Mr. Yellowhorse, I have 3 of your rings and am always on the lookout for more. I love your pieces! Thank you for letting us in on some of the magic.

Steve, Thank you so much for posting. I own a small collection of 6 Rings and 3 bracelets. Your video really gives me a much deeper appreciation as to what work went into the pieces I own. I now understand how some of the leaves and things were created by means of stamping. I have been fortunate to have picked up most of my pieces relatively cheap. Some I've owned for 10 years or more. Thanks again, Blackcloud

Thank you for the tutorial. I have always appreciated the beautiful details put into the jewelry made by Native Americans.

Loved watching this! My grandfather passed away this year, but he used to cut and polish minerals and sell them to the silversmiths in the Farmington/Gallup/Four Corners area years ago. He owned a jewelry shop in Farmington where he sold Navajo jewelry for years. I'm watching this video and wondering if that stone came from him, and it makes me happy to think that maybe it did.

Un superbe hommage au grand Chef Juan Yellowhorse merci à l' artiste Steve Yellowhorse, au producteur et au réalisateur de ce beau film sensibl et fort oû la beauté est si bien servie . Un bonjour de la Bretagne Française

Love this bracelet. I made a very simple silver ring in school many years ago. A lot of work which makes me appreciate the effort going into this piece. I love Native American jewelry and especially turquoise. Goes with everything and I am proud to wear this lovely jewelry.

Thanks everyone for your kind comments and suggestions. This video is a 10 minute clip of a 53 minute film I made in 2002. It was my first time on camera. My nephew Nick was in film class and had a camera, he came over from Flagstaff and basically donated his time filming. The script was just a rough outline, I directed and just tried to be myself and not "act".. kind of like explaining "how to" with a friend. The film sat for a year until I found Dr. Howard to edit it with me. He basically donated his time also. The entire film was made for less than one thousand dollars. We didn't have the wonderful phones and I-pads then, or it might have come out differently. I'm still making jewelry, you can find my new works on Instagram. Thanks for watching.. Steve

I have so much more respect for this art form than I already did. What craftsmanship and beautiful design work. thank you for sharing your art with us.

No Way! I search sliversmithing and this is the first video that popped up! He's my uncle. I'm getting into sliversmithing myself! WOW So Cool!!!

Thank you so much for this awesome display of This precious Navajo techniques ❤️

Beautiful work brother in Christ

Great video! I’m an admirer of Mr. Yellowhorse's beautiful work.

artistic presentation of art including some of my favorite guitar players in the background

Thank you for your video, what beautiful workmanship and style. I appreciate all the hard work goes goes into your creations. I was ask to identify and for you amends beautiful turquoise ring and ran a crossed your video, very educational and gave me more of a sense as a true craftsmanship and hard work that goes into your art, thank you

This is the exact kind of work i'm looking to see. Just top notch leaves too. Studio space looks great to work in.

What a wonderful informative demonstration you've kindly shared with us all Steve. Thanks you very much, you're an inspiration.

I love your jewelry. I have several pieces. My first and favorite was a hair clip. Hearts and Thanks

I enjoyed your video. I am retired now,,, thinking about making a comeback after watching you work.

Thanks so much for posting that. I've spent 2 summers working in giftshops in Tucson, and I love the Native American jewelry -- I've always wanted to see how it was made. It's really very nice of you to put it up. Also, the bracelet is lovely. I hope your wife liked it. :) I might have to look into a silversmithing class. I like jewelry a bit too much for my own good!

Love this... super nice work. I have a ring that I love and will now appreciate it even more. Thanks... always enjoy learning something new. Kathy

just watching you work is wonderful, thanks for sharing :)

Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing

Much obliged for the video. I use to be a welder in my younger days and in my off time work with some metal/torch work to create different types of art. I later got into leather work and sometimes feel like maybe Silversmith work is what I should do. This is an inspiration and I think I'll go to our local Silver craft shop and see what I may come up with. Thanks again. C

Che meraviglia !!! ❤❤❤👍👍👍 Bravissimo !!! Your work is wonderfoul

Beautiful piece of turquoise!

the achievement of the leaves is superb.

Thanks is the best jewelery video ever

Thank you for the video! It was interesting to watch.

Love your work, God bless.

Super video, great design!

Thank you for the great video.

Beautiful!

I really wanna learn to do silversmithing and metal work jewelry! To have the freedom and control over your artwork is amazing (:

Hello Steve Yellowhorse. That is A beautyfull piece of work you have make there. Thank you and love sacajawea.

BEAUTIFUL

such a great art ! Merci thanks a lot

Just beautiful 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼✌️

I know this was made 5 years ago, but I am wondering: (if you still check your comments) what is that contraption that you solder on/anneal on? Very cool, I like how you don't mess around with files, sand paper, or a flex shaft, its all BIG power tools!

GREAT WORK!! THANKS

Fascinating. Thanks so much. :)

I would hope an apprentice or two are learning your craft... Nice Work!!! Dave

It beautiful!

