Let's Make a Spinner Ring!

[@purcelr]

Beautiful work. Plus I'm a self-teaching student, and so grateful to see your process from start to finish - it's more instructive than you might realize!

[@atosfuschini3103]

Rebecca Purcell I

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Mike I can’t play them at regular speed for copy-write reasons

[@casenbrixton1345]

i guess im asking randomly but does anyone know of a method to log back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@conradotis318]

@Casen Brixton instablaster =)

[@casenbrixton1345]

@Conrad Otis Thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@juliewilson6288]

I had great fun naming the music as I watched this beautiful ring emerge from your hands. Thank you.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Thank you Julie!

[@dt5644]

great video love the chipmunks version of hey hey what can i do and hotel California playing in the background ha.

[@tat255987]

Nothing like a lil Chipmunks do Hotel California to work too! :-)

[@TreseMari]

My thoughts, exactly. Yikes!! Bring back the loadies, lol! All kidding aside, Fleetwood Mac is one of my favorite bands!

[@painthorsedreams]

Sheesh, so many negative complaints :( Be thankful she made us all a great video to learn from. I learned a ton and am very thankful you shared ❤️

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

thank you hun!

[@melenahoward]

We like the same music. Going through this and listening to all your music is almost as fun is watching you make the ring.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Finally a kindred spirit who appreciates the music and doesn’t complain about it! Love you girl

[@kimb4285]

Love how you made the ring, it is beautiful, you don't realise how much work goes into them, stunning. Sorry had to turn the volume off though. Thank you for the video, nice to know how it's done.

[@lindabobinda]

From one spinner ring maker to another, awesome video!! Thanks for sharing, it's wonderful to see how other people make these and share their knowledge!! I picked up some tricks :)

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

I love your comment. What we do is an Art craft and we always learn and share from each other, so our craft will never die :) have an awesomely creative day Linda Doubek!

[@debraforbes2518]

Great video! Where would I find the formula for making different ring sizes? Thanks in advance!

[@bbrendaj]

how do you measure for the outside ring..I can never get it right!

[@georgiaziarnowski3680]

this was so helpful for me! what is the name of the ball point shaft thing you used to stretch the ring edges?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Dapping punch

[@blackrobinstudios6830]

You are awesome!!!!OMG Thank You so much....I don't know how I made my way over here...but sure glad I have. Thank YOU for inspiring me. For the longest time I had been pondering the making of one of these....and after a long wait I have found myself here fully inspired. And the best is that I never planned it. Thank you SOOOO000ooooo much!!!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Black Robin Studios aww thank you!!!

[@marcoramirez2895]

That hammer at 8:05 !!! Loved it. Great work . Just Subscribed!!

[@elainemerendino7051]

Love your video. Love your jewelry. So much goes into what you create. Beautiful. I wish I could create like that. Enjoyed

[@marystubley7665]

Thank you for sharing! I love seeing other jewelry makers process it gives me some streamlined ideas to help out.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Mary Stubley Hammer on Sister!

[@danielleblakelydesigns8619]

Thanks so much! I have watched those videos as well but wasn't sure if the butane torch would get hot enough for this! I'm tempted to use the propane torch you mentioned as well but maybe once I get the hang of this all! I, of course am not knowledgable enough to roll my own silver sheets so I'll have to buy it at rio grande. Thanks again so much! I love your videos!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Danielle Blakely Danielle there isa video n rolling your own sheet, but you need a rolling mill. Throw out the butane torch they are really useless. Get yourself a propane torch till you can afford an oxy propane. Just an update.. you can buy a propane can that already has a pencil torch tip that comes with it for about $14, better than the swirl flame tip that i showed in my video. you will have to light it with a lighter or dither. You just need to buy a separate hose. www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-UL100-Basic-Propane-Torch-Kit-334458/203665003

[@taskeylaura]

Leslie I work to Pink Floyd often as well!! Nice ring, will be trying in copper

[@pjwhaletail]

Leslie, can you tell us what's happening at 6:53.? I don't recognize what the equipment is doing. Thanks!! Love the ring.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

pjwhaletail that is a ring stretcher. It’s rounding out the ring 🤩

[@pjwhaletail]

Thanks for the super quick response. Will try!

[@SoulfulVeg]

I'm a beginner, and I just order some tools so I can hone up my skills while stuck at home during COVID. Thanks! Now I have another project to do.

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

So frustrating when there's no shipping 😣

[@americasribking7838]

Thank you for sharing your creative insights and helping the rest of us make the world a happier more beautiful place!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

you are a sweetheart! thanks!

