رائع ممتاز أنت فنان ومبدع فيديو رائع ومفيد كثيرا سلمت يداك شكرا كثيرا

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

شكرا للمشاهدة. Dave

Cool...Thanks for sharing..I'm not a jeweller but i can see how this would be a great tool for working on soft metals. Cheers.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Dave

DAVE! Thank you so much. I have made jewelry forever, but just started metal working. This video is so nice. Very simple to understand and perfect! Can't wait to get my mill. Take care.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. if you're buying a mill though, do make sure you get a good quality one. The Pepe range are some of the best but are offered at realistic and affordable prices. Personally I'd avoid the cheap foreign Indian ones - They are false economy. Some of the British and Italian makes are good, but quite expensive. Get a Pepe. See here... Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIuYzNWFoMWpk9o.html

Many thanks for this Dave, best way to get best price for your scrap silver, and you now have eco silver pieces!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

+Sarah Watts ...I never thought of that, but yes I guess its a kind of Eco silver. Thanks for watching. Dave ; )

What beautiful jewellery and from bits of scrap. Amazing. You inspired me to think beyond what I feel are my limitations. Thank you, Dave. Wonderful video, as ever.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Pen', I am proud of this video and the pieces I made. It wouldn't be possible without a "decent" rolling mill. But it just shows how you can transform anything with patience. Dave.

@akvlogs8161

2 жыл бұрын

Gold warku ashokkumar

@akvlogs8161

2 жыл бұрын

My warku opar

Thank you! I enjoyed the video. Clear instructions and demonstration!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

One of my favourites too. Thanks for watching. Dave

Very helpful - clear and creative. Thank you!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Dave

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Dave

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Dave

Never had the slightest interest in this sort of thing. Now I'm watching for the second time and I'm completely fascinated. Thanks Dave for the great presentation!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Its great fun to do as well, turning scrap into lovely items. very rewarding. Dave.

Dave, this is full of so much wonderful information! Thank you so much for sharing all of your talents with the world:-)

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Dave

Excellent presentation. Thank you for making this video. I learned a couple of new things.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wanted to show the tool actually being used. I hope I have inspire you. Thanks for watching.Dave

thanks so much. your video was so informative. Never considered making jewelry. Now i am.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, perhaps check out my Byzantine video. If you buy some jump rings, all you need are two pairs of small pliers and you can make fantastic bracelets and chains. Build your tools and skills from there. Dave

@magicman9486

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelticDreamsCoUk thanks, but already bought all the tools i need to make jump rings.

Such a helpful video! I just ordered a Pepe combo mill and haven't ever used one. I appreciate your indepth instruction and what you show! So awesome. I'm glad I came across your account today. Thank you !

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

I've made a few vids on the Pepe mills. So do check out the rest of the channel. At least you made an informed decision. Im sure you will be very happy with your purchase - I am !. Thanks for watching. Dave

@ghosttownmetalworks5068

4 жыл бұрын

@@CelticDreamsCoUk I love them all! I ended up getting a custom mill and David @ Pepe was AMAZING at walking me through it all. Thank you for your amazing videos!

Absolutely brilliant!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am proud of this video. Dave

Incredible. I'm looking at buying one of those rollers. Thanks for the tutorial!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Remember if you go to Pepetools.com you can use my code CELTIC for recieve a big discount. Dave.

You make it look so easy. It's really inspiring to watch you work. I want to learn to do this!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Dave

I just ordered a rolling mill. I am so eager to begin my bangle making journey. Of coarse I need to learn to solder so I can make some rings too!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Dave

I've got this same mill, but now Dave is teaching me better ways !! Thanks Dave !! At first I heard the accent and thought , Oh forget it, I can't understand him, but I listened anyway , and I actually can understand him , I like the accent but sometimes I just can't understand what's being said. I actually met and talked with Ozzy but when I left I asked myself "What did he say "

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, Thanks for that. My accent is Northern English, quite different to Ozzy's accent, but probably just as incomprehensible to a foreigner. Thanks for bearing with me, hope you found it useful. Thanks for watching. Dave

@gunsrulecommiesdrool

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelticDreamsCoUk Absolutely useful !!

