See How To Turn Heads After 2000 Years

See How To Turn Heads After 2000 Years - Coin Jewelry

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Coin jewelry is always popular. In this video, Prof. John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to create a wearable coin holder from silver wire.
Maybe you don't have a 2000 year old coin in your pocket. But, this same approach for holding an ancient coin will work for any type of flat material. You can make all sorts of pendants and charms using this technique.
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@175Rich 6 жыл бұрын

John, I am just getting into jewelry making (retired dentist so I am used to many of the tools). You are a great instructor! I am watching all your videos and am learning a lot.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, I'm glad that you found the OJA and that you like my style of instruction. There are lots of dentist who make jewelry on the side. Like you said, dentist are familiar with the tools. Plus, they know a lot about working with waxes. I hope retirement is treating you well. Thanks for your support! : )

@chiarac2747 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! From and Italian in the UK, my best compliments!

@kimlyons8550 2 жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I was looking for. I needed to see how to insert the wires into my block. Thank you so much.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the tutorial helpful. Thanks for watching! 😀

@Elizabeth-kq5wi 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. One never knows too much. There is always, always something to learn or to remember. Thanks again!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. The OJA tries to bring fun projects and interesting tips each week to our subscribers. Thanks for your support! : )

@sandral.b.1283 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! You're a great teacher. Thanks for share your knowledge!!!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the compliment. Thanks for your support! : )

@malee1828 5 жыл бұрын

I really like how talk, teach us you are. Thank you so much! I just wish that I knew where I can get these materials in Japan!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you are enjoying the videos malee. We are in the process of posting links in the descriptions of our videos to help our viewers acquire materials comparable to the ones that I use in the video. Check back soon. Thanks for your support! : )

@stlounsbury 6 жыл бұрын

Super great video! I have a bag of coins from my travels and I like your way of setting them, best. I can’t stand it when people pierce the coin to suspend it. If you had pix upload I would show you my last effort. Thank you as always!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, I'm glad that you liked the video. I agree with you that drilling holes through the coins to make them wearable looks just awful. If you post to Instagram, I'd love to check out your photos. Thanks for your support! : )

@SixDiamondJewelers 6 жыл бұрын

Yes because the coin losses its beauty

@samuelgallegor411 Жыл бұрын

What a great and wholesome video

@OnlineJewelryAcademy Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching Samuel. 🙂

@LeeOfBent 6 жыл бұрын

Great video ! As a Canadian, I miss our penny. Really like the final piece.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee, The leaves on the Canadian penny are super pretty. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

@flyingcheff 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your intros and jokes!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like my silly sense of humor. I believe my lectures and demonstrations would be pretty dry without a pinch of humor. Thanks for your support! : )

@francinedeneault9913 6 жыл бұрын

yay! my Grandson asked me to set a Superman silver coin...may be I can give a try now! dont worry Mr Ahr, I'll practice with a plain quarter before! Thank you sir! :o)

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

@flyingcheff 5 жыл бұрын

Do you ever do the firescale preventive step before soldering sterling? This is a great way to set a memento too, so great John, thanks! And it does have a nice masculine look to it, just like it's creator!! I like this setting design!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 5 жыл бұрын

I generally skip coating silver before soldering. I find that the firescale preventatives don't work that well and they make a mess. I think it's more important to work cleanly and be able to see what's going on while I solder. Glad you like the project. Thanks for your support! : )

@SoulfulVeg 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

SoulfulVeg Me too! I wear this coin almost everyday. 😀

@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 6 жыл бұрын

That is lovely!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad that you like this project idea. Thanks for your support! : )

@ThePillenwerfer 6 жыл бұрын

Longer ones are so much more satisfying.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed they are. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

@kaashee 5 жыл бұрын

You talking about the video?

