Thanks! Most practical, economical advice ever. Beautiful designs. Tips not found anywhere else.
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
thanks Spotted Dog Designs, really appreciate that. it’s inspiring to think one day I may be able to earn a small living working from home doing this sort of thing … much gratitude for supporting my channel … cheers … Nick
@BallisticAdventure5 күн бұрын
the popsicle sticks are a game changer. thanks for sharing
@Nickscreativestuff5 күн бұрын
Thanks Ballistic Adventure, I struggled to cut jump rings neatly until I discovered the stick method … have fun … N
@SandiRose20082 жыл бұрын
I love that you go the extra mile to solder everything. That's a lot of work. Thank you for showing us every step. Great video, Nick!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sandi, endless variations on a theme with this one … would make a nice wider wrist chain … cheers … Nick
@therealmagicpant Жыл бұрын
Idk how I'd be able to do this without soldering since you have to reshape the rings. I'm so new to this. I don't know what to order for learning to solder. I see some people using paste or something, and some people using the little strips. I'm on a very tight budget so I don't wanna end up using the wrong thing for soldering. I have a proper torch, I have borax for flux, idk what pickling or quinching is, and I don't know what solder to order if my main focus is jump rings.
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend learning how to silver solder, once practised it opens up huge possibilities making jewellery and chains. Silver solder strip comes in a variety of temperature melting ranges this is to allow the fabrication of complex pieces. However a lot can be done with one grade say “ medium” and is a great place to start. it can be hammered out thin and cut into tiny pieces the only other thing you then need is a flux … borax is great and as long as you have a tight fitting clean joint the process is very satisfying. For convenience when chain making I now use silver solder paste a lot, it’s very quick and easy to work with especially for small items. Work is normally cleaned after heating in a hot acid bath called pickle some people use hot vinegar mixed with salt for this job … good luck with it … N
@Igor_servant_of_Philemon Жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuffis it possible to solder silver plated copper wire like this with normal silver solder? I worry about ruining the plating, but real Sterling silber is just so expensive for a beginner.
@sannefridolinАй бұрын
Thats on another level! Great instructions no words!
@NickscreativestuffАй бұрын
Thanks Fridolin, being rather camera shy i’d rather not have the stress of trying to do voice overs … N
@philenglish7952 жыл бұрын
I'm ever so glad and grateful to have found your channel, Nick. After returning to the love of jewelry making - in earnest - after many years absent from it, I had started to set up a studio, and begun to acquire "stuff" I thought I would need to buy; however, you've made me realize (just in the nick of time) that so much of that can be wrought on my own. That enables me to buy more of the precious metals than I thought I could afford. Not to mention the satisfaction that I have gained from making and customizing so many of my own tools, and developing a deeper understanding of the "WHY" & "HOW" they work as they do! It has me thinking about some elusive hack to contrive, to keep from having to purchase an expensive, rolling mill now! HA! Ha! Ha! I really can't thank you enough for the simple, common sense approach to making that you share so willingly. Peace!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for your lovely comment Phil, having always been a maker and thoroughly enjoyed creative spaces. I’ve always believed money should not get in the way of creativity. i’ve always dreamt of a big expensive rolling mill but settled for buying a budget one instead and find it very rewarding. Making tools is more satisfying than what they’re designed for sometimes … good luck with your adventures … have fun … Nick
@jonasdowner11 ай бұрын
the popsicle sticks for sawing out the rings! i'm a hobbyist, so not sure if that's an industry thing or not, but i'm here for it.
@Nickscreativestuff11 ай бұрын
Hi R. Jonas, there are many ways to cut jump rings and it’s all about finding something that works for you. I recently ran a chain maker workshop and all seven students well grateful for me showing them the stick technique … a simple and quick way for neatly cutting an abundance of jump rings … cheers … Nick
@therealmagicpant Жыл бұрын
Wow I like the method for cutting the jump rings. I'm new to this so I hadn't seen too many ways other than a dowel, or putting the same in the vice, putting the blade thought the coil and moving the coil up and down the blade. I like the sticks though. More universal than having the exact size dowel.
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
hi magic paint, I struggle to cut jump rings until I figured out to use wooden dowel. now I have a huge collection of different size sticks, pegs and all manner of wooden things to use. I have an early video that goes into more detail although it has a terrible VoiceOver attempt. here’s the link if you’re interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqrVfJ-kbNetrZI … cheers … Nick
@niyaskalam218210 ай бұрын
Marvelous, Thank you very much for your teaching.
