Studio Vlog #17 | TONS of Stone Setting Tips | Lost Wax Casting | Small Jewelry Business

[@timothysmith9554]

I just started following your channel. Thank you for the hard work it takes to make content of this quality. Your shop is looking great. It’s very motivating to see how much you’ve accomplished.

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much, this is a super kind comment 😭🙏🏻 I’m happy I can help! 🙏🏻🙌🏼

[@jamesjolley9827]

I always stick a bit of masking tape over the stone when I’m working on the setting

[@_withlove_jewelry]

Omg… those 3 Ollie rings together look soooo stunning 😍✨ such beautiful creations from such a beautiful creator 🫶🏼

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much Vanessa! 🥹💜 🫶🏼

[@dylanhansen378]

Every time I watch one of your videos I’m inspired to go make something, thank you for that and keep it up 👍🏻 beautiful work! Cant wait to get home from work and hit the bench!

[@MiteraMade]

That makes me very happy to hear! 🥹🎉 thank you for the encouragement and have fun later!! 🎉☺️

[@rekakanyasi3222]

I love love love your videos a lot!! I can learn so much even if I don't cast but the stone setting is the next level for me, so I get a lot of motivation from you ❤

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much, that makes me so happy to hear! 🙏🏻🥹💜

[@lpscheesy1470]

I love your videos ! They feel so down to earth, and you seem so sweet ! 💓

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻💕🥹

[@cariiinen]

Lovely and so relaxing!

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

The flowers are beautiful. ❤ I am saving money for my jewellery equipment. But I have to get your jewellery. 😊

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so so much! I’m glad you like them! 🥹💜

[@LiLacLife359]

I have been signing up for a lot of creative workshops lately so I could post about my first time experiences with learning new skills on my channel.. and now your video has really inspired me to sign up for a jewelry workshop soon 🥰

[@MiteraMade]

That makes me so happy to hear! I hope you enjoy it! 🥹🙏🏻

[@dermotkelly2289]

Great video. Do you have extraction in your studio for soldering and melting?

[@flyingcheff]

Adriana, how do you manage the inside of the setting for future oxidation? Is it possible to polish inside? Or do you use Argentium silver? I know you can cast Argentium. Theres anither similar metal, I think it's made by Stuller... a low tarnish sterling. Over time, I've found that the insides of settings can get dark (oxidation) from normal use/wear. Dirt can be cleaned with an ultrasonic OF the stone can take ultrasonic. Your faceted stones are SO nice and bright and sparkly. Gorgeous (as usual)! 🌺 🌺 🌺 ps. What are those burs you are using to smooth and shape the settings? They look like diamond dental burs, but bigger (longer). Nice.

[@FacelessJewelry]

great video, thanks for sharing your process :D

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you 🥹🙏🏻

[@sueverona6530]

Very detailed and interesting vlog!

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you 🙏🏻💕🥹

[@earthsoul9454]

Love watching your vlogs. Thank you for all the tips! Is that a diamond bur you use to clean out the inside of the bezel of the Ollie ring? (Not the round bur that you use to make space for the tip of stone) ❤

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻🥹 and yes it is a diamond burr! ☺️💜

[@sherriworkman1234]

I love the peices you are making! They are beautiful!! I have a few questions. Where do you get the metal you cast it in? What tools and things did you start out with?

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you! 🥹 I get my metals from Rio Grande! I have a list of tools for beginners in my Amazon storefront if you’d like to see what I started out with? www.amazon.com/shop/miteramade/list/UAPPXEXAIIXG?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfmiteramade I hope this helps 💜

[@sherriworkman1234]

@@MiteraMade Thank you. I appreciate it. I hope 1 day that I will be able to expand and do other things with my jewelry business. I taught myself how to make jewelry but I would like to go further.

[@tanyamiller5409]

Super fun to watch. Always wanted to do this kind of art. Really cool.

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you!! I hope you do someday, it’s very fun and rewarding! 🙏🏻

[@JustME-ft4di]

Hello from the UK. Wonderful video as always! Can I ask why the prongs are bent over to start with? Also what size graver do you use? I find the whole graver thing very complicated. I have cut my own hair for decades.

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you! 🥹 The prongs are bent over because when I made the prongs in wax my stone wax in the setting. I melted the prongs over the stone and then gently pushed the stone out of the setting without breaking the prongs. I hope that makes sense 🙏🏻🙈💜 As for the graver, it’s the 1.5” that came with the lion punch forge ☺️

[@ingaluisa2685]

@@MiteraMade Hi Adriana, do you think you could you do a video/short of you doing this step by any chance? I always wondered how you manage to do prong setting in wax and would love to see it🙆🏻‍♀Thanks!

