Category: Tools
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Jewelry Maker’s Square Now Available
Jewelry Maker’s Square in Stainless Steel Limited Quantities: I have used one of these for over 20 years, and have not seen them anywhere. I built my first one, and so I made a number of others, because I am sure I am not the only one who has wanted to use one over the…
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4 Prong Setting Tutorial
How to Set a Round Stone in a 4 Prong Setting I wanted to demonstrate how to set the 2mm stone in a 4 prong setting. In past blog entries I have set stones in shared prong settings, flush settings or gypsy settings, channel settings, bezel settings, and “V” prong settings, but I have never…
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How to Bezel Set a Square Stone
Quick Story….. then a tip. I have always had goals….. In my head. I work towards them, I get new goals, I change my goals, I accomplish some goals, but to be honest, I forget most of them, because I am off running after other shiny goals. I tried something new in the past couple…
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Pendant Project Part 4, The Finale
Pendant Project Part 4, The Finale! This little “Bezel Pendant” project started a few days ago when I got the bright idea to show how to make a “V-Bezel” after I had the need for one. I thought I would show the process after I got a few comments and questions on application, so I…
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Pendant Project Part 3
Pendant Project Part 3 Part 3 of the V-Bezel pendant. Today we will finish soldering the pendant I started a couple of days ago, and I have a couple of clean-up tips for you before I get it ready to set the stone. First I take the setting base and scribe a center line in…