Thanks 😊 I do try to.

Also this was my first real video on here, happy to see that it's still being watched.

Thanks and yeah when working with copper and brass you need to seal them or they like to react with the elements and turn stuff green

Cadwaladr basically lol

your video is so detailed, THANK YOU! Thank you for taking the time to make such a good video for a newbie like me.

Thank you and I'm happy it helped using common tools in the video.

@@block4565 I for one like using all my little files and whatnot. I made one of these rings today and I've been trying for 2 weeks. I finally figured out my solder wasn't flowing due to the heat not being high enough. So glad it finally happened. Just need to make 5 more rings then I can try make something with more difficulty. All the little skills need to be developed.

Stupid 60s mentality 🥲

No problem, I'm just happy to see that my videos are helping people out.

I would love to know what you use as in ingredients. I want to try with copper to do the ring. The pickle? what you can use at home, without buying all the gadgets etc. I want to do as cheap as until I get better with making rings.

Thank you and seeing that this is one on my 1st videos, that means a lot. If you haven't already, check out my other videos and if you need any help all you need to do is ask 😀

I'm happy it helped. Let me know if you have any questions.

+Foxtrot Designs thank you, I'm happy you liked it.

No problem I have have a lot of step by step videos that you might also like 😊👍

+nancy durrett thank you! That is the direction I wanted to go with my videos. I wanted people to see that you can make jewelry with out worrying about having the best tools. I have spent countless hours watching tutorials in languages I cant understand to learn the craft from just watching them work. I have spent even more time just working with the metals to see what I can and can't do with them. I'm happy to see so many people have learned from my videos. Thank you again for leaving this comment. :)

Well thank you very much 😊 this was my very first video too. 😅

@@GomeowCreations Believe me, it has aged well.. 😊

I'm happy that I was able to help 😁

Thanks and yeah this video is one of my very first so I'm happy that it still is helping people.

+Brenden Fullmer Thank you. After I'm done moving I will see if I can get a new video up showing a simpler way of soldering a ring like this.

Humour? Haha

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No problem 😊👍

+MrMegachicagorilla Thank you very much. If you have any suggestions for videos let me know.

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I'm happy to hear that my video helped you. 😀

+Jessica Pack I also do leave comments much but it is good to get feedback on what I have done. So thank you very much :)

😂no no this 😭 i can't take it 😭😭😭😭😭

No problem at all. =)

+Nay no problem

+Crissy C Thank you for your comment and for watching :)

Haha well thank you, this was my first real video too haha

Well thank you for your kind words =)

Thanks and I saw that in your new video. Yeah when it comes to bits for my rotary tool, I have a large selection. If you head over to my website I made a list of all the tools that I use 😁👍 Also thank you, this was my very 1st video so I'm happy that people still find and watch it haha

@@GomeowCreations I am a Bigfoot researcher here on youtube and spend a lot of time outdoors searching for them and gifting them. I once found a large brass lure and I made two rings from it. It was the first gift I gave them. The other just disappeared from my back pack. I have been making these little swords and axes for the little people I discovered while researching nature and seeking bigfoot. As crazy at it sounds, I really get some good stuff for my efforts gifting them. I am writing a book and making a documentary on that adventure that I hope really gets out there. I like your rings because I know that I can make some larger rings and smaller rings for my spirited friends. I have a video where we stuck a camera in a baby bigfoots face (accidentally)and overlooked it in the video for two years I created this channel because I am an artist of the day and am now somewhat disabled and had to reinvent my income sources, so I am into this venture in the evenings while sitting in front of tube. I plan to sell most of what I make at barter fairs, something that is becoming big here in Washington state. . I like making sculptures, and recently made a Sasquatch that took 162 hours. It has wire hair (25,000). I probably will start showing my other art and that of my family, we all are artists, all 5 of my kids and even some of the grandkids. I just wanted to share a little, because you are the first channel I subbed to going into my new hobby of ring making. Soon I will show some of mine. Peace to you and yours, and thanks for subbing. Thanks for occupying my mind away from the usual work that I do.

