Harry Potter inspired JEWELRY: making miniature bird cage |

[@Gabriel-Abdala]

Very nice, I appreciate how complex that was, Im glad the Owl is free to come and go whenever.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

oh absolutely! Could never lock her in there :) Thank you for watching, I'm super happy you enjoyed it! 😍

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

I loved the idea as well. How Basia transferred the owl design on to the metal. And the envelope that can move around. The little wax seal on top. It's a great job!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials I will admit - I'm not entirely happy with my "moving part" choice here, I think it could've been something more ambitious haha But I needed to fix a little mistake I made and this was the only choice I had at this point. Learned a lot from it! :))

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

Ohhhhhh, the end result is so nice Basia!!! I really enjoyed watching your video. And picked up some tips along the way. Never thought of texturing the way you did with the owl. Printing and sticking a design to your metal and tracing it with a bur. And I love the little envelopes and the overall design. Watched the video with a big smile on my face. Thanks for this awesome collaboration Basia!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much, Bregje! It's one of my favourite ways of texturing, because it's very close to a drawing technique :) And the paper with the design as a reference helps a lot. Thank you, I'm very happy you enjoyed watching it and thank you for this amazing collaboration! ❤

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I will certainly try it in an upcoming design! Thanks for the great tip!!

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya Lady Stardust, The only word that comes to mind is, 'Magic!' A tricky subject, and I'm so glad you did not decide to make one of the most beautiful animals you've made before. A carp with a riveted tail, so it moves? No, you went the hard way and aced it. I love the envelopes and the use of that burr to engrave them very imaginatively done. Two metals with the need to control where the solder goes on the brass, courageous dear lady, and worked to perfection, as always with you. The top of the cage is often two discs, one inside the bars, and one outside, sandwiching the bars between them, your use of the silver bead was perfect, finishing the cage wonderfully and providing the bale. Very imaginative. I know you love sawing, but I would have used the guillotine for the straight lines, less clean-up and sanding. A very, very watchable film and I've learned from it, but then I always do with your work; I love how you make me think and then pull an entirely different rabbit out of the hat. Sorry, an awful magic reference. You are incredibly good at this, Basia, but I already knew. When I was married, we had two budgies in that style of cage, and they both chewed the bars a lot, so the heat damage to the bars looked to be in keeping with the cage's use. Okay, enough from me; thank you for this great answer to the challenge; you aced it, dear lady. An incredible video, wonderfully made, Steve xx

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Wow, Steve, that is so sweet and kind and I'm very grateful for your words and support! So happy to hear you enjoyed it and you're too kind saying that it was worked to perfection! There were many flaws there and some solutions did not work the way I planned, but what matters here is that in the end it all came out quite well and I couldn't be happier! 😀 I really enjoyed this challenge with Bregje and I'm looking forward to another one. I also want to challenge myself to make some more complicated things, as this really brings me a lot of joy and I think it's more interesting to watch. Not to mention that it can be a learning experience both for me and for you all! Stay safe Steve, I hope the snow over there isn't too bad. It's snowing heavily here xx

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

What a great compliment Steve, and I can only agree with you. I truly enjoyed watching Basia's video!

[@stephencoster9532]

This build has indeed been interesting to watch and learn from; you have raised your game to meet the challenge and done so very well. The tiny flaws you referenced were very minor and did not detract from the whole. The level of skill you have exhibited is fascinating to watch as your build progresses to a stunning finish. As with the stunning castle, you have taken a piece of modern folk law and shown how to produce art pieces from it. The fit and finish are again perfect, no saw or file marks left behind, and you have finished every surface to your usual high standard. Thank you, dear lady. We have only had about 10mm of snow, but it is now ice, so a bit problematic walking; my feet never slipped, but my crutches did quite a bit, fortunately only one at a time though. I hope you both stay safe in your winter wonderland, Steve xx

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

I am only five minutes in to your video but it's so fun to see that we were struggling at the same points. So I feel like we really did this together. So cool! I am going to continue watching and get back to you after watching the rest. ,

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hahaha, TOTALLY! 😆 Watching your right now and I can relate so much! It really feels like we did this together. This is so fun!! THANK YOU so much again, I enjoyed it a lot!

[@simonpidgeon949]

It’s really nice to see two great artists, having fun , you are both very talented people, keep the fun and challenges going 💯👍👍

[@Denaesartisanjewelry]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!!! YOU AND BREGJE MAKE THE BEST TEAM!!! YOUR CAGE TURNED OUT SO ADORABLE!!! I LOVE IT AND CANT WAIT TO SEE BREGJE'S!!!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh Denae, you're so sweet! Thank you so much lovely 🥰❤️ You're in for a treat, as Bregje's video and project are really cool! Thank you for watching today and I hope you'll also enjoy our future challenges ✨

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

That's so nice of you Denae! I am so thankful Basia wanted to work with me. I was fan girling, ;-). It's so nice to see someone else's take on an idea.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials are you kidding me?? SAMEEE!! Hahahah ❤❤❤ This was so much fun :)

[@ccme1111]

What a great project! Excellent work and thank you for sharing.