@corystreat8037 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! I would like to give you some beautiful loose stones and things to show my appreciation to you for inspiring me so very much please. Tell me how to get them to you. Thank you, Cory

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cory, I'm so glad that you feel as though you've benefited from watching the OJA's videos. Thank you for your very generous offer. But it isn't necessary to share your collection of stones with me. Just promise me that you'll help the OJA to reach a larger audience by telling your jewelry friends about us. Thanks for your support! : )

@Flyingfatboyav 6 жыл бұрын

Great !!!! I love it...……….Thanks.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Check out our complete playlist at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )

@keithhoffmann5528 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your super fast reply I’m a rookie and you helped me a whole lot thx again

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Keith. Please be sure to visit the OJA’s website at: www.OnlineJewelryAcademy.com. There you’ll find all 350+ of our free videos organized by topic. 😀

@davidrose555 6 жыл бұрын

eXCELENT. THANKS

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

@seriouskaraoke879 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, first time caller with a comment and a question. I must say I'm impressed enough with this first video to subscribe. My question is what is the soldering block you are using and where can I purchase one (Rio Grande?) Thanks and I'll take my answer off the air.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 5 жыл бұрын

LOL! I love the way you worded your comment Serious Karaoke. The material I soldered on was a magnesia block. You can purchase one for any number of jewelry supply companies. I advise that you search online for the best deal. The OJA also has a video in its playlist about how to determine which soldering surface will work best for your project. You can find the complete OJA playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. I'm glad that you found the OJA. Thanks for subscribing. Thanks for your support! : )

@keithhoffmann5528 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this very much very informative but I was wondering what is the position of the large ring solder joint so that it dosent reopen

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

If the solder joints are welded correctly, they won't reopen. Most people position the seam of the largest ring under the jump ring used to make a connection to the bail. 😀

@kassiman5307 6 жыл бұрын

That is a VERY INTERESTING VIDEO ...!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

@bobbiehousand5166 6 жыл бұрын

Hi John, my hero. what size wire are you using for these prongs and DS or HH? thanks!!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bobbie, You're so sweet. I used a 16 gauge round dead soft sterling silver wire. Thanks for your support! : )

@TGBCH 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, interesting thank you for sharing :)

@brianjaccomaawesome 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! TY, Quick question! I have 20 roman coins I bought dirty, I CLEANED THEM (LEARNING PROCESS, LOL) now, thanks to you, I want to make 3 necklaces. What can I expect to pay (appox) for each, all in? $50? $500? etc. pLMK

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Brian. If you're going to create necklaces that look like the one in the video, the cost of materials would be less than $50. : )

@PowersBenzoCoaching Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Question. What would you recommend in terms of doing this with a different metal, perhaps copper, Gold, or even Rose Gold? I'm assuming 16 gauge?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy Жыл бұрын

You want to choose a metal that will wear well. Copper is probably not the best choice. If you've never worked with gold, you might want to practice with silver first. I think 16 ga is a good choice. Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching! 😀

@silenttraveler2710 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

@ehaynesdesigns 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, but what gauge sterling wire did you use?

@ehaynesdesigns 6 жыл бұрын

Found my answer in the previous replies.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Elaine, Thanks for signaling me that I needed to include information about the size of the wire in the video description. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support! : )

@melaniedrake7555 6 жыл бұрын

What gauge wire are you using for bezel and prongs?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

I used a 16 gauge wire for this demonstration. Thanks for your support! : )

@nancysnyder1037 2 жыл бұрын

Finished settling an Vintage Italy 1940 cents 10 bronzital coin today in SS bezel while using your tutorial - thanks so much ! Love your classes. Regarding the prongs - I wasn’t sure what gauge SS Round wire to use - went with 16g. Might be a little thick what do you recommend using usually for prongs? And can we use half-round?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I would opt for prongs made from 18 to 20 gauge wire. But thicker prongs could look cool. It’s your call as the designer. Half round wire could be use for prongs on a coin frame. Again, it’s your call. I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

@elenacosentino2743 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John... Where did you get your soldering block from?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elena, There is a link in the video description for the charcoal block. 😀

@arjumandalam9698 2 жыл бұрын

I could not find the butane torch. The link to Amazon doesn’t work

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll try to update the link soon.

@arianafatimamuessel7462 2 жыл бұрын

What is this setting style called?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what others might call it. I think of it as a pronged frame. 😀

@kazn1137 3 жыл бұрын

👍👏

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. 😀

@zifeishen9762 2 жыл бұрын

How to remove a coin from a bazel without damaging it?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the OJA doesn’t have a video on how to remove objects from bezel or prong settings. Essentially, you merely need to carefully work a steel tool between the object and the setting. If you Google this topic, you might find a video from a different source. 😀

@zifeishen9762 2 жыл бұрын

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thank you so much!:)

@pijnto 6 жыл бұрын

Well that's uncanny, I just came in from workshop, made a piece of jewellery for my friend, tuned into OJR you must have been watching over my shoulder difference is my friend was born in 1966, not 300 Bc

@OnlineJewelryAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )