Thank you! I see a lot for tools, but I needed a good basic idea for silver stock.
@allanthompson9695 Жыл бұрын
Very useful information. Good to have some starting points for stock. Thanks.
@madisonwood698 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for sharing all this info! I want to start making rings and bought all the tools that you recommend to get started a few months ago! I’m so overwhelmed/confused with how to understand the websites to buy metals to do so. Have you ever made a video on what you’ve ordered off of monsterslayer? Thanks for sharing!!
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Hi Madison, the Metal Starter Pack video includes all the silver I order from Monsterslayer.com. Their website is a little outdated and can take some time to learn. You could also check out riogrande.com for silver. However, there turnaround times are much slower that's why I recommend monsterslayer.com
@mollys197 Жыл бұрын
I agree Monster Slayer website is very difficult to understand. However, I'm so very grateful you are honest to let us know where the best deals are. I'm still trying to learn.
@user-ug5sb6qg1u3 ай бұрын
I love silver, almost obsessed with it actually, but it's just so expensive, even sterling is crazy.
@RebevaillanАй бұрын
Again! This is so what I needed to learn❤❤❤❤❤
@dianapark17502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for going into detail in your videos and sharing your advice. Your jewelry is lovely!
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!🙏🏻❤️
@cathyellington7599 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Just starting on my journey and you just took away so much confusion. Love your videos and your creations.
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
@canteringgallop43232 жыл бұрын
thanks so much! I just placed an order for some silver and cabs:)) Do you think you could make a video about where you get your stones next?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@sarahworrell9861 Жыл бұрын
You are always such an amazing inspiration and so helpful to others!
@SpiritMountainSilver11 ай бұрын
Aww thank you so much!!
@sobergamerraver Жыл бұрын
As a Artisan Ring Maker and Silversmither I would recommend a respirator with organic filters in that starter pack. Metal is toxic and never leaves your system when you breath the metal shavings and dust in. #inlayedcreationsllc
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that is very good to know. Thank you! Is there a specific one you’d recommend?
@halleallsop5200 Жыл бұрын
This is the best silversmith video thus far!! Thank you so much, and thanks for all the links too hehe
@renegadetherapist56646 ай бұрын
Wow looking forward to seeing more videos!
@SpiritMountainSilver6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@FrancineGoitz Жыл бұрын
love love love this video! Thank you for the great info and helping sift through the madness.
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome!!
@arsadventures779 Жыл бұрын
Best quick info on silver, loved it! Thanks
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful 🙂
@azizcrew Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great information. I would like to get started in making rings and pendants and this is an excellent starting point. Your jewelry is beautiful!
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! :)
@paulkline91222 жыл бұрын
Great reference video! I've been looking for this very thing while trying to begin this new hobby. Thanks!
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!😃
@Eyagsf3 жыл бұрын
Very good quality video. Educational and straight to the point.
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!😃❤️
@chickennuggetbutt9242 жыл бұрын
This is great, thank you! Do you have any tips on purchasing stamps and stones? When attempting to purchase, I can't figure out if a stone will be short enough for my bezel wire. Also, I'm not sure what size stamps to order for a certain gauge of wire. Have a wonderful day 😊
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I usually purchase an assortment of stamps that I used both on silver wire and silver sheet depending on the size of the stamp! I usually stamp on 6-8 gauge half round wire so I will buy stamps based off the dimensions of those wires. As for bezel wires, I use 1/8” and 3/16” most often! For really small stones I will opt for 3/32” 😊
@Alexandra-ks7cb6 ай бұрын
Super helpful video! Thank you!
@SpiritMountainSilver6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!😃
@marinoceccotti91557 ай бұрын
En Europe, il existe les épaisseurs correspondantes en mm. Par exemple, Une plaque argent 950 recuit en 0,70 mm. 22 gauge : 0.644 mm 14 : 1,63 12 : 2,05 10 : 2,59 8 : 3,26 6 : 4,12 4 : 5,19
@RebevaillanАй бұрын
Thanks!
@mysticalsouls2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for the advice, I am just starting and this was very informative. Hello from Australia
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gaye! I am so glad you found this video helpful!💙😊
@dragonrider71142 жыл бұрын
This video has almost everything ive been searching for.. A couple of questions though. How about Stone setting round wire. What gauges would you use for making settings like a basket setting etc? or does it vary by stone size? 2nd Question. What would you recommend for mens rings? Usually they are thicker, wider etc.
