I took his 3 month course some years ago when he was in VA beach, VA. He's incredible. Teaching how to properly use the correct tools to set beautiful stones. Would love to see him again some day.

You are a wonderful teacher. I appreciate the close up clear view of the ring and the angles of the bur and the cuts.

Very useful technique demonstrated there. I’ll remember this. Thanks. The professionals always make it look easy.

Great clear explanation of good support to the cutting point. A tiny tripod of finger tip control puts the cutting point of the burr exactly where you want it. Thank you, great teaching of a practical skill.

@RioGrande1944

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

Thank you and Rio Grande. Great tips to help me overcome many of the mistakes I've been frustrated with. Love Rio Grande products and these tutorials take it all to great heights.

Great video Rio. Thanks for the tips Blaine. (Would love more on stone setting. )

Thank you so much for a such a beautiful demonstration .

This was a great video!!

I Really appreciate your videos. The most informative ones I can find that make sense. You explain everything so well.

@RioGrande1944

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, Ash! We're glad to hear that you find these videos to be helpful. We feel so fortunate to work with Blaine.

Thank you so much for your lessons on prongs. I am just starting out and love jewelry and making it. Please come out with more tricks of the trade.

I would live to take a class with Blaine. Thank you for the video! Any graver sharpening videos using the dual angle power hone?

Another excellent video. Thank you.

Exactly what I needed!

Helpful!

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

The first technique got me thank you

Thank you. I'm self teaching. And learned so much in this video. I'm trying to learn cutting a shelf for oval and pear shaped faceted gemstone bezel settings. If I am cutting a shelf in an oval, say, do I go in the direction of the rotation the burr, or the opposite. Seems the same direction makes it feels easier, but more likely to slid off??? Any tips? Thanks again, and smile!! You're helping so many! Mimi

@RioGrande1944

8 жыл бұрын

Hi, +huskyfluffy! Our Jewelry Tech Team applies pressure in the opposite direction of the rotation. Otherwise, the bur tends to run away and it's more likely to slide off. Let us know if we can provide more information!

Great lesson!

@RioGrande1944

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, James! Our employees and students find that Blaine's tips on hand positioning make a big difference. Glad you found the video helpful!

Excellent! Thank you!

@RioGrande1944

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

You are a good teacher.

@RioGrande1944

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, Thanks for commenting! Blaine is an amazing teacher. We're so fortunate to work with him.

Please give a link for that black swivel device that holds the ring. Thank you in advance.

I love living in Albuquerque, just 15 minutes away from Rio Grande, Should drive right on down and take some classes sometime, i go their often to pick up supplies. Great people.

@RioGrande1944

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, +meded moon! We so appreciate you saying that! We look forward to seeing you next time :)

@edrei5103

7 жыл бұрын

Hello, where is Rio Grande?

@mededmoon6265

7 жыл бұрын

Edrei in abq, NM

HOW NICE.

Should you use this burr for 3D cad pave settings after the casting of alloy

Wow great vids! I got a high recommendation from an alumni to take a course with Blaine, and I can understand why.

Blaine's class rocks! He's even better in person!!

@PenneeParker

10 жыл бұрын

Blaine is such a great teacher!!

@twilightdiamondgirl

5 жыл бұрын

Pennee P

:) Dentistry 101! as a dentist, new to working with metal, I am shocked to see so many jewelry workers use a palm grasp with handpiece and don't know how to use their fingers for resting point, fulcrum and connection!Thanks for this video

@RioGrande1944

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

This was a great video. this was how I was tought when I was working with a jeweler.

4mm Thanks so much.

I would love to see the stone setting... And finished set...

@RioGrande1944

2 жыл бұрын

We have a whole playlist about stone setting, check it out! kzread.info/head/PLQ6Dbws9mbJSYD_Tl1kVGQ4AWHlIBeGcz

What hand piece and flex shaft is that your using? I noticed the hose(?) going from the hand piece to the motor is smaller and coiled.

@nicolelitschauer5767

Жыл бұрын

Same been searching comments for that answer u can call them in previous videos mark mentioned a number I might just call lol

THank you. What size Hart bur were you using? What size would be good to buy.

@RioGrande1944

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! That setting looks like about a 1carat setting so the bur is likely about 4mm.

what is the ring holder/rotating ring clamp called and where is it available?

@RioGrande1944

8 жыл бұрын

Hi, Lana! Great question. This is the GRS BenchMate Inside-Ring Holder :) www.riogrande.com/Product/GRS-BenchMate-Inside-Ring-Holder/118666

How does the bur not cut the finger?

what kind of micromotor have Blaine on this video I wanna buy it

@RioTechs

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Patezorra. Blain is using the NSK EMax EVOlution Dual-Port Micro-Motor System with Gear-Reduction Handpiece. Our catalog number is 117484. I hope this is of some help. Mark N Tech

can you teach me sir!

How are you not cutting a divot in your finger by touching the back of that rotating burr?

does he have an on line course? if so where can I watch it?

@RioGrande1944

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chico, Thanks for watching. Rio does sell a couple of different training video sets from Blaine. You might be interested in them and can find them here: www.riogrande.com/search?q=blaine+lewis+dvd&c=&t=1&pageSize=32 Thanks again for watching!

@MysteryFinery

6 жыл бұрын

if I buy the DVD will I get to download it instantly or do I get a physical copy?

@RioGrande1944

6 жыл бұрын

This item is a physical DVD set. Thanks for asking!

Where are those practice brass solitaire rings available?

@RioGrande1944

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Allen, Thanks for asking! We carry practice settings designed by Blaine: bit.ly/2KTm1RI. Hope this helps!

Hi friend, what is the name of this strawberry you use? Much obliged.

@riograndejewelrysupplies6368

7 жыл бұрын

Hello Edrei, Thanks for your question. The exact burr shown here is not identifiable, but you can see our selection online here: www.riogrande.com/search/go?w=burr Hope this helps!

@shenaniganstoo

6 жыл бұрын

the only burrs I saw him use was first a setting burr then a heart burr.

Doesn't your middle finger get hot when it has contact with the spinning bur?

so, this freaks me out a bit--does the friction from the bur shaft not burn your finger?

@RioGrande1944

8 жыл бұрын

Hey, +Meghan Langley! You use a little bur life on your finger it prevents the friction from burning your finger. Works like a charm. :)

@pinkangora

8 жыл бұрын

+Rio Grande okay awesome thank you! That is what I would have tried but good to have confirmed! looking forward to trying my hand at tube setting

@RioGrande1944

8 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes for you! :)

@MysteryFinery

7 жыл бұрын

do you make lessons or just sell tools?

@barryculli6809

6 жыл бұрын

Jewelers are tough, Meghan.

Am I the only person who burns their finger on the collet housing of the #30 hand piece while trying to hold the burr correctly? Maybe I need to switch to a quick-change hand piece since it not as big around.

@Awbarrett77

4 жыл бұрын

powers1217 this happens to me too. I was hoping for more on how to hold the #30 correctly.

Common the middle finger do not go foward because you can't hold a shaft only with the thumb and index. By reflex the middle finger will hold the shaft just like the other ones. Nobody old a shaft with two fingers.

What if people don't have the luxury of owning a grs benchmate, working vertically to their work is the only option they have

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