@Nickscreativestuff10 ай бұрын
Thanks Niyas, glad you enjoyed it … N
@JustThisGuy42 Жыл бұрын
Love the tweezer slot on your bench pin
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, an old school trick I saw somewhere a long time ago … N
@allanthompson9695 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick. Looking forward to working my way through the different style chains. Cheers.
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
cheers Allan, the only problem being the amount of wire you can work your way through … i’m always in need of making more … N
@lynne77419 ай бұрын
A well documented, with some great tips Nick. I'm intrigued by the pliers you used at minute 2.22... great idea to use flat sticks to support the inside of the rings while sawing. Thank you for sharing your ideas and process!
@Nickscreativestuff9 ай бұрын
Thanks for that Lynne, the pliers are called External Circlip Pliers. I modified this pair with an adjustable stop. I made a video showing them here’s a link if you’re interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXyTaIymesmApqM. I struggled to cut jump rings neatly until I discovered this technique using sticks for support, I now have a huge variety to choose from for cutting any size links … N
@polosandoval11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this awesome video.
@Nickscreativestuff11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Polo … N
@valeriehamme8893 Жыл бұрын
Wow....what a gorgeous piece! That's a lot of work! It's nice to see dedicated craftsmanship and artistry.
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
thanks for that Valerie, it’s delightful to have the time and space to explore and play with a creative process … Nick
@annagray64912 жыл бұрын
You are an artist! Such fantastic work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. In my book you are a legend!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Anna thanks for your encouraging comment. I thoroughly enjoy making this sort of thing and it’s great being able to share … cheers … Nick
@traciehowell6 ай бұрын
Amazing work
@Nickscreativestuff6 ай бұрын
thanks for that Tracie … N
@elizabethhastings87817 ай бұрын
Loved this tutorial! I've been looking for something like this for quite a while!
@Nickscreativestuff7 ай бұрын
Thanks for that Elizabeth, I hope you find my simple vids useful … N
@texasgigi3684 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
thank you Texas Gigi really appreciated, i’m hoping to be able to earn a small wage working from home one day and this sort of support is really encouraging. i’m playing with smelly cuttlefish casting for my next vid … not for everyone, especially if you work in your home … thanks for your help … all the best … Nick
@mawi11722 жыл бұрын
I love these links! Such time and detail! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Yummy!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks Ma Wi, a surprisingly quick chain to make this one … N
@jeankrach67022 жыл бұрын
i learned two new things from your video! Thanks for sharing! Jean
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that Jean … cheers … Nick
@amberm27772 жыл бұрын
I always love your handcrafted chain tutorials! Thank you for sharing ❣️
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that Amber … always good to share … N
@_crazzzy Жыл бұрын
I just love yuor videos, so much to learn so many tips❤ Thank you!
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
Thanks Satyra, Nice to hear you find them useful … cheers … Nick
@andriikovalenko8602 жыл бұрын
Beautiful When we were kids in the 80s, we made similar chains from copper wire from an electrical transformator. They just didn’t solder the rings, but twisted them using a small handmade machine
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Andrill, funny that … I thought about making a basic twisting tool … would be good if I was gonna make a lot of these chains … cheers … Nick
@andriikovalenko8602 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Yes. You can search in inet " станок для плетения цепочек " on cyrillic letters
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
those tools look great … just the sort of thing I had in mind … N
@hectorgarcia86912 жыл бұрын
Another great looking chain, after seeing the process I think it’s so versatile, and open for variations, thanks for the lesson Nick !!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Hector, so so true … I had to keep it simple for the sake of filming but could get carried away with variations galore … N
@ivjewellery2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for your contribution ivjewellery I really appreciate that. The idea of paying my way and working from home is now more realistic thanks to KZbin and people like you … thanks for your generosity … all the best … Nick
@ivjewellery2 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Hi will be good to make video for problems with soldering silver because I had problems with it.I do everything what I know from KZbin but solder still stay on ball 😕thanks
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Iv, thanks for the suggestion, A few people have mentioned about doing a soldering video. it is on the to do list but Im saving up for a new camera that can cope with the close-ups that are needed for a nice soldering video … cheers … Nick
@merrymac54602 жыл бұрын
That is SO beautiful, Nick! You have created an heirloom there. I would love to have such a necklace 😍
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that MerryMac, i’ve never thought of my work as that … but being silver I suppose it will have a life long after I’ve gone. this chain didn’t weigh much i’m sure a local jeweller to you could make one easily for you … cheers … Nick
@richardball97242 жыл бұрын
Thats awsome love the slot in bench peg to hold the tweezers idea gona have to pinch that idea
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks Richard, that slot comes in useful for all sorts … so many tips and tricks across KZbin to be had … N
@jackleencarmack251 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I learned something new!