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I don't have any experience with basket/prong setting unfortunately. Only bezel setting! I haven't made a men's ring myself, however there are other wires that would work great for a thicker, sturdier ring such as #3 low dome wire!
@fernandacordova8678 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this information. ❤
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!💛
@debbiejameson9522 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It really helps.
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad!😃
@limestonebasin3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Picked something up already!
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!😃😃😃
@seth47010 ай бұрын
Thanks you, is very informative. One question, why fine silver for the besel and not sterling. it's because it's softer
@SpiritMountainSilver9 ай бұрын
Yes!
@halleallsop5200 Жыл бұрын
How do you purchase on monster slayer??? I want to get the flat wire but can’t find it!!
@maureenceo94222 жыл бұрын
This is great - wondering if you might consider doing the same with the various types of chain options available at Rio Grande?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I do not purchase from Rio Grande anymore. I prefer monsterslayer.com or halsteadbead.com. I found they have better prices, far better turn around times and customer service! This is a great idea though and I could do it for necklace chains in general!
@HealingDolphin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the info!
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mattmarshall7283 жыл бұрын
Great idea for a video!
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Matt!!😃
@k9nightwolf2 жыл бұрын
Does it matter what hardness the backplate and bezel wires are (ie. 1/2 hard, spring-hard, 1/4 hard)?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I usually use dead soft for all of my silver (back plates, ring bands, bezels, etc.) It's much easier to work with and can easily be work hardened with the use of a mallet :)
@catherinemartina64697 ай бұрын
you haven't mentioned if the "sterling Silver 1/2 round wire" was "hard, 1/2 hard, soft". please advise.
@SpiritMountainSilver7 ай бұрын
I like to use soft
@Kyle_Ayer3 жыл бұрын
Really good content !!
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :)
@janmcmullan4689 ай бұрын
i liked the video but you never mentioned whats best for braclet making
@SpiritMountainSilver9 ай бұрын
I like to use 6ga half round wire!
@ngalloy86968 ай бұрын
😂Sound Test for Speaker Hook up Jumber wire Video Have too!😊
@hannahwagner10783 жыл бұрын
WOW thank you so much
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-xu4el5cl1w7 ай бұрын
When buying the silver sheets, what is the usual measurement of the sheet you go for?
@SpiritMountainSilver7 ай бұрын
I like to do 6x6
@mult1coloured Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this ! Do you think that 22/24 gauge sheet could be cut with shears or would it need a saw ?
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
You could do shears but it might be a little tricky! I’d recommend a saw 😊
@pamelahollows66282 жыл бұрын
Thanks, so useful
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@jasonangelini41993 жыл бұрын
Great video
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@arielmay8272 жыл бұрын
So sorry! I have one more question. For the ring band, is it best to get dead soft wire or half hard?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I prefer dead soft! It’s much easier to work with and can easily be work hardened if needed!😃
@arielmay8272 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver thank you!!
@larrymoremckenzie30292 жыл бұрын
More on the double half rd. sizes!
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I’ll add it to my list!
@autumpetterson69898 ай бұрын
When ordering from monsterslayer what do you put in for the cuts of, and inches?
@SpiritMountainSilver8 ай бұрын
It depends on the product. For sheet I like to do it in cuts of 6”x6”. For wire for ring bands I like to do 2 feet or more
@mh50892 жыл бұрын
What kind of silver wire and gauge do you use for a jump ring? I forgot to buy it when I purchased my silver 😅
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I like to use 16 ga and 18 ga half round wire for jump rings!😊
@courtneyroland74132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video! Trying to order 22g SS from Rio Grande… not sure if you’ve ordered from them but you can order by inches or oz. Can you recommend a standard size or oz to start with? Thanks!!
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I usually order by inches in either 6x6 cuts or 3x3 cuts
@brettlesnick21802 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver Thank you!
@Sunshine070369 ай бұрын
Omg thank you for this video
@SpiritMountainSilver9 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!❤️
@redeyestones37382 жыл бұрын
Been trying to figure out when to use dead soft, half soft, half hard, and hard. Any help? I'm about to put an order through with Rio grande, but want to be certain I'm not buying the wrong material for my rings.
