If you are using @grstools Thermoloc to secure a small bezel for hammer setting you can keep your piece in there while you carefully polish your bezel. I find it gives me something to hold on to! The wheel I use is from @ottofrei1930 it’s their... more
Here is a bezel tip from @hammeredheartjewelryco - “I use this super easy tip to get my bezel joints to stay put. After I make sure the edges are straight, I take some flat nose pliers and gently squeeze the joint. This helps to create tension so that... more
For this week's #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show how having a pair of Ultra Flush Cutters from our friends @lindstromtools helps you cut your bezel wires flush in seconds. It is so nice and flat I don't have to do any additional filing or sanding. In... more
Here is a decorative bezel tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Is it a prong setting, is it a bezel setting - it’s a PREZEL setting. Setting styles aren’t committed, there’s usually a line along which a style can sit on between any two “officially”... more
This small but mighty tool from @gesswein.jewelry has been in constant use in my studio and I wanted to talk about some of the ways I use it. It’s a Fretz Micro Mandrel (SKU:8141086) one of four mandrels that comes in a set and they vary in size from... more
I have this tool that lets me quickly find the center of a bezel, a pendant a component I want to center on something, for marking prongs etc. It is created by @silversmithingretreat the Bail Perfect Centering Tool, David invented it! Super cool. They... more
Just wanted to share some of the resources you’ll find inside my book! I tried to include some of the info I’m constantly using when making the basics: calculating a ring blank, calculating a round bezel with thicker wire (when you can’t simply wrap... more
@pepetools_usa now has the binding wire you need to create a soldering nest like this one! This one is made from 22g (.64mm) and works perfectly to elevate this backplate and bezel enough so that heat can get underneath for a smooth flow. I like to... more
Congrats @caitlynchapmanstudio 🥳 Today’s bezel forming tip is supported by our friend’s at @lindstromtools Lindström are the makers of the fabulous pliers used in this video. When I know I’m going to be making multiples of a small bail, jump ring or... more
Love this stone setting video from @kaivijewelry - “I always use multiple tools when stone setting. I’ll typically go in first with my blunt end tool and tap lightly with my chasing hammer and then refine with my bezel rocker. I’ll finish off with... more
Here is a stone setting tip, if your piece has a bail or backplate larger than the setting itself cover the entire piece with thermoloc when you go to set the bezel. It will protect the rest of the piece from any accidental scratches or dings. I’ll... more
How to curve the bottom of a bezel to fit a ring from @martindenoch shared many years ago but still a question I’m frequently asked - “You can use your doming punch for other things that intended!” Love this technique! By creating a bezel that is a... more
𝚃𝙸-𝚀𝚄𝙰𝙳 𝚂𝙾𝙻𝙳𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙽𝙳 by @lionpunchforge comment "send me info" and I will DM you the link! This titanium stand is designed to help you solder hollow forms, bezels, and really any situation where you'd like to be able to heat from below. I love how... more
Here is a stonesetting tip from @thenomadicpine - “You may have seen the floss trick before to test the fit of a stone in a bezel. But I found the single piece of floss wasn’t durable enough and would sometimes break with my stone still inside my... more
🪥 A toothbrush ... a #diy setting tool... from @curtisrjewellery - “Tip for setting soft gemstones like opal and turquoise! Upcycle a toothbrush into a bezel pusher by cutting and filing the tip. I like a flat spot on the bottom, but you can shape to... more
Here is a tip for stretching a bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery right now you can take TWO WEEKS of her classes for free! If you love great instruction and humor comment including the words “I want free classes” and I’ll send you the sign up!! In other... more
This month one of my @patreon members will win this @pepetools_usa Engraving Block AND a Superior Ring Bender ($790 value) Why do I want you to be a Patreon? Your support of $5.50/month or $59.40/annual means THE WORLD TO ME. It support me... more
Today I was finishing up these earrings and wanted to share a technique for setting thicker bezels (.5mm -1mm) which are my favorite kind of bezels ☺️ I am using a Foredom hammer handpick with a modified anvil tip. If you want more info on these I... more
