I had never seen someone who could teach this subject like Andrew. He is the best tutor ever.

i love the detail you give in your explanations. as a beginner i had to watch atleast 20 videos from other creators just to find out whats in the pickle solution lol. calling it pickle isnt helpful if we dont know how to make it. Ive watched about 5 of your videos today and will come back to them to complete this project when i have all my tools ready. Please keep making these videos. one of the most valuable youtube channels on the jewellery manufacturing topic. Thank you for telling me whats in the pickle. lol

You are a good lecturer and I enjoyed every second. 😊 ❤❤❤❤❤

Second time watching your video. You are an absolute legend. Thanks very much. 😊❤❤❤❤❤

Andrew people who give you the thumbs down 👎 are idiots and are not serious about learning how to make jewellery the right way . I love your KZread channel and I have learned a lot from you 🤗

@silverpearls8344

4 жыл бұрын

rose murraylee DITTO!

Floating the solder on the jump ring👍

bloopers hehehe there a good addition, definitely not me with the thumbs down. Thanks again Andrew for sharing your tip.

It is time for me to go to bed, and yet... Here I am watching a second video of yours. I will need to watch the next ones tomorrow. I have learned more in the 2 videos I watched than all the classes I have taken. I feel like I am getting one on one attention instead of sharing the teacher with 8 students. Just awesome! Watching from Utah, USA

Thank you Andrew, you helped me to make a very delicate solder and made me figure out that borax gives amazing results! I follow you from Belgium ;) Thanks for the bloopers :D

Your content and tips are absolutely BRILLIANT. Thanks for the great content!

Mr. Berry was born to teach, a treasure to the craft!

I've been really enjoying your channel, Andrew. After a 20 years hiatus from silversmithing and working as a web developer, I'm working on going back to my silversmithing for work. Your films have really helped me brush up and review the skills and techniques I used to use on a daily basis. Thank you!

@MuhammadSaidHunafaQadiri

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. I too am returning to the workbench after an extended (say 20 + years)h iatus in the IT field. Like riding a bike mate, like riding a bike. Cheers!!

Shame on those people that thumbs down your videos! I've learned a great deal watching these. I love the solder into a ball. Brilliant I said in my fake English accent. TY so much!

Dont worry about the thumbs down, it all counts as "engagement" for youtube so its actually better than them not clicking on either.

First time seeing your videos. I am new to metalsmithing and I love the way you teach. You have a new subscriber.

I could easily sit here and watch your videos, over and over. You are wonderful at teaching. I'm so stoked I found your chanel and will keep watching/learning!

That's beautiful. Great job!

Always find your vids helpful :)

Thanks Andrew!

Fabulous video! Love the fact your blade broke (not because I’m being sarcastic) because it’s good to know it isn’t just me who brakes them so easy. Thanks Andrew. Would love to know if you will be doing classes when your able to?

Love the video as alway and the out takes are a great addition.

Great tips and techniques. Thanks for sharing!

Love your videos!

Great and informative video! Hoping you see this question: for someone just starting out, please share the list of tools and equipment you use to make the bezel. Or links where to purchase them. Thanks so much!

Great tips on soldering the jump ring on. Thanks Andrew!

Thank you for sharing 🌸

I love your videos! Thank you!

I loved your video, always learn something, plus your bloopers are so funny!

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us! You're always super detailed!

Great video, Thanks

awesome ideas!!

Love the bloopers! Thumbs up here.

Best advice and great bloopers 😁

WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE? No matter how much I practice and study (elsewhere), I always learn something from you Andrew (the avoiding solder while filing to save the metal quality - great!). What solder did you use for the jump ring? The base join didn't even get close to melting which suggests perhaps a large temp differential on the two solders. I love the jump ring getting sucked onto the bezel - COOL! My question: What are the cons of having a (tiny) bit of solder in the reuse of metal (what does it look like, do, etc.)? Who is that [thumbs down] person, and what IS their gripe? I'm guessing jealousy, grouchy, needs a hug...etc. if there is no ownership of the thumbs down. WASN'T ME!!!! :)))))

@VG-rj8pn

2 жыл бұрын

Dont assume another person's reason. You don't know it?

You make it look so easy Andrew!

Great video Andrew thank you.

This was so good I actually feel intimidated.. lol!! I learn so much from your videos! 👍👍😊

Thank you! great explanations.

Always great fun when a new video arrives! The info is great and the bloopers were hilarious! The thumb down peeps must be jealous of you!

