How to make Silver Flowers - Estona Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Tutorials

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Estona Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Tutorials

3 ай бұрын

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
I was just playing around for todays video and I simply love the result. The best part of making these small silver flowers is that it isn't important to be so precise while cutting them. That makes them perfect if you are just starting out. Do be careful with adding the small granules though, such a small piece of silver can melt if you overheat.
HIGHLIGHTED TOOLS:
The highlighted tools for this video are the dapping punch set and the soldering paste. You can find them at my favorite suppliers:
If you are from the EU, check out Herens & Herens. You can register as an Estona student if you do not have a chamber of commerce number. If you do order with them, you will receive a 5% discount on all tools with the code estona5. Herens even has a 'Seen at Estona' page at their site.
If you are from the United States, look up Gesswein. If you order over there, you will receive a 5% discount on almost all of their tools with the code EST21. You can find all tools to go with my online metalsmithing course here: www.estona.nl/wp-content/uplo....
FREE VIDEOS:
My channel is packed with free video tutorials, including a complete beginners course. Metalsmithing can be so much fun. The trick is trusting yourself, learning how to fix your mistakes and using the right tools. Interested in getting started yourself? Check out my website www.estona.nl or browse around right here on my KZfaq channel.
SUPPORTING MY CHANNEL:
If you would like to support my channel, you can really help out by sharing it amongst your metalsmithing friends. You can tag me in your work on Facebook or instagram with @estona.jewelry.tutorials, or leave a comment at one of my videos. You can even leave a small tip by adding a 'super thanks'. If you really want to go wild, feel free to visit my website to book a one-on-one video chat or treat yourself to a unique and one of a kind piece of jewelry from my webshop.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT,
IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME.
BREGJE
www.estona.nl
@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

Пікірлер: 101

@jenniferwilliams5397 13 сағат бұрын

Love your videos! I’ve learned so much!

@christinesigman1061 Ай бұрын

That's a really nice ring! I could also see those flowers arrayed on a ring with a split shank, with one on each end.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Ай бұрын

I agree Christine, thanks!

@jenniferw1570 Ай бұрын

You are so inspiring! Ik hou van Nederland and wil graag nog en keer bezoeken! it brings so many fond memories of my teen years. 💖Thank you for your generous sharing spirit! You are wonderful and I appreciate your teaching style, especially how you show the reality of it all, as others have said. I hope you reach that goal for the silver KZfaq plaque! Hou je goed!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Ай бұрын

Thanks Jennifer! Dankjewel, :-). And I am only going for that plaque for the kids. Trying to become the cool mom, lol

@customcraft1 3 ай бұрын

Bregje, you produced another 5* video, I NEVER get tired of seeing your work. You are a true master metalsmith and I love your work and your way of teaching.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very, very much. This is really nice of you to say!

@tinasoffe3071 Ай бұрын

Love these ❤

@lauranye1848 Ай бұрын

This is stunning and you broke it down so nicely. I might give it a try.

@CherylAnn2222 3 ай бұрын

fun project!!!!!

@sandyhyun6877 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all you do for the community!! God bless you for improving the world! We can all feel your kindness. ❤ These flowers are soooo cute and special! But believe it or not, I’ve been searching the internet and KZfaq for tutorials on gold-filled soldering to make jewelry, but can find virtually nothing. Nothing professional, at least. Could you please make tutorials on 14k gold-filled? I’m trying to find the most easy, and least expensive way to be able to do it from home. I know that gold-filled can be a little tricky, and hard to seal so that the exposed edges don’t eventually tarnish. So I’m trying to find a way to work with this material without having to gold-fill it myself in the end!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Sandy! I myself like to stay away from gold filled and gold plated items. Your client has to pay more than with sterling silver items, but will not get the quality of gold. Over time the layer of gold will disappear (especially with gold plated jewelry) and your client is left with a piece of jewelry that isn't wearable. Take a good look at some websites that sell plated or gold filled jewelry. You will see that they often have a limited guarantee period. Sometimes even only five months. If you do sell jewelry like this, be prepared for customers coming back to restore jewelry pieces. That is why I only use solid silver and gold. It saves me from a lot of hassle in the end.

@sandyhyun2863 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for responding, and your personal insight on this.

@sburnett158 2 ай бұрын

Super project. Thanks for sharing

@pamelaharris9681 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful ring. I'm just getting started on soldering I'm just a beginner love the tutorial ❤

@elizabethhastings8781 Ай бұрын

Love it! Great tutorial!

@krapoutchik1 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your beutifull tutos!

@gilliankemp92 3 ай бұрын

Love the sandpaper trick. I think that will be very useful!

