Making a Copper and Malachite Ring

Today's ring takes things back to the basics with a simple but beautiful combination of Tellurium Copper and Malachite Trustone. Enjoy watching as I machine this ring!
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[@PatrickAdairDesigns]

Thanks for watching! Let me know what you thought of the style we used in this video, I tried to keep talking to a minimum and just focus on the making. If you have any questions make sure to check the description as I always fill it with a bunch of helpful info!

[@kevintorres4338]

Well I thought it was a pretty good way how you did it because once you finished it it came out really good

[@natsterjam]

Question: How do you stop the copper from tarnishing and staining your finger? Thanks Patrick.

[@dayleneely7111]

You should make this a box of the month

[@mr.advocatusdiaboli1745]

Natster Jam tellurium he said

[@travis_furr]

Patrick Adair Designs is this ring going to be put on your website for purchase. If so I want one for my wedding that’s coming up in November.

[@sethmassacre]

"it won't leave a green ring around your finger" *Makes a green ring for your finger*

[@PatrickAdairDesigns]

Sloth Massacre hahaha

[@Madlintelf]

You aren't wrong!

[@lynnzerben]

Me laying down, watching this in my pjs: “Does he need to cut THAT big of a piece of copper to made a ring blank?” Voice in my head: “And just how many rings have YOU made?” Me: “Fair point. I’m shutting up now.”

[@richardpalmer6196]

Lynn , You asked a very legitimate question. The diameter of the copper rod is going to depend on the finished ring size . As an example , for some of us , shall we say with larger paw prints x(my wedding band fits a quarter inside with room to spare , no I'm not fat , I'm fluffy) l would need to start with 1. 25" stock . Thank God I did not become a proctologist .😁

[@jackreeves3001]

I love your new equipment and really like the new video format. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@Madlintelf]

Patrick, that's one gorgeous ring, the contrast in the colors are just perfect, nicely done!

[@supext]

Love that contrast. Two of my favorite colors.

[@debistoppelli6322]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love copper & the color green! What a combination! Would love one! 💚

[@villusive]

Could probably be one my favorites, it is highly unfortunate the fact that you couldn't make this ring before, but still, I love this ring A LOT, keep going on what you're doing! Best from me in Puerto Rico! And watch out for the COVID-19!

[@cosmogal.ashella1907]

This is the most beautiful ring I have seen!💖

[@irvhawke199]

Wow! That is a beautiful ring! Great job!

[@xandrelucas4296]

Hi! Been watching you for a while now and I must say I’m impressed of your works. 😊 Love this copper and malachite combi. 😍

[@mhuggins5]

You guys have more and more fun with the videography every few videos and I really appreciate that (was watching from the heavy etching & glowing ring days)

[@toryutz6914]

It's gorgeous. I love the colors.

[@mattevans7764]

Dude, love the vids. I've even started making my own from your inspiration, it's so much fun

[@bampire287]

this ring is so dang pretty. so pretty i chose this to be my wedding band. it came out wonderful. glad i chose this one.

[@ashtonmendonca1233]

I got your channel as an ad on insta. Man I am glad I clicked the link. It's so satisfying to watch you. Keep building more creative rings. Cheers.

[@PatrickAdairDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@shrules8688]

The new style is great top-notch quality as always

[@Breastfed_Aioli]

10:5 That's so hypnotizing the clean copper looks like it's not moving but the malachite does

[@thomasnielsen8904]

Yes this would look so awesome with a blue glow ⚡️

[@deelaneenn6677]

It looks amazing I'm glad you got to check that off your list.

[@jackwriter1908]

The ring looks beautiful.

[@frederickgiraldo7056]

Your videos relax me so much that I fell asleep yesterday sitting XD

[@rosafodor6085]

That ring is beautiful !!!!!!

[@notinuse795]

thank you Patrick your a big inspiration of mine now I'm slowly but surly getting into ring making

[@amekanon2275]

I'm obsessed with malachites, I need this ring. Great video

[@ScottRedstone]

I enjoy your commentary. And now I have a great reason to get a laser micro welder.

[@CheshireCad]

Considering the way that your design was "stolen", has your process of sending concepts and mockups changed?

[@PatrickAdairDesigns]

Yeah, for the most part I don't spend much time with a potential customer until the order has been placed.