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. It's always nice to see a final product and see the tools being used. Dave.

Thank you. I do not getting those nice deep rolling mill impressions, I think this video is going to help me.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

get the "sandwich" nice and tight, remove it then 1/2 a turn on the T bar. Then roll it all through. The 1/2 turn should do it !. Dave

i realy love your builds

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I do like this video myself. Dave.

Great demo of this rolling mill to show what can be done with it. Looking at the specs provided by Pepe Tools, I see that it can be used to roll out metal foils down to 25 microns (+/- 10 microns) . Since I work with a lot of finely hammered gold attached to silver, this could save me a lot of time--and considerable money over what is charged for gold foils. For the high tolerances and all the quality features over the "value mills", I would gladly pay the extra money to get a tool that will do everything I need for many years. Thanks again for the great reviews!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That is the point that I am trying to show people with the Pepe mill (especially the first look review video). For the money, when you compare this with the cheap Indian mills, then there is no contest. As you say, its better to spend just a "little" more and get Pepe Mill. Dave

@kurtstory9466

6 жыл бұрын

Dave--yeah, I totally got the gist of your argument. You do a good job presenting the "value mill" without prejudice--and let the viewer decide for themselves. Cheers.

So educative video!! thank you so much!! i begin in hobby jewerly, and your videos will help me a lots. A large THANK YOU for that Dave. And best greetings from France

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Merci d'avoir regardé ma vidéo. Dave

@ronnieboomboom2040

7 жыл бұрын

ohhh well done haha!!

Dave, you never fail to inspire me. The Pepe mill is going to be my one large purchase during the holiday season this year. Thank you for this.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely words. The Pepe mill is great value and much cheaper than the main competitor. So perhaps not quite as large a purchase as you might think. Quality is outstanding, as with all Pepe tools. You'll be amazed how much you can do with it. The ability to recycle scrap into usable bars, is a real cost saving. You'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Dave.

Excellent vid

@CelticDreamsCoUk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. One of my favourites. Dave

great video, thank you for sharing

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Dave.

super neat video, so relaxing and inspiring :)

@CelticDreamsCoUk

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope I have inspired you to have go. Thanks for watching,. Dave

Those are awesome.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

+Buddy Bouchez ......The mill, the jewellery or me? ; ) Dave

@BIGBUDDY291

8 жыл бұрын

lol

great tips...!! greetings from Mexico.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Dave

Very Good!...

@CelticDreamsCoUk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Dave

I enjoyed listening to the English birds singing. There's a Canadian jewelry maker whose videos I watch, there are some noisy birds in his yard!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If you haven't already seen it, check out this clip and all will be revealed, Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJpkprKhqtydg5c.html

Great video! Im setting up a silver smithing and lapidary shop.looking at getting the pepe 130 mm mill. I've seen your other video on it but I'm just wondering about the marks underneath your half round side of the roller. Will those impeded the wire shape ? Thank you

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean. the marks are just from grease on the rollers, nothing serious. That part of the bottom roller is flat. Hope this helps. Dave

Great video. Have just found you on KZread and have subscribed to your channel. Hope to see more in the future. Lezlie

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining me. Yes indeed, lots more to come. I have a few new products coming to show you, So i will be adding some new demo's and a few project on the next couple of weeks. But lots of tips to keep you busy in the meantime. If you like projects, check out the nice little ring video I made. one of my favourite videos. Dave. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2h8xKN9n7a8h5c.html

Dave you should consider putting an Amazon or Pepe (if they have one) affiliate link in your description to buy or learn more about the products you use and demonstrate you can earn good money and help others find the product to buy quicker this way.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I never thought of that. I do have an amazon account, ill look into it. Many thanks for the tip. Dave.

