How to Repair & Resize Jewelry

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How to resize and repair various types of jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video series.

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Alternative Jewelry
Get to know about alternative jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Checking Prongs for Jewelry Repair
How to check prongs for various types of jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Cleaning Jewelry
How to clean jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Different Mandrels for Jewelry Resizing & Repair
How to use different mandrels to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 573
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Hand Tools Used for Jewelry Repair
How to use various hand tools to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Jewelry Presentation Tips
How to present jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Jewelry Repair & Fabrication
How to do various types of jewelry repair and fabrication; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Measuring Gemstones for Jewelry Repair
How to measure gemstones for various types of jewelry; to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Repair Files for Jewelry Resizing & Repair
How to use repair files to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Resizing Watches & Bracelets
How to resize watches or bracelets; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Sizing Down a Ring
How to size down a ring; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Sizing Up A Ring
How to size up a ring; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Sketching Jewelry Designs
How to sketch jewelry designs; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 983
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Steam Cleaners for Jewelry Resizing & Repair
How to use steam cleaners to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 570
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Stretching A Ring
How to stretch a ring; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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The Buffing Machine for Jewelry Resizing & Repair
How to use the buffing machine to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 646
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The Flex Shaft Tool for Jewelry Repair
How to use the flex shaft tool to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 548
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The Mechanical Ring Stretcher for Jewelry Resizing
How to use the mechanical ring stretcher to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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The Rolling Mill for Jewelry Resizing & Repair
How to use the rolling mill to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 612
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The Ultrasonic Cleaner for Jewelry Resizing & Repair
How to use the ultrasonic cleaner to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

Views: 542
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Tightening A Stone Setting On A Piece Of Jewelry
How to tighten a stone on a piece of jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Using A Jewelry Torch
How to use jewelry torches; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Wax Casting in Jewelry Resizing & Repair: Part 1
How to use wax casting to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Wax Casting in Jewelry Resizing & Repair: Part 1
How to use wax casting to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.

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Tags: tools, jewelry, silver, gold, costume, diamonds, gems, boxes, stores, sterling, rubies, emeralds

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Summary: Do you have an idea for a beautiful necklace design? From earrings and bracelets to single stranded and elaborate multi-stranded necklaces, creating your own jewelry is fun, easy to learn, and can even be done at home. All it takes is the desire to create, the willingness to learn, and finally practicing your newly acquired craft. Making your own jewelry is a fun way to express your creative fashion talents. Whether you want to work with beads, stones, gems, metals, hemp or any other material, the basic construction methods are fairly simple. Custom handmade jewelry also makes a fine gift for birthdays or holidays.

In this free video series, our expert Joe Maughan will teach you how to repair and re-size jewelry. He'll show you how to size a ring up and down, how to stretch a ring, and how to tighten a stone setting. He'll then show you how to re-size watches & bracelets, how to clean jewelry, how to use a jewelry torch, how to use the flex shaft tool, and he'll show you some hand tools used for jewelry repair. He'll show you how to use the mechanical ring stretcher, different mandrels, the rolling mill, and repair files. Joe will also teach you how to use the buffing machine, the ultrasonic cleaner, and the steam cleaner. After showing you the different tools and machinery, Joe will then tell you about wax casting, how to sketch jewelry, and how to measure gemstones. Joe will even show you how to check the prongs, and give you some valuable presentation tips.

About the Expert

Expert: Joe Maughan is a second-generation jeweler with over 15 years experience in the jewelry industry. Joe is the owner of "The Vug" jewelry store in Salt Lake City, Utah.