Great video Thank you

Thanks for your vids, you've got a new subscriber!

this video was extremely helpful to me... thank you

I ABSOLUTELY love this channel. I’m exited to start silversmithing.

Love all your videos but would love to see more videos on creating mounts of different shapes like baguette, triangle or square.

Also, thanks for the tip on the nylon bristle brush in your top 10 video. I will give that a try.

That is perfect!

Thank you for sharing your skill and talent. I appreciate the "tempo" of your instructions, as well as the "what if's" and what "not to do". Great instruction!

Love your videos 😀

Thanks for making such great u tube tutorials....so many practical tips/techniques for getting the job done in the best way possible. You make it look easy , I know it isnt..but willing to try with your excellent instruction to help me.

Andrew, you have skills! I’ve been a long time subscriber, long time member of At The Bench, and a forever fan. Always a thumbs up! Where are your Vlogs?

Love the way you are able to convey the techniques. Excellent teacher. Thank you

By far the best explanation, and demonstrations for beginner's, with so many simple tips. Great camera work, with good close-ups to see what's really going on, on the bench, and to follow along at home or in your own studio. I've never turned to KZread for help, but now I'm following keenly for more tips of the trade. Thank you for your Chanel!

I love these vids by this guy! Pure gold education.

Thanks Andrew for the : red buffer & the white polisher !!! You rock

Thank you so much

All thumbs up here in New York! I'm l learning the craft and you're videos are priceless. I'm now soldering with confidence.

Love the blooper reel.....

Best teacher thank you

Great project to practice a number of processes, expertly explained. Thanks Andrew.

Thumbs up from me. An eager learner. Now addicted to your videos. Thank you from australia

You are an AWESOME INSTRUCTOR!!! I have learned sooooooooo much from you! Thank you AB!!!

Thank you so much سپاسگذارم

Thank you Andrew, great video.. am taking bezel settings and I need more information about it.❤

Great!

Hi Andrew. I really enjoy your teaching method. Easy to listen too and how you introduce the correct method as a suggestion or hint / tip. without offending the wrong method 👍

Great teacher, I am trying my first bezel very soon

THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge! Thanks to you I´m not not only an osteopath, I’m also a jewellery maker:) I want to learn NOW, so when I want to learn a new technique, I’ll just go to you or Melissa Muir or Soham Harrison.. You’re my heroes!!!

Das ist so gut erklärt finde ich klasse danke

I am not the person with the thumb down. :D Your videos are grate an I like, that you are sharing them with us. Keep it up, mach weiter so! Grüße aus Deutschland.

Thank you ♡ hope you're safe ♡¡

Andrew is my sprit animal

@arakuennen201

4 жыл бұрын

🤭

Lovely,like your accent

Andrew, your presentations are the best. Ever sense I've discovered you on KZread I'm following only you and your way of work. Thanks to you, I've found interesting hobby and really enjoy it. As an older person and on disability, I'm making most of my tools and purchasing only what I can't make my self. My question is about a crucible. What is the best material to make it from, or what are the ingredients in case I have to form one by my self. Again, I love your videos and can't wait for the next one. Thank you and Greetings from Canada - Henryk

@Ken_Dalton

4 жыл бұрын

Is it just for melting silver and stuff u need a crucible for? U can buy small silica ones on ebay or Amazon for under 5 dollars.. Or if its a big crucible for a furnace. You can purchase those for about $10 too,.. Andrew did a video a few films back about his electric furnace and he talksaloy about crucibles in that one. It might give u some ideas.. When i started i thought of ways to make one too untill someone shared a link with me about the silica dishes and thats what i use now. I hope i gave u some food for thought but im sure Andrew will give you far better advice than me when he reads your lovely comment.. Best of luck from Ireland 🍀

Berry, meu brother. Não understand sua linguagem Very bem, but eu like só muito. Learn sou a lot. Thank you thank you

Fantastic video! What grit buff stick do you recommend using?

Brilliant. I would really love to know the grades of solder you used Also I want to set /suspend a bezel with a backplate between two points Wondering soldering wise if it’s better to solder backplate to points first then add bezel or vice versa

Outstanding teacher. Thank you for sharing.

No thumbs down by "that person"! 😉He/she must a salty hater lol.. I hope u thought u can see who the person is if its your channel? 🤔. Always a thumbs up from me Andrew! U are prob the one who inspired me the most to get started at this game!! And iove it!

Hey Andrew, you’re videos are super helpful. I just started soldering, and I’m having the toughest time soldering the bezel to the sheet metal. You make it look so easy, but I must be doing something wrong, I cannot get it to melt. I’ve cleaned the metals a bunch of times, used the flux, applied the heat correctly, but the chips are so stubborn and just won’t melt! Am I missing something?

