Rio Grande

Rio Grande

At Rio, we believe in jewelers. In the digital age, perhaps this is a radical idea. But we remain committed to supporting anyone who has ever picked up a piece of metal and made something wearable. We exist to support the bench jeweler, the jewelry designer, the retail jeweler and the jewelry manufacturer. We stand for makers who create with their hands and their hearts and who are courageous enough to make jewelry their livelihood.

Why do we choose to work this way? Because we know that the work you do is important. After all, jewelry is more than fashion. It is art. It is history. It is a story. The pieces you make become heirlooms that transcend time. They capture stories and encapsulate them in metal. We work as a behind-the-scenes character in your own story as a jeweler, and we are proud to support you, your work and your business in every way we can.

#RioJeweler For the Love of Jewelers

GemLightbox Pro

GemLightbox Pro

Permanent Jewelry Overview

Permanent Jewelry Overview

Enhancing a Wedding Band

Enhancing a Wedding Band

Foredom® Buying Guide

Foredom® Buying Guide

How to Apply U-Namel®

How to Apply U-Namel®

Gold-Filled Overview

Gold-Filled Overview

Working with Gold-Filled

Working with Gold-Filled

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  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    @jeannettesalazar644212 сағат бұрын

    I have to do the same with the Foredom H30SJ hand piece slip joint? 😊

  • @dlavanceful
    @dlavanceful15 сағат бұрын

    So with silver you don’t have scaling on the naked metal side?

  • @SM-wc7vl
    @SM-wc7vlКүн бұрын

    You cannot see the installation of the ring guard. The model’s large hands cover most of ring during the demonstration.

  • @thedazzlingape2006
    @thedazzlingape20063 күн бұрын

    does this have multiple belt drives and the ability to tighten the belt for more torque?

  • @daries
    @daries4 күн бұрын

    Can i use isopropyl alcohol?

  • @shionhaggi8163
    @shionhaggi81637 күн бұрын

    Whats difference between ys made and Chinese?

  • @Aerodauphin
    @Aerodauphin11 күн бұрын

    Hi Shane. I just purchased my first power assist graver by Steve Lindsay. I purchased it from Rio. Unfortunately, no one has a specific information about the connections to the compressor. So how do I take this system and connect it to my silent air compressor? After two weeks of digging and talking to my friends that jewelers and stone setters; I have found that each one of them had handpiece failures because no one recommended a 3 stage filter that’s fairly inexpensive. Everything all together is still less expensive than GRS.

  • @OzkAltBldgCo-bv8tt
    @OzkAltBldgCo-bv8tt12 күн бұрын

    Amazing

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194411 күн бұрын

    We are glad you found this helpful!

  • @Helen-zx2bn
    @Helen-zx2bn12 күн бұрын

    Great!

  • @martinh.4007
    @martinh.400712 күн бұрын

    Why didnt you use your roller mill to the finest groove but started using drawplate?

  • @amandabickford3085
    @amandabickford308513 күн бұрын

    That was very helpful but the inside of my hand piece is falling out. Did it break and I need to replace it or is there a way to fix it? Maybe I lost a piece and didn't see it. Ty

  • @rolandschmidt8285
    @rolandschmidt828513 күн бұрын

    Das sieht mir persönlich zu sehr nach Maschine aus. Gerade die handgeschmiedete Unregelmässigkeit macht das Material für mich interessant. Und die Seele, die das Werstück mit formt...

  • @TheKlasRoom
    @TheKlasRoom15 күн бұрын

    ❤ Great vale content thanks

  • @mayurazaveri5166
    @mayurazaveri516616 күн бұрын

    What tool is this for carving silver?

  • @mayurazaveri5166
    @mayurazaveri516616 күн бұрын

    What rotary tool are you using for polishing the removing bur marks?

  • @carolking8624
    @carolking862417 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Having an issue screwing the cullet out ive tried everything Please help!😢

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison718 күн бұрын

    Excellent video. Great cadence, good instruction and video editing. Thank you.