@goldsilverandiamonds

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Amazon (and many other companies) has a good affiliate program just sign up for it , it's free and separate from a regular account. Once you set it up just remind people you have an affiliate link to any of the products demonstrated in your description box for those seeking more information or purchasing them. Good luck.

Thank you

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

+saqo sargis ..Welcome. : ) Dave.

This is so helpful thank you. I'm looking at purchasing a rolling mill for my jewellery line. I'm been researching so much and am between a Durston and Pepe Tools model and like the idea of a combination one. I'm between getting extension rollers or getting a model where it's all included on the main body like Pepe Tools. Can the Pepe Tools handle thicker ingots? Is Pepe as good as Durston. I want to get the best but obviously could afford a larger size if I go the Pepe Tools route. Will this last a lifetime like Durston's do?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

If you check out the rest of my channel you wil lsee a couple of videos on the Pepe Mill. Although Durston are good mills, I believe they are somewhat overpriced, especially in comparison to the Pepe models. which are just as good is no superior (in my opinion). But my main consideration is that Pepe are an honest family run company, with some great morals and not out to rip anyone off. Run my father and son, They are genuinely lovely people. just passionate about tools and trying to make a modest living. Unfortunately a certain "other" company (D....), constantly copies Pepes designs and blatantly rips off their work, such as their ring bender, and the Pepe jump ring maker and their latest development sin mills. So for moral reasons alone, I would always go with Pepe. Just my personal opinion of course. Check out the Pepe Ultra Mill here.. Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zp1n2Mhup8nYpKQ.html

I love

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

Love .....what? The bangles, The Mill.....me ? Thanks. Dave ; )

Very interesting, can I just ask why you do not solder the little jump ring or split ring that attaches the hook? Tia

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

I presume you mean the earring hook?. yes You could solder it, for a neater job. But then the earring hook itself isn't soldered. The very end is simply bent round like a jump ring (as they all are). But consider this.... How would it break? any situation that could cause the jump ring or hook to prise open would result in damage to the ear first. The weakest point is not the earring, it's the ear itself. I have repaired many bracelets and necklaces that have got caught on things and come apart. But this usually doesn't happen with earrings, (unless two women get in a cat fight). if the earring was pulled, your ear would be torn open first. So soldering all the components of an earring together, including soldering the hook, does look neater, but it's serious overkill for most people. and possibly may even be a little dangerous in the rare occasion the earring may get pulled out. Just my personal opinion of course, but I hope you can see my thinking. Kind regards, Dave.

So now I've watched this a dozen times, showed it to coworkers and my rather crafty-minded mother, and I'm still fascinated! Stupid question: What prevents the silver from sticking to the crucible? It looks polished with something, is that it?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Perfectly intelligent question. borax, the same stuff used for soldering. I chip a few bits off my cone and add them to the dish. It creates a glassy surface. You need to do this when you buy a new crucible. Adding a little sprinkle also helps the silver flow. Dave.

@PeterDavid7KQ201

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great explanation, thanks Dave!

niceeeee!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Dave

Hello Dave, when you anneal the metal you pickle it then or you pass it from the mill without pickle? and if you pickle it, then you clean in order to prevent chemical substances on the mill bars? Why you bought an american mill and not a british? Which is better for texturing? Thank you very much. Vassilis from Greece

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Hi. Lots of questions... When working wire through the mill it work hardens very quickly so you do need to keep annealing it. Once at dull red, I quench it in water and then place it back onto the soldering board. The heat of the board dries the metal. I don't usually bother to pickle until the end. Its also difficult to pickle long bars as they don't fit into the pot. The important thing is that your silver is dry before putting it back through the rollers. American or British? that's a good question. The British made ones are good quality but (in my opinion) can be a little over priced. The American made Pepe units, are superb quality but also offer much better value, So you can get a bigger machine for the same money. For texturing, you're probably best with flat rollers which will give you the maximum width to use. Dave.