[@jacoblewis8198]

Love the videos man keep it up. I’ve always wanted to buy one of your rings they look awesome

[@antoniomedina7175]

Cool technique, tasteful color and material combination

[@burkleegreen7762]

That is gorgeous!

[@nanohatakamachi5755]

My favorite metal combined with my favorite color. I want one.

[@PLINKER]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@pedroojedam]

Congratulations excelente video amigo, copper + malaquita + expert = beautiful ring.

[@MOsesIcan]

gorgeous as always

[@tedwoollens]

Just Ordered some 145 TELLURIUM COPPER looking forward to working with it. Love your rings..

[@troybabs]

Thanks for sharing your story with us Patrick and sorry that your customer did that to you. It's a terrible thing. Glad you haven't let it bother you too much and you made this video anyway. Your work/creativity is so awesome! 🙏

[@ganeshtn2098]

Simple and beautiful

[@ghostabdulabdul2463]

Wow look so sick, really LOVE it so much good work man

[@tabasdezh]

What a nice ring.... beautiful.

[@gailkraft3874]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@exoticgirl1]

That combination is awsome.

[@CherryBerry101]

I love your videos so much! They’re so informative and I feel like I learn more from them then my engineering courses 😂 The ring turned out amazing and I’m honestly so mad that guy stole your design!

[@faizandar1514]

Mindblowing!!!

[@bobbybrummett7384]

Can't wait to see it my favorite color is green

[@Wolverine6617]

Beautiful.

[@gavnott4563]

I love the copper. And now there’s this anti corrosion stuff it’s perfect.

[@michelealdworth9297]

Hi there. Beautiful! Nice job sir. Take care and God bless.

[@DudMoto]

Love the shirt and Studio!!

[@nickthegamingdude3561]

Had no idea you were in Utah till you were on Faith and Claytons video a week or so ago, was really cool to see some of my favorite KZbin’s together 👍🏻

[@Jaybiiird]

I think your channels still "small" enough that you'll see this. Ive been watching your videos forever and have always been blown away by how awesome your videos are!! :) Makes me happy to see your still going after all this time keep up the good work man! Someday Ill have enough to buy one of your rings but right now I need it for other life things XD Have a great day!

[@ellmisatou9382]

I’m sure your ring is much better than the stolen design, screw that guy. Much props to you and your amazing rings!

[@stuschkenheimer]

This is very awesome

[@dincirkic4974]

Lovely ring!!

[@EsteGlez]

Truly amazing

[@austinmurdock7785]

Amazing job that incredible

[@YonatanZunger]

That's beautiful! It makes me really wish I could wear copper. (Also: A similar design could work amazingly with blue stones -- e.g. azurite, sodalite, or lapis lazuli!)

[@urszula2816]

Bardzo nieoczekiwany efekt, elegancko. Rzeczywiście z tą zielenią pięknie, takie marmurkowe przejścia 👍 Podoba mi się. Pozdrowienia z Polski 👋

[@JoJoAcrylicArtwork]

Awesome! I love it

[@krazykorean42069]

Looks great! Pleasant music too :D

[@lourias]

Very pretty .

[@veagervictory4747]

awhile back I had an individual purchase a ring from me but sold it right after for more and honestly made me a bit happy that people saw it as something beautiful.

[@mohamedshaker6831]

amazing tecnik thank you .

[@vultergod3917]

I just wana say that I main clicked on this video because of the ring I would absolutely buy one and the fact you made it is pretty cool

[@ElierOlivos]

Buenos dias, muy buen trabajo.

[@kaseydavidleboeuf2761]

That’s so cool!

[@jokerking2994]

Man that so beautiful

[@boxwoodgreen]

I bought four pure copper compact LED flashlights from CountyComm. I only opened one each of the AAA, and CR123 lights, and the patina they take on is great. I could easily clean them, but I like them just as they are. One of them is always part of my every day carry. No green at all.

[@bobskewer1874]

I love seeing copper and malachite together because actual malachite can be crushed to get copper. I doubt the same is true for "trustone" malachite, which I assume is a man-made resin of some kind given the way it cuts instead of shattering, but the fact remains that these elements share history. Most people neglect to mention, or are unaware of, this stone's intrinsic connection to this metal. That along with the fact that people rarely create using copper because their customers fear the "green ring," means this is one of the few videos I've seen featuring copper and malachite together. People will use everything but copper even if they know the connection... So, thanks for that.