  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    @jeannettesalazar644218 күн бұрын

    This video is so old that I don’t know if you are still there. What is the name of the cooper and the glue that you used? Thanks 😊

  • @flamingomtn
    @flamingomtn19 күн бұрын

    Very interesting and informative. Thank you!

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194419 күн бұрын

    Excellent! We are glad you found it helpful.

  • @adiem1653
    @adiem165319 күн бұрын

    Those leaves were beautiful

  • @testingti
    @testingti20 күн бұрын

    I have a question if i wanted to do enamel grillz what sequence should I do?

  • @Lichinha87
    @Lichinha8720 күн бұрын

    Question; why mica powder specifically? Couldn’t cornstarch be used? Thanks in advance

  • @kenlane6655
    @kenlane665524 күн бұрын

    What are the mandrels made of?

  • @DebMachen
    @DebMachen25 күн бұрын

    Thank You

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194424 күн бұрын

    You are welcome, Deb!

  • @amccaffrey1443
    @amccaffrey144325 күн бұрын

    Hi Mark, thank you so much for this incredible video! You do such a great job at teaching and explaining things in a simple easy to understand way much appreciated! I realize this video is quite old but I’m hoping someone can answer my question: I learned in the comment section that you were using number two argentum silver triangle wire and what I wondered is that the same wire that you hammered with the dead blow hammer? In the video it looked like the wire you were hammering was flat wire.? Thank you again for this amazing video! I’ll definitely be watching it over and over again. 🙏🏼😊👍🏼

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194423 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the question! Yes, the bracelet being made here uses the number 2 triangle shaped Argentium wire. Currently we we carry Argentium triangle wire in sizes 1 and 1.5, which are both slightly larger than what Mark is using in this video. www.riogrande.com/product/argentium-silver-triangle-wire-dead-soft/108750GP/?code=108751 Another option would be to use sterling silver triangle wire, which is available in 10 different sizes, including the size 2 that is used here. www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-triangle-wire-dead-soft/100602GP/?code=100602

  • @amccaffrey1443
    @amccaffrey144311 күн бұрын

    @@RioGrande1944 thank you so much for responding to my question! I will definitely check out the links you provided! Thanks again! 😊

  • @AltheaMayberry
    @AltheaMayberry27 күн бұрын

    I'm a complete novice bench jeweler. I am taking a diploma course through New York Institute of Art & Design by Penn Foster. I'm working on my project, making an ID bracelet. I am to shape the links for the bracelet myself. The wire I am to use is 14 gauge brass wire. This wire is very difficult to bend with my round nose pliers, and is even worse using my stepper pliers. Of course, the course has taught me about annealing, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. There are no videos in the course. This video is very helpful. Thank you for making it. However, I do have one question. Can a butane torch be used to do the annealing?

  • @sandiotoole4295
    @sandiotoole429528 күн бұрын

    I was told to hit it against a concrete curb for a long time.

  • @jorgenava1726
    @jorgenava1726Ай бұрын

    El molde hecho como Ud.lo demuestra,le haría algunas modificaciones,primero lo grabaría a la mitad del bebedero y lo esperaría que se solidifique.segundo,la otra mitad la barnizaria con una brocha de pelo de camello con talco simple cuidando de NO ticar el modelo, agregaría el resto de la resina para completar el molde.El talco aplicado ayudaría a seoarar kas dos partes sin esfuerzo alguno,pruebelo xfa.gracias

  • @balsalmalberto8086
    @balsalmalberto8086Ай бұрын

    Can this punch out 18ga copper?

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194429 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the question. Yes, it will cut up to 16g when used with a mallet and up to 10g when used in a Bonny Doon press.

  • @sandricabello2608
    @sandricabello2608Ай бұрын

    Thank you..I've learnt a lot ...Cheers

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194425 күн бұрын

    Excellent. Cheers!

  • @stevenlisk2468
    @stevenlisk2468Ай бұрын

    Good info 👍

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194425 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Be sure to follow out channel for more videos.

  • @polarjeez
    @polarjeezАй бұрын

    Can you lightly polish the fine silver layer? It's a shame if it can only be left matte

  • @karenkuhn987
    @karenkuhn987Ай бұрын

    Where can you buy the electric pump? And can you just add the electric pump to the original Bonnie doone or do you have to upgrade it first??

