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@youaregodspursuit 19 күн бұрын

Forgive me, but why not just convert a copper pipe fitting... many are thick and can be worked.

@ezridaeus 19 күн бұрын

Hello there... The challenge lies in crafting the ring to the correct size while maintaining a uniform thickness. This isn't achievable with pipe fittings. I provide rings in all sizes to my customers. Pipe fittings might suffice if uniform thickness isn't a priority and you're okay with offering a limited range of sizes.

@benjaminmellen3420 Ай бұрын

Hi Sir, what a fine piece of jewelry, thanks for sharing your technics. My experience with copper is, it's quick weathering and staining on the skin. I'd be thankful if you shared an advice to those issues. Thanks and have a great day

@ezridaeus Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Unfortunately, there's not much that can be done about copper's reactivity with oxygen. There are several methods used to try and prevent copper oxidation, but they are all relatively temporary and will require reapplication. These include benzotriazole, nano-ceramic coatings, lacquer, and other clear barrier sprays. The truth is, maintaining the cleanliness of copper jewelry should become a weekly ritual for the owner.

@golovanov1354 2 ай бұрын

Здравствуйте,а что за металл-припой !???

@benjaminmellen3420 3 ай бұрын

This is a pretty looking ring, thanks for sharing your technics.

@christina6656 4 ай бұрын

I've watched sooo many KZfaq videos (not too many regarding coppersmithing out there) as I'm just starting out. I've made maybe 3 pendants and I'm getting ready to make a ring for my husband. The info I received from this video was invaluable! Thank you!! I'd love to see more videos regarding working with copper. I'm learning that it's considerably different than working with silver! And yet, the resources for working with it are much fewer and far between. 🤔

@ezridaeus 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words. Comments like yours really motivate me to make more videos. I do a lot of hand fabrication, but I also have a lot of equipment such as cnc mills, engraving and cutting lasers, and pulse arc welders etc. I was thinking about doing some video lessons on those as well, but may just make a separate channel for it. Not sure yet. I am definitely going to do more technique and project videos on this channel in the near future. I just got overwhelmed with life and business for awhile there.

@christina6656 4 ай бұрын

@ezridaeus Totally understandable! I cant imagine it's easy balancing all of the things, as well as having a KZfaq channel. Well, either direction you decide to go, I'm excited to see what you come out with next! 😊

@user-fp1eh7ze1e 5 ай бұрын

Great content ,how long do you tumble it ?

@ezridaeus 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I tumbled around 15 to 20 minutes. Depends on the media. Now I use a magnetic pin polisher. It's a bit faster.

@lisaferrell8934 6 ай бұрын

Nice❤

@lenastiward8657 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! Any chance of some more tutorials coming our way? You had mentioned a pendant video. Would love to see more from you as you are an excellent instructor and inspiration! Thank you for sharing this and I learned so much!❤

@lenastiward8657 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! Thank you for making this to share for all of us.❤

@user-jf9wj1gl8x 11 ай бұрын

Is this ring made of bronze

@ezridaeus 11 ай бұрын

Solid Copper 🙂

@Keshavrao009 Жыл бұрын

What is the price and where can I get

@tanjatatjana4764 Жыл бұрын

🏆

@lozanella1348 Жыл бұрын

may i ask you what solder you used? because i ve been trying soldering copper ring with copper solder but ended up in different color(gray-ish color). yours is all beautiful copper color...!!!

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Hi there... Copper and Bronze solder will not be as strong and will always have a bit of an off color. They just aren't good color matches. If you have really good heat control then you can mitigate the problem to a point. Get in and get out as soon as it flows. I personally only use hard or extra hard Silver solder in almost everything that I do. If you prep the join like I do in the video and then run thin sandpaper between the join you won't have any silver line.... or if you do it will be imperceptible to most people.

@lozanella1348 Жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus thanks for your reply!! your answer clerfied my wonders. ill use silver solder instead of copper solder!!

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

@@lozanella1348 Glad I could be of help to you. 🙂

@trex2732 Жыл бұрын

You didn’t add the flux to the ends of the join, the surfaces that mate, isn’t this best?.