Hi Andrew, are the black nylon brushes any good, as compared to the white nylon brushes? They don’t seem to have them here in Aus but they look soooo handy! Thanks for all the great videos :)

Great videos Andrew. I have a wide V shaped (almost a heart) Opal and would like to make a free form bezel. for it, Willyou please show us a free form bezel making tutorial? That would be awesome! Thanks.

Have you made a video about making a bezel setting without a backing plate, like around a lens?

@flyingcheff

4 жыл бұрын

It's called a spectacle setting, I've been hoping to find that for a long time... Great idea!

@moretimethanmoney8611

4 жыл бұрын

@@flyingcheff I've done a couple but find it difficult. I've wanted to see if someone else has a better method.

@maureengilbertson7994

4 жыл бұрын

@@moretimethanmoney8611 Same here - here's hoping :)

Hi Andrew - Love your films but I work exclusively with Argentium Sterling instead of Regular Sterling, for many reasons including 'I hate fire-scale' and I love that the Argentium stays tarnish-free for a long time. Could you do some more videos showing how to do what you do, if you're working with Argentium Sterling because sometimes the rules are different? and there are very few videos on Argentium and tons of videos on regular sterling. Thanks.

@tamaradvorsky4166

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew, I also prefer argentium and echo Carol's request above.

I love seeing the Silver work, and hope to be able to afford it some day.... but for now I have to work in the lesser expensive... copper..... so I have been watching your videos like a mad woman, and wonder if using silver solder on copper makes a difference or if there is copper solder... I have not gone shopping as of yet, because I want to be sure of what solder I want to use before I get it, and what I have priced around here is a bit high.... I am also looking for what I should purchase for the long run, I cant purchase a little butane now.. over and over... if I could purchase one set up of propane that would last a year.. end result saving money... if that makes sense... but would that be smart idea working in my den.? Do you have a suggestion? I am not totally unfamiliar with silver smithing, but untrained, and have to teach myself.

As always, great video, great teacher! If you haven't subscribed...why? And that bell? Hit it!!!

Why don’t you polish after you set the stone? Wouldn’t the bezel get too hard to set the stone after you clean/polish? Thank you love your videos!!

Mr. Berry, what is the name of your larger hand torch. I bought a Dremel one , really disappointed. Please respond. As always great technique

Thank you so much for all your videos! I’m a beginner and any time I want to learn how to do something, your channel is the first one I check. You’re greatly appreciated!

Hi Andrew. I’m regards to clear stones like a pink tourmaline cabochon, do I need to put a white paper with the plate as a backing???

What grain sandpaper are you using to buff? This is a video I needed to see. Thank you!

@Atthebench

4 жыл бұрын

Always use 600 grit

Why do you join the jump ring on the non-join side of the ring? It seems like you could complete 2 operations at once if you soldered the join of the ring onto the bezel. Thank you, Andrew. I looked for this question but didn't see it yet....

hi andrew can you use silver with solder on it, can you melt it down and make things from it as long as you do not mark it 925 but mark the item as silver, i know the quality is lower but my thought is when you look at silver from other parts of the world where the silver content is much lower than ours by quite some distance.

Would it be possible to file the joint of the jump ring in order to further hide the solder joint binding the jump ring to the pendant?

so after you use pre-polish do you later use some other polish paste for the final finish?

how would you join several jump rings around the bezel, one at the top and 3 at the bottom for hanging beads from?

Mr berry is a visual learners wet dream 😂😂😂😂😂

@coordinatedcontrol503

3 жыл бұрын

Me......I am the visual learner 😭😭😭

Now long do you pickle for? And what grit emery cloth? Thanks

do you use alcohol/boric acid to dip the piece into to prevent overall firescale

Do you know where I can get a bezel just like this one? I need several deep ones like this that aren't junk. Thanks!

Giday Andrew, I'm sitting in Australia watching your channel for quite a while now and have tried to get those nylon brushes you talk about, but I can't seem to find them anywhere here (in OZZ). I did have a look at buying them from England but the postage well just say it far outweighed the cost of the brushes. Do you know of any supplier that supply those brushes to a company in Australia so it would be economical to buy some. Saying that I am wondering if there would be any difference in mounting a non geometric stone (ie a stone that isn't oval, square , rectangular or cylindrical in shape) in a bezel?

@carolinejones8743

3 жыл бұрын

I’m also in Aus and can only find the black nylon brushes here. I wonder if they are inferior to the white ones...