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande1944Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the question. Here is a link: www.riogrande.com/product/bonny-doon-electric-hydraulic-pump-with-hose/110459GP/?code=110459

  • @mplatinum
    @mplatinumАй бұрын

    Hello Guys , nice informative video ))) Ready 3Dprint Jewelry models you can find in my store , if you need any test models for printing , let me know )))

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande1944Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the post!

  • @dianneharris2234
    @dianneharris2234Ай бұрын

    Where do I purchase this pierced silver

  • @SandeepTiwari-xs9ln
    @SandeepTiwari-xs9lnАй бұрын

    Is polis tiv kon si compni ka hai or nam kiya hai

  • @joeelliott4609
    @joeelliott4609Ай бұрын

    rest in peace my friend

  • @dmitryponyatov2158
    @dmitryponyatov2158Ай бұрын

    is it possible to find cheap collet set for this handle to move from T.30 2.35mm classic to other wide used diameters such as 3mm, 3.2 (pcb drill bits) etc ?

  • @Skynaria
    @SkynariaАй бұрын

    This is so wicked cool! I think it deserves to be viral

  • @KayGasnerKGDESIGNS
    @KayGasnerKGDESIGNSАй бұрын

    Excellent, thank you;-)

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande1944Ай бұрын

    We are glad you found this helpful!

  • @jenniferpeterson3615
    @jenniferpeterson3615Ай бұрын

    Yes, very helpful!!

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194425 күн бұрын

    We are glad you found this helpful!

  • @simonchambi1626
    @simonchambi1626Ай бұрын

    No entiendo ni jota en español pf.

  • @Helen-zx2bn
    @Helen-zx2bnАй бұрын

    Can you let mw know what torch that is?

  • @RioGrande1944
    @RioGrande194425 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the question. Here you go: Smith® Little Torch™ Propane and Oxygen System ow.ly/2qZD50FJnQ2

  • @elainefeather9465
    @elainefeather9465Ай бұрын

    Thank you , this is incredibly useful .😊

  • @nancyburrowes8940
    @nancyburrowes8940Ай бұрын

    Can you use fine round wire instead of cloisonne wire. Thanks. What gauge would you suggest.

  • @DStroiu33
    @DStroiu33Ай бұрын

    So what do you do with a bunch of half circles

  • @jorgenava1726
    @jorgenava1726Ай бұрын

    Si estás usando moldes de hule convencional del usado para vulcanizado llantas.....este tiene unas propiedades increibles,se toma el mold y se ahoga en petroleo durante 24hs.el molde se incha y el grabado crece un 500/100,aumentando tambien el grabado que tenga,despues con parafina sacamos una copia aumentada considerablemente a un costo infimo.proceso "jonapru",es libre intentelo xfa.

  • @craigwillis9491
    @craigwillis9491Ай бұрын

    I have a project which is at an impasse, More my limitations then anything else, I have a silver refining shop at my home in St. Michaels, MD where I refine scrap sterling silver to .999 fine . Starting with nitric acid boil, plating out with copper, melting the silver cement into shot and then 10 days in the electrolytic silver cell. This pure silver crystal stock is great for casing bars, I usually do 5 and 10 oz bars and logo and hallmark them. This has gone well and I have no issue with making bars. My next quest is to manufacture fractional rounds, and that's where I'm running into issues , I'd like to have you do a consult for helping me come up with a good system for making good quality ingot stock to roll constant strips. I'm clearly overworking my stock by rolling it to death and yes I'm Annealing it as needed, but I'm starting with a an ingot that is too thick and not consistent. Is this something that you might be able to help me solve? A phone call would explain the issues better, anyway let me know your initial thoughts, Not looking for any freebies just problem solving. Best Craig

  • @AdamHunt-zt6kx
    @AdamHunt-zt6kxАй бұрын

    Great info, thanks for sharing. I'm new too engraving and I'm wondering if there's a platform to buy used equipment such as pneumatic engravers / vices / microscopes and such?