How to Make Jewelry
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
DIY ear cuff, middy ring, and stoned rings. Get 2 months of Skillshare free: skl.sh/shmoxd6
I tried to get most of the material I used from home.. but some of the things I needed to buy was those helping hand things, some silver, flux, blow torch, and some silver solder. (other things I used that I just had at home was a hammer, pliers, tape, a file, sandpaper, scissors, tweezers, and a rock/turquoise)
We're going to make the ear cuffs first. Cut out a piece of silver that is like .25'' x 1" . You can buy silver that is already about that size so you won't have to cut anything... but I'm just going to use my scraps:)
I rounded out the corner by cutting it off then file and sanding it down. You want to get rid of all the rough edges.
Next take some pliers. These ones have teeth on them, so I wrapped them with some tape. That way it won't scratch up the silver too bad as I'm bending it.
Get the silver as round as possible ( and the size you want). To get it more round.. take something that is round that it will fit on. Put it on that round thing and hit it with a hammer with it pressed against a hard surface.. until its nice and round.
Next I'm going to make a little middy ring:)
First we need a little wire. So I cut that out, straightened it out with pliers and by hitting it with a hammer on a hard surface.
When you work with metal; bending it and hitting it with a hammer.. it will work hardened. That means is will get all stiff and brittle. To fix that you are going to anneal the metal with a blow torch. Anneal basically means to get it red hot.
I just a used a little kitchen blow torch to make all the rings:) and I also overcooked some Creme Brulee..
When annealing the metal be sure to keep the flame moving.. Thats a good tip for when using the blow torch always... or you will melt your silver.
The silver should now be easy to bend with your hands so you can make it nice and round. Fit it on your finger to size it up... then cut off the excess.
To solder the ring together you can't have a gap. So bend the two sides past each other and pull it back. It should have enough spring in the metal that it will stick together now:)
Next you will use some flux. That will help the solder stick to the silver and flow better. Put some flux on the part you want to solder together then torch it till it melts. Then add your Solder. (There are three different basic silver solders: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Hard melts at the hottest temperature so it is hardest to melt.. then medium.. then easy- being the easiest to melt)
I was using the wrong Flux so it wasn't working... I Finally got the right flux and it worked! So after you've melted the solder, dip the whole thing in water to cool it down. Then pull on the solder joint to see if it worked.
If the solder holds, you can file off any of the bumps and try to get rid of the seam so you can't tell where it was soldered together. Then sand of any of the fire stain you get from torching the metal.
Next I want to make a ring that has a stone in it. I was either going to use a piece of turquoise or this rock that Roms and I found while in Moab:)
When making this ring I had 2 basic parts.. the band and the part that hold the stone.
First I made the prongs that hold the stone by soldering two wires together in a lil' X. Be sure and use Hard solder to make that part. When making the band you will also want to use hard solder- That way when you solder the prongs to the band... you can use easy solder and that will melt before the hard solder (which is holding your band and prongs together) does.
Using those basic tips you can make almost any ring:) including the ring I made for myself at the end.
Here is a link to the stuff I bought:
Helping hand clamps: amzn.to/2shVktV
Blow torch: amzn.to/2FjVwkN
Silver sheet: amzn.to/2QB2KlB
Flux (the right kind): amzn.to/2SKmZiP
Silver Solder: amzn.to/2AGFAVV
Things I wish I bought:
Jewelry pliers: amzn.to/2VETyAC
Metal cutting scissors: amzn.to/2SNxzp6
Silver wire for band: amzn.to/2THlcLA
Silver for Ear Cuff and Bezel: amzn.to/2FlIdkb
So those are all my Amazon Associate links.. but tbh you might find the stuff more easily on a site like www.riogrande.com
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i didnt know who Romie was so i thought he was referring to his pinky the whole time. i was like “oh he just named his pinky thats cool” ...
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahah i’m dead 😵😂
@alycias7345
5 жыл бұрын
ME TOOO!!
@fallweather874
5 жыл бұрын
so did i 😭
@AC-ce8ul
5 жыл бұрын
✋🏼 I did too!
@caleroberts4707
5 жыл бұрын
Lol saw this on insta
I love your videos for so many reasons. One, you're just a regular dude teaching others how to diy. Two, you show when you make mistakes, which I think is great for the learning process. Three, the fact that you put the narrative in the description is so inclusive to those with hearing problems/deafness. Four, I think it's sweet how much you obviously care for your girlfriend. 😊 You're the best, man.
@gratefuldoge8598
5 жыл бұрын
Thought that was his sister lol
@causeofmyserendipity8562
5 жыл бұрын
Also his voice is amazing
@faaaa__
5 жыл бұрын
Sarah N. “Regular dude” 🤔 Im not sure about that..