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
thanks Jackleen, glad it was helpful … N
@rosered6 Жыл бұрын
Really impressive! Excellent video, thank you 😀
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Rosered, cheers Nick
@nazlisaadeldine82062 жыл бұрын
You have a creative mind
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks Nazli, it’s easy to doodle with silver instead of a pen … cheers … Nick
@janholland86672 жыл бұрын
You wowed me again! Thx so much!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Jan … N
@guidelineuk48763 ай бұрын
You really deserve a jump ring maker 😎
@Nickscreativestuff3 ай бұрын
Cheers Guideline, i’ve been tentatively thinking of making chains to sell so scaling up a few processes maybe necessary … thanks for your encouragement … N
@guidelineuk48763 ай бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff well I wish you all the best I recommend the one from Dustons and get the multi block:-)
@Nickscreativestuff3 ай бұрын
thanks for the suggestion. I’ll keep it in mind … N
@a496x9 ай бұрын
Terrific video Nick 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks! Keep it going!
@Nickscreativestuff9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Anisha … N
@nitzavazquez20702 жыл бұрын
I love your work! 👋from San Juan Puerto Rico!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Nitza in Puerto Rico, my videos seem to travel a lot further than I ever have … N
@ivetteazares52862 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and complete Well done
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Ivette … N
@caneladelcaribe8192 жыл бұрын
So many wise solutions ,thanks , 😎🤗
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Canela … N
@josephwilliams18532 жыл бұрын
You’re brilliant!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Joseph … N
@luishernandezlopez63552 ай бұрын
Que hermosas quedan ese diseño pulseras
@Nickscreativestuff2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that Luis … N
@tlbriggs26622 жыл бұрын
As usual Nick, great job!!! Really nice chain. Gonna gave to try it👍 Yes, I made the rings! Thank you😁
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
i’m sure it was a special moment and he loved them. surprisingly quick chain to make once you get going … cheers … N
@kpizzlemynizzle9222 ай бұрын
Thanks My Brethren in Christ!? Got Jesus? OH,,, Fast CONCISE, BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING tutorial ! Maybe my Granddaughter & I can do this together!!! Blessings!
@Nickscreativestuff2 ай бұрын
thanks for that Kurt. Using our creativity is an honour, a gift given to us by our creator. Nice to have a project with your granddaughter … N
@aumi.jewels2 жыл бұрын
You are very creative ❤❤
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Autumn … N 👍😎👍
@lovein-jeweler2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy when whatch your videos 👌👍 so great job 💯
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Kajenoghrei, A simple but sweet chain, surprised how light weight it turned out… cheers … Nick
@montystewart84672 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasurable learning experience. Handsome chain.Thanks mate! =M
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Monty, A quick simple chain to make with endless variations to play with … cheers … Nick
@montystewart84672 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff P.S. Love the music!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
good to hear that Monty, it’s getting harder to find something that sounds new, i’m starting to repeat stuff from older videos, hope it doesn’t get too noticed … cheers … Nick
@Kera.S.2 жыл бұрын
Another great idea. Love your ideas 💙👍👏👏👏👏
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Kera, endless variations on a theme with this one … N
@阿鹿-v1g2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that … N
@artwithalison11 ай бұрын
Wow! Superb work! 💖
@Nickscreativestuff11 ай бұрын
Thanks for that Alison, that’s a nice colourful channel you have … N
@annnoyez2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 😍
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Malika … N
@ksurendra74185 ай бұрын
Super thanks video
@Nickscreativestuff5 ай бұрын
Thanks K SURENDRA … N
@consueloyoung44842 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy AND love watching you work!!. It is so clear that you love what you do and feel the need to go the extra mile by being so thorough with every step of each creation. You are amazingly talented and, as I have said before, would love for you to make your art a full time fulfillment. I pray that your desire comes true, let us help you!!!. 🎃🥰
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for your support and encouragement Consuelo, I do thoroughly enjoy what i’m doing and now having a digital wage trickling in is very inspiring. inevitable. for sure one day I’ll be trying to sell stuff just need to find the time in space in life … all the best to you … N
@antitheist99762 жыл бұрын
Stunning piece 💯🙂
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Thank you … Cheers … N
@KS-hz1ik2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the variety of tools you use to make the chain. Please can you tell me was it hard, medium or easy solder you used?
