Transforming Gold - Taking Old Wedding Rings And Making Them New - Todd Alan

[@rrolandomendez2179]

Wowwoweewah!! I thoroughly Enjoy that! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏼🎖🪙

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I'm so glad you did! I enjoyed making that ring. It was a bit of a challenge to stick to just pulling down the metal.

[@charlenemarion5678]

Thank you for making these videos. Very enjoyable.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you for watching them

[@alexpickens8752]

I found Todd's work about 14 years ago when my then fiancé (now wife) were looking for something unique for our wedding bands. We've been able to since visit Todd in Sarasota and pick several other pieces over time. Each item we buy is unique and worn almost constantly. Cannot say enough good things about these works.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much Alex, I love to hear that and I hope you stop by again soon! Stop on by again and I can polish up some of your pieces. Thank you!

[@kati1017]

That is AMAZING how you freehanded the swirls! Then added in the little beads to set them off just eyeing where they should go! OMG😱 Gorgeous creation!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you. The beads took a long time to get right but I'm happy to be able to incorporate them more in my work.

[@longsleeper1]

Amazing 😍❤️you created peace of art.✨✨✨👍🏻

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! It took a while but I'm happy how it came out.

[@annabellelui7470]

I like how Todd's narration is so poetic. Thank you for such great, educational and artistic video!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I have a new one coming out (very soon, just a few more late nights editing) that I think you would like. Its a new type of narration I have never tried before. Thank you!

[@aumi.jewels]

What an awesome talent you have… I have the hardest time trying to swirl wire… thanks for sharing, Michelle

[@elenakolod9153]

Amazing.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@mallorycoleman7802]

Absolutely flawless work

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much. I don't know if I would say 'flawless' but I really appreciate your kind words. I try my best.

[@colleenfellowes3418]

You Todd are truly gifted !!!! Love watching your creations come to life !! My Mother used to make beautiful silver jewelry. She was so talented too . I want to eventually buy one of your creations !!!!!!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I hope I can design one for you someday. I'm sure she was very talented, silver can be a hard metal to learn.

[@bfflorida2311]

Wow.. 1st video and I'm blown away... Absolutely nothing can stop a true experienced craftsman like Todd.. You got yourself a new fan...SUB👍...

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I will try to get a new video out soon so thank you for subscribing!

[@catherinehoughton5580]

Incredible! My son purchased his engagement and wedding rings from Todd. They are absolutely gorgeous! And watching this video just makes me that much more appreciative of the craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing this. Todd you have a true gift.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you Catherine. I hope he loves his rings!

[@Tj-TrustJESUS]

You are SOOO AMAZINGLY GIFTED!! Breathe taking!! Giving new BEAUTIFUL life to those rings!! One day I will have one of your creations!! Im counting on that!!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I hope I can make you something beautiful someday.

[@MsCraftyMonica]

This process is amazing to watch! You turned something so plain into heirloom pieces! I'm awe struck. That turned into a gorgeous ring!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Glad you enjoyed it! This one was a fun one! I love pulling the wire.

[@BraillestoneAFS]

How had I not known about your work, before?! Now, I'm mesmerized, challenged, and dreaming ...

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Hello Leslie! That is so kind of you! I have been doing this for a long time but just started making the actual videos. Thank you for your kind words!

[@cordienehigbee4105]

Thank you I really liked this

[@toddalanstudios1587]

That you! I'm glad you did!

[@heathergibson2891]

Love it! My heart jumped when you made that first cut into the old band, but then I remembered it's you, it's going to be beautiful!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you Heather, that's sweet, t

[@michaelmcglashan6117]

Amazing artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@garymalkmus6212]

Gary M..... My wife and I had planned seeing her ancestral Ireland for our 55th anniversary, but COVID shattered those plans. She had so wanted to get an Irish wedding band to wear next to her original wedding diamond. While looking for a ring online, I found a video of Todd making a wedding band and we were hooked. After watching many of your videos and looking at many many of your creations she settled on the one she loved. We could hardly wait until it arrived. Lyra was so helpful and friendly we knew that this was meant to be. The videos are mesmerizing and truly allowed us to watch your craftsmanship come to life for us..........

