Those plastics rings are genius and the perfect way to demonstrate a pattern! Amazing, thank you so much for the helpful video.

@Nickscreativestuff

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ashley, good to hear you found the video useful … I was struggling to demonstrate weaves until I tried the large links … N

Felicitaciones muy Ingenioso la forma de enseñar con aros plásticos Mis Sinceras felicitaciones

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Luis, I struggle to film an explanation until I tried these 100x bigger links … N

Wow. Looks amazing. The work of making 200 links is daunting but what a gift!

@Nickscreativestuff

7 ай бұрын

thanks John, I suppose it’s a matter of practice makes perfect. A bit like the thought of knitting a jumper being rather daunting if you’ve not done it before. After completing a few it becomes second nature and can be achieved whilst watching telly at the same time … N

that is beautiful

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Edilson, i’m glad it worked with small links … N

Wow. I am obsessed with the giant plastic 'rings'. Those made it so easy to follow you

@Nickscreativestuff

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Sousa, I struggled to film and demonstrate fine chain weaves until I came up with this … might look better with black pipe … maybe next time … cheers … Nick

@cmarie8099

10 ай бұрын

I love the clear rings. I can see thru to the other rings. That helps! Black would be harder. Please stick with these! They are brilliant!!! ❤

@Nickscreativestuff

10 ай бұрын

thanks for the feedback C Marie, I hadn’t thought of it like that, so ok I’ll stick with what I’ve got … cheers … Nick

I am new to silver work and your videos are so informative and easy to follow. Beautiful chain, will definitely have to try it once my craft room is finished. Thank you.

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Madcat nice to hear that, once a few basic techniques have been mastered … patience is a virtue when it comes to chain making … hope your creative space goes well … N

Absolutely gorgeous!!!. ❤

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Consuelo, a simple but elegant weave … N

So good instructions ❤❤

@Nickscreativestuff

9 ай бұрын

Nice to hear that Satu … cheers … Nick

Oh my God what a way to show us so we can truly understand how it's made thank you thank you and wow it looks complicated and damp that's a lot of soldering to do wow

@Nickscreativestuff

Ай бұрын

it’s one of those patterns that progresses quite quickly once you get into the swing of it. Silver solder paste being quick, easy and convenient to use certainly helps … N

@kirtandrews1859

Ай бұрын

@Nickscreativestuff Yeah I figure it's one of those things thst once you have everything ready by your side you can just jump into it and get it done. Same worh viking knit. So longs you have your wire ready and good night as you need ti ensure you are knitting and weaving the correct wire.

@Nickscreativestuff

Ай бұрын

when I was a kid, my mum was able to sit in front of a fire watch TV and knit a jumper all at the same time. it’s very satisfying to find something that’s creative and meditative all at the same time … anyway I’m off to bed … nice chatting with you … all the best Nick

@kirtandrews1859

Ай бұрын

@Nickscreativestuff Good night been great chatting with you today I feel like I have learned so much and enjoyed talking. As you can imagine I only leave ny home for hospital appointments so I never see a face other than partner and never get to talk to anyone so I talk too much to people like yourself I hope you haven't minded too much. But you are helping a complete novice whom actually want to learn a craft . I am bursting with ideas and designs jewellery wise and I just know people will like most of my designs anyhow good night nick thank-you for today it's meant a lot to me. Truly. Kirt

@Nickscreativestuff

Ай бұрын

I know how you feel Kirt, i’m also rather isolated as I’m a full-time carer for my partner. having a creative hobby that can be achieved on the dining room table is one of the things that keeps me happy and sane. It’s nice to connect with people like you on here and have some social interactions with the outside world … N

I’ve just come across you on KZread Nick and am very glad I did. I’ve watched several of your videos now and will be watching more. You’re a great teacher and you don’t say a word. Your instuction is so easy to follow and the camera work is very good. Always on focus and always in center frame. Tomorrow I’ll be finishing the Celtic Knot Chain, copper version then silver. I’ve ordered the knitting needles and they will be delivered tomorrow as well. You’ve got so many cool tool ideas. I’ve already made modifications to some of mine based on your stuff. Thanks and please keep em coming.

@Nickscreativestuff

4 ай бұрын

thanks for your lovely comment, glad you find my Vids useful. It seems to be turning into a bit of a chain making channel lately. I have tried doing voice overs, but soon gave up on it for a much easier life doing voiceless vids. Surprising what can be achieved when videoing with a modern iPhone. It’s a great technique to play and experiment with copper first then once an idea is perfected it’s easily copied over to silver … good luck and have fun with your adventures … N

Wonderful cleaning and polishing info. TY

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Janna, happy to share stuff … N

Stunning Nick, love that design

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Marta, one of my favourites very simple with an classic look … how are your pet paintings performing … N

Thank you. Beautiful.

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Raffinata … N

So beautiful bracelet 🤩 Thanks so much for sharing this video 🙏💙

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks for that K J, a sophisticated looking weave that is easy to achieve … N

thank you so much Master❣

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Jezia, more like Jack of all trades master of none … N

Beautiful bracelet! You always do such nice work.