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi KS, I do have a great collection of tools to play with … i used hard for the large links and easy for the small links … cheers … Nick
@oliviaolivia58052 жыл бұрын
Krasna práca.
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Olivia, simple but sweet … cheers … Nick
@edinmazlami25992 жыл бұрын
Thnx...
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
👍😎👍… N
@hectorgarcia86912 жыл бұрын
Incredible how a chain that’s real silver can be made so affordably.
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
yes this one turned out very lightweight and delicate for a change … N
@kimauger42932 жыл бұрын
I would say that the extensive amount of time in making this has great value. There is quite a bit of work that goes into the many parts. That does not make this affordable, unless you have lots of free time to make for yourself.
@HappyElephantArt Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a vice. Is there a work around this part? I have made jump rings and used pliers but the ends are never as nice as yours came out. Any suggestions?
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
hi Christine, locking grip pliers sometimes called mole grips and a clamp might work for this process. I know it’s only possible to work to your limitations so tools and work space can be a major factor for some people. my favourite vice I use the most came from a discount store and it will clamp to most tabletops. About £10-£15 on Amazon … good luck with it … Nick.
@matinale66692 жыл бұрын
Merci bien
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks Matinala … N
@papachuck60074 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick, about what gauge wire are you using here?
@Nickscreativestuff4 ай бұрын
Hi PaPa, I used about an 18 gauge wire for this chain … N
@monicahall34808 ай бұрын
Thank for this video Nick, you are so talented.Can I ask what the tools are called that you are using to hold each hook and spin while twisting your links (@ 4:14)
@Nickscreativestuff8 ай бұрын
Thanks Monica, I use mostly what’s called locking pliers or mole grips to hold bent nails for twisting wire. I also use a Jacob’s Chuck on a Morse Taper for holding small tools like in the video … cheers … Nick
@hectorgarcia86912 жыл бұрын
Nick, sorry if I’m asking more than what you already showed us, but do you think you could walk us in the soldering process, it looks so essential but also mind boggling to the uninitiated. Like the solder and the liquids that you use. I hope I’m not putting you in a bind with this since we know that you already have a full time job at the foundry. Thanks again 👍
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
i’ve been meaning to do a video about how satisfying soldering can be. I use a lot of paste solder that’s very quick and easy to use. however there’s a bit more to it with traditional silver solder. would make an interesting video with lots of close-ups … thanks for the suggestion … Nick
@andrewsmcfadden7 ай бұрын
Hey just wondering what size wire do you use for most of your chains?
@Nickscreativestuff7 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, I prefer to make fine delicate neck chains these days so my preferred wire size is normally about 0.8mm which results in an elegant and detailed chain … N
@neuvillate18239 ай бұрын
Incredible, a question how long is the chain
@Nickscreativestuff9 ай бұрын
Thanks Neuvillate, this chain ended up being 19 inches long … N
@neuvillate18237 ай бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Thank you, one more question, the stick that you used that says 6 1/2 mm is for knitting?
@Nickscreativestuff7 ай бұрын
yes I use knitting needles a lot as they are cheap, readily available and come in a large variety of sizes … N
@neuvillate18237 ай бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Okay, I apologize if I ask several questions, but I want to make a chain like yours. Did you buy silver cable that was 1750 mm, did you use all of it for this project?