@flyingcheff 3 ай бұрын

She's right, it's a great technique. You'll want to make sure you use the fabric based "sandpaper," not paper sandpaper, that will not hold up. It just tears.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hi Gabi, I did use the regular (paper) sandpaper. You can use it if you are careful or make it a bit stronger by adding some time on the back.

@gilliankemp92 3 ай бұрын

@@flyingcheff I just got some 3M polishing paper... I'll likely give that a try... Maybe doubled over??

@flyingcheff 3 ай бұрын

@gilliankemp92 I'd suggest doing what Bregje suggested, putting some strong tape on the back, and then cutting in strips. Should be good to go til you can get the heavier fabric sandpaper. Good luck!

@kravazuta5594 3 ай бұрын

Exelent .❤

@ceciliam7144 3 ай бұрын

Very nice ! And great tip to use a the strand of sanding paper in the jeweler's saw🎉

@staceyday8876 3 ай бұрын

OMGosh, love the emory paper file! Brilliant!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Stacey!

@leticiafreitassantos7882 2 ай бұрын

Muito bonito . Amei . Achei fácil para fazer . Da forma que foi apresentado. Gratidão.

@beckychan22 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your tutorials, very useful and beautiful ❤️

@lizw2853 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! I have been making silver jewellery for 8 years but I always find a new tip in your wonderful videos.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear that I can still surprise you at times. Thanks for watching!

@TheMolli555 3 ай бұрын

I love the flowers and ring came out beautiful ❤😊

@AndyDaviesByTheSea 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for another inspirational video. I imagine that even for people who have never made anything they would be very interested to see how, with imagination and the right tools one can create things of beauty. And, speaking as an amateur maker, I can say that it’s great to be given another starting point to begin creating my own ‘next project’. Kind regards . . . Andy

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hi Andy, thank you for replying, I am happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks!

@gerrypardoel 3 ай бұрын

Leuk weer!!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Dankjewel Gerry!

@rolamoussa5798 3 ай бұрын

What a nice and clever trick you’ve done when you were filing the piece

@DianneCulbertsonJacques 3 ай бұрын

Another wonderful tutorial!

@lorikell6216 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial! I'm going to make some earrings.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Great! If you do so, I would love to see the results! Have fun with it, :-)

@kristibbradshaw 3 ай бұрын

Another masterpiece.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@symeoniandrea6491 3 ай бұрын

Thank you again for this tutorial! I am really glad that you are back! I would like to know why after soldering you leave the items to cool by air and then you transfer them to the pickling solution. Thank you!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

I do so because they will soften when I quench them in water. If you let them cool by air the silver will harden.

@pandora3632 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely adore your tutorials, thank you so much for posting them!❣️ If it's alright with you, may I ask you if you know of anywhere that I can purchase a beginner jewellery smithing kit? I would like to start but I don't exactly know what to start with. It'll be really helpful for me if I can have a set of things to learn how to use, so I can make pretty jewellery like you! (English is not my first language, so I hope you understood me!♡)

@2010ymg 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful work!!! Everything in this video is super fun. I was holding my breath as usual while you were taking corageous decisions, and I let out a super happy sigh with the ring reveal. Thank you so much!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha, thanks!

@Gazz_R 3 ай бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for sharing and have a great week.

@sandi2490 2 ай бұрын

The ring is lovely!

@reidsmith9575 3 ай бұрын

Hi, your name is Bregje, and I'm watching Estona Tutorials... AGAIN! I really like the organic nature of the flowers you made. They have a great, natural charm.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha, Happy that you tuned in again Reid! Still practicing over here. I can get a straight line on metal, whoop whoop!

@reidsmith9575 3 ай бұрын

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Congratulations, and keep trying! Since we chatted, I keep feeling like there are things I didn't tell you, or that the things I showed you could have been more helpful. It's a shame we don't live closer so we could take classes from each other. You are adventurous and seem to move forward with great confidence. You'll do well in anything you choose.

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

That would be so great Reid! If you ever do come to this side of the world, my workshop is always open for you to visit (and my home as well). It would be great to meet in person!

@reidsmith9575 3 ай бұрын

Likewise, if you're ever in my hemisphere of the globe, let me know! @@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials

@carinastylander2016 3 ай бұрын

Vad fin den blev ❤ Carina

@delorissamuelson6988 2 ай бұрын

WOW!!! This is looking so beautiful and EXPENSIVE!!

@user-bn1ht9uc6z 3 ай бұрын

Какая тонкая работа,спасибо большое за обзор ❤❤❤

@kristibbradshaw 3 ай бұрын

They would make great earrings.