I like very good

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks you. Dave

Good

@CelticDreamsCoUk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Dave

At 6:48 you mention it doesn’t get wider but only longer. I notice It does get wider by about half a millimeter which doesn’t sound like a lot but if I am making, say, 4 mm by 2 mm bar stock and end up with 4.5 mm by 2 mm bar stock it isn’t what I need or want. Is this supposed to happen and do I account for it by rolling my square stock to 3.5 mm by 3.5 mm? (in this example) or is there another solution I am missing?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

if we are being precise then yes I guess any flattening operation will make the wire wider, especially if its compressed heavily. but its very minimal in comparison to the exponential increase in length. Go lightly and you should only really see an increase in length especially if you keep it 90 degrees to the rollers. Going sideways or even at a slight angle will push the metal out sideways and increase width. If you specifically want 4 x 2, then yes perhaps start a little narrower as you suggest. Hope this helps. Dave

@argentummoonjewellery3503

6 жыл бұрын

Celtic Dreams thanks it helps a lot :)

you are a great jewelry teacher, I am a learner of the trade and I have a pair of pear shape emeralds, and wanted to make u wire or channel wire to wrap them around the girdle and make earings for some one special, can you help . Thank you very much.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Emeralds are a trick thing to work with. They are very fragile stones and so must be well supported and protected by the jewellery. Also you need to handle them with care when working with them. Too much pressure and you have an expensive mistake. I see your idea of using a channel to make a mount. But think about how you will get the stone into the mount. You cant snap it in like you might with harder stones. You will need to drop the emerald into the mount and then lock it into place. Depending on their size, you might want to look at the wraptite fittings. these are quick and easy but you may need to bend one to shape. Check out my video here.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIWqlo-hiaaYo6w.html Personally I would make a bezel around the stone using bearer wire (which has a step in it). once I've made the bezel , pop in the stone and burnish the edge over gently to set it in. This is the method I used for the sixpence ring.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2h8xKN9n7a8h5c.html Hope this helps. Dave.

What psi should you set the gases at? Usually 5-6 psi is good for most tips. I assume the melting tip would need higher? If so what psi should I set te propane and oxygen to?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it requires a lot more propane 10 PSI and Oxygen 14 PSI. Check out my demo of it here. Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4KIpqODiKu_abg.html

Dave, I very much enjoyed this video. I have the same Pepe Tools mill on the way (before I even saw your video). A quick question, if I may. Where do you find that metal material you used for the embossing pattern? Thanks in advance and a happy new year to you and yours.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Short answer, I don't know. My wife bought it t for me from a gift section in a garden centre. It came in a big strip about four feet long and six inches wide. I'm not sure what it's for, it's just something decorative. She thought it was for sticking round a mirror. I guess it's whatever you want it to be. Try searching for laser cut metal and see what you find. Hope this helps. Dave

🙂when you pour these long thin ingots i have seen others having a second smaller tourch heating on the ingot mould you are pouring into , THAT should Help you so the Silver will flow much easyer into the mould 😉

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Usually you only "warm" the mould, it's not a case of really heating it bright red. Warming the mould helps to melt the oil , grease wax, or whatever lubricant you have applied. It also prevents the mould from cracking due to heat shock. The main technique I have found is simply speed -Pour fast !. Thanks for watching. Dave

Hi Dave. I am wondering if you have any information on taking pure silver 1 oz bars and making strips for coloidal silver consumption. If I purchase the mill how do cut the one large strip into six smaller strips? Thanks in advance for any information that you have on the subject.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of coloidial silver before. It seems to be a silver based liquid that you drink ? Definitely something that I have never come across. But yes you can use a mill, as shown here to melt silver bars and turn them into strips. But to be honest, if all you want to do is make them into strips then you could just put the bars straight into the mill, as a 1 oz bar is only a few mm thick to start. So just roll it flat and cut it. In order to cut the flattened bar, you could use a guillotine shear (see my video on one), or use a jewellers saw to cut the bar up, prior to flattening it out. hope this helps. Dave