[@shandorh.1725]

Beautiful technique, and I love the hilarious songs! Gotta compile a set of speeded-up hits!

[@patsykorth843]

loved the spinner ring video...i'm game to try it, even knowing it will never compare to your beautiful items..love all your videos....

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

I n feb 2017!ill be teaching an online anticlastic rings course called Rings Boheme- you should take it.!

[@andrewricheyi626]

Wow!! Awesome soundtrack!!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Andrew Richey I heh-thanks!

[@tullysoulliere8103]

You freakin rock Leslie and i kinda dig the radio in fast speed .i was rockin out and havin fun watchin your great artistry!.....thank you , i have been doing wire work but I`m slowly collecting what i need to transition to metal work! thanks i dig ur work !(O: have a good day!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Tully Soulliere aww thank you sweetie!

[@distinguishedbrunett]

Wow love it....i cant believe all the neat stuff you can make with the sterling silver sheet metal.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Kathryn Younkin thank you hun!

[@heatherhiatt6141]

Hi! Love the video! What type of texturizing hammer is that?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Fretz

[@NyBoo213]

Hi leslie! thank you for your video please can you tell me tip to not get the ring oppen (the soldered part) when you use the dopping pen? I tried many times to do it and the ring always breaks. thank you

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

you need to get a perfect join.. Use a miter Jig or a guillotine shear to make sure your cuts are perfectly straight. and use HARD solder on the seam..make sure you have no light to be see through the join before you solder it. practice making rings out of 18 or 20 g copper till you get it ! good luck!

[@MsRosetaylor]

Great video but the music is ridiculous. Too much racket!

[@BeauMadeline]

brilliant inspiring video! lovely ring. Wonderful that you have so much music whilst your working. I think music is an important part of the creative process.

[@imzadiz]

Wow Leslie! What a great way to show the process from start to finish, especially for those with a general knowledge of silver work just starting out. Perfect demo. And we get to listen to all our fave music! ( performed by Alvin and the Chipmunks) Great friends love the same music! Thank you!!

[@everibarra3082]

Hi. Very i nice work. Iam want to know where can buy that wire with tiny ball. And what size is.

[@janicehobbs7023]

Beautifully done! can I ask what the clamp like tool is? the one to assist filing the ends of the sheet (before solder)? thank you

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

miter jig

[@juliatidoubleger]

you are amazing! I wish I could take courses from you. Your work inspires me and makes me want to be as good as you! Thank you for this video. I have a long way to go, but it's people like you who don't mind sharing their skills to help teach people like me.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+linda j UM.. you CAN!!! i teach on line classes. Next one is Boho cuffs- coming December 2105 go to my website and subscribe there so you get an email when registration begins..www.lesliekailvillarreal.com... Happy Smithing!

[@juliatidoubleger]

+Leslie Villarreal awesome! thank you so much. I just subscribed and can't wait to check out online class!

[@JustJennysSandBox]

Thank you so much for posting this! Question please.... do you have a formula to determine the correct measurements for each ring size? Thank you in advance.

[@kimlyons8550]

Lisa, This was great. I took a class at Bead Fest in Philadelphia this past summer and forgot a few of the steps now that it is a couple months later. Thank you so much. BTW, Beautiful texture and love the balled wire you used.

[@kddoubleuuwilson8804]

I love your videos, music, and your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

thank you darlin!

[@welmoedprijs]

I love your art !!! It's really great to see the process step by step ! Thanks

[@heatherelizabethallen8563]

Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. ❤️. What is the tool in the dremmel that you put the sandpaper into when you were sanding the inside on the ring please?

[@jeffreybodkin1777]

Heather Allen my Master taught me to make that sanding tool . Just use a nail , sliced halfway , down the centre with your jewellers saw . Been using one for years

[@elsieberrios7559]

Where did you find that light jewelry saw? I like your Ring! What is the name of the measuring tool for widths

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Otto Frei knew concepts saw, digital caliper

[@vickiekarrer5897]

I like the music, my son and I try to figure out who's singing. LOL. BEAUTIFUL RING

[@sarahswarthout5622]

Leslie Kail Villarreal what kind of brick do you use in your soldering station is it a fire brick or a masonary brick

[@jmddesigns]

This is so cool, Leslie! Thanks again for sharing your expertise. I love to watch you work. I learned a lot. (I had to turn off the sound and slow the video down as that's the only way my brain could take it in.)

[@terryannemacdonald3058]

Love it, I am a newbie and do my first bezel tomorrow night...love this project, thank you!

