How to make hinges and invisible hinges

You understand you still have to do the shed roof 😂

Bezel setting for a pear shaped facet. I have a tiny one I'm fighting with!

Various home made jigs for soldering. Work holding for soldering odd shapes. How to use binding wire.

Please show us a video showing how to set stones into rings , I struggle doing this . Thanks Andrew keep healthy 👍

I know you’ve covered this but it’s often tough; properly polishing finished work with different metals on the same piece, brass and silver for example. Or maybe a new video on how to properly cut metal for various pieces like flat cutting, cutting curved metals etc.

Bezel settings using cabochons with corners.

Andrew Thank you for staying in touch us during this virus lockdown. I have been watching your videos for about 6 months now. Love love love them! In this time frame you have taught so much . And I still have so much to learn. May god keep all of you safe. 😷 💝

Rivets, how to make and set, tube and solid. Different solder joins, round to flat, soldered sleeve/thin sheet around thick wire. Forming, specialized hammers and how metals will move and the degree they move at

How to shine jewellery by hand.. for beginners who dont have fancy tools

There's a disturbing lack of claw setting tutorials on youtube. Would love to see how you do them.

It would be helpful to see tips and techniques for more complicated soldering - mixtures or heavy and light gauges with some structure.

Bezel blocks...how to use square, circle and oval shape for faceted stones. Thanks for all of your shared knowledge!!

I personally would like to see stone in place casting and flush setting stones. ty for your content you have helped me with soldering and keeping my bench clean and tidy.

Great! Could you possibly show us how to cast a seashell using delft clay please? Thanks Sas

One (more basic) could be: How to make square, conical settings using a square-holed bezel block? Everybody demonstrates round ones, but please do a square one. Another one: how to harden and tempering tool steel/stainless steel. I am playing with bending tubes and need to make the pig-tails to form the curls. You could also make one about making tubings to measure. Or: a bit about making tiny coil-springs for clasps Or: correct use of tiny tap-and-dies for nuts and threads Or: How to use a ring bender without getting all sorts of sharp marks on the outside of the ring Or altogether how to make our own tools. I am sure, you have a collection, you have made by yourself. Or: How to make round wire on a square rolling mill

Prong Setting And sawing out detailed patterns.

Would love to see a video showing you setting different shaped rough gems in different ways!

Argentium silver tips and tricks. I need help with centering an earring post to a back without a third hand. Because Argentium silver is so brittle when heated the third hand will shatter the earring post.

Anything to do with repousse and chasing, especially making your own punches if you do it.

First, stay healthy! Second, making prong & partially open backed bezel setting for freeform & non-standard size cut stones. Third, we (Washington state on NW coast, USA) just started our lockdown. I plan to binge watch this and Mock The Week!!

Soldering a back plate onto a decorative back plate - I love the look of stacked back plates on rings and pendants!

How to avoid or deal with firescale, I find everything seems to be going well, polish up and then the firescale is visible. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.

Can you show us how to solder multiple rings together? (2-3 rings)

A lot of suggestions already here, all of which will be helpful to me so I won't add any, but I will say 'thank you' for the opportunity to focus on something else. Looking forward to the uploads! Prayers for safety and good health to everyone in the community and the rest of the world. God bless!

Soldering tips when using gold with comparison to silver... ie. This works for silver but doesn't/ for gold. I'm experienced with silver but only have theoretical knowledge for gold solder . I piece of gold is sitting in my bench draw waiting to be transformed. Many thanks for sharing your expertise. Stay well.

Oh I love that question! I am a poor novice metal jewelry artist so can you start a new step by step series? What’s the minimum supplies needed to get started, best places to get equipment on line, what to look for, what to avoid, thinking outside the box for ways to get metals (for instance copper pipes,) and making simple jewelry pieces to sell and build the business. I do work with polymer clay, metal clay, and beading so incorporating these pieces into metal clay and also collaborations with these polymer clay, metal clay, and beading artists on KZfaq would be awesome. Thank you and stay well!

Anything on shaping and sharpening gravers. Which are the best tools to help getting the angles correct. Thanks very much Andrew, keep well. 😊

Andrew can you show us your camera set up please for birdseye view type working

How about how to make 3mm bezels (especially when your fingers are sized z+)? How to make and use impression dies? Making and using pancake dies (including without a press) How to make bezels on a curved cuff bracelet? Flush setting or gypsy setting a cab and faceted stone into a ring, bracelet or other curved surface? What to do with a stack of pre-decimal copper coins (apart from the obvious coin rings, lockets, rocket ships, zepplins, steampunk goggles, conchas and squash flowers).

I'm struggling with trying to set a split shank on the side of a bezel cup without bending it. I just can't get it right, everytime I think I've got it, the cup ends up deformed and unable to fit the stone in.

I would to have a go at simple filigree but I have been told it's very hard. Stay safe everyone xx.

Kudos Andrew! I'm trying to solder a very fine chain directly onto a diamond already set in a 4-prong basket setting. It was previously soldered to my mother's old box chain, which over the years had gone a little wonky. I've cut the old chain away, but I melted the new chain a few times trying to attach it to the setting, so have ordered some easy 18K solder to see if it will help. Some pointers will be much appreciated! I can send pics!