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I have never worked with filled wires but I do have one with silver wire. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLCKjM2k2Nm6e4k.html It's just about the same process. I do suggest working with copper and brass before you start with gold or silver. If you make a mistake when learning it is a lot cheaper to use copper and brass.

Thanks!

That would depend on the finish you're looking to get. Normally when I patina a piece I don't polish it before adding the patina but I will use a polishing wheel on some parts after that or even a wire wheel to bring back some of the color from the metals. It all depends on how you want it to look. 😀

Thanks but why so many times haha

I use hard silver solder and thank you 😁👍

Kristen Case First off I would like to say, Thank you for being my very 1st comment on youtube. :) Note: I have never used filled metals so this is what I think will happen. If you use the polishing bits (The rubber and diamond ones) on any metal, It will take metal off it. So I think you might be able to get away with maybe the blue one, just to clean up some scratches. If I had some filled wire, I would be more then happy to give it a try. As for the polishing compound and the fabric wheel I think that would work just fine. Renaissance wax: I use this on copper and brass mostly to keep it from tarnishing as fast as it would if it was just polished. Copper really likes to change color so if you do this it will "help" keep it sealed. I also have used it over clear coat to "help" keep the oils from people skin from eating away the clear coat. If you want something that will last a lot longer you will need to look for a metal sealer. I have some on its was to try out now. I will post a review of it after I test it. I hope this helps =)

Welcome!

Thank you =) Do you plan on following in your grandfather's foot steps and become a jeweler?

I really don't know how to or if I even have the skills for it. 😁

Well skill is something you can learn so I'm sure you can do it. 😄

Thank you. I'll see if there is any institution in my country who can teach me that. 😁

Thanks but this might be some better info 😁👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLh7l7qhzsvcko0.html

Thank you for subscribing to the channel, I hope my videos help you and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

@@GomeowCreationsthanks that sound great, will come back to this 🙂👌

+Renee Duran This would be the best setup of solders www.riogrande.com/product/silver-sheet-solder-assortment/101199 This is the solder I use for everything now :) This can also be used: Bernzomatic PC3 Copper-Phosphorous Brazing/Welding Rods, 3-Piece www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAV83M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6jckAbWZ28NRA Whatever you use make sure you use some good high temp flux. www.riogrande.com/product/handy-flux-for-soldering-and-annealing/504086gp

Well thank you 😊. What would you like to see about my damping tools?

@@GomeowCreations I have no knowledge whatsoever. anything helps. Also, sliver sterling sheets and wire are expensive. Any knowledge about cheaply silver plating copper rings? Thanks.

I used wrapped a little wire around the ring and used some easy solder to hold it in place. 😄👍

+Cody Vanhouten I would be more then happy to make you a video on how I did that, that is if you would like me to. =)

+travelingwildflower let me see if I can help. First have your cleaned your copper parts in pickle yet? When soldering metals they have to be clean so the solder will flow and stick to the metal. When you are heating the metal is your solder flowing, just balling up or doing nothing at all? If you ca. Send me a quick video of what is going on I mighrlt be able to better understand what the problem is.

Yeah that is a very good point and a good tip. 😁👍

Oh nice, let me know if you have any questions. 😁👍

Thanks and not at all, It will tarnish even if you coat it with wax or clear coat it will come off over time. You can use a layer of hard clear resin on it that will last for some time but that is all going to be up to you. I honestly would just make copper jewelry for practice and anything you are going to use just make it in silver. If the copper color is a must you can plate the inside of the ring with silver or gold. Another option that I have been doing is make the inside out of a solid bit of silver so it will not react with the skin and the outside will have that nice copper look

+esotericsean what flux are you using?

Thank you, and if you don't seal it it will tarnish over time and it can turn your finger colors if you don't keep the inside clean.

Sounds like a good idea for a video seeing that its a long list of things that I would have to go over. I will add this to my list and get a video made in a few weeks.

You can wrap some thin wire around the ring, then I added a small amount of solder on the inside of the ring. Once the solder flaws it will keep the thin wire on the ring. I hope that helps, if not I will try to better explain it. =)

Oops wax and max.

