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One DIY jewelry teacher asked that people leave a comment as it made the algorithm notice her videos more and send more people to her. This comment is for the algorithm! Yea, you are a good instructor.

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

That is true!! Thanks so much!! Appreciate your kind words and support! 🥰

Nice studio setup! Glue a piece of Mass Loaded Vinyl under your table top to reduce the sound of hammering. The table is a giant box drum. You need to lower the THAM THAM THAM to a soft thud thud thud. Same principle as your bench block." The table is amplifying the sound. I would also add Mass Loaded Vinyl under table legs. You can roll a sheet under the whole table. It absorbs sound.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Fab idea! Thanks! Will do that! 👌😊

FINALLY! you are the first jeweller to comment/instruct about proper file direction (one way)...been doing this on and off since the early 70's when i first learned techniques in college...^^^#oldgit for smaller things like jump rings, i'll put solder on the ends and melt that on, then solder it on the the main piece...saves time/patience having to wiggle tiny bits of solder during the heating up process.

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Yup! I learnt about file direction from my dad when I was very young! And thanks for the tip, great idea for the solder. Funny I do it that way on some items, but been making the Arc necklace so long that I kinda just do it the same way. Thanks for that! 😅 Totally going to save me time! Woohoo!

Very good instructor.

@megan.collins

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Pretty 🎉👍🏾

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

This video was so informing and extremely comfy to watch

excellent video

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks Megan! Simply elegant design!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ann! 🤗❤️

Oh wow. You gave a small torch that will make a bushy flame. I need one of those.

I have one of these necklaces and it's my all time favourite piece of jewellery! It reminds me of a moon. 💛

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

I love that you have one!! Never thought of the moon association. But now that you say it!! Totally true! ;)

You teach the best , slow and understandable! Thank you.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Glad you think so 😊🫶

Love watching the process of making a piece of jewellery .. very relaxing to work on it and also watch you do it! Thank you megan .. always inspiring x

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad to hear that you are keeping up with the making! 🙌😊 And so glad you are enjoying the videos!! Keeps me inspired to make more 😊 x

@indianjewellerycreation9729

2 жыл бұрын

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I can’t wait to have an actual workshop! Thanks for sharing your creation!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Aaah!! Yay!! Well let me know if you are in Brussels and we can see what we can do. ;)

Thank you for sharing! Your necklace is beautiful!

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! ❤️

Loved your necklace! Great watching the whole process! 💕💐💕

@megan.collins

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🫶

Thank you for sharing your work - lovely necklace, and great video!

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Deb! So glad you enjoyed the video and like the necklace. 🤗

Thank you. Lovely to watch you work.

@megan.collins

11 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

Ran a crossed your channel, so glad I did. I’m starting to learn soldering. I love the pendant you made here- you have a new subscriber here! By the way, love your accent - very pleasant to listen to. Thank you

That looks perfect!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

That was real time , I thought it was quicker so very glad I seen your video ! It was quick but not not as quick as I thought !!!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Yup, lol, handmade items do take time even when you know what you are doing. ;)

Thank you so much to share your process and your tips!

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

@indianjewellerycreation9729

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3uh1KV9eZnbkbQ.html

Thank you so much for showing!

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope you found it useful :)

What a beautiful woman and beautiful handcraft thank you for sharing you literally made me wanted to get all tge tools to make my own jewelry, this very kind and generous of you to share, greeting and cheer from France 🙏

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Aah! Thanks so much! Really appreciate your kind words! Well if you want to come over to Belgium for a workshop, I'd be happy to help get you started with some making skills. 😁

Thank you so much for sharing. You were extremely helpful in helping me learn. I’m on the verge of starting smithing, just acquired all of the tools and learning techniques through books and people like you. Beautiful job.

Great video! Adorable necklace!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

You are so kind Than you very much :)

Beautiful necklace and I really enjoyed watching the process. Soldering the jump rings looked tricky to me, but you made it seem easy!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue! ☺️ Another option is to sweat solder onto the ends of the jump rings first and then position it in place. Bit less fiddly.

