Making SILVER PENDANT with Boulder Opal - art video collab with Kernowcraft

[@kernowcraft]

Thank you SO much for turning one of our boulder opals into such a beautiful pendant! 😍✨This video was mesmerising 💎

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Kernowcraft!! This is truly a stunning gem ❤️ And thank you so much for the collab! :))

[@renpatman]

I know you don't like to call yourself an expert- you are too modest. Your craftsmanship is incredible!!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much my dear! ❤️

[@خبيرترميمتحفوحرفيدويةمتنوعة]

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[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

You said" Thank you for watching" , no , thank you for showing . Absolutely stunning

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Gabriel! So happy you feel that way ❤️

[@CocoNaty]

Its beautiful. Looks like the colors of a tropical hummingbird with flowers

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

ahh, I love that! Thank you so much lovely 😍🌺

[@CocoNaty]

Stardust Mine Jewellery absolutely! ❤️

[@hanamoreton6543]

Stunning as always Basia! 💟🙏🏻🐾

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you dear Hana! ❤️

[@CherylAnn2222]

Beautiful

[@albertpartridge6716]

lovely piece of work flower spot on

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you so much Albert! :) Thank you for watching!

[@meagenmichell6379]

This. Is. Amazing and Stunning.

[@kjerstihelgebostad6244]

So beautiful! I would love to se a separate video about how you make the flowers :)

[@BIGBUDDY291]

I love it. Awesome

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you so much!! :))

[@robyndevis]

Thank you for teaching

[@johnhowton6339]

sweet piece

[@lady_be]

Perfect video, perfect job!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

that's so kind, thank you so much! :) ❤

[@isabelrowan6776]

So inspiring!!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Isabel! :)

[@dingdong3857]

You are very gentle with everything. Its so good learning from you :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! I'm happy you feel that way 😊

[@ljhall1696]

You make it look so easy! 😄 so gorgeous

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

hahaha, I'm gald it looks this way :)) Editing helps for sure haha 😄 Thank you for watching :)

[@robpetesworkshop]

KZbin Play Button form an opal :) , great work!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

that would be awesome!! Though I think it's a perfect job for Bobby Brown or Pablo Cimadevila, these guys would make it mind blowing!

[@robpetesworkshop]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing actually the opal you used in this video reminded me of youtubes play button , you did an amazing job !

[@crazy4beading]

there is something mesmerizing about your videos! love how easy it is to see/watch what you are doing. not, of course, to mention, how beautiful your pieces are!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for lovely comment! Really glad you've enjoyed watching the video!

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

Great video as usual, Thank you

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Marty!

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Y'all are always welcome, keep up the great work

[@JayDub_143]

Drooling!!!! Absolutely stunning as always!!! Bravo! 👏

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

wow, thank you so much!! You are so sweet 😍Happy you've enjoyed it :)

[@JayDub_143]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing love it!!!

[@ElsaRhae]

So, so, so beautiful.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much Elsa! ❤️ It means a lot!

[@foralwaysashley9714]

So pretty! Would love more in depth longer videos like this♡♡♡♡ watched about all youtube has to offer lol

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

awww, thank you so much, that's so sweet! ❤️ I'm planning on making detailed tutorials, with instructions :)

[@VanessaBasora]

Gorg!!! 👍🏽😊

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you! :))

[@BraveGirlJudy]

I love your channel so much! I’m a glass jewelry artist and you are so inspiring! Thanku so much! 🦋🦋🦋

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! That's very kind! ❤️

[@jadeheart911]

Its so amazing to be able to watch the whole process !! You make it look easy !! The flowers are so delicate and to watch you make them is so cool !! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

that's so wonderful to hear, thank you so much! ❤️ I'm happy you've enjoyed it, thank you for watching and your sweet comment!

[@samsturgess4485]

Wow just amazing. You’re so good. Would love to see how you make the little flowers. Love your work. Thank you.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you so much Sam! And thank you for watching :) It's very easy, I simply cut them out, sand and file, then I just stamp these lines and shape with pliers, that's all :)

[@flyingcheff]

Hi Basia, loved this. I have a question: Why do you choose easy solder for bezel closure - especially since you have additional joins to make? There is always a reasoning behind a choice, I want to learn!! I always want to learn why one thing IS done as well as why another ISN'T. If you would share your thoughts, I'd be thrilled. Thank you again.