@elizabethsinclair4521 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning ring Bregje..love all your videos 🥰

@user-dv1mq5fe8q 3 ай бұрын

❤

@vickiwatt6386 2 ай бұрын

Very beautiful and useful tutorial. I can see these in many different ways xx

@user-gf9nb9xo8c 2 ай бұрын

thank you. love your videos. 🥰

@npagan80 3 ай бұрын

Hi Brejia! Love your content 💕 Do you have any tutorials of sweat soldering?

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I do have several soldering videos out there, I don't think there is any sweat soldering content on my channel.

@gabrielacampuzano3663 3 ай бұрын

I love your tutorials , 😍

@dianewoods193 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful ring I will have to try it soon Thank you for sharing your wonderful skill

@jeannettesalazar6442 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful I ❤❤❤❤😊.thanks

@villalongaariana6874 3 ай бұрын

Those are beautiful. Thank you for the tips Bregje. Keep them coming :). Do you have a shop?

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You can find my webshop at www.estona.nl, :-)

@msnyder1642 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Love the content!

@deborahjones5388 3 ай бұрын

Very pretty ❤❤

@bonniebaillie5525 3 ай бұрын

❤ lovely!!!

@normacooks6749 3 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤

@ritayoung6088 3 ай бұрын

Just lovely

@sonjagoldman4394 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😻

@maurac953 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@gazmirdymi4515 3 ай бұрын

Shume Shume bukur perfekte bravo Mjeshter

@flyingcheff 3 ай бұрын

Bregje, this is a really cute ring. I see that you did a lot of polishing with a cutting compound. It really made the edges nice, not so sharp. What kind of cutting, then polishing compound is your favorite? I also use Hone & Highlight sold by Jessica Cote of Rosy Revolver. It's a tumbling media that really makes a lovely finish. I think you'd really like it. I think Otto Frei sells it also. It is proprietary, she invented it. My tip: I always try to buy directly from the artist/maker so they get all the revenue. Last I checked, she does sell it directly. Thanks for a nice tutorial. 🌺 Ps. Love the fabulous hair - gorgeous 😍

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hi Gabi, I received the Luxor compound from Gesswein. Had Luxi compound before, but the Luxor really gives a better finish. At least, in my opinion. And thanks for the nice compliment!

@flyingcheff 3 ай бұрын

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thank you for that. I've been using Luxi but find it difficult to clean up and remove if I can't use the ultrasonic. I'll try the Luxor. 🌺 🌺 🌺

@sabinedr4492 3 ай бұрын

Heel mooi! 😍

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, Bregje 👍

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Basia, so happy to see your name pop up! I hope you are doing great!!! Maybe we can make a nice video together again some day soon?

@maryleemartz3722 3 ай бұрын

So cute

@davidburgoyne7489 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I learn something every time,,

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

I am happy to hear so David! Thanks for watching!

@user-yx3rr1pl9b 3 ай бұрын

Bellissimo grazie😊

@GilbertoPeraltaLapidacao 3 ай бұрын

Lindo trabalho like merecido

@texasgigi3684 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and work! I love this ring. So, what gauge sheet did you use? Was that 16 gauge? Lovely!!

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I believe this was about 1 mm thick.

@uocMat 3 ай бұрын

❤👍👍👍

@joeldysart5314 23 күн бұрын

What grit of sandpaper do you recommend for work like this?

@user-si2fw2zp1v 3 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥❤

@jeannettesalazar6442 3 ай бұрын

Bregje, what is the name and brand of the material that you place in warm water for a cabochon setting, look like transparent gel?😊

@amberjojola5007 3 ай бұрын

So pretty!!! Did the soder for the wire go under the flower? And do u have to put soder on top where the silver balls were?

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hi Amber, I put some solder on the top and bottom part of the pin I used to attach the pieces to each other. If you heat up the entire piece, the solder will flow in between.

@amberjojola5007 3 ай бұрын

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials oh thank you so much for taking the time to respond!! I appreciate it!!

@____julia____ 3 ай бұрын

Once again a fabulous tutorial. One question I have is, why do you coat the whole ring with borax? I've only been on a couple of workshops but was told to put the borax only where I wanted the solder to flow. I've got lots to learn! ❤

@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials 3 ай бұрын

Hi Julia, thank you for watching! I do so to protect the silver from fire scale / fire stain. This ring has a bigger surface, so if I don't coat it, I am afraid I will get some stains after polishing my pieces.

@____julia____ 3 ай бұрын

@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thank you for replying, that's really good to know 😀