This is what I used on copper, brass and silver amzn.to/32LzlkP

You can try it but I have never had copper solder stay copper looking, it always turns silver. 😅

Thank you and at the time I was shooting my videos with my phone so I was a risk to get the phone tool close to the flame. Check out some of my newest videos, you might be able to see things a lot better and I think I explain stuff a lot better too. 😁👍

Not at all. This is 75% silver solder. Look for hard silver solder

Hey, I know it's 75% silver and cadmium-free but I don't know what else it's mixed with. I get it from Riogrande.com I wish I know more but sadly I don't.

On some of my silver in the past I would use a lacquer but now I just polish and wax it and call it a day 😄👍

+Ricdhol sorry for the late reply. You could use an enamel paint on it but if you do you might have a hard time getting the paint to stary on if you buff the ring. If you use a fine sand paper on the ring it will help the paint stick. As for the pickling liquid, it is a dry acid tat tou add to water. Watch my "How to remove tarnish video for more info on it and likes to buy it if you need it. :)

Ricdhol ki

Well copper does get really soft after heating and most people just work harden it using a hammer. You can also try tumbling it with some stainless steel, this should help work harden it without leaving marks. 😄👍

GomeowCreations thanks! I think I wasn’t hammering enough because I was afraid of breaking or flattening my pieces so I redesigned them into a more 2D style so that I could harden them on an anvil (using a rubber mallet) without changing the design. Your tutorials are so helpful, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Hi! How thick is the metal you are looking to use?

I was looking at apiece of copper that is 1.6m and fusing 2 pieces together .so that is where I'm at .btw thanks for your reply

+sweet berry you could use sand paper but it would take some time to get it all off.

+Still Waters Jewelry Eslie Taylor I can do that but not tell at least next month. I'm moving right now so I have everything packed up.

+noseporquien I'm self-taught. I learned a lot from youtube, books and most importantly just trying to make things. I found that I could watch and read as many things as I like but once you sit down to make it, you run into problems that you will have to solve on your own. Best of luck with your schooling, be sure to sure some pictures of your work with me. I would like to see what people are making.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZ-Yo8l90ayudIk.html check out this video, I should have links to everything thing you would need for polishing 😁👍

+Clare Bailey that is very possible. You would have to drill into the band with a bur bit that is the same size as the stone then set it inside the band.

I'm very happy to help. If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask :)

Lacquer is basically a paint to cover the metal so air and acids can't get to it so it will not tarnish. If you are going to add a clear lacquer or paint to your work you need to make sure it's clean and all oils or waxes are removed do it will stick. When using the wax is good for storage but it will come off quickly if you are going to use the jewelry. Over the years I have learned not to fight with copper and brass jewelry and if you are going to make something using it make sure to add some silver to the parts of it that will come incompact with a persons skin. You can do this with plating or using a thin sheet of silver.

@@GomeowCreations thank you so much for replying and giving me all that information. I have dabbled in copper for bangles a few times. I will certainly remember your advice. Thank you again and stay safe out there

I think this is the only one that I have kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jspxZraZ1eCYl30.html

+Brittney Rhodes Yes you will need to pickle it ofter you solder it. It will take all the fire scale off the metal and it will be ready to be polished. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

RAD! I just did not see you do it in the video after the solder. You went into buffing. Any chance you do any electroforming?

I have tried making a cheap DIY set up for electroforming but had a lot of problems making it work right. I was able to make some cool looking effects happen to a skull ring I made. Check out my instagrame @gomeowcreation to see it. =)

Sorry I can't find the seller that I got them from but here are some links to similar bits that I use all the time now. Mixed Set 3mm Shank-100 Pieces - amzn.to/2EwkK00 26pcs Diamond-in-rubber Emery Polishing Bit Set - amzn.to/2PGyTIZ Abrasive Bristle Disc Kit for Rotary Tools (I love these and use them on every project now) - amzn.to/2CWgjKe I hope this helps and I did make a video about all the tools that I use, check it out if your interested and all the links to the items are in the description. 20 must have jewelry tools - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZt9oKh0mqjaaIk.html

Hard silver solder

So you can use a tumbler but you are not going to get a mirror finish unless you take the time to polish it. 😁👍