[@emjaz2310]

Does anyone know what type of hammer was used to texture the ring?, I can’t work it out. Thanks x

[@vika-el8rq]

Hello.Do you can told please what is name of tool at 1:05 minute?thank you.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

ITs called a MITER JIG

[@debsvanderwalt5499]

thats fantastic to watch, what is the material of the smaller rings, is is silver and how would one buy that? Love that ring, well done!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

gold and beaded wire Rio grande

[@bls924]

Good informative video learned a lot even without the sound. Is the center spinner thin ring gold or copper? I can see the silver accent bead but can't figure out the other metal.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

gold and silver thats all

[@jediQmasterQwolfie]

Great video! I wanted to make a ring like this but couldn't think of how. Thanks for making this!

[@shelbylowe5765]

Can I just be you???? You're so talented!!! I love your work ☺️☺️

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

oh no darlin! You must be the beautiful gal that God created you to be..you have special gifts inside!

[@sendittozach]

Found myself trying to determine each song before the main chorus rang in for each one lol. Aside from that small and insignificant critique, I enjoyed your video, and thank you for your time and effort in showing us!

[@harolettapotter2989]

What is it you put in your tumbler and where do you get it?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Haroletta Potter mixed steel Shot..

[@bhartwigutube]

Hi: Can you post some images of your file guide? Was it a purchased tool?

[@ddelucais]

That was so hard to watch and had to turn the sound off 🔇

[@jessicaklein881]

What are the tools called that you used to make the inner ring tapered on the edges? Thank you so much!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

read through the comments..previously answered

[@LittleCherryHill]

Is the tool you are using at 7:05 a ring stretcher? Thanks for sharing your ways :)

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

WY yes, it is :(

[@anniepenn3181]

what is the file thing called that you file the ends of the silver in prior to starting it a square thing and it looks like you get a straight end with the file on the ring?

[@miekemanders6598]

Very interesting tutorial. Nice ring. I am teaching myself to make rings and have alwats lots if questions... Is your ring not getting bigger after you hammer it (tecture) and when you finish it with the punch? Thank you for your answer. Mieke

[@blaynemarks5244]

can I ask what the tool at the very end is called, with the ball you use to hammer the opening wider?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Dapping punch

[@Dearbrookes]

What is the tool called that helps form the ring to hold the spinners? The tool with the ball on the end.

[@DeckardTheBladeRunner]

Hello from Belarus! What do you spill on metal when soldering? Water? And why?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

FLUX - it helps the solder to flow

[@tammyeasterling5577]

I love your music selection!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Thanks💋💋

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

What's the tool you used to file the sheet end flat? That's neat have never seen one but I bet it is extremely handy. Would like to pick one up.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

miter Jig

[@bobbiehousand5166]

What size punch thing did you use? It was so fast and can't see the numbers??

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

it depends on what size ring you make but i used the 22 and 23 for this one

[@exhibition3225]

Omg! SO cute the music. First time watching your videos. I will subscribe. Thanks.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

lesliekailvillarreal.com.

[@santyselena6439]

What type Hammer use?

[@norascherwin1026]

Hi! Where do you get your silver for your rings? Are they pre cut like that?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

from Otto Frei Use discount code LKVGOLD its good till september

[@constancemitchell9173]

OMG! I loved your video! I think you would be an absolute blast to learn from! Love your style, love your music! Im an artist that has been in a major slump! I have always desired to learn & create unique jewelry. U really have inspired me to pursue this dream in 2018. Thank you & look forward to the possibility to this dream of mine.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Connie Mitchell aww thanks! Come take an online class lesliekailvillarreal.com

[@omniplexmusic]

Awesome video, curious what is the tool called with the balled end that you used to do the flaring toward the end of the video? Thanks !

[@rambosgo8552]

So I'm a total noob. What's the crank/ ring mandrel thing you use? around 7 min mark

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

It's a ring stretcher

[@dr.carmencaltagirone5868]

I know that the dapping punches are different sizes for different ring sizes but I still would like to know the sizes of the punches that you used. I know you tried to show the sizes on the side of the tool, but it was barely visible in the video. Can you tell me what were the sizes of the two dapping tools that you used.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Hello Carmen, I offer an online class for making spinner and anticlastic rings: .. the size punch you size depends on the size of the ring my classes are @ lesliekailvillarreal.com hope to see you in one soon!

