Simple Steps For Soldering Split Shank Rings

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In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to make a simple split shank ring. This project is perfect for beginning or intermediate jewelers who want to add a bit of variety to their work.
The smiling face of the buddha used in this video was created using the Delft Clay casting method. The OJA has a video on this technique as well.
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  • @artistcg
    @artistcg4 жыл бұрын

    You are such an excellent teacher...calm and thorough, you don't leave out any details. I'm glad I found your videos!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the high praise. I always say that I try to be the type of instructor that I always wanted in school. : )

  • @marisarodriguez7776

    @marisarodriguez7776

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas7 жыл бұрын

    09:39 "Solder is a hussy. She'll go for the first piece of metal that get's hot for her. " I'm dying.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank heavens you laughed. Some people don't find my sense of humor funny. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @101mosioatunya

    @101mosioatunya

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm already dead!

  • @artistcg

    @artistcg

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too, I had to share that quote! LOL

  • @amberm2777
    @amberm27772 жыл бұрын

    This man is an incredible teacher, these videos are sooo helpful

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting your nice comment. Plus, thanks for watching!😀

  • @saltwatersoul
    @saltwatersoul4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so helpful!!! I adore you and your teaching style. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 💗

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    saltwatersoul Thank you for letting me know that you find the videos helpful. You made my day. 😀

  • @marisarodriguez7776
    @marisarodriguez77764 жыл бұрын

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  • @sashagarcia6205
    @sashagarcia62052 жыл бұрын

    just found your channel i am obsessed! instant fan this is do helpful I've been watching non stop feels like i've learned so much already!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found the OJA Sasha. I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying the tutorials. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @nickdunbar2967
    @nickdunbar2967 Жыл бұрын

    Another great one Professor. Thank you.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @jaykay415
    @jaykay4158 жыл бұрын

    I love your bench tip to dry the yellow ochre first so it doesn't mix with the flux - I will be using that!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Glad I taught you something new. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @CatsArtFashion
    @CatsArtFashion8 жыл бұрын

    Clear and concise as always, thanks!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the compliment. And, thanks for your support! : )

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    @fudge906 жыл бұрын

    I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad that you've found the information in the videos helpful. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @AnabellFereira
    @AnabellFereira5 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, very well taught

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Anabell, Thank you for the nice compliment. I hope you've learned lots and are making fantastic jewelry. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @jackiedavies3751
    @jackiedavies37518 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, as informative and easy to follow as always you are a Gem :)

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    8 жыл бұрын

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    @omaralrawi1007 жыл бұрын

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  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hey Omar, Thank you so much for the compliment. Thanks for your support! : )

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    @mariadimaio358 жыл бұрын

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  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And, thanks for your support! : )

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    @meibelavila4558 жыл бұрын

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  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Gracias! Thanks for your support! : )

  • @randysmith106
    @randysmith1066 жыл бұрын

    Solder is a hussy... HAHAHAHAHA!!! Man you had me laughing so hard! Nice one!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Randy, I'm glad that I could make you laugh. Jewelry education can get so dull sometimes. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @randysmithfabrications2731

    @randysmithfabrications2731

    5 жыл бұрын

    OnlineJewelryAcademy, I’m going to have to use that line in my next video since I will be using yellow ochre, and of course I will accredit you. I love that line! Thanks for all the great instruction man, keep up the good work!

  • @larrymoremckenzie3029
    @larrymoremckenzie30292 жыл бұрын

    Thank u, for showing that the butane torch can be used for more than jump rings.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome Larry. The OJA’s videos are all geared toward helping people explore their creativity without having to spend lots of money on supplies. I hope you’ll check out our other videos on our website at: www.online jewelry academy.com. 😀

  • @ChristenBooth
    @ChristenBooth8 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha! Solder is such a hussy. So true 😂

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Christen, You truly are one of my people. I love that you found it funny that I called out solder for being the hussy that she is. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @AndrewMobley
    @AndrewMobley7 жыл бұрын

