Twisted Silver Ring Making | How it's made | Ring Tutorial

[@EM-cg4iy]

Fingerloop braiding!!! I’m in shock!

[@JelMain]

Indeed - but by taking the top strand on one side, he'd have produced a flat braid needing less compression. The secret is that it's a two-stage process, pulling the furthest loop through the two next to it, to settle on the nearest in the other hand, with a twist determined by whether the weaver picks top or bottom of the loop connecting what are otherwise two separate braids. The second step is to move the two loops left up so the first finger is freed for the next pass the other way. This is a very old form of weaving, learn it using cotton loops.

[@EM-cg4iy]

Yes I do fingerloop with cotton. Didn’t expect to see it in metal.

[@JelMain]

@@EM-cg4iy An extension of my daughter's bookbinding.

[@Laurengonerouge]

Oooo, I've done this with a variety of threads, but never seen it done with wire! Very neat! As I recall, there are versions of this finger loop braiding that can create split braids, and a flat braids too! It all depends on which strand and which loops you pull through.

[@smithgoldluke]

Yes you are right 👍

[@spoplehughes]

There are also written methods for braids needing multiple people ( even up to twenty )

[@JelMain]

You get a better start with the knots at the fingers, though.

[@raselrasel26]

Price please

[@smokeydog67]

If I can get my fingers to cross those wires as you have, it will be a miracle but, I’m going to give it a go and see what happens! I love this ring it is going to be my first!

[@TheHarvestGoddessDemeter]

I never would have thought to use braid walking with wire! What an awesome concept.

[@helylopez3779]

Desde Bogotá Colombia, gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, felicitaciones

[@rhondajones1313]

That was neat. I used to do that with rope and shot line in the USN. Thanks for putting the video up

[@breabnyan]

I love it! simple, right to the point and educational! Thank you!

[@legoguy23451]

if only i had metallurgy workshop in apartment... just think what i could accomplish

[@CanadianSpaceBoy]

Same here

[@hashemmi24]

Yes, I believe this guy woke up one day, with all the knowledge about this in his head, and a fully equipped workshop. Without having to do anything./S Don't let "if only" stop you, you can start with little time and money.

[@Lightning-Man-1954]

The silver wire can be bought...look up silver wire supplier. Copper wire from Jaycar in Australia or The House Jewelry in Sydney. Look online, Pepe tools. Get a flat steel plate where you can hold it on your lap to hammer silver or copper wire. Learn to anneal as once you start hammering 🔨...the wire becomes Work hardened. Small steps...learning , observing. But above all Having a go...a workshop is wherever YOU are. I have an engineering company...every possible machine...but not a table. Or other needs I mentioned to you. Above all I lack TIME. But one day soon Muchaco...soon.!

[@zachwood8095]

I feel your pain

[@blatantmisconception]

There's nothing he used that is exceptionally rare or expensive brother. You literally could do this in your apartment! You can buy silver wire, you don't have to make your own. So no need for a $250 rolling mill. A propane torch is under $20 used, probably wayyyy cheaper. The little vise tool he's using could be subbed for a small vise that clamps to a kitchen table. A set of wire pliers is also cheap. Any hammer will work. You just need a smooth face on it. The saw inexpensive, but there's no reason you need a wire jewelry saw. A dremel with a cutting disc will do it. Even a junk grade hack saw will work. Silver is soft. The mandrel he's rounding it out on is a special tool. But they're cheap. Maybe $25 for a ring sizing set. You don't need an anvil, but you could order a mini Chinese made one or substitute a flat piece of iron. Even a sledge hammer can be used as an anvil if the edges are smooth. But going to a metal shop and buying a 4 inch chunk of flat steel bar is super inexpensive. I'd probably get a couple of pencil erasers (the big pink ones) to put under it to minimze hammering noise. Or just fold a towel under it. It is very achievable brother. Don't short yourself because you don't have space or fancy tools. There's a ton of creative tinkering one can do with very few tools at a kitchen table. 😊

[@GlitzyWitch]

That's beautiful, i wish i had a workshop. I'm definitely going to try with the copper wire i have. Thank you ❤

[@GlitzyWitch]

OK so I tried this with coloured bracelet string, but the top and bottom didn't mesh, I had ywo separate plaits, am I going wrong somewhere? Thank you 😊

[@smithgoldluke]

Watch the video carefully thank you

[@arailway8809]

Beautiful work

[@teristeinborn4872]

Amazing work! I was enthralled as I watched. I’ve subscribed and am definitely anxious for more! Watching these videos is what has taught me to be the metalsmith I’ve become today. I now own my own business and make upscale jewelry. This is where you come to learn!