[@stevecoster322]

Hiya Basa, fancy meeting you on here. Just got the Optivisor No 4 from Cookes, wow! My near vision is good but these are a game changer, I know Andrew does push a bit for even people with 20/20 vision to try them and I've got a cheaper, but not by much, pair but these win on many fronts, vision, comfort, ease of use etc... Seeing the work that close and in that clarity is great, I love them after just a few days. Several people said get the No4 lense and they were spot on, the distance from the front of them to the work is enough that there is no conflict when sawing or other work. I did worry about hitting myself in the face with the saw but no problem. With your use of very small components you may want to give them a try, no more eye strain for me squinting at the work piece, not to mention the lines around my eyes... Keep up the great work please, the longer the video the better as the more info teaches and entertains us. Take care...

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

great suggestion Steve! Thanks a lot, I was thinking about trying this. My close up vision is great, but like you've said, working with small compounds it still gets tricky. And this helps to see well without having to put your face too close to work haha :) I'm definitely going to check this out!

[@Wildflorajewelry]

I loved this style of video! Your video skills are getting insanely good and that pendant is gorgeous.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

wow, thanks so much girl!! ❤️ Really ahppy you've enjoyed watching!

[@taylors8207]

This was amazing!! There isn’t any other silversmith that makes content like you do! I love your videos, keep being inspiring 💙

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You are so kind, thank you so much! Though you need to check out Pablo Cimadevila and Bobby Brown on KZbin, they will blow your mind! That's a next level of jewelry making and cinematography 😍

[@gerryannbrown9645]

That is a very beautiful pendent, I have done a very simple ring and working on another. It seems I have to be in the mood to really get in to it. (:

[@cynthiabologna2035]

This video was so relaxing it lulled me to sleep. I had go back and watch it today aloha Basia.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Ahh, that's so sweet! Thank you Cynthia, you're always so kind! :)

[@chrisj2268]

I love your videos :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you so much!!

[@liai2375]

This is so pretty, I want to get into silversmithing but I'm broke so for now I'll just enjoy your videos!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you Lia! :) I feel you, this is quite pricey, but I hope that, one by one, you will be able collect the tools or join to course! Good luck!

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

I know what you mean. Think big and start small. Your equipment doesn't have to be new. First invest in books , and a sketch pad..in a undisturbed place place, spend 1 hour a day, sketching and thinking. YOU CAN DO IT

[@marionguittier5503]

So nice ! It probably takes you so many time to film an arrange this ✨ Could it be possible to see how you engraved details in the little flowers ? I am very interesting in silver engraving 👍🏻 Thank you for this poetic video ♥️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Marion! :)) I won't lie, it does take a while haha :) This one took couple of days to film, and a bit more to edit. But it's worth it! I just need to practice more, so making and filming simultaneously goes faster :) Thank you so much dear ❤️ As for the flowers, I didn't actually engrave them, but made these lines by stamping. I've used the letter "I" from my letter stamps and just stamped these lines using it. Then I shaped them with pliers :) And that's all, pretty simple, but looks nice ❤️

[@stevecoster322]

Hiya Lady Stardust and what a great video, again! Thank you for the video and work, you always get the best comments and this video it shows why... All the technical parts were perfect, lighting, framing, focus etc, but the sound was off, I could not hear your dulcet tones describing the process. lol. The subject was spot on what a magical stone and the setting was a wonderful supprise. You showed off your great skill in hand cutting those perfect little flowers, how was the new saw? I knew I'd kill more than a few blades getting to grips with the knew saw so I saved a bit more than I wanted to, I wanted my present now... so got the next one up with the cam locking, it's wonderful. So easy to change out the broken blades every time, ok not so many now as it's a wonderful saw to use. But back to your video, a pleasure to watch and yet again perfect use of the Platinol. Did you know Cooksongold sell it now? I first came across planishing a few hundred years ago in metalwork classes at school, I think I was about thirteen, and we had to make a three sided brass dish with a punched boarder and planashing inside of it. Being told to mark up something by hitting it with a hammer... at that tender age... perfect. So yet again entertainment and learning, thank you, long may you continue. Take care... Steve

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Steve! I'm really happy you've enjoed the video! 😀 Of course you couldn't hear me talking, my voice would completely ruin the mood of the video haha :)) It was meant to be as relaxing as possible, but I really appreciate your sweet words, and I think one of the future ones will have the voice over 😄 ❤️ Yes, I absolutely love the knew concept saw, it's so light and easy to use, and that quick release thingy is just, perfect. Though I've broken few blades mindlessly because I've tightened it too much! :(( Heartbreaking, but at least I've learned haha. Didn't know Cooksies stock Platinol now! That's awesome. Though it will be ages before I need another bottle, this thing lasts forever.... Thanks and take care!