[@ceciliam7144]

Love how it turned out! Enjoyed your challenge proyect with Bregje: hope you will keep coming with some more.👏🏻💯😃💖💖💖💖💖

[@bavariangirl123]

I love both of your channels!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Karin! I'm happy to hear that ❤️ I hope that you enjoyed both of our videos, the piece Bregje made is AMAZING

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

Thank you so much Karin! It is so nice to make a video with Basia. I love it!

[@bavariangirl123]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing It sure is!

[@bavariangirl123]

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials you are both so talented and have inspired me to take on challenges that are just out of my comfort zone.

[@robinsmith9734]

An absolute treasure Basia, Well Done. Your infectious enthusiasm drove you on, The Owl, and the Puusy Cat......Love......

[@reidsmith9575]

Great project design and execution. I am inspired.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh wow, the fact that you are inspired is what I love to hear the most! And makes this project worth the work and time even more 🥰🙏 thank you for watching! I'm very happy you enjoyed it

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

Reid! You're here! Glad you enjoyed Basia's tutorial as well. I loved watching it!!!

[@denipar69]

Love it! I think that’s a fantastic idea, challenging other jewelry artists to a project! It gets the creative juices going and how to solve problems in a whole new way that could be very beneficial in the future because you may have pushed yourself to learn something new to over come your obstacles that may help you in the future with another project! Brilliant!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh yes, it definitely did get those creative juices going!! I needed this so much, a project that would pose a challenge and that would make me think outside of my typical creative box. I definitely learned a lot from it and I know Bregje's project was also great and interesting in that regard. I want to do more challenges like this in the future, as it's a great way to learn, for all of us! :) Thank you so much again, sending lots of love x

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

It was quite the challenge Denise, and you're absolutely right. There was a lot of problem solving in here. But really enjoyed it! And great to see Basia work her way around the problems she encountered!

[@yvonneharewood6981]

Fabulous work and hopefully there will be more challenges in the future. Thank you.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I hope so too! There's so many things I haven't tried, because I was too scared (lockets anyone?? 😁), so I'm looking forward to future videos and projects 🥰 Thank you, Yvonne, I'm very happy you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@laurareutter6928]

The owl is very charming. Nicely done! It is rather flat though. I would have made it more three dimensional by doming and/or hammering the piece of metal from the back after detailing it

[@frankmons4889]

The challenges are a wonderful way to step out of your comfort zone and they are inspiring to the viewer. Thank you ❤👍

[@Makermook]

I absolutely love the whimsical look of your project (and Bregje's, too!) Now I need to challenge myself to try something fun like this :)

[@ETLGypsy]

So cute! 🤩 love the contrast between the metals and so clever to do Hedwig! RIP 🖤🌹🦉

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Alicia! So happy you liked it 🥰 I'm not sure what you meant with the "RIP" though? Sorry, I may have missed something 🤣

[@erizabesu87]

It was lovely 🥰

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much dear! I appreciate it a lot ❤

[@aumi.jewels]

I think you did a fabulous design… I really liked the fact that you and Bergje came together and did a challenge. The anticipation was so thrilling to see both of your designs. You did a wonderful job. Very proud of you. Autumn Michelle

[@meriemnadjladrabla8568]

Great work Basia, it was fun seeing the video

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! That's wonderful to hear 🥰❤️

[@DarkenedCharliXo]

It's so nice to see two of my favorite jewellers teaming up, you both did such amazing pieces

[@maladylis08]

I love the challenge and you got a new subscriber to boot. Great design !

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

That's great Lisa! Glad you enjoyed the challenge!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Lisa, you are so kind ❤ I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I hope that you will also enjoy the future challnges as well :)

[@kristinperdue6392]

What a fascinating “making of” video this was to watch! I was completely enthralled while watching your process! And what an amazing result! I’m so impressed with your imagination!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh my goodness, Kristin, your comment absolutely made my day! I'm so so happy you feel this way and I'm grateful for your kind words and for watching ❤ I enjoyed this challenge a lot, as it tested my skills and added a level of difficulty that made it all so much more interesting. I'm sure there will be more challenges in the future :)

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

I truly enjoyed watching as well. The proces, Basia's way of overthinking things, the music and the final design. Great!

