How to make and set rustic copper ring from scratch.

In this video I will show you how to make a bezel cup from scratch, make a ring and how I set a stone into it. The video was made thanks to a comment from +Xanjos (On youtube).
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[@rachaelosiel1449]

wow thank you so much for sharing this. you just saved me $200 on a class learning the same thing and you condensed all the information into 1 simple easy to follow video. thank you!!!

[@GomeowCreations]

No problem and I'm happy to help. I have been working on a paid coarse that would go into way more detail and show how to make different styles of rings but it was only going to be $20 haha

[@RobbyMatthias]

Thanks' for all of the great 'how to' videos'!Really appreciate these as a priceless 'learning tool'!🥂

[@Flyawayart]

I love that you give options if someone doesn't have exactly what you use!

[@michelepurington3227]

I love your videos. I worked an apprenticeship for small metals over 20 years ago and want to get back into the trade. You are a better teacher than my mentor. Fantastic refresher videos!

[@sofiagachawow8733]

Bravissimo!!!! Finalmente!!! Spieghi tutto alla perfezione🙏👏👏👏👏

[@holliebingham6185]

You're amazing!!! Also, I love that you are very descriptive and your video is good quality so I can see what you're doing! Thank you so much, very informative!!!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much. If you don't mind me asking, how did you find my channel?

[@wendycook9334]

Wow!! Love the rustic look of this ring 😊

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks 😁

[@pierdolio]

Your presentation style is just right. You’re easy to listen to.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much and I'm happy that my videos are easy to understand

[@Suola92]

Thank you so much for your videos! Really great tutoial!

[@GomeowCreations]

No problem and thank you for watching 😁👍

[@tahomyjo]

I am so excited to make this!! Love it so much! Thank you 🙏

[@GomeowCreations]

No problem and let me know how it turns out 😁👍

[@stlounsbury]

Very nice and detailed video, thank you!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much! I'm happy to hear that you like my videos.

[@MakeupMobster]

I signed up for metalsmithing classes! I’m so excited. Now I will be able to follow your tutorials!

[@GomeowCreations]

Very nice. Let me know how that goes.😄

[@ceafva]

Thank you. Knew most of this already but like the organic bezel cup part.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thanks, I do like to make organic looking stuff at times. 😁👍

[@aidahosseinzadeh2663]

It was really helpful thanks 🖤

[@corystreat8037]

Thank you Sir! You seem to be down to earth and easy to follow.

[@GomeowCreations]

+Cory Streat no problem, and thank you. I really try to simplify things to show that anyone can make these things with the right tools.

[@signsoflifemk1963]

Great looking ring!! I like your whole set up, too.

[@GomeowCreations]

+Mary Kay Witmer Thank you. :)

[@ValerieWhittington]

Love your work.

[@GomeowCreations]

+Valerie “Osunwele” Tate Thank you very much :)

[@sylmen1111]

That was great, thank you 😊

[@pattyfeb6184]

Love the ring!

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much. I need to make some more like this.

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

Nice video, I used your technique with good results. Thanks!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much! Happy to help.

[@Fmiranda814]

Loved this.. you're great at teaching :)

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much! I have a lot more in the works.

[@esliet]

Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much =)

[@AngelAngel-nj6ef]

Thank you 😊

[@AbeerAglae]

beautiful!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you

[@backhandmonkman21]

Thank you very much.

[@nickcrawford8222]

Awesome work mate have been watching your channel for awhile now always amazing work

[@GomeowCreations]

😁👍

[@mariapananou481]

Excellent tutorial!!! Thank you!!?

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you very much for watching 😁👍

[@hakancoskan5862]

Hocam Çok eğitici oldu .. ellerinize sağlik.. saygılar

[@GomeowCreations]

+Xanjos Sorry the video came out so late but I got it all done. Let me know what you think.