[@CarloGonzalezTV]

I don’t have pierced ears, although I would love to wear that flower as a necklace 🥹 they’re beautiful!

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you 🥹

[@zukidesigns]

So beautiful those peridot earrings. Did you set them with just a beading tool or did you use a graver first to raise a bead? TIA

[@edanhadj]

What kind of ventilation do you use when burning out? Is that fan by the window enough for you? My wife wants to start casting in our closed off balcony not sure how to properly ventilate since our bedroom is right next door im a bit scared.

[@knokeydv]

I have a question about casting prongs. They were already bent before you began setting the stone. Did you have them bent over the stone while still a wax model? And if so, how did you get the stone out before burnout?

[@MiteraMade]

Yes, I do have them bent over the stone when it’s in the wax model! ☺️ when I’m ready to remove the stone, I gently push the stone from the bottom of the setting (usually with the back of any burr) and it just pops right out! It helps if you don’t push from the center of the stone but rather from one side or corner so you don’t put equal pressure on the prongs. If one breaks, I just put the stone back in, fix the prong and try again 💜

[@SscorpiomoonN]

Ooh the hoops are so cute! I do have a question though, what kind of solder did you use to solder the silver with the brass(?) together? Was it just silver solder?

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much!! 🥹 I just used silver solder past 💜☺️

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

The pink ring is my favourite but I can’t afford at the moment. ❤😊

[@MiteraMade]

It’s the thought that counts! 🥹🙏🏻 I’m just glad you think she’s pretty 🥹💜

[@BrennaScott-d7d]

Do you mind me asking what burnout oven you use? And where you can purchase it please? 😊

[@MiteraMade]

Of course! I use the TableTop Kiln from PMC supplies, make sure you get the one that’s specifically for burning out wax (they have many types for different projects) I got mine on Amazon, if you’d like to use my link I’d really appreciate it amzn.to/488rdYW 💕 but if you’re more comfortable ordering it on their website you can do that as well 🙏🏻☺️

[@BrennaScott-d7d]

@@MiteraMade Thank you so much 🙏

[@Buuz-j7u]

Skills but please, please- safety glasses. Awesome as always

[@MiteraMade]

I feel the shame 💔🥺😂 lol jk, thank you for caring and for the support 🙏🏻💜

[@Buuz-j7u]

My apologies- no shame!

[@MiteraMade]

@@Buuz-j7u no no I knew you weren’t and it’s coming from a good place, I was just joking. ☺️🙏🏻💜💜💜

[@flyingcheff]

Let's get her a pair of Stoggles. They are safety glasses with sexy cool! 😍

[@LaurevanRijckevorsel]

Thanks for those amazing videos. Could you tell us where we can provide gemstones in USA ? Do you have a trusted supplier you could inform us ? Would be amazing , I'm a new resident here in USA so I'm trying to build me back a new network :)

[@iiles1]

Your helm hoop ear rings kinda look like the balance wheel in a watch :)

[@MiteraMade]

I like that, thank you!! ☺️🙈🙏🏻

[@zukidesigns]

Which respirator are you using? Thanks!

[@hajirarehman5780]

I really like your apron. Can you please link where can we buy it from

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much! I have it linked in my Amazon storefront 💜 amzn.to/4dJXbME

[@potrekonengsilverbanyuwang8313]

Always uniq n detail

[@aysegulkarms2732]

Hello, I couldn't see which website you used to calculate grams. Is it possible for you to share the full address? 🍀

[@TammyNguyeen]

What camera do you use to film?

[@zukidesigns]

Is the pink wax injection wax?

[@lp9074]

Whats the name of the equipment with the swivel thing attached you set the stone in please?

[@MiteraMade]

That is a GRS Encore Vice. 💜

[@lp9074]

@@MiteraMade thank you. And is that a multi chuck on top? ☺️

[@pheap369]

Where you go to take class for bench jewelry?

[@lp9074]

She is self taught

[@sherriworkman1234]

Would you mind sending me the link to the lamp you bought?

[@MiteraMade]

Of course, thank you for using the link! 🙏🏻☺️💕 amzn.to/3LmI9jT

[@sherriworkman1234]

@@MiteraMade your welcome

[@edinsonariasquintero6130]

Muchas gracias por compartir la bendición del Padre del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo estén en tu vida y todos los tuyos gracias buen día bendiciones 😅😅😊😊Colombia cristo te bendiga siempre y te sientas feliz recibelo en tu corazón y Espíritu

[@LOWISHA-JHMNS]

I really like your video and I also like grow my channel like your channel

[@D_bossvigor]

Do you have a classes for jewelry pls revert

[@sm786]

Hi mitera need thumbnail designer at cheap rates?