Sunflower Necklace - Estona Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Tutorials
I made this sunflower necklace as a Mothersday gift. The sunflower or 'soniashnyk' is the National flower of the Ukraine. It represents resistance, unity and hope. So it seemed like a perfect gift to our new Ukrainian friends who are staying with us. In this tutorial you will see different techniques, such as saw piercing, soldering and setting stones. You will also learn how you can take a flat piece of silver and shape it by using different tools.
Do you want to show your support and make a sunflower as well? You can use this tutorial as a guide. Of course it would be really nice if you would share your work on your socials by tagging me at @estona.jewelry.tutorials.
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Have a wonderful day,
Bregje
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Your work and your films are all so lovely, I get excited every time you upload a new video. My heart is also warmed by your compassion and eagerness to help those in need, you are a wonderful person!
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you so much!
@griselsanhueza2921
2 жыл бұрын
Beatiful, congratulations.
You’re not only a talented goldsmith, but also a very sweat and caring person! ❤️
You and your family are doing a very special thing for others who are truly in need of support . I am Ukrainian , and from my heart and my soul I want to thank you for being a true humanitarian . The Sunflower is a great reflection of hope and joy in all things . Your piece is very beautiful and strong in heart. Just like you . See you soon my friend . Cheers
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I didn't know that Steve. Thank you for your reaction. I hope you are safe? And I am feeling blessed with these wonderful people staying with us.
Your heartfelt compassion is so inspiring. Thank you for being a gem in this world.
Beautiful pendant, thank you. I love that you added the stone in the center. It is so kind of you to bring the Ukraine family into your home.
What a thoughtful and beautiful gift you've made. I'm Canadian and we have the 3rd largest diaspora of Ukranian people in the world . The Ukranian culture , customs and it's people are deeply intertwined in the fabric of our country. Sending huge hugs to all of you ❤❤❤
Bregje, you're such a loving and kind person, me and my mom simply love your tutorials you're really inspiring. May your home and the Ukrainian family that you're helping be full of love and happiness. Love from Brazil.
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
It is so nice that you are watching with your mom! Thanks!!
Beautiful piece and sentiment! Sending love and support to Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Lovely gesture and tutorial. Thinking of all the Ukraine people, our thoughts are with you.
Thank you so much! Your videos are my favorite. I love how you show us your creative process. You make me feel like I can do this. How wonderful that you were able to open your home to a Ukrainian family. Please let them know we support and love them too. One day, we will all live in peace and harmony. 🤗❤️ (I hope your back continues to feel better!)
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Robin, for your support!
Bregje, I love your kind heart hosting people in need of a home. Lovely video.
I love your tutorials Bregje, your voice is so lovely to listen to, sometimes I just have it playing in the background as it's so calming - lol
Such a beautiful video. Thank you
Thank you for helping the Ukrainian family!
Always a pleasure to watch and learn. Im 64 years old. I still have time to learn something new. I love you work😁
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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Thank you Jean!
Amazing. I can understand hw difficult it is to work on that small n delicate pcs. God bless you n your work
This sunflower is just beautiful!
Lovely pendant. I'm going to try making one. You are very generous to open your home to people in crisis. I'm in awe of your generosity, to them and also to us for sharing your work and techniques.
Beautiful sunflower and thoughtful tribute to Ukraine. 🌻🥰
That is a lovely pendant and what a lovely thing you are doing hosting people in need in your home. I hope this inspires people to do what they can to help. It certainty inspired me. ❤️
@aftabjehan
2 жыл бұрын
Very good
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frida!
Your heart is too big for this world 💙💛💙 what an amazing person you are! Great vid and nice pendant too!
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
That's a bit much credit Sabine, I just try to help where I can. And they are such nice and wonderful people, that I feel like I am the lucky one.
Ms B. you are adorable and so very genuinely generous! Thank you for all of wonderful videos!
I'm sure she loved the gift ! It's a beautiful pendant !
God bless you for taking in people from the Ukraine! ❤
This is so very beautiful of you! You are such a sweet person for helping in their time of need and for showing love
Love this design and the meaning behind it!
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! Thanks for sharing!
You have a beautiful soul!💗
What a nice thing to do … I’m pretty sure she loved it. And good on you by helping her and her son out… you’re the best!
Wow!! That's amazing that you are helping these people!! And what a thoughtful gift?! 🥰❤
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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Thank you Jessica!
What a beautiful, kind and thoughtful thing to do.