[@natabdr]

+GomeowCreations hi gomeowcreations, I really like the video!!! thanks for make the video! :)

[@GomeowCreations]

No problem. I have been doing some more research on this style of jewelry and found that there is a different way to go about doing it. I'm working on a way to make it affordable to everyone. The setup I have found to do this cost $400+ Just to get started. I'm working on a way to get a similar setup for around $60-$80 I will be making a video in the next week or two.

[@natabdr]

is much beter than others videos because its more especific whit the measures thankss!! wowww, thats its a lott of moneyy. i have unother request if you what to make another video in the future. when i need solder two graddle copper the solder is visible so i want to know how i can make it, for example like this image: www.google.com.ar/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-y6swLha2_Zg%2FVkZm8MloaqI%2FAAAAAAAABNs%2FplB2nOo43zk%2Fs1600%2Fdije%252B1%252Bbaja%252Bresoluci%2525C3%2525B3n.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Frobertobuchanan.blogspot.com%2Fsearch%2Flabel%2Froberto%2520buchanan%2520joyas%2520de%2520autor&docid=IpZcb8hikLcnLM&tbnid=JWWuim_zW0--UM%3A&w=1000&h=709&bih=557&biw=1247&ved=0ahUKEwiBvqiK8aXMAhWChpAKHRP8CQo4ZBAzCCMoIDAg&iact=mrc&uact=8#h=709&w=1000

[@GomeowCreations]

I'm a little lost on what you mean. Are you talking about how you can see the little bit of silver when you solder two things together?

[@natabdr]

yes im sorry my bad writing. when I make one i can see. and I see other jewelers necklaces that I cant see that little bit of siver. why?

[@TaMeuBem]

Your videos are great!

[@GomeowCreations]

+Ta Meu Bem Thank you :)

[@marwaelmohseni6801]

Your channel amazing and I'll follow it Keep going 💙

[@GomeowCreations]

+Marwa EL Mohseni Thank you, I have been super busy but I have a lot planned for this channal.

[@heatherbrown1778]

Love love love this!!!! Thank you!

[@GomeowCreations]

If you like this video, you might like the new videos I'm working on right now =)

[@heatherbrown1778]

I can't wait to see them! :) When do you expect to upload them?

[@GomeowCreations]

I'm hoping Monday, as I type this I'm in the middle of shooting the new video haha.

[@heatherbrown1778]

I will be anxiously awaiting!! I'm editing jewelry photos while I was watching your videos. :)

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha nice, well if it's your work and you would like to get it work in my next video, just send some pictures to [e-mail] along to any links to any shops or social media want me to link to. I want to start showing off work that my subscribers have made and help them get more people looking at what they have made.

[@tamaraadams9317]

Randy, I really love your video tutorials. I’m a total beginner but would love to see more videos on setting stones in something like gallery wire for a pendant. Also, could you please do a video about torches? I only have a small butane torch and want to start with copper settings due to how expensive silver is. I just don’t want to ruin a bunch of expensive silver to learn on. Thanks so much!

[@GomeowCreations]

Hey Tamara, I'm always happy to here when people like my videos! Have you seen this video about making bezels using gallery wire and setting cabs into them? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHKrk6Ofit-pY8U I have found some places to get copper and brass gallery wire if your interested. I can do a video on torches, I did have a small butane torch at one point but I really didn't like it. I have a couple propane torches and an oxygen and acetylene setup with a smith's little torch but that was over $700 to get the setup, but it was well worth it to me 😀👍 If you have any question feel free to ask and I will try to get back to you asap.

[@annettebroad2012]

Great tutorial raring to have ago thanks

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks, let me know if you run into any problems.

[@gingytheman1261]

i just found this channel and it is alredy one of my favorites

[@GomeowCreations]

+Gingy the man Well Thank you very much! I'm always happy to hear that people like what I'm doing. I'm getting a new videos uploaded right now, so keep an eye out for that. =)

[@gingytheman1261]

+GomeowCreations oh and where do you get your copper sheetimg and plating

[@GomeowCreations]

I get it from Hobby Lobby. If you have one close by you can use the 40% off coupon that is on the website, and get it for a very good price. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Hobbies-Collecting/Tools-Blades/-025-Copper-Sheet/p/21779

[@gingytheman1261]

+GomeowCreations thanks a million man, never even thought about hobby stores having this. life saver

[@GomeowCreations]

No problem, That is also the place I get all of my brass.