Where to find fine tools. Like files, pliers, tools that will last a lifetime

Granulation and the mixture that solder the granules with the silver or gold surface. Thanks a lot stay healthy

How to drill small holes without breaking the bit. Thanks for sharing.

I would love to see how to properly use setting plates to make different shape settings from emerald, oval, triliant shapes and the correct size in relation to the stone size.

Hi Andrew! Perhaps a video on how to make jewelry from found objects at home, or re-purposing antique jewelry we may have lying around? We're on lockdown too and would love to work along with you!

Maybe some spring cleaning tips? Eg how to store pliers, stones, metal scraps... And how to clean tools and the top of your bench...

Id like to see a youtube video on Kembu techniques on sterling silver. Thanks for the education, I have learned alot from you.

How to construct a rub over setting for an emerald cut stone. Please!

I'd like to know how you make prong setting for cabs!

“The Life Aquatic” You are so Team Zissou!

Working with wax! How to sculpt it, how to achieve a good finish, how to attach a sprue/channel for the metal to flow, etc. Edit: Also, thanks for providing so much content. I love learning new techniques; I'm not a jeweller, but a surprisingly vast amount of what you talk about has been useful to me in a practical way.

Thanks Andrew! Silver granulation and how to solder it, please. Plus prong settings if possible. Thank you :-)

How to get a proper polished finish on a sterling piece ~ right from fire stain to the finish. I’ve been hand making for ten years and am mostly self taught and I Still struggle to this day with a good even shiny finish!! And thank you and stay safe/happy in lock down!

Soldering a larger sized bezel flush onto a curved ring or bracelet. Stay safe and thank you.

Hi Andrew. I'd like to see techniques on how to create brooch backs, fixings and pins?

Little more detailed tips and tools for carving wax. Like actuall techniques start to finish

We are quarantined starting at midnight. I would love to see all the ways to bezel set faceted stones without having to have tubes and special burrs etc.. I am a beginner with limited resources but there has to be ways to do it with basic wire and sheet 😁🙏 Stay strong everyone we will get through this!!! Hugs and love to everyone. Thank you Andrew your vids are always BRILLIANT!

More on soldering unlike metals. Such as sterling to gold , sterling to bronze and brass etc .

Thank you Andrew, I've just joined at the bench.com, and watched your film on channel setting. I'm lucky, my workshop is in my house so no stopping for me. Got some pink topaz so I'm going to try out that setting! I'd love to see more on casting. Stay safe, and thank you for all your inspirational films.

257 comments, wow. Should keep you busy way after lock-down. Thankyou guys for all the content you create. You are a great educator.

Andrew👍 a live stream jewelry build and answering super chats would be very cool 😎

You are an awesome instructor. I’m new at jewelry making. I am trying to make bezels for sea glass. As you know sea glass is irregular shaped. I’m having problems picking the right size bezel wiring. Help needed. Thanks

I am still collecting tools to start making jewellery so I am quite happy with all that you do, I want to try and make my jewellery natural and coastal themed, so rustic silver rings and cuffs with pearls and melted silver that looks like waves etc will try find some pics and send to you, please keep safe and wish you and your family well. Xjx

Hi Andrew. I work with silverware of different compositions. Stainless, silver plated and sometimes sterling. Many times I find difficulties soldering some of the plated pieces with regards to heating techniques, which solders, fluxes and such. As you know, silverware varies in size and shape so that’s also a large factor. Since following your channel, I try to use the borax cone and dish but sometimes, when I’m have difficulty, I found using other fluxes may help me. Regardless of the wonderful channels on the subject out there, I thought you would certainly have good info and techniques. Thanks.

Hi Andrew, I'd love a tutorial on flush settings.

How about a video about how to set up a small torch? I bought one but haven't found much info about what to do "out of the box". Kinda afraid of it!

about a year ago you bought a durston jewellers bench. could you do a second review now you have had time to find the pros and cons?

Andrew, I love the idea of live webcasts. We had such great fun in the Periscope days. I was going to suggest a live broadcast of some sort.

I'd love to see a practical example of a "cut card stone setting". They seem to be fairly uncommon, but it's such a fascinating setting. I only see them in books so I would love to see someone actually make one and attach it to a piece.

Make some jewellery from house hold items with basic tools. Something that people can relate to.

Maybe pin point set? I see a lot mounts with them but I’m not too comfortable trying it.

hi Andrew, would it be possible for you to show some stone setting not bezel settings more in the way of prong settings or very small stone setting as in less than one mill please, different ways of soldering very tricky pieces as you did with the ear ring chain without putting the flame anywhere near it you just heated the solder pick that would be great, take care stay safe and lets hope we all get through this terrible virus.