[@bahramganj9278]

فوق العاده بود.همیشه دوست داشتم بتوانم چنین کاری را یاد بگیرم.❤

[@Brievel]

That's a very neat finished product!

[@justabouthadit5872]

Well done! Great work, done by hand. Very good!

[@BeadPie]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial x

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing. I work with lifting cable rope and have been taught how to stand, lands, and strands together to make eyelets super strong. Not quite what I expected but very beautiful all the same your workmanship is lovely.

[@theartisancompany]

Beautiful!

[@NoraSLiss]

Bravo 👏👏👏👍👍👍🦋🦋🦋

[@jorundr1907]

Impressive work.

[@tezzcan1]

Stunning ❤

[@lenoralb]

Excellent craftsmanship! There should be a ring and a bracelet option to be sold as a set.

[@kirstywilliams3139]

Totally agree, plus add a pendant & earrings for a complete set!

[@Paula-pv7ep]

Great job . I was going to do a 4 strand weave ring . After watching this . O yea ! That's sweet . Thank you .

[@RajSans-p5x]

I like it

[@eskayler66]

Nice work dude.

[@marilynnorrell5065]

So beautiful !!!

[@ca.luckie2830]

Wow…very cool! Thanks!!

[@tobiasdodd2598]

This is such a cool ring! I am doing my own version of this based off of your work with weaving 18 gauge nickel and brass together

[@ФедяБадейкин-б9ц]

Just brilliant! Really!

[@karenstewart5412]

😮That is absolutely gorgeous i love it ❤xx

[@NanaNan1]

I love it what gauge wire?

[@JelMain]

Probably about 20. enough to bend but not break. Note it's continuously annealed

[@NanaNan1]

Do you have a tutorial … I truly love it but feel like I’m missing something Thanks

[@JelMain]

@@NanaNan1 There's plenty of YT primers, Morgan Donner's is a good one. Set up. Essentially, tie 5x 2' lengths of cotton - embroidery floss is good - and secure them to a hook, with a loop on the first, second, and third fingers of the left hand, and the remaining two on the second and third fingers of the right hand. Have the knots at the finger end of the loops. A. Pass the first finger of the right hand through the loops on the first and second fingers of the left hand and hook the top of the third loop onto it, pulling it through the loops. Spread your hands apart, so the weave runs up to the hook. B. You now have loops on the first and second fingers of the left hand. Use the third finger to pick up the loop on the second, and the second to pick up the loop on the first. You've completed the first pass, and the loops are now the other way round, so repeat from A, five times. C. The loops are back in their starting position, and you've two short lengths of braid on either side of the hook. Now repeat A and B, but picking up the bottom of the loop on the third finger rather than the top. That puts a twist into the loop, securing the edges together into a tube. D. Repeat A and B, creating another eye, and this time do a flat braid next, by picking the top of the third loop on one hand, and the bottom of the third loop on the other. Repeat until you've run out of thread, and tie off with a knot, then trim the ends into a tassel. You now have a training sampler, and can develop body memory. I did one in black, with one loop in gold, showing the path through the braid. In mediaeval times, they made them far longer and wider, with all the ladies contributing in much more complicated tapestry techniques.

[@Luis-dr2io]

Muy bueno!!! Gracias brother!

[@quasarpulsarspark]

Very beautiful. Thank you.

[@sarahreinhard8222]

I used to do this with yarn, but I've never thought about doing it with wire!

[@entertainmentharyana]

I tried the same trick with copper wire ,,, it,s cool

[@kathybrandt6060]

The ring is stunning, simple yet elegant. I will have to check out your site.

[@suuris1]

Very nice, thanks!!!

[@kevinmoulton8072]

Ahhh the old left hand right foot clamp, can’t beat it.😂 good job sir. Also, cut that nail.

[@Justadeathgod]

better cut both of them, but then with a twist: how about instead of gel nails put on some steel nails?