[@casadonnelly2498]

You are awesome! please make a silver rustic ring on an uneven stone? Please. Thank you

[@malyhe2007]

great video

[@GomeowCreations]

+malyhe2007 Thank you!

[@KateCornish-zy8cw]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much. I’m going to attempt to make my first ring using this video. Can I use sterling silver and follow the same instructions?

[@Beerinmyhand]

THANK YOU

[@GomeowCreations]

+Rola M No problem. :)

[@awesomepants750]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I'm a newbie and your video is really helpful. Your jewelers bench looks custome made. I was wondering if you have tips on how to make my own? What are some key pieces I need? Thanks!

[@GomeowCreations]

So the work area in this video was just small old kitchen table. I did end up buying this workbench m.harborfreight.com/48-in-workbench-with-light-62563.html but you can really use any table that you don't mind burning and drilling into. 😁 Oh and if you get the workbench in that long you will have to modify it to fit a bench pin. Just have a look at one of my newer videos to see how I did it.

[@psychoward93]

I love your tutorials and I learn a lot from them. :) But the person that sent you that heart ring picture was made by the process called electroforming, I know this because I make that kind of jewelry. The bezel is created when copper “grows” around the stone with electricity. It’s a loooong process but the outcome looks like that heart ring.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and yeah after making the video I realized that I was wrong to thing that it was a bezel seeing and that it was electroformed. 😁👍

[@thesixthcompany2151]

Inspiring:-D

[@GomeowCreations]

+Sixth Company :)

[@wc8435]

Good Morning! The solder you use to weld copper is the same one used to weld silver ?? Thank you

[@user-fj8gy5nb9d]

Nice

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you!

[@lenastiward8657]

Love this rustic look! If you wanted a more finished bezel to look all copper how would you eliminate/cover the silver line from the solder? Is it possible? Thank you!

[@theskysthelimit9609]

Very nice looked great thanks for sharing your knowledge also, l have looked for some reasonable priced copper to buy but what l have looked seems a little pricey, can you tell me what dealer you go through to buy your copper sheets if possible. Thanks 😜

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and I know what you mean, copper sheets are not easy to find at a good price. I go to a local store called hobby lobby. I found it in the model making area for about $7.99 for a 4in x 10in sheet. One good thing about hobby lobby is they offer a 40% off discount on one item so you can get the one sheet for almost half off. Here is a link to it on the website. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Hobbies-Collecting/Tools-Blades/Copper-Sheet---025/p/21779

[@abdulhamidketchman8599]

Can you make a silver one with stones. like an engagment type ring.

[@lucyintheskywithdiamonds3829]

such a good detailed tutorial ! thanks so much , cant wait to get started. What torch are you using by the way ?

[@GomeowCreations]

+Lucy Pallero Thank you!! That is the torch I was using in the video: www.walmart.com/ip/17128614?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227017571280&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=48412059632&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=97821399392&veh=sem The torch I normally use is a smith's little torch: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5575090523&toolid=10001&campid=5337529248&customid=&icep_uq=smith+little+torch&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

[@BlueLineofthesky]

Hi. To perfectly straight a thin wire or a thin strip of copper or silver, you can clamp one end in a vice and then grab the other end with a pair of pliers and pull it a bit until you will feel a small relaxation in the metal. Do not force it. I guarantee you a perfectly straight piece. It is important to be annealed and also do not pass over that small relaxation point you will feel at some point. It is an easy and very effective method.

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you for that, I'm going to have to try that out.

[@mr.griretailmr.griretail9729]

Well detailed video.. I would like to know if the same method can be done with other materials than copper? Silver 925 ? Thank you

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you! You should be able to use other metals to make this same type of ring. If you have any questions when working with silver just let me know. Also if you do make something, I would like to see it.