[@chuckkillawood8229]

That is cool ring.

[@loganclark6797]

Love your videos, favourite ring so far is the ebony ivory ring, you should try one out of ebony and deer antler!

[@RXQ003]

Makes me want a ring just like that now...

[@andrewniedbalski482]

Nice ring

[@artbeginnertv4064]

creative video!

[@kevintorres4338]

That's a nice ring

[@khaledabuoun2260]

It looks so lit

[@cristobalmolin6713]

IN - CRE - DI - BLE !

[@dianegreen6635]

Very cool

[@DynoRC]

I glad if you make an anodised aluminium simple ring with sharp edges, NOT ROUNDED EDGES! (just like the texture of Mac book aluminium body) Matte, simple and clean!

[@skylar7454]

This is cool!!!

[@suzannetrofanenko4498]

I liked the video 😁❤

[@richardpalmer6196]

Patrick , As a longtime lover of malachite, l find this ring to be beautiful. As a long time rockhound , l feel l must pass on a few warnings: Malachite dust is highly toxic , along with turquoise, and chrysocolla, 2 other copper based mineral used in jewelry making . Use gloves when handling any of these minerals, a face mask when working around them if dust is going to be created . One method l have found helpful is to stabilize worksble sized pieces in resin using a pressure pot method. Make a mold form out of aluminum foil , small box , or any container just slightly larger than the piece you want to stabilize. This way you are not wasting resin or extra time getting the resin down to the size of the piece you are working with . Under pressure the resin will penetrate pores in the mineral and bond with some of the dust . It will not under any circumstances be a reason to override safety measures ! AGAIN WEAR CLOVES , MASK, AND SHOWER AFTER YOUR DONE . Just saying folks if you want to work with these beautiful minerals , safety first . Sorry for running on , but the health hazards can shorten your life, check out articles regarding toxicity of copper based minerals.

[@tigglebiddys]

damn, that is a nice one!

[@Wolf31222360]

I wasn't entirely sold on the copper until it was fully polished. It's absolutely beautiful and if I weren't a broke college student I'd definitely buy one.

[@levilenoxx6175]

Hey Patrick I bet your ring looks much better than the other one

[@PatrickAdairDesigns]

Hehe

[@rahafmoh8111]

wow wowwww i like ittt👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-ud5zd8gr5g]

good job 💚🥀💚

[@SVDIVYA]

Mantap motif nya sangat indah keren om

[@johanneshockerup3017]

I really like these more discreet, non-glow in the dark-rings!

[@veagervictory4747]

Also it was asimple design but I very much enjoyed the blend of colors and style. ^^

[@nettaatzili1936]

Now that's a massive slab of malachite.

[@angiebetts8900]

Are you still making rings from your scrap pieces? We haven't seen a video of that in a while. This is perfection!

[@jakubsilhar1203]

very cool , my first thought got me thinking, how would look like stainless or other silvery metal with crushed malachite inlay

[@DesignAlchemist]

It's so sad to hear about your design being stolen. Unfortunately this happens so often with freelance artists and designers. I get emails all the time for stuff like this with website designs. Glad you ended up making this beauty in the end!

[@24kTechProduction]

wow, simply amazing i enjoyed every second. good work bro. a huge thumbs up for you. keep up the good work. i wish i could buy some ring from you but i am far far away from you. :(

[@dianaroitman9535]

Just curious, what do you do with all the copper tailings from the cutting/drilling/grinding process?

[@robw5088]

A subscription box of this would be amazing....though I'm sure it would blow the sub box budget out of the water

[@bobgrant-beer3020]

Great video. How could you stop the Copper tarnishing. ❤️🇬🇧.

[@jaderene]

Is it possible to maybe start selling the cooper that you used in this video to make ring blanks out of? Just curious!

[@robertcortese8438]

Beautiful ring. I love copper and this color combination. But when I went to your web site I did not see it as an option. Will you be selling this style?

[@Kindiah]

If I ever get married in going to get my husband's band from you. I can't believe someone did that to you yet in impressed by your ability to use it to move forward anyway.