Making a silver and abalone shell necklace

[@desperado9412]

What a great glimpse into the process and crafting of this jewelry! Loved the video, I found it because I’m trying to make jewelry from all the found objects I’ve collected (shells, rocks etc) but I’ll need to start simpler for now. Thank you for the video, something for me to aspire to.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you! I think you might like this video too because I used only scrap metal to make a necklace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWGrp6avZZeXq6c

[@randysmithfabrications2731]

Very nice! I love the look of that abalone!

[@aprilalatorre9127]

Breathtakingly.beautiful!

[@krystynag.6642]

Great video! I like the time lapse!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks, I wanted to see how people would like something like this.

[@Greicealix]

Awsome work! I love abalone!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you 😁👍

[@tammygurl64]

I ❤️ abalone! That's so pretty! I started making my very first bezels for a couple ruby zoisite cabochons (for 2 pendants). I got as far as soldering the wall to the back plate before having to leave it to go out of town. I was so proud of myself for doing such a great job on my very first try until I saw this video and realized I FORGOT to solder a jump ring/bail to the back plate like most people do.😱 LOL! 😄 I'll design and add a cute bail of some sort and it will be fine. Probably better this way for now since I'm NOT proficient with the jeweler's saw yet (I used scissors to trim it - LOL!). Anyway, as always, you do excellent work and your abalone pendant is beautiful with the gallery wire bezel. ❤️ Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@maladylis08]

Ah, good idea ! I have a couple of containers of abalone because my dad was a Abalone fisherman. I also have a bunch of full shells. I think I'll make some this week ! Oh and btw, I love yours ! ❤

[@humboldthigh4269]

great, you are so talented and enjoying your art, thank you.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much for watching 😁 👍

[@esliet]

Beautiful piece and this video is fantastic. I have several stones likes this will have to get some pretty bezel and try this project

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks and if you do send me a picture once you make something with them. 😁👍

[@64t120r]

The bits of black make it look much richer.

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah, I love the look of silver with black low spots.

[@JessE-vk8dh]

In could watch you work for hours it's so mesmerizing

[@GomeowCreations]

Haha well thanks. I have done some live streams in the past. This one is over 3hours long haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3KyfWuso52DgJI

[@alicerosa6766]

Beauuuutiful, love it. I can't stop watching your videos, you are great👍👍.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you and that sounds like a good problem to have 😁👍

[@alicerosa6766]

Definitely😊.

[@jimbettridge3123]

Good job Randy!

[@GomeowCreations]

That's how did you like to faster style of this video?

[@jimbettridge3123]

2 things here Randy, yes I liked it most likely because I understand what you are doing, secondly on that note, beginners might want to have narration to understand what you are doing, using, and the process behind it in a slower mode. Future comments will dictate that. Footnote on fastening rolling mill, go with lag screws or just drill holes and bolt it in, all at your hardware store!

[@kristycannon7923]

That is really beautiful!😊

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you very much 😁👍

[@pattimessenger6214]

Beautiful! I love it!💕

[@GomeowCreations]

Well, thank you 😁👍

[@Dan-ji4db]

Great video, really like the fast time lapse style. Start-to-finish videos are usually soooo long and filled with dry explanations or just silence. Definitely will watch more if you do more of these. 👍👍👍

[@GomeowCreations]

Lol well I'm happy to hear that you like it 😁 I will try and add some videos like this into my video rotation

[@marlanabenzie-lourey3488]

Thanks for the great video!

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you 😊 it's in a very different style of editing and I hope people like it.

[@annedarr1894]

I bought a bismuth crystal and wonder if I can cut it w a jewelers saw for a ring size?

[@kristinperdue6392]

Hi Randy! Wonderful video and gorgeous piece!! Can I ask what you used to add your patina with that little paintbrush? Thanks so much!

[@silenttraveler2710]

Total Awesomeness #WalkAway

[@juliepeck6915]

I enjoyed watching what you made with those!! 😉 I knew it would be an awesome piece ! Now my turn . Lol 😂

[@GomeowCreations]

Lol well you better get to it 😁

[@juliepeck6915]

Oh I’m on it! Lol 😂 been busy getting my new bench together and put up. So that’s been my delay 😉 But again just wanted to comment on your awesome work and to say Beautiful piece !! ❤️

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah, setting up can take a lot of time. Also thank you 😊

[@amyparks8670]

Could you make a video about the different burrs you use for polishing and your process with that? I’ve been trying to use traditional compounds and I struggle with that process. Thanks for all the videos!

[@GomeowCreations]

What do you mean by burrs? I do have a polishing video that might be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrLoZmCoat9erc

[@Troubledboy88]

Was feelin the first song the second one killed my vibe hope it turns out good

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah music is hard 😅

[@robertsmith7910]

Do you know how I could do something similar to this with a seashell (clam shell)

[@teriperson363]

Love it ! Please, how do you call the machine you use to cut the wire in ? Witch maintain the wire while you cut ? Love your videos ! Many thanks 💝 Teri

[@abib2936]

Is the gallery wire you’re using hard or soft?

