This was my favorite video I have watched in your series. Your framework technique is so simple, yet ingenious! Once you learn the basics of soldering, the truly hard part is figuring out how to hold together complex designs. You made it look so easy. I look forward to trying this technique out! It would be wonderful to see other ways to hold things together...
@tywhitmire860
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love your problem solving skills! This is one of the aspects of silversmithing that I love. I've been learning since 2016 and you are inspirational and very kind to share your talent with us all. I really enjoy watching the master's at work. Your botanicals are very lovely and a treat to see. Thank you oh so much!!
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you!! So glad you watched my videos. I'm anxious to do more in the next few months and appreciate all of your feedback. Good luck on your journey in metalsmithing- it's thrilling!
@njcaveexplorer
2 жыл бұрын
The math! I feel your pain!
@EIIjot
Жыл бұрын
These are really pretty. I appreciate you explaining your workflow and showing it. I’ll try this out soon!
@NehpetsRellek
10 ай бұрын
For those, ( like me ) that don't have such a steady hand, find a small bird feather, sharpen with scissors to a sharp point dip the point of the feather into flux, touch the solder with the point of the fluxed feather until the solder attaches to the feather, transfer the solder to the place you want to solder. Place the feather in a safe place away from the flame. A tiny paint brush also works well.
@Silverandstoneworkshops
7 ай бұрын
Amazing tutorial thank you for sharing. I love my green lion saw too☺️
@pattimessenger6214
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! You’re an artist, and your medium is silver! Thank you for sharing!
@jorgeaugustocuro6362
2 жыл бұрын
Excelente Sra melanie que hermosura gracias por su conocimiento y paciencia bendiciones .PERFECTO .HERMOSO
@allanthompson9695
Жыл бұрын
Good work Craig Mr Cameraman.
@eanholt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I especially liked the way you talked through your process and decisionmaking as you were soldering. Definitely inspired me to try a solder pick.
@petert9749
3 ай бұрын
Ahh; the pleasures of wasting time on Utube when I should be doing something else. At the beginning of your video you had a complex shape in the middle of a rectangle. Is there a reason why why jewellers don't: 1/ Park Golden Retriever on floor beside. 2/ Draw pattern, including rectangle, on paper - scrap will do. Use sharp pencil for very thin lines. If you need mutiples photocopy and arrange on sheet. Draw twice size and draw a reference line double size. If you have a CAD program, use it. 3/Tickle said Golden Retriever. 4/ At this stage you have a pencil drawing. 5/ Photocopy drawing half size. This will be laid image down on silver, so if the design is 'handed', as in print, flip the drawing in the photocopy controls at the same time as setting 50% size. If you don't the image will be reversed on silver. With your flower it does not matter. 6/ Measure you reference line to make sure you have reduced image to required size. 7/ Repeat step 3/ Cut around your square on three sides; the fourth is not cut so can be used as a handle. Place image on silver, using cut edges to line it up. Image is face down against silver. I use a slither of tape to hold it down. Tape is nowhere near the image. 8/ Lightly steep a cotton bud in hardware store acetone, and holding paper still on silver, rub over paper. The image will be transferred to the silver. Keep acetone sparing so as not to smudge image. 9/ Remove paper and inspect. If need be, rub off image with acetone or fine emery and re-do. 10/ Repeat step 3/ I believe a hot iron can be used instead of acetone. SAFETY: work outside in a quiet breeze. Don't breathe the acetone or get on skin. Use safety glasses. Sorry for the extreme caution, but as I keep saying: you don't know who is going to read this stuff. Observe instructions and warnings on the acetone bottle. Acetone requires care, and so does wood glue. (the possible presence of cadmium in solder/flux is a worry. This tip came from Cygnet Magazines 'Model Rail Journal'. Surely it is known to your field; is there a reason this technique is not used? I got fed up with feathering edges on paper, and of just plain imprecision. Thanks to both of you. I borrow many of your ideas for model making. I am very much a learner. Repeat step 3/ Have a look at kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Kqg3IuLaXubYJg
@EM-cg4iy
8 ай бұрын
How extremely cool that you shared this technique with us. ❤
@kristibbradshaw
2 ай бұрын
I use sticker paper. It’s an 8 1/2 x 11 inch piece of paper that is sticky all over. What a great way to make the flowers. Thank you.