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
☺️☺️I’m flattered
@gratefuldoge8598
5 жыл бұрын
Shmoxd can you make dog nametags or wax seal stamps please‽
Your intro will never get old
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
I might be making a new one... hopefully it’s as good as this one 🤞🏻
@Kirihere
5 жыл бұрын
I love it
@andromedashun6697
4 жыл бұрын
Needs to be a How to Twerk tutorial. lol
@vloggerfilms1018
4 жыл бұрын
Justin Lee Hold up baby! I’m not a nkoght I’m a donkey
@only_FANtasy
4 жыл бұрын
@@Shmoxd make sure you are twerking in it too 😂
LOL the creme brûlée I had to pause and go back because I wasn’t sure if I had imagined that
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Hahah... it wasn’t very tasty... I need to learn how to make custard
Is there anything you can't do? I actually went to school for 3 years to learn jewellery making, and things got a bit more complicated there. I have two tips: when you solder silver, don't point the flame directly at the solder, but warm the entire piece first and move the flame around. Solder flows towards heat, and if the piece of solder is the hottest point, it won't flow properly. Also, you'll end up melting the piece. Another tip is to put the piece after soldering to a cup of warm citric acid solution to remove the dark fire scale left from fluxing and heating. You'll end up with a clean piece which is easier to polish, and won't ruin your files (flux is like glass after soldering). Don't put anything with steel (or iron) in the citric acid solution, or it will get ruined. Great video!
@VanillaCupcake91
5 жыл бұрын
Good ol' pickle makes it super shiny.
@tylerburney8576
5 жыл бұрын
Cool tips! I hope I’m not being a bother by asking but can I ask what made you go to school for jewelry making and if you think it’s worth it? Just wondering, as I’ve been making jewelry for a while and never really considered actually going to school for it until just now haha.
@Leena79
5 жыл бұрын
@@tylerburney8576 Where I live (Finland), we have a long tradition of gold smith education, and the field is quite regulated. I happen to live close to a respected school. I started doing jewellery on my own, but I figured I could actually become a "real" jewellery smith and turn it into a small business, which I did. I think I've learnt more on my own than in school, but I guess it was worth the time to learn to do things "the right way"- and it didn't cost me anything. It's definately possible to learn making jewellery on your own or through shorter courses, but around here, people value degrees and titles, and they are impressed to hear I went to school for this - which often helps with selling stuff.
@Leena79
5 жыл бұрын
@@VanillaCupcake91 I couldn't come up with the word pickle for the life of me, even though it was on the tip of my tongue. I'm not a native English speaker, and it'd been a while since I used that word. 😀
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! Would vinegar work if you don’t have the acid?
That creme brûlée flex tho
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Haha it was... chewy
making matching rings is the cutest thing and those trampoline shots were adorable y'all are CUTE wow
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
She makes me look cuter than I am☺️
@ciaras3170
5 жыл бұрын
Why did I read it "y'all are cute now" Lmao😂
@alanashanah
3 жыл бұрын
Very rad ✌️
The king has returned
@blackninja9400
5 жыл бұрын
wtf is this shit?
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Haha I’m glad I have black ninja in my life to keep my head level
man, I love these videos probably too much. -edit- legit never gotten this many likes on really anything lol. I'm kinda shocked but uhh thanks :)
@hunnybunnie694
5 жыл бұрын
Same
@faaaa__
5 жыл бұрын
And with me we’re 109
@Y3m3n1ah
5 жыл бұрын
Amaya Snow congrats, you deserve this.
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
216 with me:)
@wrenblahaj
5 жыл бұрын
@@Shmoxd oh my god thank you so much for responding lol I love your videos a lot :)
I appreciate the including of trials and errors.
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
I got lots of em:):) hah
I love how its just called "how to make jewelry". its so vague. could mean so many things. yet we all still click. love it
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Hahah I was worried I may have been too vague
It's cool you engraved the inside of your rock ring
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Haha I couldn’t fit “shmoxd” in it... so it just said “shmox”
@R.N.19
5 жыл бұрын
@@Shmoxd lol it still look good
Ooo I’d be interested in the kits! It’s hard to find uncut silver material in person
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
I think I’ll have to get some together..
@isabellenuttall6034
5 жыл бұрын
@@Shmoxd yes please! I've got 3months of nothing to do this summer and finding your channel has motivated me to spend it productively creating things :)
yahoooo, it all looks awesome! Also, it'd be absolutely great if you did the kits things, I usually don't know what or which items to buy for crafts, that would make it hella easier
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
I’m working on getting a patch making kit together too:):)
I really like how you show us your mistakes and fixes. No ones perfect and sometimes it takes some trial and error before achieving a new craft :) sometimes it can be a bit frustrating watching tutorials and it looks as though the maker had no issues at all and in reality no craft goes 100% perfect.