[@stevecoster322]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing The choice of music was inspired and it was relaxing. They don't warn you about over tightening the blades, I lost a few like that too so you're not alone. It was a great video your skill set does not stop at making jewellery. I'm still making name pendants and some more chains as give aways at the moment in the hope of word of mouth, it worked before so here's hoping... Take care Dear Lady...

[@renestevenson8119]

Totally awesome and beautiful and inspiring. Did you place solder underneath the flowers before heating? and what is that black base? And the little polisher- is that the same as a rotary device I've seen in your other videos?. (I'm busy learning)

[@elenita1210]

So pretty. I am wandering how do you obtain the nice flowers in 3D after cutting them out of the metal? Thanks for all your content I became addict.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! I shape the flowers by hand, mostly with pliers and dapping tools :)

[@amygreen5437]

This is beautiful, thank you. One question-do you work much with rough gems normally? if so, what methods do you find work best for setting them? Bezel strip?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment! ❤️ I don't usually work with rough gems, so I don't have a set method. Few times I did, I've used bezel strip, but more like a gallery wire, it was easier to properly hold the gem, and looked very nice :) Prong setting might be more fitting in that case, too.

[@Myownchanelhere]

I'm not seeing the name of the song in your description. That's a really nice peice. Does anyone now where I can find it? By the way I enjoy watching you make jewelry

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Christian, I got the song with my license on Artlist, I believe the name is Ballerina, by Yehezkel Raz. Hope that helps! :) Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you've enjoyed it ❤️

[@valekerrm]

beautifull work !! i dont understand... dont you use any solder?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! And yes, of course I do! :)

[@sylviayahalom8041]

Very nice, how did you attach the pendant to vise?

[@natashia5837]

So beautiful ♡ How do you know when to use which type of solder? Soft/hard etc?

[@stephencoster9532]

Hard solder contains the most silver, so it stays close to the piece's colour over time as oxidization occurs. It also has the highest melting point, so we usually use it first. Then medium then easy. An interesting effect is when you have melted solder, its re-melt temperature is higher than when it was first used. So you can use hard for a few different joints without melting the previous joints if you are careful. Try to direct the flame/heat away from existing joints. Trial and error is the best teacher for this. Steve

[@edwinaruquipa4951]

Hermoso

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you!

[@amygreen5437]

Hey! I’ve got a question unrelated to this video but i trust your opinion... pliers! What pliers do you recommend if i want them to last well? I don’t want to spend more than i need to though :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Amy! I know exactly what you mean. I started with cheap pliers from ebay (about 10-15 pounds for the set of 6). They lasted me a long time, yes, but not because they were great, but simply because I was on a tight budget. Unfortunately they were rubbish and would constantly leave marks on the metal, so I would have to spend extra time cleaning and sanding all of that. With time, I started buying single pliers of better quality (for about 5-10 pounds each). I got round ones and flat ones first, then half round, ring bending ones, and flat with thin nose. And although I've spend more money, I'm now saving myself a lot of frustration haha, but most importantly time, and my work is cleaner and better. So I'd say it's up to you if you want to start with cheaper product and then upgrade later on, but this way you will end up paying twice. Suppliers like Cooksongold or Rio Grande offer great range of pliers, and their cheaper, basic products are still good quality. Be careful with these cheap sets on amazon and ebay, they are poorly made, china imports. Hope that helps! You've inspired me to make a short video about pliers actually, so it might be available on the channel in the near future :)

[@stephencoster9532]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing soon please with that video? Steve...

[@emilieferguson2651]

What green polishing head piece did you use ?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

This is a 3m bristle attachment in colour green (supee fine) 😁

[@patsysybil8140]

Where do you buy your silver from?

[@Newlifeforme7774]

How did you learn to do that?

[@isabelrowan6776]

Are the flowers riveted and soldered or just soldered?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

they are soldered :)

[@isabelrowan6776]

Gorgeous!