Beginner Series: Fossilized Palm Root Cuff Explained

A viewer asked that I add commentary to one of my Watch Me Work videos to explain my steps for making the Fossilized Palm Root Cuff. This video contains the same content but I slowed it down and explained each step in the process along with tips. Listed below are the tools and materials I used to create this cuff. The original video with no commentary is found here: https://youtu.be/ZC-2irhJYKg MATERIALS USED: Silver purchased from https://www.riogrande.com 20g sterling silver sheet (for backplate) 12g sterling silver round wire (for cuff) 3/16" 24g fine silver bezel wire (size based on height of cabochon) Fossilized (Petrified) Palm Root Cabochon: https://www.instagram.com/chimerastones/ TOOLS/PRODUCTS USED: Texture Plate: https://oregontrailsilver.com/ Flush cutters: https://amzn.to/39qeq7m Parallel Pliers: https://amzn.to/36inPvP Ring Bending Pliers: https://www.riogrande.com/product/euro-tool-forming-pliers-with-one-nylon-jaw/111605 Goldsmith Hammer: https://contenti.com/fretz-goldsmithing-hammer French Shears: https://www.riogrande.com/product/french-straight-tip-shop-shears/114227 Steel bench block (rubber base optional): https://amzn.to/39kG85z Metric Ruler: https://amzn.to/2NHz76B Various files (I used a #2 flat file and #4 ring file) #2 Swiss Flat File: https://amzn.to/3qXevWm #4 Swiss Ring File: https://amzn.to/3a95Id4 Varying grits of sandpaper Soldering Pick: https://amzn.to/3cfVABM Torch (larger handheld butane torch works fine): https://amzn.to/3iTgOHd Solder (I used hard, medium, and easy solder) Green Scotch Brite Pad: https://amzn.to/2KS9E9k Flux (I use Handy Flux): https://amzn.to/3prsbs3 Cross Lock Tweezers: https://amzn.to/2Me2Bsd Compressed Charcoal Block: https://amzn.to/3adMXoI Magnesia Soldering Block (can use pins to hold down pieces): https://amzn.to/3r27tQb T-pins: https://amzn.to/3qXhHB5 Rotating Annealing Pan with Pumice (optional): https://amzn.to/3iWTxnx Heat-proof surface: https://amzn.to/2MdDmpU Copper Tongs: https://amzn.to/3cloosH Pickle Pot and Pickle Solution (Recipe I use below) JoolTool: https://amzn.to/39m8FHU Nitrile Gloves: https://amzn.to/3addYc3 Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3t1Dycq Ammonia Solution (Recipe below) Jeweler's Soft Brass Brush: https://amzn.to/3tcA870 Bracelet Forming Die and Nylon Hammer: https://www.ottofrei.com/Bracelet-Forming-Die-Set-with-Nylon-Hammer Bezel pusher, bezel rocker and/or steel burnisher: https://amzn.to/3pluvkq Midas Black Max (https://www.riogrande.com/product/midas-black-max-oxidizer-solutions/331053gp) or Liver of Sulphur (https://amzn.to/36izAmh) Cotton Swabs Containers for water Baking Soda Flex Shaft: https://amzn.to/3ptwCTl Silicone Polishing Set for Flex Shaft: https://www.riogrande.com/product/eve-silicone-polisher-kit/3326001 Buffing wheels for Flex Shaft: https://amzn.to/36j5AGE Zam Polishing Compound: https://www.riogrande.com/product/zam-cut-and-polish-compound/331123 Inside Ring Polisher: https://www.riogrande.com/product/tapered-felt-inside-ring-buffs/330226gp See-thru Polish Wheel: for use with JoolTool See-thru Scotch-Brite Wheel for use with JoolTool DISCLAIMER: Amazon links included in the Tools/Products Used list are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content. RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/ https://www.riogrande.com https://contenti.com AMMONIA CLEANING SOLUTION RECIPE: 2 cups water 2 tbsp. ammonia 1 tbsp. Dawn original dish washing liquid Mix all ingredients together and store in a tight container. Best if used warm. PICKLE SOLUTION RECIPE: 6 tbsp PH Down (found in pool section of Big Box Stores or Pool Supply Store) 3 cups Distilled Water This solution works best heated and most simply use a Crock Pot to keep it warm. Add the water first and then add the PH Down Crystals. Stir until dissolved. You can simply add more distilled water as the solution evaporates.