[@karenhedden2652]

What is the bit called that you are using at the 5:13 mark of the video? Checked some of the items on your lists, but couldn't find it. Love your videos!

[@GomeowCreations]

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[@karenhedden2652]

@@GomeowCreations Thank you. These don’t have that bee hive appearance. I assume you somehow carved these to shape and use for rounding the edges of the silver. ? Thanks again. Your vids are tons of help.

[@MoonGoddessMinerals]

Lovely!

[@GomeowCreations]

Thanks 😊

[@jaykeep9104]

Fabulous, what is that tool called that you used to file the wire through?

[@kristinperdue6392]

Hi Randy, beautiful piece! I just wanted to ask you - Did you solder the 2 jump rings at the top? Or are they just closed?

[@violetboxjewelry]

What gauge and what type of metal is that sheet you are using? Love your videos.

[@GomeowCreations]

Most likely 0.6mm 😁👍

[@tamaraadams9317]

Awesome time lapse video, although I get more out of them when your narrate. I’m very intrigued by how you solder everything at once. When I try to solder more than one thing at a time, my elements tend to move around when the flux gets to that “watery” stage. How do you avoid that? Beautiful abalone cab! 💜

[@GomeowCreations]

It might be the flux that your are using. I used handyflux and I heat the metal very slowly and things just don't move once the flux dries out.

[@tamaraadams9317]

GomeowCreations, I also use handy flux. My bezel or whatever I’m soldering seems to move around before invariably settling in the wrong spot. I’m in awe of your skills, Randy. 😊

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you. And that is odd, in sure you can get it down 😁

[@kathybradbury]

Love it! What is the black substance you painted on? I’m looking for that black stuff used in traditional Indian jewelry.

[@GomeowCreations]

I used this jaxchemical.com/shop/ultra-black/ and they have a lot of other chemicals that work really well.

[@kathybradbury]

GomeowCreations thanks!

[@wendyannh]

Kathy Bradbury There are several different blackeners used by jewelers. The most common (and least toxic) is liver of sulfur, which is available in several different formulations. You can actually do some really cool patina things with LoS, too.

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah, you can use LOS too. I'm not the biggest fan of it due to the small and having to use it with hot water but it does work.If you want a cool looking blue green look you can use ammonia, salt and time too 😁👍

[@wendyannh]

GomeowCreations That’s a cool idea! I like the range of colors you can get with LOS, including the reds and yellows, for some projects. Personally, I’d rather deal with the smell (rotten eggs, for those who don’t know) and the hot water than something more toxic. Obviously others feel differently - and I would imagine that’s why there are so many options! To each his or her own, eh? 😉😊😉

[@sfbluestar]

How did you make the charred siding sliver again?

[@GomeowCreations]

What do you mean?

[@sfbluestar]

@@GomeowCreations 2:08 you can see part of it is blackened. if you sand it or file it, I am sure you can't get to all the little nooks and crannies... Hence my question. Great job, by the way. I have new appreciation for jewelers.

[@wendyannh]

Beautiful piece and great video! I like the sped-up format when showing processes that take a good while and/or are repetitive. If the goal is to teach, however, it’s not as good as clear, concise explanations as you go. A mix of the two can be quite useful at times. I’m curious why you soldered the jump ring onto the backplate. It seems like a lot of additional, unnecessary work to have to pierce it.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thank you and this was more or less a test to see if people liked this style of video. I still plan on doing voice over videos. As for soldering the jump ring to the backplate just how I make my work. It's just my style I guess haha

[@FICCENT_MorningCalm]

💖⭐

[@mountainhike4603]

It’s so complicated with all the especial tools

[@GomeowCreations]

Yeah, you can't makes something from nothing 😅

[@mountainhike4603]

GomeowCreations but I love it though. I collected a bunch of abalone shells and I’m trying to figure out what to do with it😊

[@GomeowCreations]

Well you can cut them and make something like this or even the ring that I made in the past with the inlay work. Just because when cutting shells, the dust will destroy your lungs. 😁👍

[@mountainhike4603]

Thank you. You give me an idea

[@tamaraadams9317]

Beautiful pendant, but I prefer your narration in lieu of the music because I get much more out of the process. ☺️

[@GomeowCreations]

Thank you and yeah this style of video is not a good way to learn from but people seem to like to but watch it. I might play with this a little more and see if I can do something that will work for both styles

[@lindalowney1404]

I like the pendant, but I missed your voice.

[@GomeowCreations]

Well thanks, this is kinda test to see how people like videos like this. I will still do videos with me talking in them 😁👍

[@LolojoeLolojoe]

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