@Nickscreativestuff7 ай бұрын
I don’t mind answering questions, It’s nice to be able to help if I can. I tend to make my own wire so end up reducing stuff down to size and using odds that I have around. weighing the chain at the end gives me the opportunity to estimate how much wire I would have used and how much it would have cost if I had bought it in one piece … N
@jimbartley91252 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick. Another nice chain. Always nice to see different variations. What was the total length of the chain please? Cheers Jim
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Jim thanks for that, endless variations in style to play with … it ended up being 19 inches long … cheers … Nick
@jimbartley91252 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks for the info. Cheers Jim
@kimauger42932 жыл бұрын
Why do you chose to clean up (sand) the links after you twist them. Wouldn’t it be easier to clean up after making them oval, but before twisting. I’m new to this, so I’m asking so I can better understand steps in processes. Thanks!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Kim, I find it inevitable with some chain designs that a few of the links will break with all the stretching and bending they go through. I tend to leave the cleanup until the end once the links have made it that far and if any of the joints are visible and need a touchup … cheers … Nick
@kimauger42932 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff I've been following along and making this chain. I'm making an anklet for my niece. I've had two break (both after I asked the question). So now I get it. 🙃
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Kim, nice to hear you’re making an anklet with this chain so many variations on a theme with this sort of thing. I like how delicate it can be made allowing to be economical with silver … N
@susannecerneka29262 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Could you say me the name of this kind of pliers, please! Thank you so much!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Susanne, these pliers are called external circlip pliers used in the car mechanics industry … very useful for jewellery making … cheers … Nick
@susannecerneka29262 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Thank you so much for your reply! Definitely have to find some!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
I think the jewellery tool supply companies are missing a trick not selling these … maybe too cheap for them … N
@susannecerneka29262 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff Ah, that´s why I never saw these! Was looking already some times for them!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
I first found these in an outlet called Halfords in the UK … N
@Be_Not_Afraid Жыл бұрын
What type of solder are you using to connect copper chain segments?
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
Hi Just Me, I mostly resort to silver solder paste because it’s quick easy and convenient to use … N
@itsBrittnee8 ай бұрын
Whats is that device used to twist the jump rings??
@Nickscreativestuff8 ай бұрын
Hi Brittnee, one of the bent nails was held in locking pliers and the other was held in a Jacobs chuck tool that I made in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpbYqKWid9-rjqs … N
@IWH7772 жыл бұрын
THE NAME OF THE PLYERS AN WHERE TO GET THEM PLEASE YOUR WORK IS OUTA THIS WORLD FANTASTIC... I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW WIRE HEADS COULD GET ALL THEIR LIKES THE SAME SIZE; THANKS FOR THE INFO.... [[NICE JOB]] MAYBE SOME DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS... [[IM JUST STARTING OUT IN WIRE WRAP]] TY TY TY
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Frances, The tools are called circlip pliers used in the car mechanics industry. I got mine from Halfords A very useful tool for all sorts of projects. good luck with your adventures into wire work … N
@bigjay1232 жыл бұрын
I'd want one bigger Guage, like 12. Clothes hanger size.
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Jay, me too … this was to see how fine a chain I could make … more of a challenge and saves money on production costs … cheers … Nick
@MahshidSharifi-m4e3 ай бұрын
😍😍😍😍😍
@Nickscreativestuff3 ай бұрын
👍😎👍 … N
@ricardoc.dasilva5998 Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Ricardo … N
@Pamelakaygorman2 жыл бұрын
Nick, what gauge wire did you use?
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Pamela, I used 1 mm wire for both small and large links … cheers … Nick
@tonywalton23332 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, what dia was the initial twisted ring?
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
hi Tony, The initial jump ring before twisting was 6.5mm diameter made from 1mm wire … cheers … Nick
@tonywalton23332 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks Nick.. nice work, going to give it a try.. 👍
@Lightning-Man-19542 жыл бұрын
Wow! Another awesome POV. Not taking it to your grave as many Metal Smith's had. What type of solder paste did you use? I noticed you elongate the soldered links with the soldered point always part of the loop. Your using circling pliers and a digital vernier. Recreating the tear drop hole to a circle using the tapered pin to a circular opening...sheer brilliance..but as I am a Toolmaker, I too would have done that. It may sound as I'm a know it all. Believe I am not. I have on my Mother's side a Great Great Grandfather who was a Monument Stone Engraver. I was given a rock of Mintaro Slate. 2 letters an R & an O were drawn upon the flat face. The master Stone Engraver said..the O must rotate to the left by 4 degree's. No more. I did both letters in 4 hours. He looked at them. I apologised that my O rotated 5 degree's. I had never engraved anything before but it came naturally to me. My serifs at the end of the letter...obviously not on the O...went into a fading line. He looked at me and said...I can't teach you anything. The finish I gave to the line's of the R were typical of the early 1800's funeral Grave Stones. Typical of my Great Great Grandfather. On my Father's side of the family were Metal Smith's, Machine Buildung engineers, Toolmakers, Fitters..and a Railway Administrator. I've got the best of both family tree's. Sadly no children to pass my skills onto. But I've help train many apprentices over my 49 years as a Toolmaker and Specialist Welder. Now I want to make some Jewelry. Thank you Nick..I really admire your gift of silent teachings.
