Silversmithing: Making a Sun Pendant

This video tutorial shows the process of fabricating a cute sun pendant from sterling silver. This one features a sparkly yellow dichroic glass cabochon, but I have made these with many other stones: amber, citrine, carnelian just to name a few. I think this one turned out quite pretty and unusual. This video is a complete tutorial, so I think it is worth the watch time. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others, as I've taught people for most of my life. I love suggestions and hearing about others' experiences. What is your favorite project? What kind of tutorials would you find useful?
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Here is my website where you can purchase my jewelry, and can inquire about classes if you are in the Northern Colorado area:
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Thanks,
Chad Parker
Making a Sterling Silver Sun Pendant

[@Lisa-yj8dt]

Thank you for sharing the cheerful ☀️ pendant. I hope it brings the sunshine. I am 🥶 here today. Another beautiful design 👍🏻😎!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Lisa. I appreciate your kind comments.

[@johannaverplank4858]

Thank you for the tutorial!! My cousin’s daughter is graduating from HS, and she wanted a sunshine pendant. I followed your tutorial and it worked out beautifully. I’m sure she’ll love it!!!

[@chadssilversmithing]

That’s awesome Johanna! I’m really glad it worked out for you. It makes me happy when people are able to make practical use of these!

[@janetholben]

this is a lovely little sunshine pendant, thank you for the demonstration. The colour is gorgeous...also reminds me of a bumble bee...hope you can perhaps make a bumble bee pendant one day. 😀

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks For the nice comment Jan! A bee is a marvelous idea. I’ll add it to my list:). Thanks for watching!

[@mawi1172]

Would like to have learned how you polished it too, Sir. ❤️❤️❤️

[@chadssilversmithing]

One of these days I’ll do another polishing video with some more tips about that Ma Wi!

[@sallycharles3565]

Love this tutorial - thank you. I have a question - what was the material that you cut and put underneath the stone before you set it, and why did you do it? Thank you.

[@benirasutphin4110]

Never saw anyone use pliers to burness

[@chadssilversmithing]

The rounded outer part is nice and smooth, and the split handle gives me better leverage:)

[@chadssilversmithing]

And thank you for watching Benita!

[@tammiehonican76]

Nice sunburst! How big are the pieces of solder are you cutting? I can't quite tell on my phone?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Tammie! Generally about 1/8” square or less.