[@icatz]

You can get copper solder now. It comes in just one hardness I think. It melts a little darker than shiny copper, but if you're oxidizing it won't show. It's pretty hard so you have to be careful on a thin bezel, but I've never had other components come apart while using it. And much less melting than with sterling or fine. PS I love this tute, will give it a try.

[@GomeowCreations]

+icatz I have used copper solder and I didnt like it that much. It lacks the control of having different temps but one way to cover thr silver solder is to copper plate the item. You can do this with out any expensive tools or electricity. :)

[@TaylorJenkins]

​@@GomeowCreations do you have a tutorial on this?

[@paolo1960]

Thank you very much, beautiful objects and clarity from the great master! Take this opportunity to ask that the final product using the copper to stop oxidation. See you soon and thank you and congratulations! Paolo Croce (Genua-Italy)

[@GomeowCreations]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I coat all of my copper, brass and silver jewelry in Renaissance wax. This being said the wax will come off over time and the metals will start to patina. You can try clear enamel paint but if you have a polished finish the paint will peel off. I have used something called "Midas Clear Lacquer Sealant and Tarnish Inhibitor" from riogrande.com This lacquer has the same problem with peeling if your item is polished. I have used it on some brass that I used a steel wire wheel on to get some texture on it. After letting it cure for 2 days the coating didn't peel off. Anyways, I hope that helps a little. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

[@ZIGGIEPRODUCTIONS1]

im gonna dot with silver ,but im lazzy to cut and solder the bottom of the bezal .might just leve it empty and solder to sides

[@GomeowCreations]

I don't really understand what you mean but I would like to see what you are making if you don't mind sharing =)

[@curiouskitteh8215]

I love the distressing on this ring, wow! I am a new sub and just watched several of your vids in a row, all wonderfully helpful. I just tried making free form tin solder pendant bezels last night, it didn’t go so well haha. I’d love to see how artsy you can get with the free form rustic look... do you have any new techniques to share on creating detail?

[@curiouskitteh8215]

And thank you!!

[@GomeowCreations]

I can make something about that in the future. 😁

[@curiouskitteh8215]

GomeowCreations that would be fantastic! I probably need to move on to a torch/silver. I’ve been trying it with tin solder and the solder iron. Thought I would be good at it because I’ve done detail work with fonts, but flowing metal turns out to have quite a learning curve 😅. Thanks again!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Subbed thanks xx

[@GomeowCreations]

+Foxiepaws ACAnderson thank you very much, let me know if you have any questions.

[@juliew1426]

I really like copper. I wouldn't wear a ring made of copper, although I love copper bracelets. This ring is so pretty, though.

[@GomeowCreations]

You can get away with it for a little bit but yeah it will turn your skin green if you don't seal it. You can do so with a clear coat or you could rose gold plate your metal 😊👍

[@juliew1426]

@@GomeowCreations I think copper is so beautiful. It is the best to practice with; it behaves so similarly to sterling. I always have tons of copper laying around in almost every gauge, in sheet and wire. It's definitely my work horse metal, but a pretty work horse.

[@thaddeusking6336]

hey I need a ring for a disc, it's a thin 14kt gold disc (disc is 1.5" wide, or 3/8" wider than a quarter, thickness is very thin like 28 guage or 1/64" or .3968mm, I wanted attached to a ring, for the band I had hoped to use leather, i have the leather band made up already just needed to transfer from disc to band for ring. could always do a copper twist wire frame idea but your the boss and was hoping for alternative ideas was hoping for ideas or a video tutorial on ideas on how to do it..!!!

[@GomeowCreations]

+thad king It is late now but I will look this over tomorrow when I get up and see how I can help you out. Have a good night.

[@thaddeusking6336]

for sure no rush at all [e-mail] I can take a picture of disc to show u exactly what I'm working with if need be. thank you so much!!

[@federicacopelli3611]

Omg, this video is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it :) I just have a question, would this work also with brass?

