Recommended Tools & Supplies:
Safety Glasses;
Paste Solder;
Solder Assortment;
Solder Cutting Pliers;
Solder Pick;
Charcoal Block (Hardened);
Kiln Shelf;
Lazy Susan Base;
Saw Frame, Blades, Bench Pin;
Permanent Marker;
Pliers Set;
Needle Files;
16 Gauge Round Silver Wire;
Bench Block; and,
Cross-Peen Goldsmiths Hammer
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
Mechanisms and findings are necessary elements that help make jewelry wearable. But more often than not, these simple devices do not add to the beauty of a design. In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates the fabrication of an interesting wire clasp that provides you with design opportunities.
The wire clasp featured in this video can be constructed from most gauges of wire. And, it can be made in a variety of sizes. But it will function best if it is not too small or too big. You can polish and work harden the finding using a jewelry tumbler. The OJA has a video in its playlist on tumbling if you aren't sure how it's done.
If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications.
The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com.
1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR
2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED
3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting"
https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT
Follow us on:
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.
Safety Glasses;
Paste Solder;
Solder Assortment;
Solder Cutting Pliers;
Solder Pick;
Charcoal Block (Hardened);
Kiln Shelf;
Lazy Susan Base;
Saw Frame, Blades, Bench Pin;
Permanent Marker;
Pliers Set;
Needle Files;
16 Gauge Round Silver Wire;
Bench Block; and,
Cross-Peen Goldsmiths Hammer
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
Mechanisms and findings are necessary elements that help make jewelry wearable. But more often than not, these simple devices do not add to the beauty of a design. In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates the fabrication of an interesting wire clasp that provides you with design opportunities.
The wire clasp featured in this video can be constructed from most gauges of wire. And, it can be made in a variety of sizes. But it will function best if it is not too small or too big. You can polish and work harden the finding using a jewelry tumbler. The OJA has a video in its playlist on tumbling if you aren't sure how it's done.
If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications.
The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com.
1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR
2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED
3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting"
https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT
Follow us on:
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.