@dragonshoarddesign3094
9 ай бұрын
I have been doing this professionally for 7+ years I am still trying to figure out how some of us jewelers can do this job for years and years with as much craning their necks I see other jewelers do. The military put a bunch a wearing I my neck I have titanium plate in my neck to repair c6 c7, I have a bunch of equipment to make sure I don't crane as much as possible, and I still have problems at times with pain.
@annjessup1670
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial! You really are the best at soldering techniques that I’ve seen. And you are great at instructing.
@ScottSchell-f1l
Ай бұрын
I've always wanted to try a round saw I think it would have more balanced I've been stuck with a square one since 1981
@consueloyoung4484
2 жыл бұрын
My goodness!!!, you are so amazingly talented. You make this craft look like you are having a lot of fun!!!, I certainly had fun watching you. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent and you do the tutorial so well.🙏🏼💗🍀
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to write and for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!
@HarmonicEnigma
3 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating to watch. I will learn how to solder for the first time next month and I am so excited to make my first piece! Videos like these are so inspirational. Thank you for sharing! :)
@DiamondMounter
2 жыл бұрын
How did the first solder go?
@annjessup1670
6 ай бұрын
That framework is genius!
@drshin9893
Жыл бұрын
Interesting how many times you say “you see”…. Considering you can’t see a thing Bc there’s no zoom or you just don’t put the camera nearly close enough
@জীবনানন্দ
2 жыл бұрын
I follow you all the time I am a goldsmith myself, 😍😍Bangladesh
@cyclone23
Жыл бұрын
Great videos! Could you maybe do a video on what basic tools that you would want to start with? Also could one start practicing these techniques with something cheaper like copper?
@TaskeenQureshi-qx3tz
9 ай бұрын
Hi Melanie 💓 please make a vedio for beginners.all the tools and raw material you are using.can a new beginner make this jewellery ?
@AlysianaHunter
2 жыл бұрын
That was thoroughly enjoyable, thank you for showing everyone! Gosh, I can't wait to get back in a workshop.
@pamkriner5945
6 ай бұрын
I don’t understand your process for dividing the circle?
@jose_FitzG
7 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing your technique for placing and soldering pieces. This is something I’m still learning and have many failures. I’m working to reducing these, and appreciate your lessons in helping me in that direction. Fantastic effort for a first video.
@melaniekline4895
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Check out the video about the silver feather. There are lots of good soldering tips and info in it. Thanks for writing.
@WireWrapJewellerybyDiane
2 жыл бұрын
🥰BRAVO! Omg, I was completely glued to the screen, you have incredible skill and lots of patience. I was absolutely blown away by that image at the end where show your pieces next to the penny, at just how small and detailed these pieces are. I have been learning to solder thru lockdown(s) here in the UK by watching YT videos just like yours, thank you so much for sharing your valuable time and teachings with us. I for one am very grateful. Many hugs and happy holdidays. Diane x😍❤🧡💛💜💙💚
@meowsaidthecat5338
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was also baffled at how some creators appeared so uneconomic with their sheet metal. I'm returning to goldsmithing after 20 years, and I can learn a lot from you. I use alum in water for "pickling", a healthier alternative if you have no ventilation.
@zachary4225
5 ай бұрын
Interesting, the aluminum and water method. I’m new to smithing. Will try it out.
@PaulBletzer
4 ай бұрын
@zachary4225 Alum, not Aluminum it’s a sulfate salt of aluminum. Aluminum won’t do what you need it to do.
@zachary4225
4 ай бұрын
@@PaulBletzer thank you Appreciate it
@Bearfoot-e3e
2 ай бұрын
I didn't know about the alum.