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I use dead soft for almost everything. I personally don't have any use for half hard/hard. They are much harder to work with. Dead soft makes the silver much more pliable and easier to work with and you can always work hardened the metal to meet your needs!
@redeyestones37382 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver perfect. That's exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
@@redeyestones3738 you're very welcome!! :)
@mollys197 Жыл бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver THAT IS GREAT INFO!! Your are awesome!
@alejandrorochaweimar9442 Жыл бұрын
I think I found the answer to my question 🤩😁
@59steveo Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I use a lot of gallery wire for the bezel. I buy a lot from Riogrande. Do you have a good source for your silver?
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Monsterslayer.com !
@krysjorge1163 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I may have missed it but can you refer the website to purchase the wire from?
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Monsterslayer!
@krysjorge1163 Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! ☀️
@alejandrorochaweimar9442 Жыл бұрын
For the round and Half round wire should be dead soft, half hard or hard ? Thank you for all the information 💛
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
I like to work with dead soft for everything as its more pliable and can easily be work hardened if need be! :)
@seth47010 ай бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver how you hardened?
@duanedodson15 ай бұрын
Buy a wire roller and make your own silver wire and sheet.
@SpiritMountainSilver5 ай бұрын
Yes. I hope to have one..one day when it’s financially in the cards
@raynasmith964310 ай бұрын
what is the best hardness to use for say, bands versus bezel or decor peices to wrap around bezel?
@SpiritMountainSilver9 ай бұрын
For bezels I like to use fine silver but for band I like sterling silver soft. It’s more pliable and can be easily work hardened!😃
@LJay-pv8lm Жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of having the bezel strips made of 999 opposed to 925 like the backing
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
more pliable- easier to work with is the main reason.
@malloryolds29892 жыл бұрын
what type of finish do you use for your backplate?? I have noticed theres mirror and brush finish but I am not sure of the difference!
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I have always worked with brushed finish silver sheet :)
@vailcargo975411 ай бұрын
Do you source your Silver bezel strips from Monster Slayer too? I can’t seem to find them on the website.
@SpiritMountainSilver11 ай бұрын
I do! It is under .999 fine silver wire section :)
@happy101catt11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@SpiritMountainSilver11 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@arielmay8272 жыл бұрын
Hi! I was wondering where you purchase the big sterling silver sheet metal? I can only find really small ones
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
monsterslayer.com !
@arielmay8272 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️
@mariadimaio353 жыл бұрын
Dove si può acquistare questo materiale
@erinwatson70462 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend using to make a belt buckle ?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I am not sure honestly. Haven't made one before- I'm sorry!
@carlyhudson38683 жыл бұрын
Do have a recommendation for silver for men’s bracelets
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I personally have never made a men’s cuff bracelet, but I would recommend either 24 or 26 gauge silver sheet! ☺️
@carlyhudson38683 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver thanks for getting back to me!
@orlandoprado-guerrero80683 жыл бұрын
Where does one get sterling silver sheets?
@SpiritMountainSilver3 жыл бұрын
I get all of mine from monsterslayer.com! I have found they are the most affordable. However, I know others get their silver from riogrande.com
@RosatheSilvermuse Жыл бұрын
Do you sell silver sheets and wire? If not, where do you get these items? Thank you.
@SpiritMountainSilver Жыл бұрын
Monsterslayer.com I found has the best prices on silver. There is additional information In the description of the video if you need it!
@cynthiamoore35852 ай бұрын
😍😎😇
@user-df5ed7jr8j2 ай бұрын
Is this silver or just silver color
@SpiritMountainSilverАй бұрын
Sterling silver
@eljay01102 жыл бұрын
What do you use for stackable bracelets/cuffs
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I like to use 6 gauge half round wire
@eljay01102 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritMountainSilver thank you 😊
@laurenknochel56432 жыл бұрын
Any tips on where to buy soter??
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I purchase all my metal/solder from monsterslayer.com
@kaceegibson7822 жыл бұрын
Why fine silver for bezels instead of sterling?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
Fine silver is much softer and easier to work with than ss! It makes the stone setting process much easier!
@zack46682 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend half hard or dead soft?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
I recommend dead soft! It’s easier to work with and can easily be work hardened if needed!😊
@Voxy_Lady2 жыл бұрын
How much would you say this amount you suggested costs?
@SpiritMountainSilver2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to say because the price of silver changes every day!😕