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Hello Gary, Thank YOU!!! I'm so sorry you couldn't go but hopefully it will be worth the wait to go later. Also safer. Lyra says 'Thank you! too.

[@jmbookie]

Beautiful piece and so great to see your process! I still love my gold wedding ring made by Todd

[@toddalanstudios1587]

I'm very glad, Thank you!

[@anthonyweisse9758]

You are truly gifted. Great video! Can’t wait to follow and see more of your creations! Would love to see you creat some men’s rings.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I will keep that in mind, especially from scratch! I will come out with more videos soon.

[@AllisonFChan]

I love his work!!!

[@babydeer2024]

I just love this video. And the music.. just awesome. I’m from Ohio I can’t wait to walk in your store one day and buy a piece from you.

[@mellio9077]

It is a thrill to watch you work! so relaxing and meditative and I love the music too. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. ❤️🍷

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy making it, the videos are kind of new in my system but I'm so glad you like them!

[@chicthemesandbuttercream-d4729]

Gorgeous!!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@Ken-fw7ue]

Amazing talent

[@buckwildebeest398]

That's massively crazy, and thrice as cool.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Ha! Thank you!!! I like to hear that!

[@buckwildebeest398]

@@toddalanstudios1587 well deserved, mon ami.

[@lovecozmo1]

Beautiful and so interesting!! My partner’s wedding band is from your studio and it has been his favorite thing since I gave it to him, 15 years ago! How it became his wedding band is a funny story. I actually gave it to him after only one year of dating, as an anniversary gift. It is sterling silver. When we got married, 3.5 years later, he chose a tungsten band. He ended up breaking it at his job. A heavy pallet fell onto his hand, and the ring saved his fingers from injury but couldn’t be repaired. We got a replacement and he had it for a few years until it slipped off while swimming in Lake Huron. He then went to using your silver braided ring, and has been using it ever since. He loves it more, it has more meaning and is absolutely more handsome than his original band.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

I love to hear he likes the braid! I'm glad his fingers were okay. That scary stuff. Thank you for your kind post!

[@seahorse82]

Stunning 😍

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you!

[@luveesjewelryaccessories253]

I would love to have my old rings turned into something unique like this

[@toddalanstudios1587]

I could do that! Let me know if you ever want your gold turned into something new! I love breathing new life in old pieces.

[@josianelouis1407]

That ring is really beautiful I would like you to make a ring

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I would love to make one for you! Thank you for your kind words

[@-PcMe-]

This was so fun to watch! I absolutely love these rings, they’re easily some of the most unique designs I’ve ever seen!

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it.

[@magdaboutros6938]

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[@alisonkovacs9871]

Beautiful

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I love making the swirl rings.

[@alisonkovacs9871]

@@toddalanstudios1587 you are so welcome thanks so much for your reply

[@StockmanOriginal]

Wow, that came out beautifully Todd. I’ve done very little with gold( it kinda scares me, for obvious reasons). I dink around with silver a little but you make gold look like a lot of fun. My primary work is scrimshaw ( l’m a carver). Thank you for sharing your skills, l appreciate it very much.

[@jaderene]

That ring is so beautiful!!!! Do you mind if I ask what are some of the best brands of pliers I should purchase?

[@toddalanstudios1587]

I personally prefer vintage tools, nice old tools are usually the best quality but are hard to come by. I will search and scour for old tools. However, if you are just getting started a nice sturdy set of round-nose pliers goes a long way. I don't have a specific brand I use. It all depends on how it feels in your hand.

[@lovecozmo1]

How long did it take to make this ring?

[@toddalanstudios1587]

As my ex likes to say - "35 years and a day". This particular ring was slowed down because of filming and so it was a multiple day project. It takes a while to pull the metal down. Typically a ring like that is a full days work.