[@rubenlabastida9172]

Me y bien echo 🙏🏽🙏🏽👌te encargo ke por ngas más videos de esos

[@GHOSTSTARDANCER]

Too cool 😎

[@charward6417]

I make wire jewelry but don't have the equipment or know-how to make the things I see on this channel. But I will, eventually, I've decided. You guys make it look so easy! I love your videos as well as the beautiful things you make😁

[@smithgoldluke]

Amazon site all jewellery tool available Thanks for watching

[@JrBurriss]

Really beautiful ring. I need to enroll in some classes. Just my 1 cent

[@uelhunter8160]

The pinkie nail is for digging for gold when you’re driving or watching KZbin videos.

[@pocahontasseguinart7099]

That’s a dumb comment and not nice 6:23

[@pesocniecasipesocniecasi4304]

Это очень красиво и необычно.

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

Nice job 👍 I think i will make one too 😏

[@ishiiowada3884]

❤️👍👍

[@실바노-n4n]

우와 이 디자인 너무 아름다워요 금반지로 만들고 싶엉ㅅ

[@leben54]

The loop braids I usually make with five loops is flat on one side and rounded on the other. Looks like knitting on the round side

[@RajendraSoni-p1l]

Vere good

[@mjremy2605]

Beautiful ring, very lovely. Loved watching you work. Please do not add music to any demo /DIY channel, it is too much for the ears, very stressful. Natural sounds of hammering and sawing are soothing.

[@mariaanacb4919]

Que lindooo! Ja fiz um mas nao ficou tao bonito com fio mais grosso. Vou fazer de novo

[@AJ-lz3lr]

Is this a common method? Ive never seen looped wire braiding before, its cool

[@zorbl8463]

It's finger loop braiding. I can't imagine it's really common to do with wire, even doing it with crochet cotton will give blisters on the sides of your finger joints if you do it too much without building up enough callus

[@kirstywilliams3139]

That is a gorgeous ring and I loved watching you make it 🤩 I presume you sell what you make, where can I buy your creations?

[@redwren4182]

It looks beautiful. Tell every professional who needs that long nail has one! Is there a different way to do the join?

[@sassysanitypratt671]

That would braid make a beautiful copper bracelet

[@mbuffalo111]

Great looking ring! weirdly long pinky nails🤔

[@RedPanda74]

It’s very typical for Asian and Indonesian men to have long pinky nails. It’s a cultural thing.

[@mabylene]

That's the pickin' nail

[@NeoPortaPotty]

Also called a coke nail

[@katyungodly]

I mean clearly it comes in handy, he used it to weave through the wires more easily. Weird, but useful!

[@nicklauschristofonoXXII]

For the white girl!

[@Biswaa42]

❤❤❤

[@ellenablanton9546]

Thats pretty. Can you tell me more? Where can I get the directions to make this beautiful ring?

[@ollieox4176]

Awesome ❤ Is this how they make a Franco chain?

[@Necromantix]

i did my coils for my Vape with this technique

[@HL3108]

Rất tuyệt vời.

[@nadjatalidrissi8355]

❤

[@amigo8872]

Amazing , left a diamond stone or white topaz

[@marian1576]

Really beautiful. Please tell us what gauge or mm the wire was drawn down to.

[@smithgoldluke]

Any of these 21,22,23 gauge wire Thanks for watching

[@scottbenson8105]

I used to braid 32 and below for vaping coils but I’ve switched to jewelry making now

[@rosaelinav8036]

Wow is beautiful the ring 🤍

[@Jacky-nj9gs]

Eso que usa para ablandar el alambre es un soplete?

[@joonaskekoni2867]

Rolling machine is not needed, if you use premade wire. You can just warp the ends with the wire the ring is made and leave a gap.

[@NanaNan1]

Would it be okay to ask for clarification? I’ve watched a few times and from this run through I see wire 1 being pulled from behind through 2 & 3 then see wire 5 being pulled through wires 4 &5 into the braid. Do I have that right? At first I thought you went under under wire set set 2 and over 3 into the middle or braid and the opposite on the other side. I am going to try this in copper/silver first to see if I like the pattern and if so I’d like to make it for a replacement wedding ring for husband in silver & gold. If you have the time to read thisThank you ..

[@pierrebittar5941]

👍👍❤🌷❤👍👍

[@kondojunagaraju8899]

This is your own design or from catalogue?

[@NihalHalil-f9g]

Hey there, beautiful work! What diameter does the wire have?

[@leoe.]

Looks like 18-20 gauge

[@dragonshoarddesign3094]

what camera are you using?

[@Larrity312]

6:35 that coke spoon fingernail.

[@mihaimihai7505]

Cooper, gold, silver on a single bracelet could you make?

