My FIRST JEWELRY PIECES as a self taught jewelry maker and what they taught me.Jewelry metalsmithing

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Do you like these more casual videos? If so, I can make them more often! Let me know in the comments below 😍 Thanks so much for tuning in today, I hope you enjoyed this video! Be safe and well xx

[@1827handmade]

I actually came back to this video to say exactly that, that these more casual videos are also fantastic. I was going to say please make more videos but I know they are a lot of work but these more casual ones are just as lovely so please feel free to post more of them, I am a newbie to metalsmithing and find your videos just wonderful to watch. I actually started classes very recently (after putting it off for several years) but they came to an abrupt end due to the virus, I had only gone to 2! But I made a pendant and two rings in that time and I just absolutely love it. Take care!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

wow, so excited for you!! You go! I'm sure you will really enjoy smithing jewelry 💗 And thank you so much for this feedback, means a lot :) I'll make more of these casual videos then 😀 So we can have some more fun during these weird quarantine times!

[@1827handmade]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thanks so much! We are on day 8 of a very strict military patrolled lockdown here in South Africa so that would be really great! I look forward to them!

[@jenniferschultz8941]

I just subscribed but love these video's too!! :) I am going to be opening my Etsy shop soon plus I want to make you tube video's too. Been watching video's on here to get ideas and so glad I found your video's. :)

[@marian1576]

What an absolutely great idea to show your first pieces! It’s so important for people to understand that becoming great at some thing is a real process. I truly enjoy all your videos and think your work is so lovely.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comment! So much support coming from it, it made me very happy 😀 And yes, totally agree! It's always a process, I still sometimes make the same mistakes today, although not so often now and I can fix them as I go. It's all a learning process. Whether learning by ourselves or during the school/courses, we will first make bad stuff before we progress! And that takes time indeed :) So everyone - be patient and learn from your experience 😍

[@teddypicker7458]

Hi Basia, I just wanted to thank you for making this channel about jewelry making. I know how hard it must be to get good at making the jewelry but also adding the effort of filming every step along the way. Your channel has inspired and helped beginners like me purchase tools, learn techniques, and avoid mistakes. I really appreciate what you do here and thanks again!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You are so welcome! And thank you so much for watching and being here, I really appreciate it a lot! 🙏🌺

[@ElsaRhae]

The alpaca is darling!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Aw, thank you! It's a cute little creature 😍

[@caitlinccccc]

This is the best video- your honesty and candid discussion is compelling and I really appreciate the lessons learned and tips for moving forward.

[@metalsmithjourney5518]

I'm looking forward to my first soldered pieces😀. I'm glad I found your videos, they are so inspiring ❤

[@kimonaNo1]

Your early makes are great! I'd be so embarrassed to show mine! I love that mountain pendant 😍 Could you do a tutorial on how to set crystal points please?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! I'll do my best to make that tutorial in the future 💗

[@shericepotter1567]

finish work has been my hardest thing to learn! so many steps.. I'm learning that it's so much easier when you have all your elements finished so to speak before soldering everything together. then I can just solder the components and do polishing or patina and then tumble finish it.. looking back at my first pieces makes me realize how far i've come in just a yr and also that YES, She believes she could so she did :)

[@amygreen5437]

Hello! i really enjoyed this especially since today i made my very first ring at home, an argentium hammered round wire ring with a simple bezel set eliat stone. it took me most of the day and i had to learn a LOT from mistakes which is good haha! I also skipped the finishing stage before doing the final solder which i regretted after haha. It helped me to see you reminding yourself and us to not skip parts of the process. Thank you! x x

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

yes, so true! Skipping steps could be tempting sometimes, but it really isn't worth it 😀Better to do it all in stages 😄 Thank you so much for watching and lovely comment! 💗

[@kyfra5257]

Would it be possible for you to make a video in which you show how you would fix those mistakes? I'd be very interested to see!

[@petrichor7121]

Really loved this.. not a fan of copper myself, but still working with it for practice. Thanks Basia really encouraging! 👍👍😊💞

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

So happy to hear that, thank you so much for watching Vinette 💗

[@madeinkonada]

This is a great video thanks!!

