The Cameo and the Cowboy

When Shane Hendren creates buckles, it's often for a rancher or a rodeo trophy. Then the details on Stephan's Morning Star cameo breathed new life into a traditional design. Watch as he shares his creative process and technical tips for engraving, soldering, finishing and stone-setting.

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Sterling Silver Sheet - http://ow.ly/nH9a50Dc2bw
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Laser Gold Saw Blades - http://ow.ly/a70350Dc2dN
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Designing the buckle
2:56 - Bezel making
6:08 - Twisted pattern wire support
9:37 -

Top filigree plate construction
11:34 - Adding a back plate
13:23 - Tube settings
14:20 - Buckle loop creation
15:42 - Filing, shaping, and piercing
16:48 - Engraving the back of the buckle
17:20 - Doming the buckle
18:11 - Soldering the buckle, pin, and bezel
19:34 - Oxidizing the buckle
20:42 - Polishing
21:57 - Fixturing in thermoloc
24:07 - Engraving the front of the buckle
25:24 - Setting the accent sapphires
26:15 - Setting the cameo
26:46 - Closing

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