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@annperryjeweller - If you're hammer setting start on the "North" side of the stone and, holding the tool as shown in your non-dominant hand, gently tap the end of it with your hammer in a series of light, sharp taps. The metal should flatten slightly and just bend over the edge of the stone. Check and make sure the stone is still sitting flat then rotate the piece 180Ā° so the "South" side is now on the far side and use the tool and hammer to gently tap the edge of the bezel as you did with the first stone. Repeat these steps for the East and West sides as well. Then tap each of the remaining corners. Finally, use your tool (I usually use the smaller square tool) to move in small arcs around the setting. This essentially burnishes the edge. The hammer handpiece process is the same (except I start East, West, then North, South) and you now have an extra hand to hold the stone in place! I clean up my settings using pink silicone wheels.ā This tip also applies to those using a rocker or pusher of some sort! Thank you so much for sharing this tip!! We need all the setting tips šš»š
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