I really appreciate how you show your mistakes in your videos. I’m a beginner metalsmith and I get frustrated with how often I mess up. But seeing a master such as yourself still make mistakes is so assuring that it’s all part of the process of learning the trade!

@nunezhector01

2 ай бұрын

I coincide with your comments. These are fantastic realistic and inspiring videos. I am also a beginner jeweler, I can say that on every piece that I have made so far I`ve had to fix some mistake. I guess this is how you get better, I even enjoy fixing this beautiful mistakes :)... This is the beauty of making jewelery

@brigittekleynnaert1123

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

I take that as a great compliment Leah, thank you! And I am not by far a master. Just someone who likes to learn and enjoys working with metal. Everyone makes mistakes, that's the best way to learn. And as soon as you don't get overwhelmed by thinking 'I have to get this right straight away' but realize that you can fix your mistakes, the real fun can begin!

Great tutorial Bregje! When you don't succeed, try again...and again...and again! Rarely does a project go without its challenges so being transparent & showing your viewers all aspects of your creative process is both a valuable teaching opportunity for you, learning opportunity for your viewers and shows the countless hours of trial and error involved in the creative process. Your tutorials are pure gold. Thank you for sharing.

@s.magdaleno4124

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Bregje!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Wow, Rochelle, thank you so much! I really appreciate your message and feel humbled by it. Thanks!

I use a little Vaseline, to keep the stones in place, it works well.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Great tip, thanks!

Je bent wel een volharder! Super resultaat!

I have had many failed attempts at casting and was doubting my ability to crack this process. Thanks to your video I now realise perseverance is the key. So many of these videos show perfection it is great to see the challenges as well, thankyou for sharing this video. I'm a real fan of your work.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Midas! And this can be a tricky proces. That's why I have multiple casting rings I can use, so that I cast another ring right away if one attempt doesn't go as planned.

Hello Bregje , happy congradjulations for your expieriend work Günther Clemenz

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thank you Gunther!

Really like the ring, esp the sapphire on the side :)

Thank you so much for another great video! Really enjoy your tutorials and thank you for sharing the information and your knowledge.

That cork idea is genius, Bregje! Lovely result ☺️

Absolutely love the results! Didn't know that sapphires can go through heating process! If you have some materials or ideas on soldering jewelry while sapphires are in, please, show that too! Still have hard time believing it 😂😂😂😂

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Yes, they will be safe, but don't use pickle solution or quench them. You will need to let them cool by air.

Yeiii!I just received my casting mold and sand. It will be a fun weekend. Thanks for your inspiration 😊

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Whoop, whoop! How did it go?

Thank you for posting this as well as your learning process (mistakes). I love the roughened texture one the best.

It makes for a very unique design, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing and have a great week.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I am so relieved to know that it's not just me who has problems getting the cast right! My last piece took 19 attempts! Thanks for all your videos ands tutorials, you are a true inspiration

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

19 attempts, wow, you are not one to give up. Glad it worked out in the end!!

@user-gj1qk4st9p

Ай бұрын

Did you change anything in the process of mold making or just kept doing the same steps over and over ? :) I've also had like 20 attempts and still no luck with a ring 😕 although I'm also trying to do some things a bit different than on the previous attempts

Dear Bregje, thank you so much for your video! It's really helpful to see your ups and downs while casting. I'm going to try my first ever delft clay casting today using your tutorials and can't wait to see the result 🤞 and again, thanks so much for all your video lessons!!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

How did it go???

@user-gj1qk4st9p

Ай бұрын

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials solid pieces like a heart ok, but no luck with rings yet (had over 20 attempts) - silver gets stuck at the top of the ring just near the funnel and doesn't follow the perimeter 😕

Thanks!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your support Beth!

Very good ❤

Interesting technique, thanks for sharing 😊 I like the ring turned into pendant most

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thanks Susan!

Well done, it’s a very tricky thing to do isn’t it. I like a side pour flask instead of a top pour, for some reason that helped me so much when it comes to casting stones in place. Thank you for sharing all parts of the learning process.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And it did take me some attempts but I also rediscovered my love for making Delft Clay casting molds. The casting not so much, lol

I bought the Delf clay 2 yrs ago after you presented this at your first tutorials. Still I have this at my storage board. I believe it's time to experiment with this (but of course I need to find a nanny for my baby 🤔) Thanks Bregje for your effortless and well educated tutorials! :)

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Yes! Go for it! After you are done having fun with the baby of course, ;-). I would aim for nap time!

I have been wanting to try delft clay casting, so this video came at the best time! I won’t be casting any stones in place, not yet anyway… But I have carved a design out of wax that I’m excited to cast. Love the organic look of all the jewellery you cast 😊

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Oeh, looking forward to seeing your results! Go for it!!

Je volharding is legendarisch! Dapper Bregje 🥰

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Hahaha, dankjewel Sabine!

This was an interesting video I admire your determination and I enjoyed you taking your time to share with us ❤

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

It took some swearing of camera, ;-). Thanks!

Wanted to try delft clay, but now you made me hesitate lol

Bedankt

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Jij bedankt Brigitte! En je kunt je donatie terug vinden in de video van vanavond, :-)

Congratulations on a great video. As an amateur jeweler, I am a big Fan of yours. You show the real life, challenges and pleasure of making jewelery. I very much appreciate and feel inspired by your work!. Already looking forward to your next tutorial.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to hear you are enjoying my tutorials, :-)

I really appreciate the process of resolving unsuccessful casts. It appears that the pendant might be easier to cast with stones in place, so that is what I will try first.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

It will take some muscle cutting through the big chunks of silver, but if the results are there in the end, that's worth it.

Respect voor je volhardendheid! Heel leerzaam om te zien. Uiteindelijk toch mooie unieke sieraden gecreëerd.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Dankjewel! Nou, ik kreeg hem niet cadeau. Maar juist dan is het uiteindelijke resultaat des te mooier.

Yes I will be trying this. but I will use Paw Paw cream to hold the stones in place. I will also be using rough's rather than cut stones. I go find my own stones here in Australia. guess we are lucky to be able to do that. I will try send you the results when I get to do it.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

If I could find my own stones I wouldn't have time to make tutorials, ;-). That would be awesome. And I would love to see your results!

Truly beautiful each one is lovely on their own, very unique and creative. Thank you, Bregje!

Hi Bregje,👋 I was wondering if you have ever tried metal clay jewelry making. I have seen some videos on it and I think it would be a lot easier to do. Since my funds are limited, this is the cheapest way for me to make silver rings and jewelry. Plus, NO SOLDERING!! I hate soldering. I still haven't gotten the hang of it. With using metal clay, it is easy to get your ends together. Once the clay is dry, it can be fired with a hand torch or in a kiln. I am looking forward to reading your reply. Happy Jewelry Making!!😃

Thank you for all your humble honesty…very refreshing and sweet…best wishes!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

I mentioned you in tonight's tutorial! :-) Thanks!

That was great!! I have done that type of casting a couple of times before, but it had never crossed my mind to try with a gem stone. I see it is rather challenging and not adapted to all the designs but your testing has been very helpful to understand it. Thank you Bregje. The result is very organic and beautiful...and unique!!!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad to hear you enjoyed my video!

I pour the silver in from a hole in the side of the flask rather than the top. Gravity then carries the silver down and round rather than having to flow sideways.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

I might have to try to adjust one of my casting rings to see how I feel about it. That would be a nice one to try.

I hope to try the delft clay someday.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

You're way too busy engraving Reid, ;-). Shall we meet up for a coffee date sometime soon?

Another stellar video as always!! I also appreciate the normalization for mess ups and failures. I've been sandcasting quite a bit recently but have been hesitant to try casting stones in place. However, I'm just gonna go for it!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

That's great to hear Aubrianne, I would love to see your results!

I mean here the lost wax mode by casting Günther Clemenz

Hello Bregje, for casting I only take wax models and I take for this work only a Sirius Slingshot an Sirius casting rings. The investment compound is a refractory compound, which use dental technician as their casting work. The casting wi(delft clay) I never do it make!!!!!! Günther Clemenz goud smeet

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Oeh, you cast yourself? That is so much fun!

Gracias ❤

Your mistakes are easily as valuable as you're successes.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

I thought that it would be good to show the entire process. Especially since we are getting used to only seeing the best results online due to social media. I am all for screwups!

Thank you for another wonderful tutorial! Another wonderful tutorial! Can I ask what kind of glue you use for this? Would this work better with a casting mould that has the vent at the top so gravity helps? With these ones the silver has to sort of turn sideways as it enters.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

You could even use some vaseline or something like that. As long as it helps the stone to stick to the mold you will be okay. And of course you can try with another casting mould. Find what works for you.

Thank you for this video, just at the right time. I am planning to remake my son and daughter in law's wedding rings, with the same silver from original disaster hahaha. My question, can I use lab grown diamonds for this process?

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Oeh, that's special! And yes, you can use lab grown diamonds. But do be sure not to quench in cold water. Let your designs cool by air. Good luck!

I live in Netherlands

Thanks! Lately I've been thinking about how to do this, and if it is possible anyway. Turns out it is possible :)

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

Whoop whoop, and now go for it David!

Thank you for this! Did you pickle it with the end product?

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

I did do it, although it wasn't necessary. I just wanted to check to see if sapphires could withstand the vitrex pickle solution that I use. They can, was my conclusion.

❤👍

So nice from where we can get sapphire

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

If they are for casting, you can check out Ruppenthal in Germany. Great quality gemstones can be found at Zylana pearls and gemstones. They are based in the Netherlands. But, with great quality, there is another price tag. So I wouldn't use Zylana gemstones for casting, ;-)

I`ve seen your method never before, For me delft clay casting with stones in place is unknown for me. I know that stones are pressed in the wax models(wax tree-method) by using the pressure die casting method is usual and is applied!!!!!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Ай бұрын

This is fun to experiment with, but you have to be a bit lucky with how it turns out. With the lost wax method (the other technique you described) you can be a lot more precise.

Doesn’t feel like a great technique