In this video, I demonstrate the best and easiest way to turn a pendant into a connector, by welding a jump ring onto a bezel. A bezel is a method of stone setting, whereby a strip of metal (in this case silver) encases the edge, surrounding the stone. Round bezels are the hardest to connect because […]
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How to Successfully Weld Super Fine Jump Rings and Wire Tutorial
In this video, I show tricks to weld super fine jump rings. Both sides of the jump ring must be touching sufficiently before you weld. Otherwise, “blowout” happens – where the gap becomes bigger as the wire ends roll back. When jump rings are 26 gauge (0.45mm) or thinner, they are very hard to see. Also, sometimes […]
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How To Weld Invisible Connection with Briolette Drop for Permanent Bracelets – Microwelder Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how easy it is to weld an invisible connection with a briolette (drop stone bead) for permanent bracelets. The result is that no wire is showing, and the drop bead looks like it is floating on the chain. Find wire that is thin enough to go through the hole of the […]
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How to Weld Briolette (Teardrop) Beads in Seconds – Micro Welding Tutorial
This video shows you how easy it is to attach a briolette (teardrop) stone by welding. It only takes seconds, and anyone can do it – as opposed to wire wrapping, which takes time and some skill. You can use the thickest wire that can go through the teardrop bead. Depending on the size of […]
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How to Measure and Weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet Using Wire
In this video, I teach how to measure and weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet from scratch (using wire). I will introduce different wire thicknesses – 12ga (2mm) to 18ga (1mm) using sterling silver wire, and welding using the Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30. I will demonstrate 2 different methods to calculate the wire required for […]
Sunstone Engineering, producer of the leading permanent jewelry welder, the Orion mPulse 30, and the PJ, has introduced a new model of arc pulse micro welder at a much more affordable price ($999 USD) primarily for the permanent jewelry welding. The purpose of this review is to see whether the Zapp can do the job […]
This video shows how easy it is to assemble the Orion PJ Micro Welder and start welding from the package. I explain each of the components of the welder, along with the accessories that come standard with this model; the controls and options for the interface, as well as the control setting for welding the […]
In this video, I share with you the techniques and tips for welding a box chain – with and without the use of a jump ring. A box chain is made using a flattened wire that is shaped into square links, giving it a boxy, elegant and minimalist look. If the links are large enough, […]
The ultimate crash course in metal jewelry components and chains! I taught this at the Permanent Jewelry Expo (PJX0 in Las Vegas) and now you can watch it here. This basic knowledge is essential for anyone new to jewelry making, but also informative for seasoned goldsmiths. The course will cover different metals and styles popular to […]