Thanks so much for sharing, Megan... I'm learning now, so your videos are perfect to me. A big hug from Brazil :] !

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise, thanks so much for your lovely comment. 😊 I'm so happy that you are finding them helpful! Happy making and a big hug from Belgium! ;)

Very interesting! Thank you Megan!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ☺️

Thank you so much for your content. Found you yesterday. Here again today. It's such a blessing I found you, I want to be a full time silversmith. I love it when you mention your neighbours it makes me laugh 😃 😀 😄 Love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Welcome welcome! So glad you are finding the videos helpful! It's so much fun when you are just starting out! I loved it so much! All the new skills and creations! And yes haha poor neighbours. But luckily nobody has ever complained! I try and keep it to social hours. ;)

Thanks for a great video

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

Stunning work and so well explained for all. You are a cool craftswoman. Love that it is a South African channel!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad you are finding value in the videos! Are you South African too?

Wonderful video! I'm new to silversmithing, having been a blacksmith for quite a few years. I love the fine details of working with precious metals.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So glad you found it helpful! Ooo! Blacksmithing is fun too! Tried it once.

That was an awesome video! I loved to watch the process as I just starting to learn how to work with silver! Would you mind sharing what are the hammers you use? You said that's a ball pin, but what size/weight? Also, I would absolutely love to watch a video about how you setup your work space!! Sending love from Canada!

I am so happy to see a lot of you enjoying this video! I have just released the part one of the free handmade jewellery course here on youtube kzread.info/dash/bejne/im2Cw6elmdfLk8Y.html First lesson is how to make silver earrings

How interesting! Lovely.

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you☺️

Great video showing all the steps of the process of making this lovely necklace. I would like to know if you could make it out of brass?

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!! 🤗 And yes I could! That would look great too!! 😍 The process would be the same for brass.

Beautiful work 🙂

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Thanks. Great video.

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it

Very nice to see the process on making sliver jewellery, quite new to this field so taking in everything and it's too much. 😊

@megan.collins

11 ай бұрын

Yes there is a lot to learn and take in. But there's no rush 😉 enjoy the process ☺️

Wonderful.

@megan.collins

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

Very interesting video, I'm not a jeweler. I came across your video when searching for resin jewelry. Resin jewelry is something I've been doing lately so I was looking for tips and ideas. I just so happened to come across your video and clicked on it. Im glad I did, I found it interesting and informational. I also loved the piece you made its beautiful. I enjoyed watching Thank you for sharing.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Aaah thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗 Cool that you make resist jewellery. So many possibilities!

Love it ❤

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

Useful thanks very much

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcone

I enjoyed the video, thank you.

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🤗

Thank you for this video! 😍Can you please show us how to make the ring in your middle finger in your left hand that you have in this video?

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lina, so glad you are finding the videos inspiring. ;) The ring on my left hand is made from wax. This is a great way of making more complex shapes/designs. This then gets used to make a mould, which is then used to make the piece out of metal. I'd be happy to do a video or two on wax carving if you'd be interested in seeing that. ;)

@linam6072

2 жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins yes please, I have seen many different videos on wax but would like to see more and how you would make this type of ring. I need to say that you are very lovely and you make your videos professionally. I hope and see that your channel is going to grow more and more ❤️ Just continue.

@stephencoster9532

2 жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins yes, please!!!

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephencoster9532 just saw your message Steve. Will do a wax carving video soon 😉 Stay safe, Megan

As a newbie I love to watch you. You have great tips Just out of curiosity what would that piece sell for? Lookforard to your next video

Thank you! New subscriber!

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Welcome welcome!! So happy to have you here! Hope you find loads of value 😉

Super

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks😀

Thank you. Nice video :)

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

I love your style of teaching! Make more! What size rawhide hammer do you have? 9oz?

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, thanks so much! ☺️ Is there something in particular you'd like to see more of? 😉 And my rawhide hammer is a 6 Oz actually. I find it a perfect size for me! 😉

@indianjewellerycreation9729

2 жыл бұрын

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Curious on how do you handle quantities, e.g. if you have 5 orders do you make them as they come or do you have a min stock of pieces? Thank you!

Hi Megan, What tool do you use to get the convex shape in the pendant? I'm also curious what type of chain you use with the pendant. Greetings, Emma

Hi Megan, your videos are great for newbies like myself. What kind of steel wool do you use for the mat finish?

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! So glad to hear that! 😊 The steel wool I use is 0000 extra fine grade. It's great!! I use it all the time! You can find it in some hardware stores or jewellery shops. 😉

Great video, thanks a lot! Do you use ready to use chains? My nightmare right now is soldering jump rings onto chains… it nearly always melts or harden the chain!

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I use ready made chains. You can try using solder paste. It behaves a bit differently from the chips. 😉

Thx for your video outlining the whole process, as I’m a ‘baby smith’ just starting out. many videos miss the little details in showing the whole process because it’s assumed we know, but often we don’t. Waving from New England part of the U.S.! Have subscribed to your channel & looking forward to more videos. What are good gauges of sheet to work with when making focal pieces?

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome Robin! So happy to help! Love that term 'baby smith'!! And yes I noticed the same with other videos so I do really try to make mine beginner friendly as I feel this is when we need the most support. With regards to thickness for a focal piece, if using sheet, it depends on how much is cut out if its an intricate design. but for example my Arc necklace (there is a video on the making of this one) as I hammer it it hardens, so I use 0.6mm sheet. But if its a delicate cut out, I wouldn't go less than 0.9mm. hard to say unless I see the design. Feel free to send me a picture on DM on Insta @megancollins.co ;)

Great video , which small torch is that and where did you purchase? Thank you

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's the Dremel torch. It's great. I think there is a link in the description for it. 😉

Great job! Would you do a video about how to finish jewelry, step by step?

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's a great idea. I'm sure I can make that happen. 😉

I live in a 2nd story apartment and I just lay a bean bag on my bench then my metal block. I havn't had to apologize to my neighbors since. And seems to work great.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Fab idea! 🤗😅

So initially you sawed out a complete circle. When did you cut off the bottom?

Megan, thank you for sharing this beautiful work! Can you please show us where to buy this chains?.. Some providers?.. I really appreciate that!! 🙏🙏🙏

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! In terms of suppliers it varies a lot from country to country. In the UK I used to use cooksongold or Bellore Rushbelle for chains. Do a bit of research in your area and make sure it's pure metals if that's what you're after. ;)

Hello, I have some questions for you. The wire gauges you used in your rings are they 18g or 16g and same question for your earrings too? Any recommendations you can suggest? You have lovely pieces ;)

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Carmina, for the rings on the back of the necklace here I use around 25. (0.5mm) but for normal finger rings I use around 18 - 19 on average but depending on the profile of the wire I sometimes use wider. Say if it's a rectangular wire or D-shaped. Hope that's helpful. ;)

@carminawatson6159

2 жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins Hi Megan! Thank you so much for your help ;)

Hiya, thank you for a wonderful laidback video. I found problems using a rawhide mallet and switched to a plastic face one, the same effect. I would have used paste solder to help hold the ring in place. I'm very much still learning and found your film very useful. Stay safe, Steve...

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks so much! So glad you found the videos helpful! And yes I believe they work well too. The raw hide ones work best after they get a bit older and softer. 😉

@BlooStorm1

2 жыл бұрын

A teacher on KZread suggested banging the rawhide mallet on the EDGE of a concrete walkway as a way to break in the mallet. Ive tried that a bit…

You should probably wear ear muffs when you are hammering in that steel block. It is very loud.

Where is the best place to purchase economical jewelry saw, blades?

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Really depends which country you are based in. But personally I avoid the cheap cheap ones as they are such low quality and just don't glide as well and break very easily. I used to get these cheapies in London in person from a shop in Hatton garden called S&M tools, yes weird name I know, lol! But Walsch or cooksongold were better and worth it. I don't break them too often so would rather use these. Rio Grande is also good I hear but haven't tried them personally yet. ;)

You're so good at very impressed bonus you are darling 😍

@megan.collins

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

How long can you leave your pickle solution before needing to refresh it?

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mahk, it will stop working at some point then you know it's time to change it. 😉

@mahk4374

2 жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins thank you! Can’t wait to start my journey ❤️

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

@@mahk4374 Woohoo!!

Hiya again, when you are annealing if you scribble permanent black ink Sharpy on the silver, it must be that brand, the ink burns off at the annealing temperature. So when the black ink fades it is ready. I can't always see the colour change. Stay safe, Steve...

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I always just look out for the rainbow shadows from the torch to know when it's annealed. I didn't know that trick. Thanks for sharing Steve. Take care Megan

@stephencoster9532

2 жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins you are very welcome, you are giving us so much it's nice to give you something too. I saw this on someone's channel, I can't remember who, but I've tried it and it does just seem to be the Sharpie that works this well. Stay safe, Steve...

What gauge is your sheet 0.6 is it 22 gauge

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

I think it's 26. Maybe just double check a conversation table online 😉

👍

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

😊👍🏼💕

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

😍

Hi

I feel like I saw this necklace while watching white lotus.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Oh really! Hahaha! I have no idea who they are. But I often think there are no truly original ideas on the world, especially when it comes to geometric shapes. ;)

Need your product on my brand...

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Please feel free to email mc@megancollinsjewellery.com to discuss further

Hi how are you doing I just subscribed to your channel

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

I am well! thank you for the sub! :)

@cicelysimmons5802

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

A different comment: I notice your ring in a chain on your own neck. I have some nephrite jade doughnut with a very small hole. How do I fix something tightly through that hole? I dare not solder closed to the jade, I think it might break. Kofod, Borneo.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Hello hello, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. But yes, do not heat near the stone. Do you want a chain to go through and not fall out?

@eivindkofod1774

Жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins Hi again. I have this doughnut jade like your red one and I want to make a nice setting to it with a bail on top. So I want to make some organic shapes that hold the doughnut, possibly with a small clear stone in the hole. Of course, I could place a tube in the hole and flare it out, but do you have other ideas? If so, I am sure others would like to hear and see it too.

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

@@eivindkofod1774 There are so many ways of doing it. You could do something with a cold joint, such as a rivet. That's what I did with mine. ;) This idea here could be another way www.etsy.com/be/listing/949370846/gladde-donut-kraal-pinch-bail-hanger

@eivindkofod1774

Жыл бұрын

@@megan.collins Thanks for your reply and link. I have been experimenting with something along that line but was just thinking if you had something even better. Anyway, thanks for all your videos. I enjoy them.

This for algorithm

@megan.collins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🙂

There's something strangely captivating about you. That aside... do you have baking soda in your water rinse, or no? And also... did you put the solder directly under the jump ring? It looked like it sank down at the end. New to this (to the point that I haven't even started yet... just got some torches, third hands, and some silver coming in, etc).

@megan.collins

Жыл бұрын

Aah thank you so much! ☺️ I do not have baking soda in my water. It's just straight up tap. Some people do, some don't. I don't. Yes I placed the solder just next to the jump ring with gravity in my favour so that when it's heated up it flowed. Another option is to sweat solder the solder onto the end of the jumping first and then position it in place. ;) Have fun with all of your new skills! It's such a great time I'm when you are learning so much all the time! I loved it so much when I started!! ☺️

I place a mouse pad underneath.

@megan.collins

6 ай бұрын

Great idea!