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Flux was added to both sides of the join and it wicks into the center all by itself.

@CB-68-westcreations Жыл бұрын

As I watched your video, your reasoning for doing it this way it became pretty clear. In the past, I have laminated silver, and copper together as a sheet, and then made the rings out of them. That works too. But the precision required to keep that little silver line from the joint from showing up on the surface of the rain, can you get to be tedious. I think I’ll use your technique in the future. Thanks for sharing.

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

I think many of us have laminated the sheets together before rounding into a ring. Visible solder lines irritate me so I decided to change up my method. Never fails me. :-)

@CB-68-westcreations Жыл бұрын

Interesting technique. I’ve done that when adding a gold insert to a ring. Hadn’t considered it for silver. Dimension you’re rolling Mill in the video. I’d have to say that anyone who wants to be seriously involved and JEWLERY should invest in one. There are several good meals out there. But I avoid those that I find on eBay and Amazon from China. I tested those out. They weren’t really all that good , and some of them were absolutely horrible. To brand names that I actually trust and use our Durston and pepper tools. Pepe tools are made in America.

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I have a Durston. The cheapy mills are ok for some things, but for heavy use a Durston or Pepe are better options.

@user-dc1ko9fl6u Жыл бұрын

КЛАСНО , СУПЕР!! А ЕСТ НА ПРОДАЖУ, БУДУ БЛГОАДАРЕН?

@YewCrow Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have a suggestion on where to get flux and solders? thanks.

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Riogrande, Amazon, Monster Slayer, Thunderbird Supply, Stuller, Etsy, Ebay, Contenti, Otto Frei

@YewCrow Жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus Thanks

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

@@YewCrow No problem.

@Aaron-ux1mr Жыл бұрын

May I ask why my solder won't flow into the join, the solder just keeps heating up until it's red but never Flows in. Can I get help I've been stuck on it for so long

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Hi there... Torch is probably taking too long to heat up the area before oxidation takes over and forms a film. When that happens the solder will not flow very easily. What type of torch are you using? Reducing flame? Oxidizing flame? What kind of flux? Are you heating the whole band or the join and the solder directly?

@Aaron-ux1mr Жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus hi thanks for helping out, i am usin a sandard butane kitchen torch. The flux i am using is La-Co sandard flux paste, i have tried tto water it down 1:1 raio, and i think the heat isnt the problem because he copper ring will go all red ho in a matter of 10-ish seconds. Im heating the joint directtly as shown in the video

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

@@Aaron-ux1mr That flux is for soldering pipes and similar that require much lower temps than jewelry. We are actually brazing when we "solder" jewelry and brazing temps will burn that flux up and cause it to carbonize before the silver brazing wire gets to flow temp. You need to use a true brazing jewelry flux like Cupronil, Handy Flux, Batterns, Riogrande's Ready Flux, My-T Flux etc... That will fix your issue.

@Aaron-ux1mr Жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus Thank you so much, could i just use solder paste instead?

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

@@Aaron-ux1mr You're welcome... Handy Flux is a paste. There are a lot of solder pastes that are for soldering pipes and electrical wiring. Those will not work for jewelry soldering. You really need a flux that handles the high temps of jewelry brazing/soldering. I would go with a known brand like the ones I mentioned above. You'll have less trouble in the long run.

@gilmo1938 Жыл бұрын

what do you do to slow or stop it from tarnishing?

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

There really isn't a permanent solution. You can treat Copper with Benzotriazole, but it is only moderately effective and will need to be repeated. A nano ceramic electroplating would work, but expensive to get set up. Lacquer is the cheapest solution or Ren wax. Most of my customers buy Copper rings thinking there is some health benefit and they want the skin reaction to take place. Some people just prefer the look of tarnished Copper.

@mawi1172 Жыл бұрын

Copper is not for rings. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 You silly boy! Cuffs, bracelets, pendants; but not rings.

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

People think that Copper rings have some type of healing effect or offer pain relief from Arthritis. That represents the majority of my customers... and 7 year anniversaries. I offer rings with Silver linings for people that do not want the green skin to occur. Also... my comments are not fake... If you can't be respectful then don't bother commenting anymore.