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Julie, very satisfying when it first comes out of the barrel polisher … N

Hi Nick, how you doing pal. I've put this to watch later as jewellery has been on hold whilst doing a full renovation on our bathroom, I will be glad when it's done and I can get back to making 👍

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

hi mate, well I hope you haven’t had to have your legs crossed for too long. i’m now back to making after having to deal with lots of nasty hate comments generated by short videos going viral. easiest option ended up being to just turn comments off on those videos … hope you don’t have any leaks … N

@johnkidd797

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff wow Nick, sad little people who can criticise but what do they actuall contribute. I say ignore these Muppets as you have plenty that appreciate you buddy.👍. Will be finished the bathroom in next couple of days. Had a leak under the floor so took it back to bare bones, unfortunately that was what was required to do it correctly. Looking forward to watching the Persian link video. I'm buying an orion pulse welder soon as I think it'll be a game changer.👍

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

yes I shouldn’t be so sensitive to such nonsense … good job you’re on top of DIY, its small problems that turn into big ones given enough time. A micro welder will definitely change the way you do things, I understood from somewhere a lot of people use them for tack welding components together before using traditional soldering in combination. I’m sure you’ll be looking forward to learning lots of new techniques to explore … exciting stuff … N

Wow! What a gorgeous piece! Do you work with a big magnifying glass? I was laughing as you went from huge plastic trial links to teeny tiny ones.....my eyes and patience would never make it ! 😂 Also, you make that soldering look easy! I enjoy watching you craft this lovely jewelry.

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Valerie, I couldn’t manage this these days without a magnifying headband as well as my prescription glasses. Only ever attempted on days I feel I have the patience of a saint. A lot of people don’t think silver solder paste is proper however it’s recognised as a hallmark quality product. it makes life very easy with this sort of chain something I wouldn’t attempt without it … cheers … Nick

Nick another beautiful bracelet! You answered most of my questions in the video and your replies to other comments. I make Viking weave bracelets and yours looks similar to that. I can't wait to try it! You remind me of a TV show we had here in the United States called McGiver. He was a very clever guy who came up with and invented, all kinds of things to get himself out of trouble. So here in the states we call very clever people McGgivers, and sir you are a McGiver, very clever, with all your tool ideas! Just one question how long did it take you , from start to finish, to complete it? And what kind of a price would you put on it? It is just beautiful! Hope your having a good day!

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Tammie, i’ve not tried Viking weave before looks very similar to loop in loop snake chain although probably a bit quicker. MacGyver is a new one to me, not had that here in the UK had to google it … it’s even earned a place in dictionaries. We’ve used being part of “The A-Team”since the 80s. i’m sure I could get one of these chains easily finished in a day if I stayed focused. I think it would be a difficult chain to sell having very little silver in it but a lot of time and effort. not like a heavy chunky chain that is quick to put together but has its value in the weight of silver. I suppose it’s one of the reasons I don’t really sell stuff … it’s not very rewarding. however making videos can be, my best chain making video has now earned just over £800 and I still have the chain to show for it … Nick

@tammiehonican76

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff I can tell you are in it for the joy of it and that's admirable! I too do it for the joy of it. But I have piles of stuff hanging out here. I'm going to have to start selling my jewelry and suncatchers. I'm not thrilled about all the things you have to do to sell. It can feel overwhelming. I use them for gifts for family and friends. I was a boat upholstery for 25yrs. I had a fall and compound fractured 5 vertebrae. So that was the end of that career. I started bead work when I was in grade school and on and off for years. My true love is to become a Silversmith. Your videos are helping my quest. I look forward to each and every new project you come up. Thank you for your time and knowledge!

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

sorry to hear of your accident … never know what’s round the next corner in life. having an absorbing hobby must help with rehab. i’m not much of a seller, I’m just have fun making stuff and have also built up quite a collection of creations that sometimes end up as gifts … hope it goes well … Nick

@tammiehonican76

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff your right you never know what's around the corner. But I'm getting to do something that has always been my true passion, making jewelry and suncatchers. So trying to make lemonade out of lemons!! Thank you for for your response! Have a great day!

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

would be nice to see your sun catchers ☀️ and silver sometime … you’ll have to upload some videos … N

That is astounding. And such patience! Does the solder paste reduce the risk of surplus solder in each ring? Easy with a ring or bangle, just file it off. So a better judged amount of solder required? A beautiful bracelet

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

thanks Andrew, yes paste solder is my preferred option when soldering lots of tiny links. If the joints are tight and neat minuscule amounts of paste are needed to close them. I tend to test certain size rings with copper to make sure I’m applying the correct amount of solder and there’s not too much excess. The sticky solder is easy to apply and no cleanup needed. After years have passed the solder joints don’t tarnish any more than the sterling silver itself staying invisible to the naked eye … N

@andrewfinch2009

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks, Nick

Very good! Clear instruction. Nicely made video. I have just one question. What type of silver solder you using to assemble the chain?

