Ashley-zq4gn]

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