How's It Made?

[Josh66]

I think the main reason is more likely the ones who have the more expensive product, can (usually) afford it, therefore are not too worried whereas the people with the cheap product have received it as a gift or have saved up for a while to get it so it feels more precious to them and harder to replace if anything happens.

It's just like anything else - when you cater to the budget crowd, you're going to get nickel & dimed to death. When you start dealing with people who can actually afford the stuff they want, things get easier. It becomes more about finding the right 'product' than finding something that fits their budget.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

I think the main reason is more likely the ones who have the more expensive product, can (usually) afford it, therefore are not too worried whereas the people with the cheap product have received it as a gift or have saved up for a while to get it so it feels more precious to them and harder to replace if anything happens.

It's just like anything else - when you cater to the budget crowd, you're going to get nickel & dimed to death. When you start dealing with people who can actually afford the stuff they want, things get easier. It becomes more about finding the right 'product' than finding something that fits their budget.

I think you are both right.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Your "better half" is a picture framer... and you... are a photographer? How poetic! :heart: I bet you get a killer discount!

You know it, toots!

 

[bentcountershaft]

I've been reluctant to post in this thread out of fear of Bitter responding to me directly and having to read words typed to me personally with those dangerous looking hands. I just don't know if I'd be able to sleep at night after something like that.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

 

[bentcountershaft]

I forgot to mention that I read all the descriptions on the slideshow in your Barry White voice.

 

[PhotoTish]

The video is great. Very interesting to see how you created the ring and the amount of work and skill which is required to produce such a lovely item. :thumbup:

 

[Big Mike]

My attention span easily made it through the 'How it's Made'. Well done!

As for the rest of the thread...I didn't make it.

 

[johnh2005]

Wow, holy crap. That is one beautiful looking ring. Such fine attention to detail. Very nice walkthrough. There are still some grammar spelling issues but it was still freaking awesome! Not only are you very talented but very artistic as well. I have a couple of friends that hand craft knives and after helping them and making my very own knife I can truly appreciate the time and effort put into your work. I have been there while the Damascus metal was made down to the acid dipping and final polishing of the blades. Very interesting work.

As someone mentioned before, how would someone go about commissioning a ring from you? How long is the wait list?

 

[molested_cow]

I didn't know you can cast it with the stones on. I have seen it where the stones are dropped and mounted after the casting. I guess it's just a different design.

I had a friend who's a master jeweler and watched him carve out a wax ring in 30min. It was a simple design, but he made it look sooooooo easy.

 

[GeekZu101]

Quite insightful and knowledgeable.

I wonder what drilling do to an iPhone. ;-)

 

[Paulwil]

That was very cool to learn, thanks for sharing.

 

[StringThing]

I found that fascinating! Thanks for posting.

Funny, having started off in the automotive trade many, many moons ago, when I see rough hands, fingers and callouses I automatically think craftsman.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

I tried getting video of retipping prongs with a laser welder. I used my 100-400mm, with 24mm(?) extension tube on the 5DmkII. I have a small window in the front of the machine to try to catch the action. I wish I could get closer for more detail. Lighting is also an issue, the box I work in is lit by bright halogens, while I look through a microscope.

 

[jwbryson1]

Where is the laser coming from in this video? Is it coming from that thing that looks like a close-up of a pencil tip? Blue laser?