Making a Silver Book Locket: A Silversmithing Tutorial

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4 ай бұрын

This tutorial shows how to make a silver and copper locket resembling an old book. This tutorial also details making a hinge and features mixed metal. I can see a lot of potential for variations of this basic idea. I would categorize this as an advanced piece. For materials, I used 28 gauge sterling sheet, 18 gauge sterling round wire, 22 gauge sterling sheet, and #4 sterling low dome half round. I use a bit of 24 gauge copper sheet as well. As always, I use hard silver sheet solder and My-T-Flux from Rio Grande. As this piece features a hinge, I used a bit of easy solder to secure the pin.
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@DianneCulbertsonJacques 3 ай бұрын

I love hearing you work through your processes.

@chadssilversmithing 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dianne!

@bethtucker1810 3 ай бұрын

I love watching your creative process and appreciate you letting us follow along.

@chadssilversmithing 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Beth! I’m really glad you like these:)

@Metalsmithnna 4 ай бұрын

This was my favorite project so far! Thanks Chad!

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it Ann! Thanks for the nice comment:)

@SheranSimo 4 ай бұрын

Oh, what a great challenge to take on!

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Sheran!

@unheilbargut 19 күн бұрын

This is such an unbelievable work of art! I am blown away and thankfully I came across the expression „to pickle“ in connection with silversmithing before, so I do not think you have odd cravings for some sour cucumbers anymore. It took me a while, I must admit. 😅 Thank you for your amazing inspirations!!!

@chadssilversmithing 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for the really nice comment! To be honest, I do really like dill pickles on sandwiches:)

@unheilbargut 19 күн бұрын

@@chadssilversmithing completely understandable. We over here in Germany kinda pickle everything. 😅

@jayanthikanderi 4 ай бұрын

You make it look so easy :) Thank you for this video.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jayanthikanderi! This one took some time, but mostly not too difficult. Hinges take a little practice, and if you watched it all the way to the end, you saw that the clasp was problematic, so I would do that different maybe. I appreciate your nice comment:)

@ericdavis9210 4 ай бұрын

I was just thinking of something like this! I was thinking more of an old Bible with red cabs forming the cross. Probably add a black patina to give it that Gothic look.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

I’d love to see it when you are done Eric! Send me a pic on Instagram when you’re finished:)

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

As I said in the video, I should comment on the clasp issue:). When I was taking pictures at the end of this project, I put a small piece of 18 gauge silver round wire through the hole in the front piece of copper. I then bent it into a 'U' shape around the copper tab and squished it tight against the copper. Following this, I cut it so it is just a linear bump of silver projecting up from the copper tab. Once I did this, it pops nicely into place and stays there, while being easy to pull open.

@redhotjezebel 3 ай бұрын

Hi Chad! Thank you for this follow up! Would there be any way you could post either pictures or a quick video showing the new working clasp? This intermediate silversmith would so greatly appreciate it!

@kristibbradshaw 4 ай бұрын

My mom has a gold book that ha six pages. Each page has a name and date of birth for her loved ones. She use to wear it on a charm bracelet, but since has it to just wear around her neck. I love this idea. As much as I love jewelry, my passion is books.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

That sounds pretty cool!

@karenfinneganart2480 3 ай бұрын

Chad, I have just one complaint......I can only hit the like button once! I wanted to trampoline on the like button. I have granddaughters and nieces that would love this one. thank you for sharing such a beautiful project I can't wait to give it a try

@chadssilversmithing 3 ай бұрын

What a nice thing to say Karen! Thank you so much:)

@Gazz_R 4 ай бұрын

That's fantastic Chad, it looks really cool. I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Gazz! Same to you and your wife!

@chuckburroughs6427 4 ай бұрын

Very cool idea, and a great video.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Chuck! This was fun to try:)

@krautgirl65 4 ай бұрын

WoW!..this is really cool...I'm going to try this one once I am unpacked!...Happy Holidays to you and your family!...take some time to think of new ideas...lol!

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Krautgirl! Same to you!

@channeljulio4139 4 ай бұрын

Very cool project, Chad! Great job with the miniature hinge, inspires me to push my skills.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Julio! I bet you could do a hinge if you gave it a try:)

@puresas 4 ай бұрын

Awesome challenge, this is and has always been my best reference to silversmithing for me. Thank you

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate all the nice input you have given me:)

@kristibbradshaw 4 ай бұрын

You could use bent wire for the clasp with a ball on the bottom that the wire clips onto. That's how my moms book closes.

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

I thought about that:). I may go back and modify it.

@rockkris 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your instructive videos! I like this small book with it's copper details. I was thinking the wire in the hinges could be riveted instead of soldered...

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Hello Rockkris! They absolutely could be:)

@bjones4097 4 ай бұрын

Sooo much good information and technique shared with us Chad. Thank YOU!! Love the locket! Another of your projects for me to attempt. Just finished the horseshoe from your Horse Inspired Designs video. Now working on the stirrup. Keep em coming as we’re learning a lot!!

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Bjones! That makes me very happy that you are using these. You should send me a pic of your horseshoe to my Instagram account. I'd love to see it:)

@karenmoore2287 4 ай бұрын

WOW Chad, this is the BOMB!! Love it!! Thank you as always for sharing your talents with us!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Karen! Same to you:)

@flyingcheff 4 ай бұрын

Ahhh, English teachers. That's why you talk good! 😅 Chad, when you anneal, do you find that your annealed metal is softer if you let it cool naturally or when you quench (in water)? I like this project. Thank you! 🌺 🌺 🌺

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Hello Flying Chef:). I usually let it cool part of the way, then get impatient and quench to cool the rest of the way. Seems to do a good job. Suppose I should be scientific and test to see if there's much difference, but I never have. Glad you like the project.

@flyingcheff 4 ай бұрын

@@chadssilversmithing I personally would love to see what your conclusion would be. I'll join you in the research, and we can compare notes. I'm going to do it and get an anecdotal result, instead of looking it up on Ganoksin, lol! 🌺 🌺 🌺

@swifteagledennis1480 4 ай бұрын

Great job as usual. I would love to see a chunky turquoise bracelet !! I will donate the turquoise cabs if you’ll do it, whatta ya say ?

@chadssilversmithing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that generous offer Dennis. One of these days I'll do a big bold bracelet with some Turquoise, but I probably have some I can use. I appreciate the offer!