@johnoakes6772 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive and clearly explained. Thank you.

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment. Glad the video was helpful.

@tz5805 Жыл бұрын

what size saw blade are you using?

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Hi there.... I use a 3/0 for most of my work. Never cared much for that 3 teeth per thickness of material suggestion. 3/0 does a good job on the join prep and also for a lot of piercing work that I do.

@tz5805 Жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus Thank you!

@combatdrake1624 Жыл бұрын

Super great video and your description of what you are doing ...thank you...just thank you

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment!

@joeyong1418 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ezridaeus Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you :-)

@jesserule2929 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and incredibly well explained! Just wondering where you buy your copper from?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I mainly buy it from Rio in the 11' 13 gauge roll

@francoguerrero989 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo me encanta y como podría hacer para limpiar luego el anillo creo q se oscurece !?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much for the comment. For cleaning after soldering I recommend Citric Acid pickle... For general cleaning on a finished piece I use Wright's Brass and Copper polish....but any non abrasive Copper or Brass polish will work.

@cathmaguire7887 2 жыл бұрын

Your video inspired me to have a go at making a copper ring. I've done a silver ring not perfect but I was pleased. Anyway I used same solder and flux for copper ring but the solder kept nling up and not flowing. Any suggestions what m doing wrong? Thanks again for an I formative video

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there... What torch, solder and flux were you using? Did you concentrate the heat on the join or the whole piece first?

@cathmaguire7887 2 жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus hi, I was using butane micro torch, silver solder medium and I heated whole ring and as the solder wasn't melting I put hottest part of flame on joint. I didn't have problem soldering silver ring. Thanks

@cathmaguire7887 2 жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus I was using borax I tried three different fluxes

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

@@cathmaguire7887 Ah... Copper has a higher thermal capacitance. The heat will sink away a lot more quickly from the join. You will need to use at least a jumbo butane torch for the Copper.

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

@@cathmaguire7887 Straight Borax isn't the best for Copper, but will work. It's more of a heat issue. A jumbo Butane torch is the smallest torch that you can get away with in Copper.. unless it's a very small piece. If you're using just Borax then it is important to get in there and get out quickly. The Copper will oxidize very quickly and retard the flow of solder. Handy Flux, Cupronil or Batterns flux will work best against the oxidation to help flow.

@jesuspenaloza1701 2 жыл бұрын

optima informacion de conocimiento

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

@ronniebyrley1948 2 жыл бұрын

Are you using an exhaust or something? Looks like a little hood/vent with a fan im guessing?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Inline fan pulling fumes and light particulates away from my face and blowing them out of a window. Don't want to breathe flux fumes. Long term consequences.

@Lisa-yj8dt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your level of detail, very helpful. That turned out beautifully and I love your chill voice!🙂

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate the comment and support. :-)

@PropheticExchangeGNF 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your cooper?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Mostly from Riogrande. I buy the 11' roll of 13 gauge Copper.

@joesask857 2 жыл бұрын

nice

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@legierswoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your copper roll from? I've been wanting to start making rings from scratch, and I want to use Copper first to get the hang of it before I start working with Sterling Silver. Thanks in advance!

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

I purchase the 11' roll of 13 gauge Copper strip from Riogrande. Copper is great to get started with, but does behave a little differently when compared to Sterling Silver. In some ways Copper is more difficult to work with. If you cultivate your skills by working with Copper then Sterling Silver and Gold will be easier when you get to them. Thanks for the comment! :-)

@legierswoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus Thank you for the reply and the great video! If I start with copper, I'll definitely be using you as a guide! If you have an Instagram account, I'll tag you in the finished product!

@arunkumar5710 2 жыл бұрын

Where can one get the polishing wheel online?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there.. Just search for Dedeco or EVE high flex wheels. I buy them at Rio, but you can find them online in many places. Amazon even has them.

@arunkumar5710 2 жыл бұрын

wow!