[@djerdjfanda1892]

Fourth ithem is perfect handmade design... wery nice model. 👍

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

The Labradorite ring? Thank you! It's simple but elegant 😍

[@djerdjfanda1892]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing clasic handmade ring... 😉

[@djerdjfanda1892]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing 😘

[@sandywood8437]

Thankyou i have just made my first piece not had training great learning curve had big idea didnt do to bad but i need start small

[@evanott9183]

Would love to see a video on how to make/set crystal point pendants from you! I have a couple of crystal points I want to turn into necklaces but haven't found any video tutorials for it

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

It's a great recommendation, I want to make a video like that. I need to learn to do it better myself, because right now I'm not very good at this. But once I know everything, I will make a tutorial 🥰💕

[@evanott9183]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing brilliant thank you 😊 looking forward to when that time comes. Your videos have really helped me in my silversmithing journey so thank you for sharing what you know ✨

[@jwon5614]

This first piece is very creative🤗💞

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya Lady Stardust, how are you doing? I've just been told I'm high risk & to hide from everyone for 12 weeks??? Life huh? Love the style of video & the content, thank you dear lady. That first piece!!! It looks like Giza in Egypt, the pyramids at moon rise! Do it in silver with blackened back ones ie in shade! You could do a world monuments series for those of us who can't go anymore! How brave of you to not just show but point & say the faults! I do love your work old & new, so seeing the process & thought trail??? Perfect! You are a very gifted & cleaver jeweller & going places! In 20 years I will be able to say I knew her work when she first started... Keep up this great work both on & off screen, take care.. x

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Stephen thank you so much for a lovely comment! 💗 Please stay safe and well, 12 weeks is sooo annoying and upsetting, but your health is much more important. We'll get through this 💗 I love this idea of Giza pyramids at moon rise! That's so beautiful 😀 And world monuments series sounds sooo exciting! Thank you!

[@خبيرترميمتحفوحرفيدويةمتنوعة]

مصوغات جميلة ورائعة جدا قمة الفن والذوق سلمت يداك قناة رائعة ومفيدة شكرا

[@lizloukiss]

“This is a ring that you can use as a self defense weapon.” 💜 You are so delightful and so talented! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and journey! ✨

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

hahahah thank you so much sweet lady!! I'm very happy you've enjoyed it 😍🌺 Thank you for watching!

[@wigglesworth3717]

That first piece is unique and beautiful. Did you use silver solder for the brass and copper?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! :) I did use silver solder in the past, I've also seen other use gold solder too.

[@moniquegomes9971]

❤❤❤❤Muito muito lindo que talento 🇧🇷😘😘

[@n3m4ra]

I think they look lovely, even tho you can clearly see the scratches on the back of the Labradorite-ring, it is still a unique piece of jewelry made by you

[@korneliajewelry]

Great video Basia! Love to see your art than and now! And you can do this again in a few years, it will be interesting to see how your work and techniques improve! 👌🏻💛

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much love for watching! 💗 Really happy you've enjoyed it! Now it's time for our jewellery challenge next, it's coming soon! 💗

[@samanthasimental3788]

When you are famous and long gone these pieces will be worth a million.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Aww, I do hope so!! Hahahaha :))

[@jenniferschultz8941]

I love your rings there beautiful!!. If I saw them on Etsy I would defiantly buy them all. I just subscribed to your you tube channel I'm going to check out your Etsy page too!! :)

[@linam6072]

A lovely video! 😍 thank you! Could you please make a video on how you deal with firescale and finishing the item after sanding of the firescale so that the silver item does not tarnish quickly?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Once I get better at this myself, I will definitely share everything I know! 😀 I will have a smaller post about the firescale on my Patreon page in the next 2 weeks. And I'm preparing a detailed video for the channel as well! Stay tuned 😍 Thank you so much for watching and this great suggestion!

[@linam6072]

Stardust Mine Jewellery 💝💝

[@dawndrew8313]

Pickle and add Peroxide for super pickle for firescale?

[@albertpartridge6716]

hiya flower I still screw up, I have melted stuff in the very last stages of soldering I wont tell you what the swear words were but it is part of the learning curve, if we did not make the odd gaff now and again life would not be as much fun take care flower keep well.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

so true! Thank you so much Albert! Stay well and safe 💗

[@artsy_endo]

Love the "self defence" ring. 😍 I've found really difficult to find big rings, unfortunately, that size is perfect.. ❤

[@JayDub_143]

That was fun! I really liked seeing this video!! I Absolutely LOVE that labradorite 💍 !!!! Tfs 💗

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much my dear!! Super happy you like it 💗💗💗

[@elliemai779]

They are amazing, even as beginner pieces. youve always been soo talented

[@diegooland1261]

I stopped at 0:53. that pendant is seriously your very first piece? I find that incredibly hard to believe. And do you realize how demoralizing it is to show something that's pretty nice and say, "Ya it's it's my first, it's not very good because..." while the rest of us have first pieces and are absolutely trash? Please don't post this nonsense.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's a very sad approach. Yes, that is seriosly my very first piece. If you continued watching, you'd soon find out that I said Emily helped me during classes I attended. Also, I've always been skilled in manual jobs and crafts, so I felt very confident in metalsmithing from the very beginning. I see you accept only a certain level of skill that you decided to be authentic and it has to be "trash" for everyone. Otherwise it can't possibly be real. Because there is no way people may present different levels of skills. It's a shame, because you yourself take away a chance to be inspired and motivated by not accepting that someone might actually be good at something. No, unless they're very bad, you won't believe it. I encourage you to have some openness and patience and watch the video instead of rage quitting the moment something isn't necessarily according to your beliefs. However, if you'd rather believe that everyone is the same with identical skills and nobody can possibly present better skills than you, then I'm sorry, because you set yourself up for many unnecessary disappointments with this approach. All the best.