[@eddiebushtracey4887]

How have you not got 1000s of subscribers!? The artistry you show and the camera work is amazing 👏 🙌 new subscriber. Thank you 😊

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! Thats awesome! I really appreciate it! I'm about to release a new video today (maybe tomorrow...) I hope you like it! Thank you for subbing!

[@doreenporeba]

That was an amazing process to watch how you transformed that ring! Beautiful design! In a future video, I would like to see you making a unique design using an unusual gemstone (or gemstones) either as a ring or pendant.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

I love to hear that! I have so many ideas and I would love to do an ornate pendent in one of them. I love working with gemstones of all different types. Thank you for the suggestion - maybe a cool opal peace would be fun to make.

[@doreenporeba]

​@@toddalanstudios1587 I love opals so that would be great! I also do some video work and I have to say that video was done very well. :-)

[@caiomvd]

Awesome channel and work. The editing made me a little dizzy and didn't ease noting all the details. Keep up the good work!

[@maek2886]

Wow amazing

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I had a lot of fun making this one.

[@violetaromero9953]

Wow 😯 I like 👍 one of those is lovely ❤️

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I hope I can make one for you someday.

[@kristinehanks2108]

Anyone who hate this is jealous of ur skill and belongings

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I really do try my best and I thank you for your kind words.

[@albinaolivarez873]

I truly enjoyed watching your craftsmanship, a true gift!! I would love, love to have you design and create a one of kind masterpiece for me.. to be an heirloom for sure..

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I hope I can make one for you someday! It would be an honor.

[@annehayden8455]

Genius

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you so much! I really love making old rings into new ones.

[@linag7308]

How do you turn gold into white, rose and green? When I was in labor with my first daughter. My dad accidentally sold the box my mom had hid her engagement ring in. Someone got lucky. It was beautiful. He died 5 months later. I have his ashes but too expensive to turn into a ring, bracelet or necklace.

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Gold can me made into other colors depending on what alloys are added to the melting process (example: copper helps make rose gold). I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever have any other gold that belonged to her (or him) I could pull or melt it into a new ring. I've never worked with ashes before and I don't think I would have the proper equipment to that but I could rework any golds or platinums.

[@chloberri4563]

0:32 Umm are your hands ok are they bleeding? Btw it’s crazy how you transformed that into something beautiful, keep up the good work :D

[@toddalanstudios1587]

The marks on my fingers are from the magic marker I use to mark the bands, lol. However, I have had my fair share of burns, cuts, and pokes while making my rings. Thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it!

[@Ari6lle1nWonderl2nd]

Any chance you are taking on apprentices?

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Not at the moment but I encourage you to start that journey. I am self taught and it took a few years but in the end it was worth it. If you have a passion for it, follow it.

[@Ari6lle1nWonderl2nd]

That is kind of what I’ve been doing... I recently got an engraver, a dremmel tool, and a wood burning kit and I’ve been trying to get comfortable with each type of head. Ive carved a few things out of wood and rock. What I really want to be able to do is something along the lines of creating things like Hobo Nickels. I’ve been practicing, however, I really need some guidance. I figured I’d ask you. If I could even have the opportunity to watch you work, I think that could help me a lot. My grandfather made rings and other jewelry like my moms wedding band, but unfortunately, he passed away before I could learn from him.

[@sherryvalentine]

I have several of these silver rings and am now thinking after watching the video, I have a gold ring that you might just make into a........

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Into a.... wonderful piece! We do not really melt down silver but we could turn the gold into something new.

[@AnnabelTheGoldsmith]

YOU CAN MAKE GOLD TRANSPARENT!?!?!?

[@1998foxpad]

Music heavy duty annoying lol

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Sorry, I really use music as a tool in my work so I like sharing some of the music I listen to while working.

[@mariacurtis9247]

Beautiful

[@toddalanstudios1587]

Thank you! I had fun making them!