@Nickscreativestuff

8 ай бұрын

thanks for that Micro Pyro, i’m using what’s called silver solder paste. It’s a clay like substance that is sticky and doesn’t need any flux only really good for small items that can be heated quickly, perfect for chain making and allows the process to be very easy and convenient … cheers … Nick

@micropyro7470

8 ай бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Yes but is it easy, medium, or hard type (melting temp).

@Nickscreativestuff

8 ай бұрын

you can get all three, but I tend to use easy a lot … N

@Nickscreativestuff

8 ай бұрын

i’ve just checked out Cooksongold’s website and it seems you can get four varieties there is extra easy now available … N

Normally I build 4x4's with a grinder and welder, getting a bit old and sore for all that now and your vids have given me a new hobby direction. I've got a pot full of old knackered silver jewelry (a lot of it being antique and over 200yrs old.... apparently, lol)... anyhoo, I've invested in a rolling mill, draw plate, and basic tools etc, and this will be my first item I attempt, firstly, what solder paste did you use? Hard, medium or soft? Secondly I'm struggling to melt my silver. I've got multiple torches (being a bit of a handyman) but only propane...I can melt it, but not get it to 'ball up', I think im just a few degrees short... will mapp gas be enough, or do I need oxy? If so... where do you recommend I get the torch and gases from? Any advice will be very welcome and even more appreciated. Cheers Nick👍

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

Hi swampdog, great hobby for a metal worker to get into. One of the things I found the hardest was using a jewellers saw, my teacher kept saying just be very gentle and the blades won’t break. Nice to have a stash of silver to play with. if melting say 20 - 30g in a 2 inch crucible an Oxy propane torch is most economical it gets up to temperature quickly and uses very little of the gases. if using pure propane on the same amount of silver you would need a Sievert style torch with a large nozzle say about 1inch diameter. i’ve not used mapp gas much before, but I’m sure it would work somewhere in between these two options. I feel privileged in owning a Smith’s Little Torch from Cooksongold one of the industry standards for a mixed gas torch however I only really use it now for when melting a crucible full of metal. my every day go to torch is a small handheld butane refillable but it’s nice having a large variety of torches to choose from. I use a large exchangeable oxygen bottle from hobby weld no hire charge just a refundable deposit. I used hard paste for this chain to give me the option of soldering end caps if I wanted. also if I had a problem with a link mid length of the chain it would be easier to repair with easy solder … all the best … Nick

@swampdog1011

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff cheers Nick, I appreciate your reply, my crucible is a 2" one, perhaps im trying to melt too much at once, as I am using a 1" torch (it's actually my dad's old soldering set up we've always used for plumbing). I'll take your advice and run with it. Here's to giving my my old jewelry a new life....👍

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

you could try intensify the heat by surrounding the crucible with other pieces of reflective ceramics or another option I’ve used before is placing lumps of charcoal on top of the silver and crucible allow it to combust and glow contributing to reflective heat. it can be then flicked off before pouring … N

Can use .999 silver instead of .925 silver? And do everything else the same as your video.

@Nickscreativestuff

3 ай бұрын

Hi Charles, i’ve never made a chain from fine silver I would worry about it being a bit soft and deforming overtime. I have previously made a cuff bracelet from fine silver but have noticed that it has scratched and marked a lot more than usual when wearing sterling silver … N

Need one

@Nickscreativestuff

9 ай бұрын

👍😎👍 … N

Hi Nicks, Is there any way to contact you? i want to ask about Pull Wire and Turn Technique. for rings bracelet and neacklaces..

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

hi Or Leami, i’m happy to chat with anyone and I do all my communicating on here … N

How to make solder paste, just like in the movie?

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

I don’t make it, I buy it from Cooksongold.com … N

Hi Nick! I teach the Sweet Pea weave at the 55+ community we live in for free. We use sterling 1 mm wire, 4.5 mm jump rings. Some have a hard time seeing where the links should be placed, I'd like to use your visual aid in my class. Could you please share with me what and where you get the tubing? I'm assuming you use dowels to connect the tubing. Thank you for considering my request.

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

hi Sue, must be nice to be involved in a group like that. It’s called PVC tube and I got it from my local hardware store and paid about 50p a meter. I used barbecue skewers to join the tubing, but that would be depending on what diameter tubing you can’t get hold of. I originally use this technique in a previous video, here’s the link if you’re interested kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4uulNBsj9rUfag.html … good luck with it … Nick

@suecrandell1659

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks so much!

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

have fun with your group … N

how do you made the lock?

@Nickscreativestuff

7 ай бұрын

I do make simple clasps, but not these lobsters. I buy them from Cooksongold.com … N

@suteners2111

7 ай бұрын

thanks@@Nickscreativestuff

@Nickscreativestuff

7 ай бұрын

👍😎👍 … N

guess you are soldering one by one for our benefit instead of having some already soldered and just add the open ones as needed.

@Nickscreativestuff

Жыл бұрын

hi JSL, I suppose there are a fair few different ways to achieve this chain and it’s dependent on finding something you can comfortably get into a routine with. When working without cameras tripods and lights in the way, my preferred quirk is solder pick in the mouth pliers in one hand and tweezers in the other and a bowl of links to get through. When comfortably immersed in the monotony of chain making hours can slip by and my chains grow rapidly … N