Cool Tools | Snap Setting Ring with EZ960® Sterling Silver Metal Clay by Karen Trexler

Рет қаралды 19,851

3 жыл бұрын

Interested in the products used in this video? Click here: cooltools.us/collections/snap...
In this video, Karen shows how to create a ring using a fine silver embeddable snap-set prong setting. Snap settings can be embedded into any silver any fired into place with a fireable gemstone. This ring is made with three bands that she creates using the snake maker technique.
Cool Tools resident artist, Karen Trexler studied metalsmithing and jewelry design in college and received a BFA from Ball State University. Karen then continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and received her MFA in the spring of 2018 before joining the Cool Tools team.

Пікірлер: 28

@cynthialemus2591 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the terrifying start of my pmc journey. These videos are invaluable. Thank you.

@cooltoolsvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Please let us know if you have any questions or need help! We're happy to!

@sropehorses 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching your work! Easy to follow! Great job!

@brookspa94 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! A very thorough tutorial & I learned some things that will be extremely helpful when making pieces in the future! 😊

@heldenwel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Enjoyed your tutorial. 😁

@joselynsphar1905 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is beautiful! You are amazing with your work! Thanks for sharing!

@shibibi1 3 ай бұрын

My parents didn't play pretend with me either... And like... Of all the things they did and didn't do, thays the least harmful. I was still encouraged to be imaginative, they still played with me. They simply didn't play pretend with me. Big woop

@mary-annkieckhaben5026 Жыл бұрын

Verry beautiful Thank you for shering.

@Rareplymouth 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed you tutorial 😊

@mary-annkieckhaben5026 Жыл бұрын

Super Ring thank you for shering.

@tishsmiddy71 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been learning to bend copper wire , if I can make a frog 🐸 out wire that I’ve seen on KZfaq I will order a kit this and kiln !

@Thecakecrusader15 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely wonderful and thorough!. I have wanted to start this PMC jewelry making, for quite some time, but very nervous. I was curious on how long to you leave the ring to dry before sanding and firing?. Can I use a real diamond?. Keep up the wonderful work...IM HOOKED! :-)

@cooltoolsvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joanna, how long it takes the ring to dry depends on its thickness. Generally you'd want to dry it on a hot plate. This not only dries it faster, but also ensures that it the piece is completely dried. Yes, you can use a real diamond, but it would need to set after firing as a real diamond cannot be fired in a kiln. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We're always happy to help!

@Thecakecrusader15 2 жыл бұрын

@@cooltoolsvideos Oh thank you so much!. The ring here in your video, for example, how long did that one take to dry on a hot plate?. I have one here at home :-) .

@mawi1172 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@kmsterling9 Ай бұрын

What are you using for a hea source

@alishagray7771 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Karen! Can you confirm if you fired the ring on the blue rubber ring sizer in the size you want the ring to be after firing? Or, do you use one that disintegrates?

@cooltoolsvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm sorry that wasn't clear, the silicone mandrel is only used for forming the ring. For firing, you"ll want to use one of the investment ring pellets, that disintegrates in water, in the size that you would like your ring to shrink to. Thanks for giving me the chance to clarify that! Karen

@alishagray7771 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think you will do a video on how to set a non-fireable cab? I’ve ready many books and tips on the subject but still don’t feel confident enough to try it out.

@cooltoolsvideos 3 жыл бұрын

@@alishagray7771 We do have a few videos on setting non fireable cabochons you can watch: www.cooltools.us/Video-Tab-Setting-for-Non-Fireable-Stones-with-EZ960-s/2782.htm www.cooltools.us/Valerie-Bealle-Tab-setting-a-Free-form-Cabochon-in-Metal-s/2561.htm www.cooltools.us/Valerie-Bealle-Back-setting-a-Cabochon-s/2552.htm Hope this helps!

@Thecakecrusader15 2 жыл бұрын

Do snap settings only come in one size?, tried going in site to order, but looks like only one size :-) ?

@cooltoolsvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joanna, the snap settings come in different sizes. You can find them here: www.cooltools.us/Fine-Silver-Embeddable-Snap-Set-Prong-Setting-p/set-220-p.htm Hope this helps!

@sarahnichols8884 Жыл бұрын

Can you make your own stone settings?

@cooltoolsvideos Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Check out our Learning Center, where we have many videos with stone settings in metal clay: www.cooltools.us/Metal-Clay-Project-Videos-s/2337.htm

@jeanrobert5522 Жыл бұрын

You are very interesting

@priyas1343 3 жыл бұрын

Is Silver Clay real Silver 🙄 .. ???

@cooltoolsvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is real silver. Once it's fired in a kiln the binders burn off and you are left with real silver. If you'd like to learn more about metal clay please check out our Learning Center: www.cooltools.us/Metal-Clay-s/2330.htm If you have any questions we are always happy to help!

@priyas1343 3 жыл бұрын

@@cooltoolsvideos Thank you so much for your immediate response madam 🙏😊🥰