The Split-Shank Ring

[@karie9890]

Super snappy video Nancy! I want you to know that I went to a jeweler's school, that will remain nameless, and I have truly learned more from watching your video's than I did at school. You are "wonerful, wonerful, wonerful"! Thank you for all the years of learning and laughter! 😂😂

[@joliseaglasspotterydesigns1205]

yay!!!! love seeing you, learn so much and you a hoot to boot!!!!!! much love

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Thanks!!! So kind

[@hepburn118]

Fantastic tutor, you're a born teacher and excellent jeweller.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Wow, thank you!

[@annh3599]

Thank you Nancy!

[@jirup]

Wooh-hoo, Nancy is on a roll!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Haha! I know. Weird!

[@steventrosiek2623]

Love your introduction!! 🤣🤣❤️

[@LarryDallas]

Great job on your video Nancy 🙂🙃🙂 I always enjoyed seeing your videos 👁️

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

I'm so glad!

[@elisazulueta9535]

Beautiful piece ❤

[@ceciliam7144]

Thanks for the tutorial! Will look up the rectangular bezel in your channel. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aumi.jewels]

I have the same problem hammering because I have about 3000 different things on my desk too… I’m having all my students start following you and watching you

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Thanks again Autumn!

[@aumi.jewels]

It was square wire…. I’m gonna use my half round wire thank you I’ve been watching you for years so glad you’re one of the best instructors on KZbin. You really make it fun and you talk to the people and that’s good that’s what I do on my Instagram account. Big hugs 🤗 Autumn Michelle

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Thanks Autumn!

[@sasheanones1456]

Thanks for sharing... Love your videos...

[@tamaraadams9317]

Great video, Nancy! I learn something every time I watch your amazing videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise and talent!

[@allanthompson9695]

Great vid Nancy. Could do so many things with the split shank. Great to have some ready to go.

[@reneeziegler3823]

Nancy, you are an a roll this month! Great video---I'm looking forward to the step-bezel setting.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

You and me both!

[@KathleenKrucoff]

Thanks Nancy! Always enjoy your videos and the tips you share.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

You are so welcome!

[@hectorgarcia8691]

Wonderful video, step by step all the way, thank you so much mam, this is a job/skill/trade that can be done till you’re very old, I’ve known several jewelers in their 90s and they still are earning their livelihoods from the bench. Blessings

[@toniofficer1528]

I love you lol. Thank You for the videos 🤣

[@feltthefluff]

I really think you are fabulous!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Thank you Ellie!!!!

[@crystalfabulous]

Thanks

[@peucenon]

Super! Thanks!

[@Shukarr]

Thank you so much for this tutorial Nancy:) You are the best and we appreciate you SO MUCH!

[@jasonphillips5227]

Amazing…. Thank you

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Very very nice

[@sandyzebra]

Great vid, as always, thanks Nancy! You so perfectly integrate exact science and complete chaos - so reassuring! Also, love the disclaimer at the end :D

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Haha! Thanks. Didn't think anyone saw that little disclaimer. Science and Chaos! I love it.

[@Babette17C]

Thank you, Nancy. I love your videos - you have taught me so much. Great close up video work.

[@carolgrodin7530]

The BEST! Thank you!!

[@dianazaalberg1993]

Thank you Nancy, I really enjoyed this. Looking forward to your next video. Loved your stacker video btw, will make some soon.

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Yay! A new video!u love your videos! Thank you for sharing your help!

[@karenw8929]

Thanks Nancy! Would love to hear you discuss jewelry, in general some time. What trips your trigger about it? Design, materials, construction, etc. Also, how you evaluate the pieces you look at in relationship to the price point. Thanks again.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Excellent ideas Karen! I will add that to my list of videos to create. Thank you!

[@MrsLeguyader]

Love your videos. Informational and entertaining.

[@Lisa-yj8dt]

Thank you for sharing. Your lessons are always so fun and informative. I am reasonably sure you make several wardrobe changes and twirls each time you enter the studio!?🤔

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Haha! Of course! Although, the truth is, I'm usually in my PJs! Don't tell anyone. Haha.

[@kassemkarim7579]

Wonderful

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Thank you

[@NathanHarrison7]

Thank you. Subscribed.

[@AngiesByKim]

That's where I went wrong over and over, compensating for end filing lol

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

It's super easy to over file too. Always leave room for imperfection! Haha. Good luck on the next one.