[@itsthewilliamb]

What are the names of the tools used at the start to stretch the wire out? Thanks!

[@rubenadsouza4186]

Please make video on hip chain making in our side we call nevala

[@Aemni1]

The ring is nice but i'd like it even more if there was a way of making it seamless. The video is helpful and gave me an idea for a design that uses a decorative piece to disguise the seam.

[@Lightning-Man-1954]

Are you going to share that idea with us? Too !

[@dianazaalberg1993]

@Aemni1 it’s easy to make the ends seamless. Make the starting wires longer to begin with. When you are done braiding you form your ring, bend it and put one end of the ring on top (let it overlap). Than look if the design matches and saw through both of your “ends”, hope that helps

[@gabriellimadasilvamoreira1596]

Se o espaço não for infinitamente divisel, isso também não resolve? Afinal, vai chegar o ponto em que não dá pra andar metade da distância, ou anda além desse limite, ou não anda

[@enahime1931]

Do you take commissions? (using fine pure silver?)

[@johnbolton292]

That looks superb! In case you've forgotten, God loves you. Jesus loves you. On your journey beware of traps and snares. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

[@SirMaximilianElDookay]

what guage wire did you use for this ring?

[@smithgoldluke]

20 gauge

[@Amm1ttai]

couldn't you use a crochet hook to grab the loops and pull them through?

[@aggelikiloykeri6042]

What kind of wire do you use?

[@smithgoldluke]

100% silver wire 👍

[@thomasland1702]

What kind of pliers are at 4:40, please?

[@Azimut773]

That's it, yes! How nice it is to look at the work of a professional! Greetings from Russia!

[@thecosmicfishy]

What happened to those pinky finger nails? Great video!

[@smithgoldluke]

I noticed that I was so lucky that I never found out.

[@brunokenney7878]

Hello. What gauge wire and is it soft wire or dead hard?

[@smithgoldluke]

Wire gauge 21and pure silver soft wire. Thanks for watching

[@DadsPreciousMetals]

Is that fine silver or sterling?

[@smithgoldluke]

Fine silver

[@debbiegoble9836]

Do you sell these? Where?

[@BellaAnderson-o11o1o]

It's very simple. All you need is long pinky nails.

[@thetermite72]

What gauge wire is it when you start the braid?

[@Amipotsophspond]

he made the wire with a ingot and a rolling mill, but it looks a little thicker then 1 mm so that would be like 16 gauge. if you are planning to buy wire rather then make it, make sure you have a way to anneal the wire to relax the silver metal and make it not brittle. annealing is like slowly cooking the metal with a torch he does this at 0:09. as you cold work the silver metal it will get stiffer and more brittle the ring was short so not a big deal.

[@Lightning-Man-1954]

@@Amipotsophspond yes at 0:09 he heats to a red colour then drops into water 💧 to instantly cool...it is now soft again. Ready to be reworked. I was thinking 🤔 of making a Lattice made ring to hold a Cabachon Ruby or Red Coral. Using silver wire...using a wire wrap design I've seen in Pinterest.

[@tapiocaheadgurl]

I tried to do this and ended up with a two part braid :( trying to figure out what I did wrong

[@عبدالحميدجامع-ت4ص]

ياخد من السبابه ويضعه في الخنصر... اما البنصر هو اللى ياخد به مع ملاحظه هامه هي انه الطرف الثالث اللى يسحبه لا زم يخلى الخط اللى فوق تحت واللى تحت فوق وإلا اصبحت الضفيره من جزئين متساويين وغير ملتصقين

[@АЛЕКСПУТИН-г6г]

Интересный обзор такой работы. Вышло сделать красиво.

[@MT-ku2yu]

What gage wire are you using?

[@smithgoldluke]

22 gauge

[@TheTaliswoman]

Are you using sterling or fine silver please

[@AtomAcademyLearningCenter]

Coke nail.

[@atjthe2nd]

not one but two coke nails.

[@countrygirl4422]

That's a lot of coke.

[@rafiqkatana]

That's interesting. The video doesn't play in 1080p.

[@nicholesstanley2789]

What gauge is the wire

[@smithgoldluke]

21 gauge wire

[@sarfarazAhmad-tt2dr]

सर जी ट्यूटोरियल वीडियो बनाए ताकि देखने वाले को भी आ जाए।

[@KnotHead1008]

Nice silver work. The braid could’ve been tighter so the gaps wouldn’t show.