The rings are poppin and please do the kits
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! And I have some stuff in mind to a kit:)
I know what I’m doing before I go back to college next week so I can show off these jewelries that I totally didn’t make them myself 😎
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
😎😎😎
@vloggerfilms1018
4 жыл бұрын
LuluxAnemone Hold up baby! I’m not a nkoght I’m a donkey
Oh how I love that you included all the blunders because they (1) show us basic humans that even masters like you may have their moments (2) help us avoid repeating the same (3) are incredibly entertaining.. thank you!
One of the best how to videos because of all the mistakes and learning from the mistakes. Thank you!
I really appreciate that you keep the mess-ups in. It's so much more authentic than most how-to's.
I need to do some of these. Everything I wear should be made by me inspired by Shmoxd .
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
That would be so rad! Keep me posted ya?
I appreciate that you show us the parts that’s don’t work exactly right the first time and that you keep going until it works
I took a jewelry class in high school for a few years so I was doing stuff like this everyday. It’s so much fun!
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Riiiight!? 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Honestly, this is the only channel i know that makes unique DIYs.
Omg I was literally thinking during the video that I‘d love to try out your projects but it’s always so expensive to get all the materials (in sizes you probably don’t even need). I love the idea with the kits! Even though I‘m from germany and shipping is probably gonna make it expensive but still, great idea!
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Yah international shipping is always a lil pricy:S but I’ll see what I can do
@evabernh
5 жыл бұрын
Shmoxd ♥️
your videos are always so inspiring!! i really miss my metal smithing class and i thought i wouldnt be able to do anything like that again without all the bells and whistles, like with a bench and bench pin or an anvil or drill press. seeing you make some beautiful stuff with scraps, scissors, files and helping hands really reinforced that you can do and make anything if youre creative enough.
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Thaaanks!:):) I want to try to make more things found at home.. but sometimes I feel like my home has more supplies than an average house hold
this man out here really making his own wire. mad respect.
I really really appreciate how you include mistakes and how you went about troubleshooting them!
I really love that you showed all of the mishaps and issues you had doing this
So creative! I'm glad you show your mistakes and how you work through them. Takes some serious patience! All your videos are really great. Your diys are stuff that people would actually want to try! I appreciate that you dont just create content for the sake of needing more content. Another thing I like about your videos is that you show how you've made multiple things instead of just a couple. Like your crochet video for example. Keep doing what you do cuz it's really awesome!!!
Hi smoxd. I love watching your videos. Im a creator myself but I've never tried things to the lengths that you've taken your projects to. And seeing you try something new everytime and teach us...all the while doing justice to the craft be it weaving or printing(my crafts) or metal work like this video and still making a product true to your personality is good to watch. You set high standards i want to aspire to so thank you 🤗
Really love the repetitive shots of mistakes and explanation of what went wrong !
The rings are so cool I half wished you will sell more of them on your site but it will lose some of the special meaning for the rings for you and Romney.. cute gifts btw, show us the crotchet blanket!
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
I need to show you the blanket! It’s like a sleeping bag that looks like a pizza
I love how you keep your mistakes in the video! Really helps me out
We love you shmoxd
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Ily tooo:)
Love both of rings n kits would be helpful
When I watch these videos, I for some reason get a sense of calmness, and I start to think about the future, and what I'll be as an adult. I rlly don't know why but I enjoy it immensely. I love your vids
love how open you keep being to new ideas , and the fact that your voice stayed calming throughout the whole video like always . Even when things weren’t going your way
Ok I just have to say your channel makes me smile! The fact that you arent afraid to make mistakes and try new things, and maintain a positive attitude throughout long processes like this is so admirable!!
I learned how to work with metals for fours in high school, so I knew this video was going to teach me anything new, but I simply enjoy watching your videos for two reasons. I find your voice very calming and the visual effects very pleasing regardless of the content
You legit inspire me so much every time you put a video out and you just make me want to go out there and do my best
I enjoyed this, and it will come in handy when I need a refresher on what the process is. I would do a couple things differently, just from me watching from an outside POV, but this was very helpful, and you're very talented. It's nice to see someone who really tries, and makes his gifts and projects nicely done, and makes them really beautiful.
You should have a go with sliver clay ! Feels and acts like clay then you blow touch it , which burns away a binder and leaves you with solid sliver :)
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Ive never heard of that! It sounds amazing!!
Yes kits are a great idea!
Awww matching rings! He is so sweeeet!
I live for these vids and yesss the kits sound amazing I don’t want to by a whole bunch of random stuff for one ring
you are such a diy aspiration for me. I already diy a lot of stuff for myself, more than anyone else i know, but i'm nowhere near this level. I hope to get there one day!
The kit sounds perfect!
I ordered a hand ring so long ago and I still have not taken it off since I got it. I love it so much, my finger is permanently tanned in the shape of it. Im obsessed with it.