@hardylimmer8185
Ай бұрын
@@Bearfoot-e3ebei uns im Vogtland wurde früher Alaun im Bergwerk abgebaut. Man verwendet es bis heute zum Blutstillen, wenn man sich beim Rasieren geschnitten hat. Für mich ist es sehr interessant zu erfahren, dass es hier Verwendung findet.
@12345674309
Жыл бұрын
Why not just scribe the circle with your calipers? It seems to me you'd save a lot of time.
@denisereynolds64
2 жыл бұрын
really enjoy this video. i am so happy to learn how-to's and you are a natural! you and craig make an great team, thank you both for such a great tutorial!
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denise!
@bandilla7317
2 жыл бұрын
Wow nice it is beautiful very interesting.
@pamkriner5945
6 ай бұрын
Very sweet! Will you cast these when they’re completed?
@budg5257
2 жыл бұрын
You make the best videos, thank you for taking your time to do them. Learned many things. Hope you do some more.
@angelaszul9662
2 жыл бұрын
Someone seriously better pay you a lot of money for that 😳😰
@lwhite778
2 жыл бұрын
Can we purchase these?!!!
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry but they were just for my own amusement. There are 17 of them in the series. They could never be models for casting because there are too many undercuts. Glad you like them! Thanks for watching. I tried to send you a photo of the whole collection but apparently youtube doesn't let you add photos in the comment section.
@saxon12qa
2 жыл бұрын
Your very talented. Love the detail in your fabrication.
@texasgigi3684
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You are so talented! I love your videos. I want to see a video showing the entire process!!
@vanny416
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and so enjoyable to watch it all come together!
@mariacaychoavalos8621
Жыл бұрын
HERMOSO. He quedado fascinada con la técnicas que usas. No entiendo el ingles. Por favor si pudieran colocar subtítulos es español, seria fantástico. Gracias. FELICITACIONES
@customcraft1
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great lesson Melanie. I enjoy your videos more every time I watch them. This one was fantastic.
@melaniekline4895
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob! I really appreciate your feedback. What have you tried now that you didn't know before?
@FridayFrida
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Thank you so much for showing us. The outer framework is an excellent idea! You are extremely talented and knowledgable, you truly sculpt in silver.
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing! Happy new year. Hope you try it!
@johanantorre
3 ай бұрын
wow, amazing work! thanks for share.
@xxxxx9xxxxx9
3 жыл бұрын
came across to your video. just wanna thank you for being informative and the magnificent work!
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to write!
@netcreativedesigns
11 ай бұрын
I’m going to make a cosmos flower for a friends wife. Would I also cut the lines from the center or can I hammer a few lines to show the wrinkles in the petals?
@melaniekline4895
11 ай бұрын
Sure you can!
@lauriesbella1252
Жыл бұрын
Wow very beautiful..
@cristianebregge8004
Жыл бұрын
Wowowowow❤❤❤❤ the way you work the silver is incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your video❤
@allanthompson9695
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and very very creative. Love watching you work. Nice to have your assistant there. I don't like the look of that saw. I know people speak highly of them, but it seems to really get in the way.
@joti9387
Жыл бұрын
Great work, great video, great explanation and great magic trick. Just a question. Why not make the copper circle from silver, so you can melt all the soldered wires including the circle afterwards all together?
@jimkennedy3995
2 жыл бұрын
I have learnt a lot . Many thanks.
@thupergirl
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I learned so much on this video! Thank you ❤️
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and writing! Hope you learned something new and useful.
@skatpak2967
2 жыл бұрын
do you have a site that you sell on?? thank you
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing and for watching!
@Juezma52
2 жыл бұрын
What beautiful work! I enjoyed your video immensely. Thank you.
@1171
2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of sterling silver calla Lilly set of screw on earrings and a a matching broach I received it from a friend and she said it was her mother’s and I don’t know 🤷♀️ how old it is but your work reminds me of the set . Very beautiful work I’m a gardener and I don’t see it now days and I will be checking your s out. Just beautiful!