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha well thanks for watching and yes you can use brass to do this or even silver. 😁👍

[@federicacopelli3611]

Thanks! :)@@GomeowCreations

[@kamakshaiah]

What is the solder used for this ring? How did you make it?

[@jujibelle9793]

Thank you for the straightforward and informative tutorials! Maybe someone can help me, I am having trouble setting some 8mm cabochons. Every time I set one, I can't seem to make it so it won't spin around in the setting... Maybe I'm not getting it tight enough around the stone, I am only using a burnishing tool to push the bezel around it. Would putting a little sawdust under it help? Any tips or help on this would be great :) Thanks!

[@GomeowCreations]

Well I'm happy I was able to help. Can you send me a picture of your setting so I can see if the bezel is too tall or not. 😁 [e-mail]

[@jujibelle9793]

Thanks for your reply :) I knew the bezel was tall enough when I tried a ring with a taller bezel (plenty tall) and had the same problem... until I got a bezel roller and I was able to push the bezel around the stone a lot tighter and that did the trick! Now I’m making and selling some beautiful rings. Thanks again for the quality instruction.

[@heatherbrown1778]

Can you tell me where you got the diamond file bit? I have a dremel and am having a hard time finding this bit. Thanks!

[@GomeowCreations]

I get them on Ebay, here is a link to them. =) Diamond-in-Rubber Polishing Bit Set - ebay.to/2otfMpq

[@heatherbrown1778]

THANK YOU!

[@lindamurray9201]

Suggestion... I use to work making stained glass using the copper foil method. The copper foil comes in rolls of differing widths & it will work fine for this stone. If the foil is a little too wide for the stone... just cut it down like you did when you cut the copper strip off the blank. The good part about the copper foil is that it has a sticky side that you would put against the stone which holds it in place. Wrap the foil strip around the sides of the stone, then fold a teeny bit & burnish down on the back of the stone... & then burnish it on the sides & at the top as it bends a little with the curve of the stone. Burnishing can be done with a popsicle stick... or a pencil or something. THEN you can just finish the ring like you did by soldering the stone part to the ring. The only difference is you'll want to make the solder flow all over the copper foil & make sure you solder the sides & bottom part that touches the ring... TO the ring. By making the solder flow all over the copper foil, it makes the foil bezel strong so it won't peel away or come off. At that point it will be silver colored... so all you have to do after cleaning it is add some copper patina to it & it will look copper again. I've made several rings this way. You can get the copper foil & the copper patina at any stained glass supply shop... or on line.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you for all of the info. I will have to look into that later. One question though, how hot can you get this foil before it melts? I ask just because I use mostly hard and med silver solder and they have melting points of 1300 degrees I believe.

[@lindamurray9201]

Hi. :) I'm not really sure... but I always just use about an 80 watt soldering iron which heats up to 900 degrees and it does fine. I also SOMETIMES use it with a temp controller... but not always. I've never yet used any kind of torch for anything. When attaching the foil wrapped cabachon to another COPPER object I have to heat the copper object FIRST till it's hot enough.. then add the cab/foil to it with the solder. If I'm attaching it to Zinc or lead I don't have to do that.

[@GomeowCreations]

Oh ok. Do you happen to have any pictures of the rings you have made? I would love to see them.

[@iamxmazed5026]

What tool did you use to measure the stone and what was used to tarnish the copper to make it black?

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@kylemcleod2482]

Hi there, what's size of material do you use for the bezel? Thank you!

[@GomeowCreations]

I don't remember but if i had to guess like 0.3mm

[@toolzshed]

hi Randy, what is the name of the stone you used? Thanks!

[@GomeowCreations]

I believe it was amathus.

[@Mauralee33]

electroforming is a great way to make a rustic ring. I need to check out your page to see if you've explored this process yet..

[@GomeowCreations]

+Maura Delong you are right about the electroforming. I have tried it out in the past and made some intresting items. I don't have anything about it on my channel though.