I'm starting a jewelry making course this year. This is awesome, thanks for making this video.
Kits sound awesome! This video was so well-made and sweet!
I got into silver smithing recently and after some test pieces I'm now gonna make that rock-ring ☀️✌️
You're awesome 💕 I love the different ways you express creativity!
I absolutely, positively love your videos! So happy you uploaded and I’m sure others agree! ❤️
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!:):) I need to get them out more frequently
@jellyfishaqua
5 жыл бұрын
Shmoxd I love that you take the time to reply to others! Thanks for replying to mine❤️
Dude 100% do some kits - Great idea!
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
💯
Dude your videos are so unique and I love how you put your own creative spin on the simplest things!
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!:):)
Please make more jewelry videos!! I love this one!
You make it look easy. Good teacher.
Yes to the kits - I have a bunch of craft/jewellery making stuff already, but it would be very cool to have the kit as a template for future projects!
u just called me single for 11 minutes. the rest is just that metal thing flying around edit: im shook u didn't reach 10 million by now!! so underrated
if i could only watch one youtube channel i would choose yours. every single video you upload is so inspiring!
This came out just in time! I was trying to think of a new project to do in sculpture lol
i love that you show your mistakes, not a lot of people do that
Just found your channel and it has literally made me so happy! I’ve been crafty for a while but you’ve motivated me to actually use all my shit. Thanks man. Now back to binge-ing your channel.
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Hahah I’m so glad you did! Use all that shiiiiiiit:)
I would 100 % be down to buy kits ! The jewlery looked so good and fun to make !!
Love your creativity
Dude i love your channel its what u have beeen looking for, a creative diy channel with a funny person.
I took a jewelry making class a couple years ago and fell in love...unfortunately it was too expensive to continue on. You've totally inspired me to buy a few tools and make jewelry at home. thank you man, I appreciate all of the creative genius you share with the community p.s. you and your girlfriend are stupid cute
A ring making kit would be so cool and convenient! Great vid, now I'm inspired to DIY something
Good idea to melt the flux before adding the solder, I never thought of that but it seems like it would make getting the solder in the right spot way easier. Also good to know a brulee blow torch works well!
It’s 3:30 in the morning and I found your page and now can’t stop watching. Might have to go to Michael’s tomorrow...
I've been binge-watching your channel since finding it a few hours ago, and I've concluded you're the MacGyver of crafting. Which is awesome.
A kit would be really great! I love your videos even if I don't actually plan on making any of it, they're just super cool and satisfying to watch
You are soo talented!!!!! You nail every project !! Best DIY channel ever
This has to be the coolest channel on KZread. Thank you for making rad videos!
Ring kits would be super cool!
matching rings...thats so cute
I absolutely love this? You make it so easy to follow it really makes me want to try and make some of my own
I'm so happy that you came back man
if you’re having trouble with balancing the sauter, in my jewelry making class, we always just set the pieces on a cement block before torching them so that it was easier to handle without dropping it
Been watching your videos for a while now! Really love that you explore all the areas in art and design.. I'm glad you also have explored metalsmithing. It's very underrated work of art. I do jewelry design as a career actually and it's hard work for sure. Wishing you all the best for 2019 🙂🙂🙂
Yeah the kits are a dope idea
I’m sorry but that’s the cutest and most heartfelt thing I’ve ever seen lol
you're like a chill silversmithing teacher which is nice because my teacher was legit scary
Love your new and old intro. Best i've seen on youtube. (Your content is top shelf as well.)
I think it's pretty damn cool how you're always trying and learning new skills. I wanna try this. I was actually researching silver smithing and jewelry making a week or two ago because I was interested in it, but all resources I found made it seem so intimidating. This was a great video, I might actually give jewelry making a shot now.
AAAH! you make everything look so simple&easy. real encouraging. yall are so cute :)
Man your videos are honestly the best. You have such unique project ideas and you put so much effort into doing them well and making sure your audience could do them too. I love it sooososo much
I would definitely love a kit!
killing it brother! keep making dope stuff...
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Finallyyy, a new video! Love your videos, I keep looking forward to them.💓
Making jewelry and creme brulee, a man of many talents
i would love buying one of those ring kits!!!!
your uploads always makes my day complete💆
Made some chopsticks today, really felt like my guy Shmoxd (missed the uploads, glad ur back)
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
Oooo I’m in the mood for some panda...
would definitely cop a ring kit
I still need to make myself a hand ring,like urs.lol great vid, glad y'all are back🙌😁👍✌️
Your so talented. Million suscribers coming this year.
@Shmoxd
5 жыл бұрын
🤞🏻🤞🏻
You should totally make little kits, that would be awesome
I love the idea of a kit! I have a bunch of crystals that I'd love to turn into rings! Awesome video, always so interesting, keep them coming!