How to make locket and bracelet hinges. I'm going to try cold turkey, but a little advice wouldn't hurt. LOL

Channel Setting Princess cut stones PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !! Always love your videos and have learnt so much , but really struggle with channel setting princess cut stones . How to cut the best channel and get the fitting correct , what are the best tools to use , how to best ensure the stones are level with each other & secure to stay in place ?? Fingers crossed , here's hoping for more expert advice . Thanks

A contemporary decorative piece commemorating the lockdown. How about a gem tipped model of the Coronavirus in silver or gold? Thanks for the video!

Andrew, how about a video using different metals, like aluminium? It is easily recycled from cans, hypoallergenic and soft to work with. The only caveat is you can't solder it like silver so riveting and other tricks might come in handy.

Turquoise inlay ring - using square wire on either side creating a middle channel.

Hi dear ANDREW , will that be possible for you please to talk about “how to start a jewellery shop” and how to get into the market for beginners?? And talk about the relation between Jewellers and the Gem Cutters and Facettors and Gemologists in the Market? It will be very much appreciated. Cheers, from Sydney.

My problem is this: Jeweler's saw blades, how do you tell which is which once they are out of the package? I only have one saw frame so I change blades depending on what I am cutting. I put the blade I removed aside because it is still usable, however I do not put it back in the envelope with unused blades. When I am finished cutting and move on to another task, I do not always remember what blade I had/have in the frame, so it may not be the right one for the next project. As a result I have a collection of used, but still usable, saw blades with unknown TPI. My eyes are not sharp enough to attempt to count the TPI, so what is the solution? Thanks so much, I have truly learned a great deal from you. My personal favorites are the soldering tricks, my metal melting and soldering failures have decreased greatly thanks to you sharing your knowledge.

Stuff to do with cheap metal, awful flux and awful solder. I have lots of steel wire, solder and also a few fluxes. I made a net needle that did OK with outrageous amounts of solder. I'm afraid it's too toxic to gift but I like it anyway. I don't have a budget for fine materials but I do want to learn filigree before I die.

How about showing the steps for pavé settings and how to measure out the placements for the stones? Also would be great to learn how to solder more complicated pieces that require many joins. Thanks for everything you do, I've learned so much from you!

Thank you Andrew!

please make a video on how to do inlay jewelry, particularly the metal part of the process

Hi Andrew, tnx for time and effort to make all your films, keep your self safe and.. two watches? Can't wait to finish lockdown😂 All the best!

I'd quite like to know how to dome an oval shape - either using an oval doming punch or a round one.

Also how to get a bezel like daggers to stay flat on the back plate. Everything I try it winds up lifting on one side then they melt! Even balling wire won’t hold it flat enough to solder . Thank you for all you do!

Hi. I've bought some solder and I'm having difficulty cutting the solder into pieces. I've bought several different shears and still can't cut it. What are the best shears for this job? Also how to make t-bar and toggle clasps would be good. Cheers x

I would like you show us how to draw on paper a ring model to glue on the silver before cutting. Thank you Andrew.

Why don’t you do concept to object! So we can see you develop an art piece including coming up with an original idea. It helps to see that process in action.

Hi Andrew Thanks so much for all your helpful videos. Could you do one on bezel setting a two sided or reversible cabochon? Especially those with an acute angled edge... Much appreciated and stay well Irene de Bruyn

Mr. Berry I would very much like to see an in depth video on fishtail setting and calculations for eternity bands.

I see you’ve had lots of input already, but I’d love to see some more enamelling with a kiln if you could or some PMC creations.

Love your videos! I’d like a tutorial on how to make backless bezel settings for faceted stones. Thank you!

Do an eternity ring. I really want to see you do this as everything else out is junk. Especially touching on gravers

I would love to see different type of chain styles and how they are made.

How to sand and polish in hard to reach places of jewelry? Tips and tricks. Thank you!

I would absolutely kill for a video/series on how to do investment casting

How about a variety of claw settings for different shape stones, thank you

I'd love to see a video about silver and gold solder, what I already know: silver solder has a lower purity like 60-75% silver content and lower melting temp alloys added. What I would like to know: Does gold solder like 9k or 10k contain 9k or 10k gold content just with alloys added for lower melt temp? (Easier put is 10k solder basically 10k gold just with different alloy than standard gold?)

Hi Andrew, thank you for all the wondrrful videos. Can you make a video of "bezel setting with cabochon corners stones"? I had a difficulty find a good online training video. Thank you

Hi Andrew, I would love to learn different ways of replicating pieces using lost wax casting, for example for building collections to save time. Thank you!

a cuff &or bangle tutorial with a bezeled stone on it!

Hi Berry, I am a fin your video. I will be interested in the GALVANIC EQUIPMENTS what you should pay attention to equipment or process. thanks for your support Opel from German

I think you should show videos on how to make commonly used settings and findings.

Could you make a video on a silver ring with an irregularly shaped opal in a bezel setting? I have quite a few opals that are not "standard " I'd like to try making them at the bench, but am a new learning maker. Thanks Andrew.

How about how to solder on a textured base or a curved base! I'm finding it to be Very Difficult!! Thank You Andrew,,, I have learned a lot from you and I belong to "At The Bench " Great site!

I would like to see a video on "How to channel set stones". Thank you.