@smithjohn8598 2 жыл бұрын

hello, where to you get those rectangle copper plate ;o

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I just buy the 11' roll of 13 gauge Copper from Riogrande. You should be able to find Copper strip or sheet at most metals supply shops.

@annamorgan5546 2 жыл бұрын

I've just tried making one but my torch isn't hot enough to do the join lol

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm.. What torch are you using? You can get away with a jumbo Butane torch, but nothing smaller.

@Moon-magic109 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what beautiful ring. I wanted to ask you what is the purpose of a tumbler?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

You can use a tumbler for prepolish stage or in my case I was using it to add a matte or satin texture to the ring. Thanks for watching! :-)

@dianeaustin4562 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your copper?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

I buy the 11' roll of 13 gauge Copper from Riogrande. Rio for most of my metals although I buy the 6 gauge Copper wire from Lowe's.

@syedakbarhusain1764 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I live in India and I want to order a copper ring from you. Do let me know how I go about it

@ffionannejewellery4946 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only starting out and have limited tools but definitely some good tips I think I can adapt, was planning on trying a copper ring.

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! You should definitely give it a go.

@qccquennevillescustomcreat1882 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy the material

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there... I buy from Riogrande, but you can get sheet Copper at most jeweler's supply stores.

@katcabrera8272 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have some 8 gage round copper wire I want to try a cuff style thin hammered bracelet with it. Do you use anything to seal the pieces with? Like protectaclear? Or a spray type clear coat?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

I did use a barrier coating in the past, but found that anything I applied would have to be reapplied quite frequently. That would require a resurfacing of the piece which the customer probably can't do themselves. That's why I just chose to use bare Copper. I consider the upkeep sort of like a weekly meditation...lol. There is a clear nano ceramic coating that can be plated, but it is a finicky process and not worth the cost for Copper. You can try Benzotriazole, but that would also need frequent applications.

@katcabrera8272 2 жыл бұрын

@@ezridaeus Thank you so much for getting back to me! I like the bare copper idea as well. You know you here all these makers talking about ways to coat and protect the pieces from wear, but anyone buying a raw piece of copper usually knows already that oxidation will happen. Besides I believe it takes away from the natural metal any time you coat it fully. Thanks for sharing your skills with me! Xo

@katcabrera8272 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a newbie self taught metalsmith. I just happened upon your video with this ring. Ironic considering I had just come back inside from my backyard shed slash workshop making a copper piece! This ring is awesome thanks for sharing your skills!!! I am going to subscribe right now! Good stuff! I have so many questions about copper but wont hit ya right now with them all! Xoxo

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that I could be of some help! Thank you muchly for the support! :-)

@designsdoovers 2 жыл бұрын

Saw you used cardboard over your polishing machine. A large clear Rubbermaid storage box also works and you can see through it.

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Lol yep was using cardboard for a long while. I finally built a proper dust hood. Thanks for the tip!

@icesphere4839 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, my question is how do you clean copper rings when it wears out? Polish then tumble in the gravel? Thanks and I love the final finish!! :)

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry... I missed this message. I like to use a gentle polish like Wright's brass polish. Just a light rub and the bright color returns. Thanks for watching.

@bornovac 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please tell what is the reason behind gravel aquarium?

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

It is just a cheap tumbler medium to add a matte finish on the ring. I used that for years before I switched to a different method.

@tiecoolguy 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, are you a hypnotist? Your voice is soothing. Lol. I want to learn this forging skill. So that’s why I found the video. Now I’m hypnotized.

@ezridaeus 2 жыл бұрын

:-D Thanks for watching! I really do plan on getting some more videos out... I've just been really busy. There will be some more forging/hand fabrication videos, 3D sculpting/3D Printing and Casting and equipment videos.

@desireelucas3170 2 жыл бұрын

I fell asleep on it had to watch it a few time also I was watching it before bedtime

@diyeveryday138 3 жыл бұрын

What solder r u using?. Im new!

@ezridaeus 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there... I generally use an extra hard silver solder that I make myself, but the regular hard silver solder that you would buy from a supply store will be just fine. Best thing to do is just jump in and start making mistakes. Best way to learn.

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