[@kristinperdue6392]

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 100% agree!! What a wonderful challenge this was, Bregje!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@kristinperdue6392 ladies, you are making me blush!! So much kindness, thank you!! I'm filled with joy and gratidue! Not to mention the motivation for next projects ❤

[@petrichor7121]

That was so fascinating to watch..hahaha!! I especially love the texturing and the detailing on the envelopes! So inspiring to see both you and Bregje because I love her channel as well. Very well done Basia!! 🥰👌🏼 Now on to Bregje.. 😊

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh, you will enjoy Bregje's video a lot, Petri! It was such a pleasure to watch and, as always, she shared a ton of knowledge and tips. I'm very happy you enjoyed my video and this project and I hope you will like future challenges as much! Thank you lovely ❤

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

That's so nice of you Petri! Thank you!!!

[@petrichor7121]

Thank *you*.. both of you! 🥰

[@nikkiscustomdesigns717]

That was amazing to watch!!!I really enjoyed it that I am going to watch more of your videos, thank you

[@woodndrum303]

Great video and collaboration! Good to see some of your thought process as the idea grew into a nice piece of art. Well done both of you.

[@workoutpixie]

I really enjoyed your challenge to each other. How fun! I’ve been watching Bregje for quite some time and I found you through Megan’s channel. More collaboration coming I hope!

[@mrmrslee48]

That was Amazing!!! Omg what a lovely piece!! Nice work designing and making this!! 🥰🥰

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much!! That's very kind 🥰❤️

[@CherylAnn2222]

That was Amazing!!! I follow her and watch all of her content as I do yours and this was so fun! You did a wonderful job, I love it!!!!

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

So nice to see you here as well! I enjoyed watching Basia's video so much!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much, it means a lot to me! ❤ It was so much fun to do and it was definitely a proper challenge, haha! I'm looking forward to more challenges with Bregje in the future :)

[@saramulry]

Omg what a lovely piece!! Nice work designing and making this!! I love watching artists in their whole process-including when they’re figuring things out ❤️

[@gigiregalado172]

it's really beautiful!!☺️ I appreciate so much the dedication, the details, the fact of having the option of placing the letter inside or hanging!! Happy Holidays!! ❤🎄🥰

[@susanvisser616]

Wow, what an interesting piece you made! Really pretty

[@Lucy4n89]

Whoa, this is bloody amazing. You're so talented! I loved the idea for this video

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you!! Super happy you think so, I was looking forward to this challenge with Bregje and I enjoyed the process a lot 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

She certainly is! Great job! And it was so much fun to do a challenge together, :-)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials absolutely and I hope we can do it again! I know my "moving part" wasn't exactly the best choice after all hahaha :P I need to tackle something a bit more complicated!

[@flyingcheff]

Hi Basia, that was a great challenge. I thought about a possible cage work around; similar to making a basket setting for a stone. I haven't tried this hut I imagine that laying multiple wire down flat and soldering like a spoked wheel (half), then bending the entire wire piece (looks like a half star....) around a ring clamp; shaped like the top of the cage......hmm, I think I'll try something similar, I love a challenge! Great project. I really love the hanging swinging envelope.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

This was my initial idea, but then I thought that making half of the cage would be easier and look better .... Well, oh boy, did I complicate it for my self haha 😁 You should try making a cage like this! It will be a fun and challenging project. I'm happy you liked my video, thank you for watching 💜

[@Anna-yl2lp]

So freaking cute 😭 I love this collab

[@Nancy4133nope]

Loved it wow so amazing how you brought it all together just fabulous

[@aleeyahubbard3580]

Another awesome collab! Love it!

[@ElsaRhae]

This was such a cool design!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Elsa! It was frustrating at times, but very rewarding in the end 😁

[@lucaspeclat-begin6063]

Have been waiting for this one for a bit now and was not disappointed! Great work!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm glad to hear that! I was a bit scared at first, but managed to finish it with minimal losses haha 😁 I want next project to be a bit more ambitious, lockets maybe? 🤔 Perhaps with a new type of stone setting. Thank you so much again for watching today and your kind comment ❤️

[@lucaspeclat-begin6063]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing personally, I’ve been trying to make my gf a locket, but can’t quite figure out *a* process , so locket is definitely my vote 😂

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@lucaspeclat-begin6063 oh wow, ok, this sounds like a perfect project for January then 😀 Can I ask which part is the trickiest for you? So that I include it in the video and explain as much as I can

[@SuzieHQ72]

Thank you, that was way fun to watch.

[@johannaverplank4858]

That’s adorable!

