How To Make Green Gold

Just how green can it get? Transforming pure 24K gold into green gold.

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Description: Gold alloying and metallurgy. Turning pure 24K gold into Green Gold. In this video I try to make alloyed Electrum using a bunch of different green gold recipes.

[matthewterlaga]

You should react to Nilesred Purple Gold Video, I’d love to get your opinion on his process

[dingotopruc]

My wife was a modelist in the lost wax process and she made us a model of wedding band that was poured in green 18k gold. I notice people doing double takes when noticing my "green" wedding band. Your presentation was very informative, I am now one of your follower.

[elvisneedsboatsbennett]

I used to work in a medical parts manufacturer company. I helped build the first fully automated titanium anodizing line in the US. We worked on the recipes for a year and a half. When I left the company, the chemist I worked with gave me samples of the titanium in every color we perfected. That was nearly 20 years ago and I still have the tube with the blanks with me. I loved my work, but I hated the company. It went out of business six months after I left because it was 2009 and they couldn't run a hot dog stand much less a multi million dollar medical implants factory.

[terramarini]

The green gold would make lovely vine and leaf accents for rose gold florals. Keep the stronger gold for the structure. It would stand out well in that situation, visual comparison and subtle suggestion.

[HiroFlux]

the way i have been taught, when alloying with zinc always add it right at the end, give it a quick stir and pour immediately, otherwise the zinc burns off and the alloy balance shifts off

[DangerBne]

Blue gold is an intermetallic similar to purple gold (AuAl2) but is instead either an intermetallic of gold and indium (AuIn2) or gallium (AuGa2). It's a structural color like purple gold so will show when the material is properly heat treated.

[nadinemcgrory]

Black gold, purple gold, red gold, pink gold, blue gold, any gold colour that is possible please

[topcatcoastcoast]

Ahhhh electrum. I made a few simple bands and solder for them out of this a few years ago. It really does look greenish next to rose gold. The alloy is super soft though so I found a hammer finish works best on simple rings.

[claramora]

I was inspired by your knot ring video to make my first soldered piece and of course what better tribute to a Celtic piece than green gold so it happens that’s what I made mine with! So cool to see the process. Thank you for inspiring hobbyists and people just interested in knowing more. Your channel sure is fun and makes the process more accessible. Of course yours is prettier but I sure had fun making mine! Thank you sir.

[candidcamel]

That was an incredibly well done video.
More than a video; it was an experience👏🏻
You don't put out videos often, but when you do...very high quality.
Thank you 💚

[TomsBackyardWorkshop]

When using zinc you should melt the other metals first then add the zinc.

[bethiebooya]

Mind blown! Between the contrasting bands and then adding the engraving, absolutely incredible.
Level achieved❤👏

[victoriasanchez]

Fascinating video! I didn't know I needed green gold until now, it's such a pretty color. Would love to see other unconventional gold colors.

[YepTriedToTellYou]

This brought back memories of my years as a casting jeweler. My favorite color for Electrum (Green gold) is 18K (.751). It’s beautiful. BTW, never use any copper in Electrum. It fades the green. Also, add the zinc last to the mix since it oxidizes quickly.

[phnyx]

Make a purple gold ring combined with this green color! I am sure the contrast of purple and green will be more vivid and expressive!

[loracaine]

Beautiful result! I love how you explain the process and your camera work is great!

[besskaterinsky]

Unpopular opinion: I think the 16K green gold looks better than the 18K. The 16K looks more green and less yellow to my eyes. That being said, both are beautiful and would make fantastic jewelry 😁

Next purple or blue gold, please 🙏

[tracymassie]

Very interesting never seen green gold before

[bysykler]

Black Hills gold jewelry has been producing a green gold variant since 1870.

[MrFrigid]

As a fellow jeweler, you really inspire me to be better!