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your heartfelt comment Michelle, I mostly use assay quality silver solder paste comes in 3 different temperature melting points for sequencing assembly processes. I tend to position solder joints where they can be hidden if at all possible. The stone work sounds fabulous … I can imagine it’s very unforgiving. One of the reasons I love working with metal, if you make a mistake you can reach for the welder and get it sorted. It’s great how creativity can get passed on through family and education. Good luck with your endeavours … all the best to you Nick
@erizabesu872 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this video 😌 thank you so much!! Can you explain about total amount. Is it a price for a chain?
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Yelizaveta, I included the material cost in this video … so it would have cost about £15 to buy in the silver to make the chain with plus the price of a lobster clasp … hope this makes sense … N
@erizabesu872 жыл бұрын
@@Nickscreativestuff oh yeah. I got it now👍🏼 I have just started my jewelry making course. Your content helps me a lot 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Please, don't stop making so useful videos!
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that, I love jewellery schools, i’m thinking about enrolling back on my local one soon … cheers … Nick
@victoriad767810 ай бұрын
Do you sell the chains and how mach the prices?
@Nickscreativestuff10 ай бұрын
Sorry I don’t sell stuff, just make it for the pleasure … N
@mram8385Ай бұрын
The spreading pliers what brand?
@NickscreativestuffАй бұрын
I bought these external circlip pliers from Halfords … N
@sadishmal657 ай бұрын
Does anyone know what size mandrill he used??
@Nickscreativestuff7 ай бұрын
Hi Tyler, The first mandrel I used was 6.5mm diameter and the second was 2.4mm … N
@4theyeBhartiya3 ай бұрын
👌👌👌👌🇮🇳
@Nickscreativestuff3 ай бұрын
👍😎👍 … 🇬🇧N
@MelanieMacDonalDMELSPLAYLISTS Жыл бұрын
🎯👌💯
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
👍😎👍 … N
@powermagic552 жыл бұрын
Do you sell them?
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
sorry malady, being a hobbyist I don’t sell stuff … N
@felicia_clarice5 ай бұрын
Gosh dang it I don't need another hobby....
@Nickscreativestuff5 ай бұрын
can never have too many happy hobbies … have fun … N
@ShojoBakunyu2 жыл бұрын
02:50 it looked like you put pancake syrup on that brush.
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Shojo, cleaning silver with soap and a brass brush is quick as making pancakes … however don’t put the soap on your pancakes … N
@СандраАлександрова-о1э Жыл бұрын
А у кого нет станка, то им как делать колечки🤷♀️
@sandipsasane9657 Жыл бұрын
Ok ok
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
ok thanks … N
@floriana8447 Жыл бұрын
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
👍😎👍 … N
@prajwaladane8181 Жыл бұрын
Hi
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
👍😎👍
@rhaven502 жыл бұрын
I feel like you have done this before
@Nickscreativestuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi rhaven, I tend to make it up as I go along somewhat … cheers … N
@erickjanssen653 Жыл бұрын
Great vidio but skip the music
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
hi Eric thanks for that, I try to state in most of my videos … “being a voiceless video If you don’t like the music you turn the sound off” … cheers … Nick
@erickjanssen653 Жыл бұрын
🙂True but then I can't hear the sounds of you working, sawing, hammering ect
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
May need to upload two versions then … recording a quality work sound is difficult sometimes especially when some of it is filmed on the dinner table with all the household clatter going on around. “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time” ― John Lydgate
@erickjanssen653 Жыл бұрын
The work sounds are good the way they are
@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын
thanks Erick, I’ll keep it in mind … N
@jimbartley91252 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick. Another nice chain. Always nice to see different variations . What was the total length of the chain please? Cheers Jim