[@Mauralee33]

GomeowCreations it's fun but expensive... :/

[@GomeowCreations]

I did makes something from a 5v charger and an old usb plug. The liquid was vinegar and mixed with copper based root killer. The full set up was about $30. =)

[@Mauralee33]

GomeowCreations SERIOUSLY!!!? wow, how did it turn out?

[@GomeowCreations]

+Maura Delong it worked but i will still need to play with the set-up more in order to to make it better.

[@flair4crafts894]

Nice video, I like to ask you, what is the best solder to use for jewelry making? I bought Lead free rosin core solder at Lowes. Is electrical solder and it says for general wiring applications. Is that okay to use for jewelry as long as is does not have lead? I was not able to find any at the craft stores around here, but only the one used for stain glass and that has lead on it.

[@GomeowCreations]

+Flair4Crafts you can use that solder but is is very weak and can be easily broken. If you want a strong solder point you need silver solder. You can order it online at riogrande.com look for hard, med and easy wire solder. You will also need some handy flux.

[@flair4crafts894]

Thank you. Do you recommend a particular brand?

[@GomeowCreations]

+Flair4Crafts of solder, I like to get it from the website I suggested. Oh, one more thing you will need a torch to use this solder, and a ventilated space because of the smoke from the handy flux. If you have any other questions feel free to ask also feel free to share your work with me, I would like to see waht people are making.

[@flair4crafts894]

I have a torch but it not butane is the kind they sell at Wallyworld (Walmart) I think is propane. I have led free solder paste from home depot from the solder isle, will that work? I love a variety of crafts and like to explore new ideas. I do wire rings and each one is its own unique design. How do you feel about using a solder iron for making jewelry? I have a weller medium duty 60 watt. I am new to solder and smiting but have great interest in learning new stuff. Thank your for taking the time to help

[@GomeowCreations]

+Flair4Crafts If you are talking about a propane touch, they will work just fine for starting out. I don't suggest using the solders you can get from local hardware stores. As for using a soldering iron, to make is so solder will stick to things the object and the solder need to be hot. When I 1st started I tried to use a soldering iron and lead free silver electoral solder. That didnt work out to well and I wish I started with a torch and the rigjt solder. Just as an example, electronic solder will flow around 400° and jewelry quality sold flows around 1300°+. Also jewelry grade solder can be up to 75-80% silver if I'm remembering right, and electronic silver solder is lick 5-20%

[@maggiefriedrichs3078]

I only have hard solder. Is it still possible to solder the ring shank to my bezel without medium solder? Thanks!

[@GomeowCreations]

You can but be very careful because the bezel solder might move.

[@maggiefriedrichs3078]

GomeowCreations thanks!!!

[@maggiefriedrichs3078]

GomeowCreations It worked!! My first ring! Thank you so much!!

[@GomeowCreations]

Awesome! I'm happy that it all worked out. 😀

[@jnksybee]

What gauge wire do you use on this 16?

[@GomeowCreations]

To be honest I don't remember 😅 you can fine the size of the the wire in the video and look on a gauge chart to find the garage size. 😁

[@sislertx]

here a request. how about making a ping...or brooch. ..with emphasis on thr pointy part

[@GomeowCreations]

+Sislertx I have done a silver brooch spider in the past. Check out my instagram and look for a silver spider with a large yellow stone in it. As for this being a request, I will put it on the list. I'm working on a request video right now and hoping to have it upload by the end of the day. :)

[@MysteryFinery]

5:46 you can make it bigger by tapping it with a hammer on a mandrel.

[@GomeowCreations]

Yes you can it with stretch out the metal a little nap e make the bezel a little bigger. Just make sure not to do it too much or too hard because you can make it too big and you can make the metal very thin.

[@monsterboomer7639]

Where do you get your gemstones?

[@GomeowCreations]

I get them in different places like private seller's, eBay, Amazon and Ottofrei.com

[@clairecook5836]

Hello, thanks for the video! I was wondering how long it took you in all to make the ring?

