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. Check out the products used in this video: • Morning Star Cameo - http://ow.ly/ABKw50Dc227 •GRS® GraverMach AT - http://ow.ly/grjX50Dc24q • Sterling Silver Sheet - http://ow.ly/nH9a50Dc2bw • Laser Gold Saw Blades - http://ow.ly/a70350Dc2dN •Please let us know if there are other items from the video that you'd like links for 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 Rio Grande stands for makers who create with their hands and their hearts and who are courageous enough to make jewelry their livelihood. Connect with Rio Online: Visit Rio's Website: Subscribe to Our Channel: http://ow.ly/dAbu309U7eg Find Rio on Facebook: http://ow.ly/DpRd309U63Z Follow Rio on Twitter: http://ow.ly/wdtU309U6oF Follow Rio on Instagram:  http://ow.ly/eu5A309U6vM