@Nrscathy60
Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. They are so tiny and beautiful. For your first video, you did a great job. Thanks for showing your trick with the support circle of copper.
@sarahjane9517
Жыл бұрын
You are an incredible jeweler! It so fascinating to watch you working. The finesse! Wow!
@angelaszul9662
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Lord woman! You got the patients of Jesus! I have no idea how you do that without “stroke level” blood pressure!
@paulkline9122
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! I'm just getting started in the silversmithing hobby and came across your video. You have a great last name too! 🙂
@stephenburton3655
2 жыл бұрын
5 years ago i decided making jewelry would be my supplemental income so i invested in the tools started making belt buckles with copper then copper n silver then bracelets on and on now 1200 pieces later im making pave eternity bands a 15k London blue with 4 mil halo and wire under gallery with helping hands clay want a pulse welder i think that would be great for your flowers ive always liked handy flux and yes it is sticky i tried the ceramic and cone dont like at all why dont you like handy flux for silver? I use all the time and i to use hard as many times as possible im starting to make smaller n smaller pieces then found you video i really want a pulse welder seems to me it would make life easy to tack pieces then solder do you agree?
@elizabethpullan846
Жыл бұрын
That was absolutely incredible, thank you for sharing. Would you be able to show how you put in into the frames?
@HarmonicEnigma
3 жыл бұрын
would you mind sharing where you purchased your stencils from? :)
@lelasart
2 жыл бұрын
WOW just WOW!
@louonUT
2 жыл бұрын
It was disappointing not to see more of the finished flower,. First video I have seen and will be watching more for pure enjoyment to watch someone create.
@mariavfranco4538
2 жыл бұрын
Wowwww tiny work !!! Thank you for the video , beautiful art!!!!
@hephaestushymeryos932
2 жыл бұрын
i like
@jewelator
Жыл бұрын
This is an incredible tutorial on fabricating a miniature sterling silver flower! The presenter's attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship were truly impressive. I loved watching the process of transforming raw silver into a beautiful and intricate flower.
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and for writing. Glad to hear you learned something new!
@hamhockshortdock
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe better than Bob Ross
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great comment! Thanks for writing and watching
@Devin.S4
4 ай бұрын
this is amazing
@tishsmiddy71
9 ай бұрын
Great video ❤
@tishsmiddy71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️ I love your videos, just learning to make headpins ougg try of my wire and only been enjoying bending wire since 2020 !
@leslieorth3602
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome
@davidackerman5303
2 жыл бұрын
I create a lot of floral stuff in my studio as well. Very good vidio and your work is top notch.
@lisajarvis3820
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@arhodes2866
Жыл бұрын
Wow
@arnedalbakk6315
Жыл бұрын
Hello. Arne from Norway here. What a artist you are🌹. Stunning to se. Thank you, and god bless you.🌹 Arne
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for writing! So glad you feel like you learned something new!
@TasioPawa
2 жыл бұрын
They are so cute! love them! congratulations!!
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and writing!
@TasioPawa
Жыл бұрын
@@melaniekline4895 thank you for sharing, I've recently tried making these and they're so cute
@mariagloriagentilegmsjewer5565
3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is such an awesome piece technique everything..
@RomanLuten
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a nice lesson!
@mariagloriagentilegmsjewer5565
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shortcut on the math it is my worse nightmare
@cecechilders6233
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a babysmith and I’m wondering how you use hard solder all the way through the projects without it coming undone?
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, got your great question and will reply extensively in an upcoming video. Quick answer is that it usually doesn't matter that the hard solder reruns.
@shaunandrews6313
Жыл бұрын
Your videos have been so informative and you explain things perfectly , so happy I found your channel Melanie .
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Shaun! Glad that you feel you learned something helpful!
@tishsmiddy71
9 ай бұрын
What was that pic and a quil?
