The problem is that I didn’t get a deposit, so there’s actually nothing to refund. I intentionally decided not to take a deposit because I was afraid that if I messed something up, the client would have already paid me, and I would feel even more stressed than I already do while making the ring. So I decided to just go with the flow.

Throughout…

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Annoying client or… “I like it, but make everything different.” 😂

So, here’s the story. I was commissioned to make this ring with a gold bezel and everything else in silver. I cut the design into the plate while taking the placement of the accent crystals on the sides into consideration. Then I soldered everything together, polished it, and……

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I finally finished my first project and would really love some feedback. I documented all the steps with images, and I can already see a few mistakes.

For example, I think I set the crystal too deep and it ended up a bit uneven—but I guess that comes with practice. I also feel like I didn’t file the outer wall enough, which made it really…

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Thank you for all the answers.

I will keep practicing because I just started square setting. I watched the video a lot of times. Maybe I missed something. I also look into the PDF that you send.

Like my main concern is when I make two L shape I need to cut one side to the exact shape of the crystal. So as you showed in the video you put the…

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Yes correct. I’m talking about the class. I’m confused cuz I think that the inner square should be smaller than the crystals itself or my math is not mathing.

Yes I agree with Travis and Laura. I would buy Ralling Mill or ring stratcher or GRS ball vice.

It all depends on what you already have and what you would like to do.

I, for instance, was saving for years to buy some durston tools – I know that the quality of these is the best I would be able to use for a lifetime.

I finaly made it! I can’t belive that it took me so long but I’m so proud of myself.

My biggest goal this year is to to learn engraving and to GiA university in California beforehand to find the program that I want to study.

Thank you so much for this detailed response — that actually helps a lot. I am checking for rocking before setting, and the stone usually feels stable at that stage, which is why it’s been confusing when it still shifts once I start pushing metal.

I think the part about setting in small, alternating increments (N–S–E–W) instead of…

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Hi everyone, I could really use some guidance 🙏

I’m struggling to properly set an oval stone, and I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I feel like I may be miscutting the seat for the stone, but I’m not certain.

Every time I try to set it, the stone ends up tilting to one side. Because of that, I’m forced to push more metal over one side of…

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Thank you so much. I will take a look. I just really don’t want to update me torch for as long as possible, because I have small kids in my home and they are very curious.

Is it possible to cast a ring or a small pendant with a butane torch? this one https://www.riogrande.com/product/durston-blow-torch/500251GP?code=500251&objectID=500251&queryID=f34400db2833721f9ae2280116777f2b

Hey, everyone. I need help with buying a phone. My daughter drowned my phone in the bath, so now I need a new one. I had pixel 7 pro, but I really don’t like who it was making behind-the-scenes video. I do have a Canon but it’s just too much work for me to shoot and then upload, redact. With phone it is much easier. But I really need a phone…

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I want to start a chunky chain project, but I can’t think of a good design for it. I tried to find some examples in the four,m but just struggled to find. Can you send me some images of your work or similar work for inspiration? I found one really interesting on Etsy when an artist put stamps on the…

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It is actually two pairs. He ruined two of my pairs.

I have my favorite flashcutters and so it happened that my husband took it for some of his. I have no idea project and ruin them so I have a small pulse in blades. He probably was trying to cut some nails or very hard wire. I have no idea. Please any advice how to sharpen them?.

I just completed my first sawing project. Since I’m all things Moldavite, I decided to add a Moldavite crystal. What do you think?

Hi everyone! So happy to see you all again. I’m really excited to continue my jewelry-making journey and explore what’s new in the Academy!

I first joined in 2021 and was a member for a year. I learned so much during that time and am incredibly grateful for all the support and knowledge I received—it was truly invaluable. I’ve been wanting to…

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Hey, I’m from Folsom, CA. Nice to meet you, neighbor. And yes, we went of the field trip with my kids and actually found a real good in the river. It was just a little but so exciting.

Hi, neighbor, I’m from Folsom, CA.

OMG, thank you so much. it totally make sense. But now I have more questions. I thought a good camera will solve my problem. I see it will not. (((( What would you recommend for the editing software?

What would you recommend for the first camera? Not too expense and yet food for product Photography. With video

Thank you so much

I’m ready to invest in some good flash cutters for a nice wire ending. Help me pick one. Budget is no more than 80$. Any advice?

I did my best but the metal was just too soft. I was able to put 2 stones, but the flash setting is something not for me. I was increasing the hole and trying to set bigger stones but they just pup up from the back. Any suggestions?

Lrimar

I love them. I’m going to find a similar size/shape stones and make an earrings and with others pendants and with smaller – rings. So exited

Help me to figure out how to paint on metal. I would like to do something like pandora make on its charms. I have no idea what this technique is called.

what do you think?

Thank you. It was fun. I was struggling to solder the second chain on the pendant, so after 3 attempts I gave up and live it as it is. Did not figure out the right height for the prong so if I push on the center very hard it will pup up. I think 2 more prongs would solve this issue.

Thank you Lucy for getting back

I had a request from the client to add to the silver ring some Rhodium. I cannot plate the silver ring with Rh, because I don’t have an equipment for that. My question is. Can I solder a small piece of Rh to silver? And yes how? Do I need some special equipment or solder for that? Thank you

I made this rings and used Moldavite raw stone. The stone is very fragile and odd in form: one part is lower then the other, covered with holes. What would be the best approach to set this tipe of the stone, not damaging it and sHowing its beauty

THANKS, Dora. It helps a lot

What do you think: give me a range, for how mack can I sell it? I bought the stone for 4$

Thank you, so much. I was working on the ring. You’r gonna love it.

I waisted one stone. trying to solder ring and stone setting with the stone. This was my second try.

Yes, I want to shift from wire wrapping to Bridge Jewelry. But it taking me so much time.

Looking forward for a new class. Want to learn how to set a Moldavite. It is very…

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I could not believe it is so easy. I postponed this class for several months. but I finally made it. Wow, it was so easy.

I bought a Durston torch, the problem was that my small torch was not enough for the bottom piece of metal. And I finally solder bracelets: simplify a design and use easy solder.

I finaly made it

I did it. Thanks. It helped to use an easy solder. and I got a bigger torch. Thank you for the advise to simplify a design

Beautiful, thank you so much. Wow, you did great. I will try once more. I hope it will work. What solder did you use? Mat be with easy it would be faster?