Concrete Casting Techniques For Making DIY Jewelry

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In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy
demonstrates how to mix and cast concrete for DIY jewelry projects. In a subsequent video, Prof. Ahr will show how to use these techniques in jewelry pieces designed to incorporate cast concrete elements.
In a previous video, Prof. Ahr demonstrated how to use two-part room temperature vulcanizing silicone molding putty to create molds of found objects. The cold molds produced this way are typically used for creating wax models for lost wax casting purposes. But, you can also cast concrete in these same molds to create concrete pieces that can be set into a jewelry item.
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[@cleverkimscurios3783]

I recently started experimenting with concrete! It's fun stuff.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Kim, Yeah, I love working with concrete. It's really cool. In future videos I'll be showing viewers how to use the techniques demonstrated in this video to produce some cool jewelry. Thanks for your continued support of the OJA! : )

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Fantastic video. Thumbs up for good grammar 👌🏻

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Thanks and thanks! 😀

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Are concrete jewelry heavy?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I guess it depends on how large they are. But generally they aren’t too heavy. 😀

[@jackscare5]

Hey professor is there a place online where your students can show what they created using what you taught us?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The OJA does not host a gallery of student work. Feel free to tag the OJA on Facebook and Instagram posts of your work. And don't forget to follow the OJA on the various social media apps. Thanks for your support! : )

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[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

As always, a great tutorial. TFS! How does this product compare to using plaster of perris for similar projects? It seems like plaster would be lighter weight. Thoughts?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I've never attempted to do this with plaster of paris. But, I'm sure it can be done. I'm more interested in the concrete as a material. Plus, I believe that the concrete would resist cracking from wear better than plaster. You can always experiment to see what you prefer. Thanks for your support! : )

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Ah ha, that's is a good point. Plaster probably would be more apt to chip. Thanks!

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[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

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[@Dawnybros]

Very interesting. :)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Dawn, Glad you enjoyed the video. I'll be showing viewers in future videos how to use the techniques demonstrated in this video to make some great looking jewelry pieces. Thanks for your support! : )

[@freewaybaby]

Enjoying your videos... Have to ask, what do you DO with something like this concrete CZ piece you just made?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Hi Marcy, This video, as mentioned in the description, focuses primarily on how to mix and handle the concrete. Subsequent videos will cover design considerations and how to apply the material in a piece. Depending on the shape of your mold or how you shape the concrete casting, however, you could incorporate a piece like this using prongs or a bezel. Stay tuned and I'll show you some concrete examples. Thanks for your support! : )

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Who's responsible for that logo intro sir?

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My friend and business partner created it. 😀

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@@OnlineJewelryAcademy good advice. the into sent me back in time.