[@cibilleora9791]

As someone brand new to this incredible median, with the world to learn. I enjoy what I have seen of your talent, impressed by your casual no-nonsense approach.Thank you for your generosity. I will learn much from you. Please continue to share your inspiration , techniques, and know-how. Thank you (;>)P

[@1827handmade]

Looooved this video, thank you so much!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

So happy you did! Wow, thank you so much 😍

[@juliew1426]

You seem to approach new creative challenges like I do. When I started jewelry, I started w/ bead weaving the teeny tiny beads (which I still love!) My first piece was a very complicated tapestry pattern. I could tell it wasn't going to be perfect, but I was determined to finish it. There are much simpler ways to begin bead weaving, but every piece I did after that first one was a piece of cake...well, not as stressful anyway.

[@simonacampidano3323]

Such a nice and useful video! I just yesterday took my first ever jewelry making class, a beginners' class to see if it is actually my thing, so lately I have been watching videos to inspire me and motivate me. I really like your videos and work!

[@shericepotter1567]

i also think you and i are similar in the quality of work we want to put out.. we are different of course I feel you are more elegant while i'm more organic and rustic... but there are certain things I see that I just would never let go... I'm of the school of it's nice to not see seems.. bezel seems, solder seems and also scratches and marks.. some people do like those details tho... so to each their own I suppose :)

[@samanthasimental3788]

Don't fix anything. It's a great history of your beginning.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're right, although I was tempted to fix things, I think it's more valuable to leave it like that and keep as a sentimental treasure, to look back and see the beginnings :) ❤️

[@mkivy]

U have natural talent!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

that's so kind, thank you for watching and lovely comment!

[@EvinGuler]

Would love to see how you set crystals, maybe a future video? :)

[@pierdolio]

I found your self assessment refreshing. Keep growing.

[@cintiasilva7132]

I love your self defense ring. I will definitely wear it.

[@imamonstar]

Thanks for sharing your first pieces! They look so much better than mine 😂 but mine are all copper and brass. I definitely agree with you on silver being easier. Also, that labradorite ring is gorgeous!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

wow, thank you so much! That's so very sweet 😍😀

[@stellag.7795]

The ring of the half moon is like a cat figoure! :)

[@johnabbotts1706]

This is so uplifting to see my mistakes mirrored by someone else makes me feel that l am not as fussy as l am told. l have a box of learning 'mistakes'. :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I knew it was worth to share it all 😍❤ Thank you so much for watching John!

[@samanthasimental3788]

Love the self defence ring.

[@sajanmahesh2250]

Those are so beautiful

[@ariyyo216]

You have a mixed Dutch and British accent, are you Dutch?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hahaha, I'm actually Polish! 😄 But I know my accent is probably all over the place due to many places I've lived in and influenced my pronunciation 😀

[@fit2fiddle2]

Thank you for this very informative video. You are so sweet!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much!! 💓 And thank you for watching!

[@ManypossibilitiesGaoLY]

Thanks for the video of trials and errors. They still look beautiful. What are the size gauge do you use for the ring shanks? And it is soft, medium or hard?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thanks a lot! :)) Oh it really depends, I use all different ones, I just look at what would go with the design :) Half round wires, rectangular wires, I'm playing with the ideas ;)

[@ManypossibilitiesGaoLY]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing that's great. I'm a newbie at this and don't know which to decide to play around with atm. There are so many options. Thanks ♥️ from Minnesota.

[@zero-vi2uz]

These are stunning . Delicate strong and beautiful..

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you!

[@lvvilb]

🔥🔥🔥impressive

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

I'm really impressed with your first piece , good imagination and execution. I hope you're not sensitive or can't take criticism. your last two pieces , I would take apart and scrap the silver role in the mill and start over. We learn more from our failures than our successes. If you don't learn from your mistakes you're destined to repeat them. PS : you're still adorable

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

To be honest I've been wanting to reuse the silver from these pieces, but I'm kind of attached emotionally to them 😄 I want to keep them as souvenirs and reminders to look at. To see how far I've come 😀

[@stephencoster9532]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing A wise choice, the piece as a reminder it has far more weight than just the memories. You need to remember what & why & holding it or even just glimpsing it will bring more to mind than a part remembered fading recolection! I've seen a rouges gallery on a wall as a constant reminder of not just the mistake but the 'why' it was made..

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing , I understand completely. I could not part with my first pieces, if I may suggest, start taking pictures of your work and make 8 by 10 or even poster size, frame them and hang them when you do art shows , and you will always have them. And you can create a portfolio. You're doing a great job stardust