So kind of you! Beautiful tribute! Thank you from USA (originally from Azerbaijan). Anaraandco
It's beautiful!! I"m sure she LOVED it!!! You're the BEST! I learn so much from your videos and your voice is so sweet!
Thank you so much for creating this! Your kindness and thoughtfulness touched my heart. I am sure it will be a gift she will always treasure!
You're a great jewellery maker and a super teacher.. I'm Italian and I easily understand what you explain.... Thanks for your tutorial
I love your videos. You are so kind and generous. I love learning from you but also getting that genuine positive energy. So great. Thank-you for sharing 🙏🏼💖
Another great video, this time with empathy and compassion as the motivation. 🌻 🇺🇦
I loved your video I love your MacGyver style as you call it and as you know it was an American TV show back in the 90s I believe anyway you are so kind to bring people into your home. I’ve met people at the store who have opened their homes to some Ukraine refugees as well here in America. I will do what I can to try to help people in need. Anyway thank you for all your kind words I’m so glad you’re feeling better and God bless you🤗🤗🤗🤗
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michelle! And I loved to watch McGyver. What he could do with a piece of gum, ;-p
@aumi.jewels
2 жыл бұрын
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials That is so true I remember that episode where he used his chewing gum to escape a bad situation that he was in one with his friends in the series movie, But no matter what he used it always works… I wished that was the same way with Silversmithing because sometimes when we try a new way no matter what we do it’s a failure. lol 😂
I love the sunflower. You're a super teacher.
Thank you!!!!!!!!! Your content is amazing, I’m learning so much from your videos!!
I love your videos and your work!
Fantastic series of videos! I am learning so much. I am watching from the USA, Indianapolis, IN
A beautiful pendant skillfully made for a beautiful reason.
Such simple elegance. Thank you for sharing this video!
Aww that is just so sweet the kindness warms my heart ..always show kindness spread the love as often as we can 💞
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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I totally agree Darlene, thank you so much for watching.
💛🌻💙 You have a kind and caring heart . 🌞💗
This is such a thoughtful gift ❤️
you are a wonderful lady!
I adore sunfllowers and this is just divine. Tfs!
Een zonnebloem voor Oekraïne. Wat een prachtig idee Brechje. Dankje voor de tutorial. 🌻🌻🌻
Beautiful!
Just so beautiful! 🌻 💛🙌🏼🫶🏼
Awesome!!!!
Thank you for sharing. Hello from Kernersville NC USA!!
Dear Bregje, so lovely to see a video of yours again. Would you let me know the thickness of the plates you used for the flowers, please?
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
I used two 1 mm thick pieces of metal Pamela.
Wonderful!
Happy Mother's Day 💐. Thanks for all you do. It would be cool if you got a "thanks" button so we can at least tip you now and then.
@flyingcheff
2 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a "love" button in addition to "like". 🌺
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
I did add it Lisa, which I found a bit exciting. But as long as no one feels they have to use it, it's fine. Thank you for your nice words!
Loved this tutorial in particular. When I can get back to my bench fully, I’m going to try and make this for my gf who’s from Poltava
We made one like this a few months ago as a custom :)
Lovely touch. Thinking of those in Ukraine
Wonderful ❤️. Thank you very much
Beautiful work estona 💜💜💜🥰
We have two Ukrainians (mother and daughter)))) too. ❤❤❤❤✌
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
It is nice to be able to help someone out,
Super coooool !!!!!!!!!!!
I love It .. congrats !!
Awesome
Beautiful
You have a beautiful soul! Bless you ❤️
How fun to have your Ukraine company! Loving this project, I am going to make it for a friend that adores sunflowers 🌻 . I have a tip for you on cleaning up the areas between the petals that are hard to reach; they are called Moore's flexible snap-on sanding discs, you can snap them on the mandrel they work with, with the grit on top or underneath. And, you can even carve the metal smoothly, making the edges of your petals rounded. They'll make this job a breeze, I think you'll love them. I'll send you a pic/link. Thank you for this great tutorial Bregje! 🌺
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
I do have them but didn't think of using them for this project. Thank you so much for your help! :-)
This is such a wonderful tutorial, I really appreciate it, especially showing when things don't go as planned since it's a learning experience. You're one of my favorite instructors that I go to.
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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Thanks Jennifer!
Ty for telling me the Ukrainian flower. I have family there. Please give my love to your friends and family. Always in my thoughts and prayers ❤
Let's help Bregje know which country we are from. Each one, if you can, put your comment and your country of origin. A hug to all and thank you. I'm from Brazil.