    I learned at least 3 improvements to my basic soldering methods while learning your split shank technique. I have one question. How do I accurately size the two bands so that the finished ring will fit the desired size? I assume I upsize a little, but by how much? I'm making a size 10 ring at the moment and it will be my first split shank.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew, You really don't need to size the rings up at all. The angle of the two rings isn't great enough to warrant making them slightly bigger. You can always make a prototype of your ring in copper or brass to see if it fits well. Good luck with your project. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @ghostintheheart
    @ghostintheheart5 жыл бұрын

    I tried this a ways back because I’m a beginning jeweler, and it did work, but later I found out they make tweezers specifically designed to create split shank rings, and it takes about fifty years less time. They’re only like $5 and go in your third hand.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi getmedieval, I'd be interested in knowing the name of the tool and where you purchased it. I'm always interested in learning about things that are new to me. Can you post a link? Thanks for your support! : )

  • @saltwatersoul

    @saltwatersoul

    4 жыл бұрын

    What are these tweezers called? Curious!

  • @JayDub_143
    @JayDub_1433 жыл бұрын

    Love this video!!! Can you please do a follow up and show how we would size up or down a double shank band. I cannot figure that out for the life of me.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here are two links to videos on the OJA's website: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com/sizing-down-video.html www.onlinejewelryacademy.com/sizing-up-video.html 😀

  • @JayDub_143

    @JayDub_143

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OnlineJewelryAcademy omg you said mother in laws giant paws 😂😂 I lost it...lol tysm!!! I can always count on OJA to get me thru this journey!! 🙏💗

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    3 жыл бұрын

    JaNetNMelissaWise Glad I could make you laugh 😂

  • @JayDub_143

    @JayDub_143

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OnlineJewelryAcademy omg now solder is a hussy...😂😂😂😂😂 I seriously crying with laughter!!

  • @tlojewelrylove
    @tlojewelrylove Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍 😊

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @concettasavoca5100
    @concettasavoca51003 жыл бұрын

    Molto bello!! sarebbero molto utili i sottotitoli non Italiano

  • @LouLen10
    @LouLen102 жыл бұрын

    Do you solder the two rings together in the same place where you soldered the joins of the rings individually? I’m still quite new to making jewellery and split shanks

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I solder the rings together at the point where each was individually soldered. This helps to isolate where things could come apart during heating. It can be helpful if the ring needs to be resized. 😀

  • @kali7906
    @kali79064 жыл бұрын

    I noticed that you left a bit of space between your rings and the Buddha face when you were soldering the rings on. It looked like about a mm of space between them, and then the solder chips were sandwiched inside. Do you always leave a little space like that intentionally? I was taught to have your two pieces touching and place the solder chips around the outside edges of your joint.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I work differently in front of the camera than I do in real life. I probably just didn't see the gap and got lucky. Joints should butt up and kiss each other before you solder them. And, the solder should be positioned in a fluxed area in close proximity to the joint.

  • @anitapeters6011
    @anitapeters60116 жыл бұрын

    Where did you purchase your charcoal block?

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    6 жыл бұрын

    A quick Google search for "hardened charcoal block" will provide you with a list of suppliers that carry them. The OJA tries not to give manufacturer/retailer recommendations. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @anitapeters6011

    @anitapeters6011

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks

  • @pyrothighsofficial
    @pyrothighsofficial6 жыл бұрын

    What size/gauge is the binding wire?

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    6 жыл бұрын

    I generally use 24 gauge binding wire. There are thicker and thinner gauges. Feel free to use whatever works best for you. Thanks for your support! : )

  • @rebeccamandabach7517
    @rebeccamandabach75174 ай бұрын

    Where in the heck does he get a bent pick???? Can't find them.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    4 ай бұрын

    Just use your pliers and make a bend in the one you have. Or, you can make a new one. The OJA has a video on how to make one. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @rebeccamandabach7517

    @rebeccamandabach7517

    4 ай бұрын

    @@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thank you so much