The Split-Shank Ring

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This is my 6th video in the past month and a half! A new record for me.
Here's another metalsmithing project video for you! Learn how to make a split-shank ring. It's a great ring for adding a gemstone or two (or three). This project is also relatively easy and it only uses 12 gauge square wire! Lots of fabulous soldering practice too!
TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO
PepeTools
Best soldering pick, IMHO: PepeTool's Carbide Soldering Pick: pepetools.com/collections/sol...
Check out PepeTool's Bench Basics for the flux, mist applicator, Blade Butter, and more, that I use - pepetools.com/collections/ben...
Large Soldering Block, that I use (the only way to go!), at Pepetools - pepetools.com/products/harden...
PepeTools Smart Pickle - pepetools.com/products/smart-...
PepeTools Smart Flux: pepetools.com/products/smart-...
PepeTools Spray Mist Applicator: pepetools.com/products/fine-m...
PepeTools Blade Butter: pepetools.com/products/blade-...
PepeTools Ring Bender: pepetools.com/products/superi...
PepeTools Ring Clamp: pepetools.com/products/ring-c...
Knew Concepts Face Shield - Knew Concepts: Item #350.215
Knew Concepts Clamp for Face Shield - Knew Concepts: Item #350.120
Miter Cutting Vise & Jig - Amazon: amzn.to/3y2FyGj, Rio Grande: Item #: 113596
Keiba Flush Cutters (cuts up to 10 gauge). Amazon: amzn.to/3F52EOa, Rio Grande: Item: 111312
Moore's Sanding Disc - Amazon: amzn.to/3OKqpj7
Snap-on Mandrel for Moore's Sanding Discs - Amazon: amzn.to/381sGpg
MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Only 12 gauge square, sterling silver wire - that's it!
I'm working on the stepped, square, bezel setting video. Hopefully, it will be out soon! Check back here or, better yet, subscribe so that you don't miss a thing!
MY VIDEO/WEBSITE LINKS
WEBSITE
Ring Charts: nancylthamilton.com/resources...
Inside Ring Blank Measurements: nancylthamilton.com/resources...
VIDEOS
Link to my Wrapped Ring Project: • The Wrapped Ring Project
Link to My Oxygen Concentrator Video: • Metalsmithing: Why yo...
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Пікірлер: 71

@karie9890 Жыл бұрын

Super snappy video Nancy! I want you to know that I went to a jeweler's school, that will remain nameless, and I have truly learned more from watching your video's than I did at school. You are "wonerful, wonerful, wonerful"! Thank you for all the years of learning and laughter! 😂😂

@jirup 2 жыл бұрын

Wooh-hoo, Nancy is on a roll!

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I know. Weird!

@annh3599 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

@hepburn118 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutor, you're a born teacher and excellent jeweller.

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@elisazulueta9535 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece ❤

@aumi.jewels 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem hammering because I have about 3000 different things on my desk too… I’m having all my students start following you and watching you

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Autumn!

@joliseaglasspotterydesigns1205 Жыл бұрын

yay!!!! love seeing you, learn so much and you a hoot to boot!!!!!! much love

@NancyHamiltonJewelry Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! So kind

@aumi.jewels 2 жыл бұрын

It was square wire…. I’m gonna use my half round wire thank you I’ve been watching you for years so glad you’re one of the best instructors on KZfaq. You really make it fun and you talk to the people and that’s good that’s what I do on my Instagram account. Big hugs 🤗 Autumn Michelle

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Autumn!

@LarryDallas 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on your video Nancy 🙂🙃🙂 I always enjoyed seeing your videos 👁️

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@crystalfabulous 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@reneeziegler3823 2 жыл бұрын

Nancy, you are an a roll this month! Great video---I'm looking forward to the step-bezel setting.

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@steventrosiek2623 Жыл бұрын

Love your introduction!! 🤣🤣❤️

@sasheanones1456 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing... Love your videos...

@jasonphillips5227 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing…. Thank you

@peucenon 2 жыл бұрын

Super! Thanks!

@tamaraadams9317 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Nancy! I learn something every time I watch your amazing videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise and talent!

@ceciliam7144 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! Will look up the rectangular bezel in your channel. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sylviaprudhomme5417 2 жыл бұрын

Very very nice

@toniofficer1528 2 жыл бұрын

I love you lol. Thank You for the videos 🤣

@allanthompson9695 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Nancy. Could do so many things with the split shank. Great to have some ready to go.

@MrsLeguyader 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Informational and entertaining.

@Babette17C 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nancy. I love your videos - you have taught me so much. Great close up video work.

@carmenponcedeleon2693 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! A new video!u love your videos! Thank you for sharing your help!

@Shukarr Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial Nancy:) You are the best and we appreciate you SO MUCH!

@carolgrodin7530 Жыл бұрын

The BEST! Thank you!!

@dianazaalberg1993 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy, I really enjoyed this. Looking forward to your next video. Loved your stacker video btw, will make some soon.

@KathleenKrucoff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy! Always enjoy your videos and the tips you share.

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sandyzebra 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, as always, thanks Nancy! You so perfectly integrate exact science and complete chaos - so reassuring! Also, love the disclaimer at the end :D

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks. Didn't think anyone saw that little disclaimer. Science and Chaos! I love it.

@feltthefluff 2 жыл бұрын

I really think you are fabulous!

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellie!!!!

