Introduction to Silversmithing- How to Set Gemstones & Create Beautiful Chakra Jewelry for Beginners

Have you ever wanted to learn how to build striking jewelry pieces that align with your persona as an artist? Or perhaps you've been wondering if it's possible to start an online business selling jewelry but you're worried about putting your body of work out there. Either way, the work starts right here in the studio. Follow along as I cover the philosophy of silversmithing and show you how to set a gemstone in silver. Together we will make a bezel set with a chakra gemstone that will fly off the shelves if you so desire.
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From Susan:
In my work, I use powerfully charged intentional crystal stones that can help enhance your vibration in different areas. Whether you are gifting my jewelry +crystal qualities for a family or friend or buying for yourself, choose each piece intuitively by what you are authentically attracted to and also what qualities that you are needing to bring into your life.
My new body of work, Rainbow chakra jewelry is made beautifully and purposefully so you can wear and carry each quality of a particular stone with you to create strong and powerful vibration, symbolism + talismans. My jewelry is intended to raise your vibration and give you a little boost in the area that you need and feel its significant power, for it all holds meaning and symbolism.
My work embodies light, love and joy in our world through specific combinations of symbols, gems and unusual objects. My line is created by using ancient metalworking techniques and extensive cultural + historical references in order for the weather to creatively express themselves through adornment and wear throughout time.

[@melissasolis5370]

Love how you demonstrated the Smith work learned a lot keep the videos coming. Thank you.

[@SusanLenart]

More to come! And yay!!

[@kristibbradshaw]

I cannot express to you how thankful I am for your tutorials, so, thank you.

[@patiha3825]

Amazing tutorial ❣️ learned something new from this video and that is how not to let the beautiful bezel wire which I’ve done many times before. The piece of silver on the back is definitely new and will give it a try. Love you and your work. Thanks for these free tutorial🙏🏻

[@SusanLenart]

I am glad that this helped! ❤️

[@stephaniesanchez1501]

This video is wonderful! I have watched it four times now and have learned something every time. I don’t really know that much to begin with yet, but still it was very informational. I am excited to learn more.😂

[@SusanLenart]

I am so happy to year that this is relevant to you! Thank you

[@ironygallery8635]

This book is currently my favorite jewelry making reference and one of my favorite jewelry books ever. Love following your lessons and tips Susan!

[@SusanLenart]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@user-nm8bm4jc5y]

Great tutorial. I love watching you create step by step. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@SusanLenart]

I am glad that this helped

[@blyawakes]

Love your work and way you teach. Trying to improve my skills thank you !

[@SusanLenart]

Perfect! That is the way, just showing up in the studio regularly

[@JM15197]

This was so informative. Thank you

[@SusanLenart]

Yay!

[@susanvjgm]

So glad I decided to watch this video. I am a self-taught silversmith and learn something new everyday, lol. Today, you taught me how to NOT melt the decorative bezel wire. Just bought your book on Amazon. Thank you so much!!!

[@SusanLenart]

Wonderful! That always help in selling your work! 😂

[@jamieelissajoseph8777]

Thank you for this!!!! I love the visual step by step👏😍👏 Just bought your book🥰

[@SusanLenart]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Mazkay85]

Hi Susan! Love you channel, your energy and your wisdom 😊 may I ask what strenth magnifiers you use on your glasses please? How you don't have sunken pad marks on your nose is remarkable 😅 thank you 😁

[@incantationsbykaryn]

New subscriber here! I saw your other video on soldering and just purchased a screen and tripod (the only soldering tool I didn't have!!)😊 Anyway, I have an organic, eclectic jewelry business that has been doing art shows and internet business since 2014. I am solely self-taught and started with bead work, and now i do mostly wire wrapping and metal smithing. Thank you for your thorough and informative video, especially the videos on soldering and the essentials of successful soldering. It has improved my skills, and I just love you and your videos, so please keep them coming! Thanks again. ❤ Karyn (Incantations by Karyn)

[@SusanLenart]

Enjoy Karen! Good for you on building your work slowly but surely. I am glad that the video helped ❤️❤️

[@nancyclegg3554]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@SusanLenart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chancethecatthatcan]

I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@SusanLenart]

Yes! And I am glad that it was helpful

[@bridgetteswenson52]

Thank you Susan for this awesome class!❤😊

[@SusanLenart]

You are so welcome!

[@mawi1172]

I'm amazed! You know so much! I want to know it too!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. And I love your hair. What's your latest favorite charm or bauble to make?🙏🇺🇲✝️

[@SusanLenart]

Hahahah and thank you!!! I am loving the color blue and triangle shape. Can’t get enough . I am doing some film for building a line and just work in the studio. I hope that you check it out! Xxx❤️

[@chiggermagnet]

Your work is stunning! Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial.

[@SusanLenart]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@kassemkarim7579]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. Love the idea of the nomadic tool kit. I am an acupuncturist, so am interested in all aspects of adornment including mind body spirit aspects including how the pieces interact with the Acu/marmara points on our bodies. Talismanic aspects interest me also.

[@SusanLenart]

Wow! That is amazing to me! Acupuncture is such an art form and creative work to do. My early work was researching talismans and I am planning on more talks soon ❤️❤️ I am glad to connect

[@stephaniehowell756]

Wow, your video was so helpful. I'm just starting out and I'll be watching more of your videos I absolutely love how you explained everything and made it simple. Subscribed to your channel. ❤

[@SusanLenart]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@lauramccaslin2876]

Hi Susan. Great class. Where do I get the "scratch bite pen" you use to clean up the inside of the backplate after you've cut out the hole (time stamp 42:32)? Something like that would be incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@susanlenart1725]

I bought mine from rio grande -scratch pen

[@tinagoodrich4037]

Susan, thanks for all your great videos and your enthusiasm. You are an amazing instructor. Question- where do you buy gemstones? Or where do you recommend? Thanks in advance.

[@SusanLenart]

Hi Tina, I have an excellent variety and quality on just site www.jewelsofthenomad.com They are hand cut ethically and $4.00 a carat. Mostly you will see them for $10. A carat. I buy a lot of They are curated into affordable collection. Check it out

[@tinagoodrich4037]

thanks Susan I'll check it out.@@SusanLenart

[@malcolmthompson9848]

I would never solder a bezel to that much sheet. Your students should know that sterling is the most conductive metal for heat which means that the solder will not flow until the entire mass reaches the same temp need to flow the solder. With this much of a heat-sink, it's easy to burn off the flux before the solder flows. Also each time you use this sheet as a back plate you are introducing more fire stain deeper into the metal. For a stone of this size I find it better to cut down the rectangle of sheet to just what I need for the project and hold a corner in a third hand and heat from below. If I'm concerned that the plate will sag, I support the opposite side with a 2nd third hand. Even with the plan to use the solder to also attach the rope embellishment, I feel the amount you used was overkill. Finally I think you could attach the last piece of wire with medium solder as it's stronger than easy. As the medium has been heated twice, it's melting temp has increased so the danger of things shifting is not great if you're careful with the torch. From a silversmith with 47 years experience

[@SusanLenart]

Good thing that all silversmiths operate and build their work in different way and in different styles. I am glad that you have your own style of building .cheers

[@lit96743]

Thanks Malcom. My issue is when it comes time to trim piece. How to cut off backplate without cutting into bezel

[@jenny2282]

Do u sell your stuff anywhere....??? your pieces are Magical !!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔮

[@SusanLenart]

Thank you so much. I don’t have a lot of work now but Jewelsofthenomad.com

[@kristibbradshaw]

I hate liver of sulphur. It will get a darkened look all by itself after a while. When I get a new piece of jewelry, I like it to look new.

[@k37754]

Love your videos!! What gauge is your adjustable half round ring shanks on your left hand?

[@SusanLenart]

16 gauge

[@k37754]

​@@SusanLenart not 6? It looks thick.

[@sandiotoole4295]

Great video! What about the metal edges of the lid to your pickling bath? Does that not react to the solution?

[@SusanLenart]

Good question! Although through the years it never has seems to bother the pickle. Another fact is as soon you pull your metal out ( if you accidentally put it into the pickle ) the pickle will be back to normal

[@catherinemartina6469]

What type of Flux?

[@SusanLenart]

I use batterns liquid flux

[@lit96743]

What shears are these to cut silver and gold instead of saw…

[@SusanLenart]

These are called tin snips and will cut easily all the way up to a 19 gauge

[@mageloizaga7730]

Used too much solder leaving a mess.

[@SusanLenart]

Yes, I use extra solder because if you see further in the film, it saves you from having to add more solder when I am putting silver twisted wire around the bezel. No mess! It end up under the decorative wire Enjoy