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

Thanks for sharing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💎👍

[@aumi.jewels]

My miter jig does the same thing yes the wire means it’s uneven…Autumn Michelle

[@terrifayle6685]

Hey Nancy!! Really helpful, thank you. I want to make a multi-wire cuff and have been wondering if I add the bezel before shaping into a cuff, or after.

[@aumi.jewels]

I just love you, I used to have a branded email and so every comment was under that one, but now I had to go into Google and add a different email address after I let go of my website through Weebly who sucks oops didn’t mean to say that. But everything was by Michelle and I had my picture. So now it’s Autumn so I add my name Autumn Michelle

[@BuckarooCoyote]

What is the plastic shield you're using? Would love to see that setup. Thank you for great video's Nancy.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

It's the Flex-Mount Face Shield from Knew Concepts: www.knewconcepts.com/flex-mount-face-shields.php. Keeps the dust out of your face. Thanks!

[@duocmat5192]

👍👍👍♥️

[@duocmat5192]

Thanks you 👍♥️

[@michelletanner948]

Beautiful work. I watch on of your older video's and you mentioned you put baking soda in used pickle then you either threw it away or disposed of it. Other artists say take it to toxic dump facility. You are so knowledgeable about most everything jewelry What's the correct way to dispose plz.🙏😒

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Michelle, a lot depends on your local requirements. From what I've read, for my area, with personal use, it is ok to neutralize the pickle and then dispose of it when it is no longer an active acid - in the sink. Another method of disposal involves evaporating the pickle and throwing away the (neutralized) crystals. Once neutralized, the only issue left is the copper present in the pickle. Copper should not be introduced into waterways as it is toxic to aquatic life. So, don't dump it in the creek, pond, lake, ocean, etc.! Personally, I change my pickle maybe every 3-5 years. I dispose of my spent pickle by neutralizing it, then evaporating. The amount of copper introduced via your pickle is minimal. For a comparison of the amount of copper generated in your pickle, versus copper in the environment, envision the amount of copper that enters our waste treatment facilities daily via the use of copper plumbing pipes. Many, many homes and business still have copper plumbing. Also consider the amount of non-refined/un-recycled copper pipe and other metals that are tossed into our landfills. The amount in your pickle pot is miniscule in comparison. Also, many people use sodium bisulfate (the active ingredient in many pickles) as a spa product. Are they neutralizing their hot tubs and bringing the fluid into a hazardous waste facility when they change the water? Probably not. Hopefully, they are NOT dumping that water into a creek! As I said in the beginning, it's best to check with your local hazardous waste treatment center before deciding on any of the options I mentioned above. Good luck! N

[@michelletanner948]

Thanks so much for answering my question with such great info. It helped a lot and you are so right about what's going on with our environment. It's very scary but true

[@aumi.jewels]

Is that solid square wire or is that half round wire I think I missed it in the beginning are use half round wire and right now I think I’m using eight gauge half round wire or six gauge half round wire for my ring shanks or double ring shanks but even though I am a silver smith instructor I still have a weak point and that’s with my ring bands and I don’t know why

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

You can use 1/2 round or square or even round. I used square in the video. What seems to be the problem with your ring shanks? Thanks!

[@aumi.jewels]

@@NancyHamiltonJewelry Probably because I don’t make as many rings as I do other designs. I make great stack rings but right now I’m making matching varisite cab cuffs and rings. My Varisite is top quality and I just want to get it right. I started on the bands last night and so far they are looking good... Thank you so much for replying back to me 🤗

[@AngiesByKim]

How do they get a stone in between and have it stay like you see some rings? You know where the stone looks suspended between the two?

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

I'm working on that video now! You would have to make the setting and then open the "legs" of the ring just enough to put the setting in. It should be a very tight fit. More in the video.

[@AngiesByKim]

@@NancyHamiltonJewelry awesome! Those look so great.

[@kathrynkorchok4651]

Love your videos! How do you sign your work? With a scribe, electronic tool or is it a stamp?

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

I use an electric engraver. Something like this from Smile Amazon: amzn.to/3FXTFi7. I've always wanted a logo stamp but, alas, not enough to actually order one. Haha. I have more flexibility with the electric graver: I can add date, number in series, hallmark, and my name.

[@daykangemcutting8679]

you talk to tired and slow and not giving any motivation.

[@aumi.jewels]

Is that solid square wire or is that half round wire I think I missed it in the beginning are use half round wire and right now I think I’m using eight gauge half round wire or six gauge half round wire for my ring shanks or double ring shanks but even though I am a silver smith instructor I still have a weak point and that’s with my ring bands and I don’t know why

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

It's a solid square wire. You can try it with any type you want. Thanks.