@melaniekline4895
9 ай бұрын
www.jewelrysupply.com/Soldering-Pick_p_11364.html
@brucefulcher953
Жыл бұрын
Inspirational work. Would like to have a better close up at the end to further enjoy the finished result.
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. There are lots of things I'd improve in this video! If you just take a good look at the title page, you can get a pretty good look. You could friend me on Facebook and see more there if you are interested. Hope you feel you learned something from watching!
@ceciliam7144
Жыл бұрын
Lovely! Thanks for sharing your skills ❤You are a great teacher!
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@AlanLumsden
Жыл бұрын
Mesmerising to watch. You are a very talented lady.
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and writing! Hope you learned something new and useful.
@johndeluca230
2 жыл бұрын
I never thought to make a 'fixture' like that. Thanks. Wonderful video.
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing John! Do glad you learned something new.
@mariagloriagentilegmsjewer5565
3 жыл бұрын
The handy Flux how do you get it to be so almost runny..mine from the bottle like that seems like almost paste? Is it just to old?
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria! I know what you did last night..... watched my KZitem channel! Thank you for watching and for all your comments!! So, you can endlessly water down handy flux with tap water. If it's really dried out, you can even stick it in the microwave with some water on it to soften and thin it. Bastard files are sold everywhere, hardware stores, home depot, Lowe's, harbor freight etc.
@stuartnorth2479
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this, ive learnt a lot , great work
@constancebrown6711
5 ай бұрын
You are a great narrator too.
@KayGasnerKGDESIGNS
Жыл бұрын
Very cool, lots of work ❤
@sp91234
2 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing 1st video; much better than see after years. Kudos to Craig as well. I'd love to see more videos, even online me paid videos. Your instructions are great, very much thoughtful and explained as to make a someone comfortable to try the project. Please consider doing more, maybe other of your flower series.
@melaniekline4895
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sherri! I'm so glad to hear that you liked it. I hope to create more in the series when I can get back to the bench. Did you find the others I've posted?
@sp91234
2 жыл бұрын
@@melaniekline4895 Yes, I've watched 2. They are also wonderful. You are a fantastic metalsmith and teacher.
@madeinkonada
3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to follow along!
@colettegallagher8006
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Thank you.
@janiemachiz5756
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@dondoyle5252
3 жыл бұрын
New to all this - very informative - thank you so much!
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing! If you really are new to this, it would be good to start here kzitem.info/news/bejne/o4h91ICDpKCGZ3o
@heretheredownunder21
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your skils😍
@melaniekline4895
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@irenecase1933
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a terrific demo. So easy to follow you narrative!
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for writing! Many other videos are on my list to create... keep posted!
Melanie, this is such an inspiring video. I’m making a gift for a dear friend and I intend to steal this technique lock stock & barrel. I have one small suggestion to make - when I make head pins I dip them in flux before I ball the end. I like the result of fluxed balled ends vs. non-fluxed. But that’s just a suggestion b/c you clearly know what you’re doing!!
@melaniekline4895
3 жыл бұрын
Mark, I'd love to see yours when you finish! Thanks for writing
@markgibson8358
3 жыл бұрын
@@melaniekline4895 Melanie….I had to figure out how to do this using my phone and some pics I made. I promise I make better jewelry than videos, but I’ll figure those out. In the meantime, I can’t thank you enough for teaching me this wonderful technique!! kzitem.info/news/bejne/uayJzIRjhGqWlWU The stone is a granite cameo that I bought from Rio. The recipient of the gift is a bit of a nutter when it comes to butterflies, so the theme of my handmade gift was a no-brainer. I made an oval frame using patterned wire; made several flowers, a setting, & Bob’s your Uncle. If this wasn’t my first try at making these miniature flowers I’d have liked to carve some flowers native to my S Florida home. Having seen what you do I know it can be done. If you happen to be searching for an idea for a new video, can I suggest “Carve Flowers By Species Because Not All Flowers Look Alike, Stupid”. Or something like that. Actually that’s probably a harsher title than you’d like. Maybe replace “flowers” with “floral”? 😂
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