Beautiful

What grit is your bench top grinding wheel? Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks Steve! Beautiful design! Your stamping was flawlessly executed. Did you use the yellow ochre to keep the solder from jumping up onto your stamping designs? Great video!

a lot of the copper and turquoise mines closed years ago. When they close the turquoise prices went through the roof. it is very difficult to get good quality turquoise now that most of the mines in America have closed.

Excelent video.

Wow, that leaf making...!

Admirably! :)

I bet Steve plays guitar too. Great work!

thank you I know this was a long time ago but I like it

hello Steve, I was wanting to know if you like and what you think of natural sleeping beauty? I like your work very much. I am still fairly new to silversmithing. I have been cabbing stones a little longer. I saw your contact info at the end of your demo and would like to talk with you some, if thats ok.

this is a very nice video. I am trying to get into silversmithing and this has been very helpful. would you consider selling any of your cabs. thanks for the vid

you are a rare craftsman sir . I do lost wax myself. I also hand hammer metal wall sculptures. I wonder where i could get a 24x 10 sheet of flat silver sheet?I also paint and sculpt clay. Have a hard time staying on one project.. Your work is great! Mike in Hawaii

Hi Steve - great video. I'm taking a silver-smithing course in London next April. In your video (~ 5:58) you mentioned the 'contraption' you were using was really useful because you could swivel it as you soldered. Would you mind sharing where you got it from?

after annealing the silver is there a point were it is hardened back to original state or do you leave it soft or does it work harden.?

What was the yellow substance you painted on the leaves?

Some of my favoite pieces are Rings with Eagle themes by an artist named Larry Hoskie. He generally adds leaves and tear drops and swirls that come to an end. What meaning do the swirls have to Navajo or Native Americans? I want to have a better understanding of what I own. Thanks again, Blackcloud

How do you sauder more than one bezel on a bracelet, I am newbie , and I want to put multiple stones on bracelet. Can you give me any tips please. Love your video. Deborah

@wendyannh

5 жыл бұрын

@Deborah, you start with hard solder and solder one on, then pickle it, etc.; then you do the next ones the same way, one at a time. Obviously you have to already have the bezels made before you can attach them - and use hard solder to do them. You *can* use medium and then easy solder after the first one, but many silversmiths prefer to use hard solder as much as possible, particularly when soldering on more than one thing.

Thanks

I'm inspired. Think I will try to do something similar. I'm a little afraid to try embellishment (like the leaves) as I have never tried hammering designs. Any tips? And what did you use to curve the leaves?

@BrokenRRT

7 жыл бұрын

Joahnah Powell - the wood stump he's using has depressions in it that he's carved and sanded out. . It's referred to as a swag block. The process is called swaging. Blacksmiths use them, tin smiths, jewelers, tool makers, etc. they can be made of cast iron, steel, wood, stone, and so on. He's obviously made his own using a wood stump.

It's Sammy Jo! Nice Job Steve!

Hi Steve, What is that grinding wheel that you use for grinding down your edges? I am still using files and need to speed things up. Sherry

It's a shame this video was edited in such a fast forward fashion. Still very interesting and educational!

Guessing Joe Satriani was one of the musicians you played and some blues. Are you still working I just became interested in the Silver Turquoise manufacturing of this jewelry I to am a Christian my mother loved this Jewlery I didnt have the kind of relationship with her I would have preferred and decided to have this as a hobby in my way of honoring her, she died of cancer in 2016 I have just pulled my head out of what ever it was that consumed me after her passing I would like to meet you if possible I am 61 now and plan on moving from CA to the border of souther Colorado I grew up in the Denver area. Anyway I enjoyed your video God Bless

R.I.P.

This is absolutely incredible work. I really admire it a lot. Thank you so much for sharing. What was the yellow that you painted on? I was assuming you were oxidizing it, but only on the ends? The piece is truly a wonderful work of art.

@BrokenRRT

7 жыл бұрын

Debbie Minter - I think it's called "gliders paste" or "liver of sulphur" both of those are different products but I believe they do the same thing. Gliders paste comes in a few natural colors.

@annh3599

6 жыл бұрын

Debbie Minter it's ochre. Yellow paint that keeps the solder from flowing to that area. White out works also. I think he put it on the ends of the leaves to keep the solder from jumping up onto his leaf stamping.

So, you are of the Dine'? Will you put a makers mark on your work?

Hi - I bought a bracelet that the seller said was made by you. It has a maker's mark that's a horse with SY under it and STERLING under that. There is also a copyright symbol. Could this be yours? Love the video - very informative and a beautiful bracelet!

Daniel me CAN you make a clock ring.

nice@

Wow

Steve I think I have a belt you made . I looked up yellow horse because it’s behind my concha belt

Thank you for saying your a Christian. Your testimony is encouraging.

Turquoise is not my stone, but that is a very nice bracelet

Thank you for making designs acceptable for Christians. I love Native American jewelry, but am wary of honoring their Gods.

TODAY now soon CLOCK RING...😀👰🤵

Great jeweler, but the cameraman is worst.You need more professional equipment's the vewers can see atlas the difference in color of Turquoise

What a wonderful informative demonstration you've kindly shared with us all Steve. Thanks you very much, you're an inspiration.

What a wonderful informative demonstration you've kindly shared with us all Steve. Thanks you very much, you're an inspiration.