[@GomeowCreations]

No problem, I'm happy you liked the video! Sorry it took a week to get back to you. This ring took a long time to make due to recording it all and working on other. If I was just working on the one ring it might take an hour or maybe less. Thank you again for watching my videos =)

[@midge7720]

What type of solder?

[@GomeowCreations]

Hard silver solder amzn.to/2DvWN8J

[@AgentNoirMarketing]

Where can I buy your rings?

[@GomeowCreations]

I'm working on getting my Etsy store set up right now and I'm hoping to have everything I have to offer up in it by the end of the week. So keep an eye out for an update video talking about that. :)

[@rishibeauty8889]

Those were shots, damn. You are in the hood?

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha yeah, looking back at it, it does sound like gun fire. I don't think it was though, gun crime in my area is kinda rare 😅

[@TaMeuBem]

Could you make a video on how to attach a bail to a pendant you've created? or is it just easier to put a hole punched in :D

[@GomeowCreations]

+Ta Meu Bem what do you mean by already created? Do you mean the stones are alread set in the pendant or they have not been set and you can still solder it?

[@TaMeuBem]

Ahhh. I mean, how you attach a bail to a bezel plate. Watching and learning with you, I see that you use different grades of solder along the process (hard, med, easy). I guess my question is, do you add the bail as the last step with easy solder? I'm a total novice by the way and I've been studying and researching for the last year before I take a mini-course next month. Your videos have all been clear visually, sound wise, and you do a great job of giving tips and tricks, plus you are a great artisan. Really your videos are so amazing and i'm thankful as a self taught beader who is feeling the calling to work with fire :D

[@GomeowCreations]

Yes, adding the bail is done as the also solder point, before you put any stones into your bezel. I have a video that shows me adding a bail to a pendent but I didn't solder it shut, it should still be a helpful video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYiseJpnlMifgpY&lc=z13qd5gpkzfgd1hmw233v5x5blfmj33cx

[@GomeowCreations]

Sorry It took so long to get back to you =)

[@TaMeuBem]

sorry it took me so long to get past all the notifications I have to find this jewel waiting for me! THanks guy, I appreciate your sharing three fold

[@braedenswoods1255]

what gauge sheet metal was it?

[@GomeowCreations]

For what part, the bezel or the plate on the under side

[@braedenswoods1255]

@@GomeowCreations Both, I have 28ga bezel for the outside is that wrong? also not sure what to buy for the under plate

[@GomeowCreations]

My bottom plate is about 0.7 mm and the bezel is 0.22mm. I have some links on my website and to places to get the metal. Gomeowcreations.com sorry I don't have the ga sizes, I just measured my metals haha

[@emilywolfel9236]

Actually, it's better and easier to have a tight bezel that you have to make bigger than it is to have a loose bezel that you have to make smaller. If you need to make it bigger after soldering, you just put the bezel wire on the metal mandrel and hit it with a rawhide mallet to stretch it, whereas you have to cut and resolder a bezel that is too large for the stone.

[@maureenchandler8214]

what do you have to do to get freebies from peepes. I just spent $1300. didn't get any discount

[@GomeowCreations]

What do you mean? What did you spend $1300 on?

[@maureenchandler8214]

@@GomeowCreations Hello, I bought Foredom, a 130 peepe rolling Mill. a bending tool. for rings I wanted it for spoon and forks for bracelets. also jump ring maker. actually the jump ring maker came with the foredom. I also got a round disc cutter Im not sure where my husband got it from its a peepe tho. it was a gift from him. the ring bender didn't come with the taller nylon disc like yours did. So I bought a fair amount of items. Im making payments to my husband . actually to our savings of $50. a month. lol its true. I enjoy watching your videos and it was kind of you to respond to my comments. I did not expect to hear from you. I did ask them at peepe if I could get a discount since I was buying so many things. they said free shipping and next purchase I could get 10% discount. but I won't be able to buy anything else until I pay off my loan. so that didn't help. but thank you kindly for your reply and I will continue to watch you. your a good teacher. My name is Maureen but everyone calls me Mo. stay well

[@GomeowCreations]

