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 […]
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, […]
Permanent anklets are far trickier than traditional anklets because you do not have a clasp to adjust the length every time you put it on. With so much added movement and the flexing of the achilles tendon and muscles when we walk or jog, the chain can become stretched. A large number of permanent jewelry […]
This video will show you a revolutionary hack so that you can see the tiny electrode and itty bitty jump ring seam more clearly, easily, safely. And without spending more money. Everything you need you already have! This is how best to see more clearly and safely when micro welding. The number one struggle I […]
External In this video I demonstrate ways to help you locate the jump ring seam more easily once it has been properly closed. Several permanent jewelry welders have asked if I struggle to find the seam once the jump ring is tightly closed (sides touching). Yes!! Of course, I do and you can hear me in some […]
In this video, I show how to wrap a pearl connector using wire and freshwater seed pearls. The same technique applies for any bead and for any number of beads. It is a great idea for the number of beads to represent the family unit, number of kids, or birthstones, to commemorate major milestones! I […]
I made this video for Morgan (from Florida) – she asked if there is any way of salvaging a jump ring that has balled up (or has become deformed after it has failed to weld securely). Although 925 silver and gold filled jump rings are inexpensive ($0.06 and $0.12 ea, respectively) and your time costs […]