I have wanted to for many years but I always end up getting discouraged. I have always loved making videos so I’m excited to keep going with it! ❤️

@@lizthemetalsmith we are here to support each other. It goes way beyond making jewelry. The jewelry part is just bring us together as a family.

I’m sorry you’re feeling it as well. 😔 It’s hard! Hugs your way! Making people things always makes me feel better, too. Thank you for watching! ❤️

@@lizthemetalsmith as I mentioned lapidary Dave is a great friend and a bunch of us hang out there. He does live videos on KZfaq and a bunch of us join in on the chat and hang out. There’s a bunch of us who cut stones make jewelry and just talk about life. It would be great for you to join us. Thanks for keeping it real

@@full7379 Aww, that sounds so fun! I’d love to join! Must always keep it real. 😂 Life’s hard enough without having to fake it. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I’m so glad you liked the video!

@@lizthemetalsmith there is a whole new generation of people making jewelry. We are the future. So it’s wonderful to get to know each other

Haaaay gurl! ❤️

Dude, comin’ right up! I love this idea. I’m on it.

Do itttt! Thank you for watching! 🥰💛💛

YAY! I’m stoked for you! You’re going to have so much fun. You’re totally capable. My boyfriend loves ‘ikigai’ too, I stamped that on a spinner ring for him when we first met. 🥰 Happy smithing!!

YAY! I’m stoked for you! You’re going to have so much fun. You’re totally capable. My boyfriend loves ‘ikigai’ too, I stamped that on a spinner ring for him when we first met. 🥰 Happy smithing!!

I really appreciate that!! I’ve been thinking a lot lately of expanding on this and making more tutorials. You SOOOO can make this ring! 🥰 Building your confidence in these simple skills will set you up to be able to make anything you can dream of. Excited for you and your new journey! 💛 Message me on Insta if you ever need some help. lizthemetalsmith over there.

Hahaha it’s a chicken 😂 I used it to bleep my cuss words cause I can’t keep my potty mouth in check. Thank you for always watching my silly videos!! You are the best. And omg nothing annoys me more than having to crawl around and look for a tiny stone! 😂😭

@@lizthemetalsmith oh hahaha I kept laughing every time I heard the chicken. 😂

Yes indeedy!! 🥰❤️❤️

Hahaha, what a compliment! I’m glad!

You are sweet, I appreciate it!! I actually filmed a very similar video tonight. 🥰💛

Hell yeah! 🥰 That makes me so happy to hear. Thank you for watching! ❤️

Hmm, interesting! I’ve been metalsmithing for 10 years or so and I’ve always used one flux for every solder density. Has worked just fine for me! 😊

I’m so glad to hear it! I want to make more tutorial~y videos, so let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to learn!1 :)

You’re kind. Thank you for watching! ❤️💚

Loved it. Great tutorial again, thank you!

🥰 Oh stahp 🥰 Thanks for the loooove, friend! ❤️

I completely agree ❤

Aww, you are!! Thanks for watching!! 🥰❤️

Hey friend!! You’re welcome! Anything else specifically in metalsmithing you’d like to see/want to learn? 🥰💍

Nope! The pickle pot is just a small crockpot that heats up vinegar and salt to remove firescale. The ultrasonic is used after polishing, it vibrates with soap and water to clean the polishing compound off. :) I don’t use an ultrasonic anymore, personally. Just soak the pieces in warm water and dish soap and scrub with a soft bristle toothbrush.

You can, definitely! Gold is just very very much more expensive than silver. There is something called ‘gold filled’ that you can look into, though! It’s basically a solid tube of gold with a base metal core (copper or brass I think?). A lot better than gold plated and a lot cheaper than solid gold! :)

@@lizthemetalsmithokay thank you ☺️

That’s right, Yolanda!! 🥰💖

Yeah! My website www.kerrmetal.com 🥰 I don’t have a ton of inventory right now, but more is coming soon! 💖

Everyone certainly has their own process.

Hi! The term 'metalsmith' is in every major dictionary online, at least here in the US. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word was first used in the 14th century. I've been a metalsmith…silversmith…"fine blacksmith"…whatever you want to call me, for about 10 years and l've always called myself a metalsmith. All of the other metal artists I've met along the way also call themselves metalsmiths. I, personally, have never heard the term "fine blacksmith"...but the difference here is that if you were a jewelry maker and you happened to call yourself a "fine blacksmith", I wouldn't feel the need to question you. 😃 I'm sorry if you are offended...I didn't personally invent the word...but just as you're proud to do what you do and to be called what you think you should be called, so am I. I put my heart into what I do and I have *smithed metals* into beautiful things for thousands of people all over the world. Be well! Sincerely, Liz the Metalsmith ⚒️🔥

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@@lizthemetalsmith Thanks, now I understand it, it's just very confusing because the metalsmith doesn't exist in German, for example. Here the blacksmith is no longer a profession but is now called a metal worker, which I think is a shame. I myself am a blacksmith in the artistic and historical field and therefore of course have a different familiarity with the blacksmith's craft than someone who makes jewelry, for example. In Germany, for example, there is the fine blacksmith and the rough blacksmith, which was the official name at the time of the guilds. I didn't feel attacked, it was just a bit confusing for me because I didn't know what it was like. Thank you for your answer, it's not a given on KZfaq. I also wish you good health and lots of success and fun making jewelry.

@@ZStrief I don't use any Google products except KZfaq. ;-)

@@dasauge8446 Happy to help. I’d recommend checking out my Instagram @kerr.metal if you need proof that I’m a skilled metal worker despite calling myself by a word you don’t agree with. Kind of uncool to question another’s craft. Be well, happy holidays.