@kassemkarim7579 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hectorgarcia8691 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, step by step all the way, thank you so much mam, this is a job/skill/trade that can be done till you’re very old, I’ve known several jewelers in their 90s and they still are earning their livelihoods from the bench. Blessings

@NathanHarrison7 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Subscribed.

@karenw8929 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy! Would love to hear you discuss jewelry, in general some time. What trips your trigger about it? Design, materials, construction, etc. Also, how you evaluate the pieces you look at in relationship to the price point. Thanks again.

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent ideas Karen! I will add that to my list of videos to create. Thank you!

@ceeceeceecee7753 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💎👍

@Lisa-yj8dt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Your lessons are always so fun and informative. I am reasonably sure you make several wardrobe changes and twirls each time you enter the studio!?🤔

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Of course! Although, the truth is, I'm usually in my PJs! Don't tell anyone. Haha.

@AngiesByKim 2 жыл бұрын

That's where I went wrong over and over, compensating for end filing lol

@NancyHamiltonJewelry Жыл бұрын

It's super easy to over file too. Always leave room for imperfection! Haha. Good luck on the next one.

@aumi.jewels 2 жыл бұрын

My miter jig does the same thing yes the wire means it’s uneven…Autumn Michelle

@terrifayle6685 Жыл бұрын

Hey Nancy!! Really helpful, thank you. I want to make a multi-wire cuff and have been wondering if I add the bezel before shaping into a cuff, or after.

@duocmat5192 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍♥️

@duocmat5192 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you 👍♥️

@aumi.jewels 2 жыл бұрын

I just love you, I used to have a branded email and so every comment was under that one, but now I had to go into Google and add a different email address after I let go of my website through Weebly who sucks oops didn’t mean to say that. But everything was by Michelle and I had my picture. So now it’s Autumn so I add my name Autumn Michelle

@kathrynkorchok4651 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! How do you sign your work? With a scribe, electronic tool or is it a stamp?

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

I use an electric engraver. Something like this from Smile Amazon: amzn.to/3FXTFi7. I've always wanted a logo stamp but, alas, not enough to actually order one. Haha. I have more flexibility with the electric graver: I can add date, number in series, hallmark, and my name.

@BuckarooCoyote 2 жыл бұрын

What is the plastic shield you're using? Would love to see that setup. Thank you for great video's Nancy.

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

It's the Flex-Mount Face Shield from Knew Concepts: www.knewconcepts.com/flex-mount-face-shields.php. Keeps the dust out of your face. Thanks!

@michelletanner948 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. I watch on of your older video's and you mentioned you put baking soda in used pickle then you either threw it away or disposed of it. Other artists say take it to toxic dump facility. You are so knowledgeable about most everything jewelry What's the correct way to dispose plz.🙏😒

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

Michelle, a lot depends on your local requirements. From what I've read, for my area, with personal use, it is ok to neutralize the pickle and then dispose of it when it is no longer an active acid - in the sink. Another method of disposal involves evaporating the pickle and throwing away the (neutralized) crystals. Once neutralized, the only issue left is the copper present in the pickle. Copper should not be introduced into waterways as it is toxic to aquatic life. So, don't dump it in the creek, pond, lake, ocean, etc.! Personally, I change my pickle maybe every 3-5 years. I dispose of my spent pickle by neutralizing it, then evaporating. The amount of copper introduced via your pickle is minimal. For a comparison of the amount of copper generated in your pickle, versus copper in the environment, envision the amount of copper that enters our waste treatment facilities daily via the use of copper plumbing pipes. Many, many homes and business still have copper plumbing. Also consider the amount of non-refined/un-recycled copper pipe and other metals that are tossed into our landfills. The amount in your pickle pot is miniscule in comparison. Also, many people use sodium bisulfate (the active ingredient in many pickles) as a spa product. Are they neutralizing their hot tubs and bringing the fluid into a hazardous waste facility when they change the water? Probably not. Hopefully, they are NOT dumping that water into a creek! As I said in the beginning, it's best to check with your local hazardous waste treatment center before deciding on any of the options I mentioned above. Good luck! N

@michelletanner948 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for answering my question with such great info. It helped a lot and you are so right about what's going on with our environment. It's very scary but true

@AngiesByKim 2 жыл бұрын

How do they get a stone in between and have it stay like you see some rings? You know where the stone looks suspended between the two?

@NancyHamiltonJewelry Жыл бұрын

I'm working on that video now! You would have to make the setting and then open the "legs" of the ring just enough to put the setting in. It should be a very tight fit. More in the video.

@AngiesByKim Жыл бұрын

@@NancyHamiltonJewelry awesome! Those look so great.

@aumi.jewels 2 жыл бұрын

Is that solid square wire or is that half round wire I think I missed it in the beginning are use half round wire and right now I think I’m using eight gauge half round wire or six gauge half round wire for my ring shanks or double ring shanks but even though I am a silver smith instructor I still have a weak point and that’s with my ring bands and I don’t know why

@NancyHamiltonJewelry 2 жыл бұрын

You can use 1/2 round or square or even round. I used square in the video. What seems to be the problem with your ring shanks? Thanks!

@aumi.jewels 2 жыл бұрын

@@NancyHamiltonJewelry Probably because I don’t make as many rings as I do other designs. I make great stack rings but right now I’m making matching varisite cab cuffs and rings. My Varisite is top quality and I just want to get it right. I started on the bands last night and so far they are looking good... Thank you so much for replying back to me 🤗