I don’t know if you will see this, but I am considering a rolling mill as soon as possible, mostly for making my own wire (especially half round and bar stock) will this be as good, or better than a durston for my purposes, I plan on doing mostly 10-20 gram melts so bigger is not better in my case. Thanks, :)

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

This is Pepe's largest. they make smaller ones too. Most of the Pepe mills are around half the price of the Durston units. If you are planning on making wire then check out Pepes new rollers with groves, D shape, and comfort fit. Dave www.amazon.co.uk/PepeTools-Wire-Rolling-Mill-Ultra/dp/B074CPZ3NR

Hi Dave, When melting silver in this way, are there distinctions between melting Sterling silver vs Fine silver? And is it ever OK to mix the two when melting for jewelry purposes?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda, a very good question. Firstly, let's be clear what we are talking about. Fine silver is 999 parts per thousand, so basically pure silver ( or as pure as we can get it). Fine silver is quite soft and not always suitable for jewellery making. Sterling is 925 / 1000 as it contains a little copper which helps to make it stronger for jewellery purposes. The copper added to sterling makes it tougher, but it also makes it tarnish quicker. The copper and other alloys added make it melt at a slightly lower temperature (that’s basically what solder is). Sterling silver melting point (893 C), fine silver (961 C). Extra Easy solder may be as low as 690 C So you can see that some scrap items may melt before others. Normally you wouldn’t mix different grades of silver. Obviously adding sterling to fine silver will reduce its purity, which means that it can’t be hallmarked as fine silver, as you will have reduced the purity a little below the required 999. But vice versa, when melting scrap sterling items, there may be a lot of solder or other impurities, (especially chains with a lot of solder on the links) which could result in your final melt being under the 925 / 1000 ratio. So adding a few g of fine silver to the mix, will help to counteract any solder or other impurities and keep the ratio slightly over the required 925, so it can be hallmarked as sterling. Many jewellers melting scrap gold jewellery will do the same; add just a tiny amount of high carat gold to keep the final purity above the required standard. vital if the piece is to be legally hallmarked. There are many other grades of silver, including 500 (50% silver) used in coins. There are also some very low silver alloys in old continental jewellery - so do learn your hallmarks. It's vital to know what you are dealing with and ensure the final mix meets the required legal standard to be hallmarked accordingly. Note there is also a new material called Argentium silver. This is 935 but uses some Germanium instead of copper, it's tough as sterling but does not tarnish as easily. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Hope this help you out. Dave.

@ORIONGIRL444

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your response. I will keep all this in mind when melting scraps for future use. Thanks to your KZread Channel and others like it, I am able make my own jewelry creations at home. A real dream come true!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Dave

!Thanks for the video :) I just bought Ingot and I was wondering how exactly do you remove the black color ?In the first use

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

Confusing question. I presume you mean an ingot "mould". Which is painted black?? I used the torch to burn off the paint and then cleaned it with a stiff wire brush. I also add oil to the mould as shown to prevent the silver from sticking. Remember you only need to clean the actual groves out. the sides and handle don't matter. Dave.

@user-ub7bq9ng2v

8 жыл бұрын

!thank you very much Dave ..yeah sorry, there is confusion translate words of equipment from Hebrew to English ?(maybe you can tell me also, can i use "petroleum jelly" instead of grease (Engine Oil thanks for the great help sis.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Get a small can of oil. קבל פחית קטנה של שמן.

Hi, great video, do you or KZreadrs know how to make bigger piece of silver sheet (like 3x3 or 3x6 inches) dead flat and straight after rolling? Can I do it on mill, or maybe I need some other tools to do that?.. Can yoy help with that, please?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

5 жыл бұрын

It's a common problem, When rolling, the sheets often end up slightly curved. I constantly flip and rotate the piece, but you never get it straight. The simplest method (after annealing of course) is to use a flat bench block and a rubber or rawhide mallet. work one side and then flip over. There are planishing presses, but they simply do the same thing.Hope this helps. Dave

@NabozThom

5 жыл бұрын

@@CelticDreamsCoUk Thank you for your answer, all the best.

hello Dave, can i use this particular roller to make gold chains? liken cuban style? Also why durston mill is much more expensive than pepetools?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Obviously it's a mill, so it does what a mill does. I'm not sure what part of making a Cuban chain you'd want to use a mill for. Durston have always been expensive. But their latest range is a lot cheaper, in competition with Pepe. But I still believe Pepe offer the best value. However Pepe (at present) don't make double half round rollers for making round wire. So this may be a decision if you want to make your own wire. Hope this helps. Dave.

@infoinfo3594

7 жыл бұрын

as far as quality, is peptools comparable to Durston?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Certainly. In my belief, Pepe are even slightly better quality. But certainly better value. Dave.

Hola colega amigo, yo también soy joyero orfebre, soy de cba argentina! Muy buen trabajo, t quería preguntar de que material es la plantilla q usas, gracias y espero pronta tu respuesta! !!!!

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

Es acero cortado con láser. Dave

Hi Dave im now about to take my silver working from basic to buying specialist tools does the demonstrated mill role wire if not is there a roller in the series that does all jobs. These have been some very inspiring videos very well produced and narrated glad I've found you

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

The combination mill shown, will make square wire. Pepe have just released a new set of rollers called the comfort fit, which will make square, round and oval (for comfort fit wedding rings). Dave

@trevoror8668

6 жыл бұрын

Celtic Dreams thanks Dave for the prompt response have been mesmerized with your videos hoping to find one on mold making for casting terminals buckles and a like has always been a ambition casting have some good books but have found there is nothing better than watching again thanks

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't really made video on casting, as I'm not very good at it. But there are a couple of good videos on the "Delft clay" system. The original series (from the manufacturer) are on KZread and also my friend Andrew Berry made a good casting video too. See the links. Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/ma5q3LyjmcjbmMY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2mdo7GkisrgfNo.html

@trevoror8668

6 жыл бұрын

Celtic Dreams your a gold mine dave again thanks

Dave, love your videos on the Pepe!I hope you can reply. I just received my Pepe 2 days ago, now learning how to use it. Do you have to leave the handle attached, or can you take it on and off when ready to use? I have a small studio and conserve on room, leaving it off would be nice for me, but how about for the machine?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, I had the same problem. the handle is very obtrusive as it needs to hand off the side of your bench for clearance. I have been speaking to the guys at Pepe and we did discuss some ideas for a folding or snap on handle. So maybe something in the pipeline. But certainly yes, you can slip it on and off as you wish. Just be careful not to loose the small "key" the little piece of metal that slots into the slot in the handle shaft. Dave.

I don't know whether you reply to requests, but I have a buffing wheel on my grinder which came with it, I purchased the Menzerna buffing compound and tried to polish some silver, the Wheel started to come apart, pieces all over the bench. It obviously isn't a very good Chinese wheel. 'OR' does it improve the more its used, like taking the edge off.... Hopefully I will get an answer, even from another person with the experience. Thanks in anticipation. Bob

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. Yes indeed when you first use a mop, you will get bits of fluff all over the workshop. threes no way around it. You just needed to work through it. Lots of loose fibres will come off. You can get dressing combs for this purpose, but i just "give it some grief" with a big lump of metal like an old file . Then trim of any bits of loose string with a pair of scissors. Many jewellers burn off the bits with a cig lighter. I tried this one, but as soon as i started the buffer it glowed red and filled the workshop with smoke. Just get a vaccum cleaner, a bit of old scrap and be brutal. It only takes a minute or two. Check out Andrew Berry's video.... below. Hope this helps Dave. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHuKk8mDg86WctY.html

@corporallee44

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I somehow didn't expect an answer but you are good to your word, and I will do what you have said, it sounds a bit brutal not exactly silver smith finesse!! Thanks again but like my name "I'LL BE BACK!

Hey do they sell rope or braided rollers? I want to make a bangle necklace but I want it to look like braided rope.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but not at present. I have suggested to Pepetools that they do such things. Here's hoping. Dave

Hi i am from peru and i wanna buy this rolling mill. What is the maximun aperture on that rolling mill? Thanks

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Its usually about 5mm when fully open. Dave

Could you please leave a list of the materials that you used? I will really appreciate it. Thank you

@CelticDreamsCoUk

2 жыл бұрын

Materials? The silver is scrap. The ring is soldered, with hard silver solder and borax, then pickled in vitex acid. The oxidising gel, and earring hooks are from the jewellery suppliers. I buy most of my supplies from Cooksongold.com here in the UK. The mill itself comes from Pepetools.com in the USA. Shout if you want to know anything specific. Dave

Where did you get the press that was used.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

We found it in a home furnishing store. It is a long flower garland for hanging around a mirror. But I noted it was made from thin laser cut steel, so would make a great embossing texture. You can almost emboss anything, even paper and cardboard. you can use craft punches with paper shapes, although you'll only get one pass with paper. fabric, lace, leaves. Look out for metal 'laser cut' bookmarks, some of these are really great!. Hope this helps. Dave

what budget rolling mill do you recommend? thanks

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

Simple - This one. The price of the entry level Pepe mills is not much more than many of the indian ones But obviously the Pepe quality is far superior. So it's always worth spending (just a little) more and getting something professional. Perhaps check out my video here... Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIuYzNWFoMWpk9o.html

Where did you get that crucible

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

two parts, the curcible and the tongs to hold it. Link here.... Dave www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Crucible-Tongs-For-Square----------Scorifiers-prcode-999-926&query=crucible&channel=uk www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Scorifier-3-Square-prcode-999-ATC

Hi again mate It’s been a month with my roller now and I’m still struggling to get down to 1.5mm wire When I get down to the 2mm track and I’ve finished tightening all the way down My wire looks to wide for the next track size down being 1.5mm Can I ask how can I sort this please ? I’m needing 1.5mm wire or even 1mm to make a chain What am I doing wrong

@CelticDreamsCoUk

18 күн бұрын

If you've got the same roller, I believe the 2nd groove is 1.5mm square. The trick is to keep turning the wire 90 degrees each pass. squash it top and bottom and it becomes slightly "diamond" shape. you then turn it 90 degrees and its becomes square. so always run it though twice, on each setting, once, turn 90 degrees then again. only then reduce the rollers. Also I only reduce the rollers ½ turn each time. When fully down, again run the bar through a couple of times rotating 90 degrees to ensure it is full square before moving to the next. Oh and remember the all important thing - keep annealing your wire to prevent of getting work hardened and brittle. (dark room, heat to cherry red, allow to cool to black, then quench in water) Hope this all makes sense. Dave

Can this be used to straighten 10awg copper wire?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, using the round grooves, it would even out the kinks. Dave

Can I not do this on the Cookson gold mill ?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

As long as your mill has combination rollers you can do the same. Dave.

🙂 to colour your Silver you can put your Silver thing into a zipper plastic bag together with 2 or 3 boiled eegs and let them sit there till the Silver get the right coulor. 👍 😁dont eat the eegs.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've heard of this, but never tried it. I use the liver of sulphur and hot water - works instantly. Dave

How much can you get one of the rolling mills for..?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

I guess that depends on where you live. But in the USA I can say that they are about half the price of the "main competitor". Check out the big suppliers.... Dave. www.ottofrei.com/Store/search/?search=pepe+mill

where do u buy your metal sheets/

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

I have no idea where 'you' are in the world. But here in the UK I buy all my silver from Cooksongold.com Dave

Hola como compro estas herramientas por favor

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

pepetools.com/dealer-locator Dave

Your labour is worth more then the metals real market value. How you sell these items of silver? Is it par with gold in its true worth?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

+Abhishek Bundela ...its a good question. It takes the same labour to make an item out of gold or silver. But due to the lower price of silver there is a limit to what you can charge for it. For example I can spend a day making a Celtic bracelet and sell it for £75, making £50 profit. Which is a little low for a days work. If I made the same bracelet out of gold, it would obviously cost me more, but I could sell it for a much greater profit. Some people will value the work involved, but with silver there seems to be a limit to what people will pay for it. Dave

I would like to make a bangle that hooks, how do do that? thanks

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

Difficult to answer in words and I'm not sure what style of bangle you mean exactly. Dave.

@connieblackwell3206

7 жыл бұрын

a bangle with a hooks to the other side.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

7 жыл бұрын

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who is the uk dealer for pepetools please ?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

I don't know who (if anyone) in the UK has the Pepe Mills. I was actually the first in the world to have one of these as I had been working with Pepe on the development of it. But "Sutton Tools" in Birmingham do sell Pepe equipment. link below... Dave. www.bettsmetalsales.com/p-Pepe-Premium-Disc-Cutter?SelectMaterial=TOO&selectCode=TOOLSCPL07

What are the stripes on the rollers?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

8 жыл бұрын

..I think what you are referring to are "greasy marks". When new, the rollers are shipped covered in grease. I leave a coating on. It's good to keep them lubricated to prevent rust, which will ruin them. Especially important here near the sea. Its a constant battle to keep my tools from rusting. The marks are just where I have rolled things through previously and they have left "fingerprints" on the greasy surface. Simple as that. Dave.

@ClassyGeek

8 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Thanks

Anyone who know durston rolling mill are they good or ...?

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

It's a slightly sensitive question. Yes Durston mills are very good. There is nothing wrong with their mills. But their designs simply "follow" all the designs of Pepetools. So my personal opinion is always to go with the originals (Pepe) who have put in all the time and research into developing these tools. Also the Pepetools units are much better value. Dave

@teamskovhugger8135

4 жыл бұрын

@@CelticDreamsCoUk 😉👍 WOW thanks for your answer and your take on it ,now im happy that i asked because im still new in this and got a ton of ideas i want to try out , BUT I got to have the right tools and I have watched a ton of videos here on KZread on how to do it and what tools are needed and what tools are good ,so again thanks 😉👍🇩🇰 i will give Pepe tools a chance.

Thoose gorgeous birds out there are telling me You are doing this just about sunrise:-) is it?:-)

@CelticDreamsCoUk

4 жыл бұрын

It can take several days to film a good review. So, morning to afternoon. If you like the birds, then do check out this clip below, with my little “gate crasher”. Dave kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJpkprKhqtydg5c.html

Hi iam gold simth

@CelticDreamsCoUk

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for watching. Dave

Thankyou for this, but wow, silversmithing sure does involve a hell of a lot of expensive tools and a dedicated studio. Sigh.

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

It can certainly seem that way. but not necessarily the case. For many years, all I had was a couple of pairs of cheap pliers, a small £10 butane torch, soldering block and a borax dish. My entire toolkit was just £60 and all I had was a tiny little desk. Even so, I made beautiful Celtic jewellery and chains just with those few tools. As most of my work was with wire, all I needed where pliers and soldering gear. For example, if you check out my byzantine video. If you buy jump rings, then you can make a beautiful byzantine necklace with just two pairs of chain nose pliers - nothing else. Want to make your own jump rings? then all you need is a piece of dowel and a piercing saw. Buying expensive tools, doesn't necessarily make you a better craftsman. Expensive tools can often increase your speed and perhaps accuracy. but in most cases the same job can be done just as well with basic tools and a little effort. A brass brush and soapy water do just as good a job as a tumbler. And sat the end of the day, you cant buy talent, or creativity - that's down to you. So don't be intimidated. Start with a few basic pliers, saw and a cheap butane torch. The casting equipment and rolling mills can come later, if you decide you need them. Grab a few cheap tools and have a go ! Dave. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gaGCtMSQla6ng7A.html

Its impooootunt ... sorry :)))

@CelticDreamsCoUk

6 жыл бұрын

What's impooootunt and what are you sorry for ? Dave.