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I really love your tutorials. Thank you so much! You have a beautiful and very calm voice. Which lubrication do take for your saw blade and for your burs? Best wishes from Germany :)
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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Thank you so much Jana! You can just use a candlestick for lubrication.
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Lovely piece! Off topic - how do you keep your fingernails so nice?
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
By redoing them every time after making a tutorial, ;-)
That’s a very beautiful piece! I would like to make a similar one. What kind and size of citrine did you use? It sparkles so nicely!
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
Жыл бұрын
Hi Christine, thank you so much. I believe it was about 4 mm.
Thank you so much for this tutorial❤️ love this design and I will make this one. Do you think a 6 mm cabochon stone will fit nice in a design like this? I dont know how to set tapered stones yet. And how would you suggest to clean all the polishing compound in between the layers of the sunflower? I don’t have an ultrasonic or a tumbler.. Thank you so much again❤️ I’ve learned a lot from your channel. Would you like to see some photos of the jewellery I’ve made? I’d love to send you some pictures ❤️ thank you
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
You can adjust the size of your flower to the size of your stone so that certainly is possible. And cleaning is very easily done with some hot water, dishwasher soap and a baby toothbrush. Of course it would be awesome if you would like to share pictures of your work. But if I am not mistaken you already did through instagram? Loved it!!!
Love this! What program do you use to set up your design? I’m looking for something easy to use so I can print some stuff to saw out. Thanks so much :)
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
I am using photoshop but that is because I already use this program regularly
Beautiful!! What was the blackening agent you used?
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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It is called blitz beits. Or blits beitz. I keep forgetting which of the two it is.
Are you using fine silver? It's a lovely design (Vincent!) and your family is very kind.❤️💔🦅🦅
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! It is sterling silver.
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Bregje, is it not better to give a little bit more room in the middle of the sunflower to get no loose paddles during the work?
Would like to know where you found dapping set. Like the tray
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sylvia, if you are from Europe, you can check out this link: www.herens.nl/Categories/Detail/252. For more information on how to order at Herens & Herens you can check out the description below this video. You will find a nice discount code there as well.
How thick should my silver be for making something like this?
Hi, lovely work! What is the thickness of the silver sheet that you are using for the petals?
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
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Hi Nadya, didn't I mention it in the tutorial? I think it was about 1 mm thick.
@nadyahrisimova5293
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@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Thank you for replying. Usually you do mention that information 😀, or maybe I have just missed it.
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Can you link us to your patina solution? Thank you.
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Daisy, I don't know where you are from? You can check out a couple of links to my favorite suppliers in the description below my videos.
@daisymay5810
2 жыл бұрын
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Is it Liver of Sulfur? Gosiba?
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
It is called Blitz beits
Bergje hoe dik is je zilveren plaat die je gebruikt en de grootte van de steen ? Gr Elly
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Hallo Elly, het steentje is 3,5 of 4 mm. Je kunt je bloem aanpassen aan het formaat van het edelsteentje. De dikte van de zilveren plaat is ongeveer 1 mm.
@elly1961
2 жыл бұрын
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials oei zie nu dat ik je naam fout heb pfft auto correct! Mijn bloem is bijna klaar , heb 5 mm steen uiteindelijk gedaan . Wordt vervolgd.. 😊
Hi Bregje (I know I didn’t spell that correctly - How do you spell your name? 😊)! I just started watching but noticed your desk lamp immediately as I’m looking for a really good one. Does yours have a magnifier on top and if so, what is the magnifying strength? Does it clamp to your bench or does it stand on it? Is it daylight strength? Does it have different levels of light? Sorry for all of those questions! Thanks so much!! Back to watching your video now….
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kristin, you spelled it perfectly! This is an old lamp like my grandmother used to use. It magnifies 2,5 or 5 times. Not really sure, and it has a light on it. I can clamp it on my bench. It was a cheap lamp so not too many options. The on and off button and that's it, ;-)
@kristinperdue6392
2 жыл бұрын
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials I can’t believe I spelled it correctly! :). The lamp sure does look like great quality and a strong & powerful light! If you ever happen upon a great work light/lamp for working on tiny, detailed things, please remember me and let me know! Thanks for another fantastic and helpful video!!
SO WONDERFUL!!! Thank you and God Bless all effected by the horrors of war. God Bless us all! 🫶Jesus lives🫶