[@aaronzalewski5375]

This was such a cool challenge and I think you knocked it out of the park. I wanted to leave you a note and let you know I have just recently started on my jewelry making journey and you have provided a huge amount of the confidence I needed to get started. I truly appreciate you and your videos!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Aaron, your comment made my day! You enjoying my video and sharing such a kind feedback and the fact that I was able to help you get started! It all means the world to me and I'm so happy! Thank you ❤ I'm sure you will enjoy making jewelry a lot, it's a very rewarding process :) Goold luck! Make sure to drop a comment if you ever get stuck and need some help, I will do my best to help or someone from the community may be able to respond, people are sharing so many great tips here :D

[@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials]

What a great compliment for Basia Aaron! Glad to hear you enjoyed the challenge. I have to agree with you, Basia really knocked it out of the park!

[@aaronzalewski5375]

Thank you so much ladies both of your channels have made a massive difference to me truly.

[@stephencoster9532]

Isn't Basia and her videos wonderful? Full of great teaching but shown in an excellent style. I've been watching her for quite some time now and have learned so much, all for free! Her self-taught skills are an inspiration to so many of her avid fans. I'm still very much a learner, and It's lovely that you are joining the ranks of jewellers. Have you seen the books Basia recommends? I've used them all plus more, and they are a great resource as you always have them there to reference from. Best of luck and all the best, Steve...

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@aaronzalewski5375 That's the best outcome, truly! Thank you Aaron ❤

[@gugugugugu4514]

very nice work!

[@ashleycase644]

it looks great, I really enjoyed the challenge

[@kimkikuts4674]

Love love this

[@acidrainopal]

Small scale jewellery got my interest and the theme is great. I've watched for a while now and the work you do is a true passion it's easy to see. The details and scale are a challenge I can relate to! I think you did an outstanding job on the piece. You have a win of each experience to move forward. With that comes more skill you've earnt and it's not easy to move from your comfort zone. Brave you have to be to conquer the world. It's your world here it's a beautiful place. I would love to metal Smith and I watch but I'm in a joined world of lapidary. I even acquired a rolling press and other stuff but time mmm! All my efforts are concentrated on my lapidary carving and now finding my work is getting finer and very small scale. I need orthodontic tools to work finishes on my stones. It's a challenge most are not up to! Carvings take lots of time and I could make many polished gemstone in symetry but try for the more difficult goal. Your doing the same . Life is is full of challenges but your tough and have character ; ) you can handle it well and truly . Love what you do cheers! Travis

[@itakephotos1141]

Well done.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thanks a lot!

[@joytekb]

I forgot to subscribe and lost your channel What a lovely fabergesque cage you hame made there.

[@katrinahohbein1486]

Love how you did the cage wires. I probably would have gone with cold connections at the bottom (balled wire end through a drilled hole) but I have more experience with wire wrapping/weaving and am still learning metalsmithing. I would be so scared of accidentally melting the wire.

[@christinagrimwood3413]

Wow I love it how long did it take you to make it I hope you had a good Christmas

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! ❤️ As for the time it took, hmm, it's difficult to say here, because filming the process usually extends it significantly, it's double the usual time. I was making and filming this one over a couple of days, maybe three 😁 If I were to just make it without filming, I think I could do it in a solid 8-10 hours or over a couple of days without rushing :)

[@rocketcitycreations]

Love your content so far! As a fellow Jewelry making KZbinr, I really appreciate what you are doing. Keep it up! Subscribed!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! It means a lot :) Will do!

[@10ereed]

I love it! Such a fun process, thank you for documenting it. Can I ask you what torch you were using at 13:29? It's a strong flame! I need a new handheld torch and this might be a good option.

[@lifeofco65]

Hoi wat een leuke uitdaging Samen met bregje ik heb het filmpje van bregje ook gezien wat geweldig ik kan niet kiezen dus gelijk spel zou ik zeggen allebei heel mooi

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Bedankt! Ik ben erg blij dat te horen. Bedankt voor het kijken!

[@miriamkatz925]

Beautiful work as always Basia! How did you manage to solder such a thin chain to the envelope? I’ve been working on a pendant with a swinging bird attachment, and have been struggling with the thin chain.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much, love! :) I used solder paste, which makes it a bit easier. I'll be honest - I don't remember if I did that back then, but today I would cover the majority of chain with a piece of brass sheet to create a heat sink and protect the chain from the flame, heating up just the part I want to solder. I hope this helps! ❤ Good luck :)

[@miriamkatz925]

Thank you! I’m gonna try to test out your technique!

[@krautgirl65]

i am a subscriber of both of you talented artists...this was fantastic and fun!...may i ask what tool you used in the beginning to get the center of your brass oval?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much lovely! :) This handly little tool is called a center finder and uyou can find it here: bit.ly/3HSV1O2 and here: bit.ly/3UZZVfi :))

[@johnhayes6414]

do you have tutorials on 14k yellow gold would like to see gold jewelry making tips

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Not yet, BUT I will be using gold in my next tutorial! It will be a combo of gold and silver and soon I will also start making videos about gold

[@anthonydobija3669]

Who who