[@vavoomification]

The only time I've been able to tolerate "hotel california". Great vid in terms of ring making, thank you

[@luannjones9437]

At the end you used 2 metal ball stamps, what are they actually called? The ones to expand to rings edges. Thanx

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

dapping punches

[@luannjones9437]

Leslie Kail Villarreal thanks hun, would love to have a good at making one x

[@douglashager749]

Great work!!! Thank you so very much for posting your videos. I am new to the Metalsmithing Arts and you have been so helpful. Thanks for passing your knowledge down. It is very much appreciated.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Thank you💖😘

[@mamlinden]

I love your videos! I have learned so much from watching them. Keep up the good work!!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

MaryAnn Linden Thanks MaryAnn!!!!!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Leslie Villarreal look for my online classes www.lesliekailvillarrael.com one on the online classes is free right now

[@SallyHoffmanDesigns]

+Leslie Villarreal - you have the link typed wrong:O)this is the one I was referring to earlier in the Mad for Metal Stamps and Tools comment.

[@lisameek4669]

Love the video! Very inspiring! Can you tell me the tool you used to clamp the silver in to file a flush edge?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Hi Lisa! It called a miter jig. Thanks for watching!

[@lisameek4669]

No, thanks for posting such great videos!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Lisa Meek you are most welcome!

[@carianin5293]

What texturing hammer are you using?

[@JustJennysSandBox]

The copper you used.... wage gage was it and did you simply solider it with silver? Thanks again.

[@kahlospirit24]

great video Leslie . gorgeous ring too ! do you mind me asking where you brought your hand held vice clamp ?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Rio grande it's called. Miter jig

[@marissawilliams3316]

Great work. I absolutely love your videos. I am going to try this on the weekend! So excited. Keep up the great work

[@BlastCorpse]

Is that a Fretz Precisionsmith riveting hammer you're using there?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

***** YES !!!

[@MelodyKia]

Beautiful ring and i love your taste in music =)

[@iksherman12]

what did you spray on the silver when you were annealing?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Flux!

[@beckyjames4936]

Love the spinner ring. Where do you find the beaded wire? Thanks.

[@jennawirtz9301]

what is the sanding pad you use after the file? what grit? also what grit is the sanding pad you use with the dremmel? Thank you!!!

[@beverlyflowers6938]

What Gauge was the silver sheet?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Watch the first 2min again

[@MissiLizzzzie]

Nice soundtrack ;-) all my favourites....

[@alicetresidder604]

what are the tools at the end of the vid called? the ones which bend the edges over? great vid thanks x

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+alice tresidder dapping set form Harbor Frieght

[@sabendall]

This video is playing 3 or 4 times as fast as it should. Is there a way to slow it to normal speed?

[@jmddesigns]

+Sherry Bendall Yes, on the bottom right corner of the video, click on the tools icon (small gear). It allows you to change the speed. I slowed it down all the way to .25 and turned the sound off. It was so much better for me that way.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Sherry Bendall It is sped up on purpose.

[@allysongernandt505]

Thank you. This fun tutorial is just what I needed.

[@nancymarianik]

Another great tutorial and the ring is lovely!!

[@RForever19]

Wow you are so talented loved it

[@jorgeromero663]

What liquid do you put inside the tumbler?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Water and soap

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

A drop of blue dawn

[@justinbleile2619]

Very well done! I'm making one of these myself in Advanced Jewelry at school.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

look into my on line classes lesliekailvillarreal.com

[@CreativeGalina]

Love love love the video! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@NoOoNna88]

I love this! And the texture very nice! Needed inspiration and this is perfect! Just working two spinner rings at the moment. And needed the texture inspiration. :) so amazing! :)

[@annabananavwify]

Very pretty! I can't wait to be able to make one! 🙆

[@laos5630]

Great video.. thanks! I'm having issues with my spinner rings splitting open along the solder line when I'm flaring the ends. Any tips?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Make sure you have a nice sold soldered seam, anneal before you begin. Use a smal dap punch that barley fits inside the end and them seithch to the next side up

[@MNgardengirl420]

Love this so much!! could you please tell me the name of the tool with the ball end, that you use to curve the ring at the end? thanks!!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Sure its a dapping punch!

[@silviamannucchi1023]

@@LeslieKailVillarreal how do you choose the gouge to use for enlarge the edge?

[@sarahp4rk]

Hi Leslie! What is the tool you used to hold your piece of silver in, in order to file the ends straight ?? Thanks !

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

thats a miter jig Sara.. try Rio grande

[@brookedrew5103]

Awesome video. I'm getting ready to *hopefully* stock a bench soon. What was that nifty tool thing-a-ma-bob with the lever and mandrel? I assume it was stretching the diameter a bit. What is it called and where does one get one? Thanks for posting this!