Oh wow that is a lot of stuff and the ring bender has a option when you order to add on those parts that you are missing for an extra charge. I should have been a little more clean about that, sorry 😅. As for any freebies or discounts, sadly I have no control over that seeing that I work with pepetools but not for them. Basically I hope promoted the products and make a small commission if people use my links or code to buy things. Don't get me wrong I do like the products they supply me with and I will tell you if there are things I don't like about them. It sounds like you did get kind of get a good deal with the free shipping seeing that if you used my code you would only save $30 aka on that order it would have been less than 3% and I'm sure shipping would have been way more than that. Also if you got everything at one time, I don't see any affiliate credit on my account for it but that's ok I'm happy that you got yourself some nice tools. If you have any questions about using them, feel free to ask me 😁👍

[@maureenchandler8214]

@@GomeowCreations Thanks for your kind reply. I just assumed every one got free shipping. had I known then about your 30% I would have used it for sure. I haven't used the foredom yet because I saw someone online not to leave it hanging down as you can hurt the attachment. so Im not sure if I should lay it down. also heard not to bend the chord too much. so Now Im scared of breaking it. so I haven't even plugged it in yet. Ive had it nearly two weeks. not sure of the date but about that. thakyou also I would like to ask you questions. Im in the process of making my brother a bear claw necklace. I have cleaned the claws and getting ready to make the part that will cover the top of the claws. sorta like a box with a lid. if I have difficulty I will contact you. do you have an email address? also when I melt my silver scraps don't I have to use Map gas. Ive heard propane isn't hot enough. Im waiting for the cursable to get here. first I have to clean the grease off and then oil it. Im not in a hurry to use it. but Im pretty excited about it. I haven't made alot of things if I knew how to load photos I would send you a few photos of some pieces. I only know how to send them on messenger. Im re doing one piece that I took apart. just need to put a new bail on it . Thanks again. I will keep watching. Maureen.

[@GomeowCreations]

Oh I don't have a 30% discount it's a $30 so it's really not much when it comes to very large orders like yours. Also a lot of places don't offer free shipping, I think Amazon has got a lot of us used to free shipping haha. Also yes you need map gas at a minimum for melting down metals. Here is my email I well help when I can. [e-mail] Also I lean my flex shaft hanging or on my work bench all of the time and I have never had a problem with it.

[@saiaddict]

6:59 shots ? are u from the hood?

[@GomeowCreations]

That was a car backfiring haha.

[@saiaddict]

o lol xD i was wondering y u where so calm

[@MissKellyBean]

Yeah- I don't believe the backfire story. Sounded like gunshots to me. :-P

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha 😅

[@Krakatoa5015]

Hello.. I hope you're still reading these comments and doing well. I have a few questions for you about a very special ring I have in mind. Hope to hear from you soon

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha I read all of my comments. What is your question?

[@Krakatoa5015]

@@GomeowCreations I'm getting ready to propose to my girlfriend and the inevitable question of what to do for a ring came up. I don't really want to buy her a basic diamond ring that has eh value, but instead I wanted to design or create a ring using a stone that will always have tremendous value to her.

[@Krakatoa5015]

@@GomeowCreations I have been looking around your channel and I really like your work I wanted to know if you were interested in helping me create this idea.

[@GomeowCreations]

I see well how can I help?

[@Krakatoa5015]

@@GomeowCreations well you are light-years better at jewellery creating than I haha. So I wanted to know if maybe I could design a ring, show you the stone and you could let me know some facts that I'm probably missing out on and prices etc.

[@Sheepdog1314]

3:50 "throw that piece away"...that's why I don't support hobby-jewelers. You never throw anything away. A true professional will save the scraps and re-melt them or re-use them later. The earth no longer makes this stuff. Shame on you.

[@GomeowCreations]

You might be overacting just a little bit. But at the same time I could have worded that a little bit better. Seeing that I didn't throw any of the stuff away I keep all my scraps in different containers to reuse later like you're saying. That was one of my very first KZbin videos over 6 years ago.