Cool, thank you so much for these videos! I just started learning the art of silversmithing and am already addicted to learn more and more. Your videos are very helpful, many thanks to you ❤
You're right about the height. It is easier if it's correct prior to soldering. But if it isn't, then filing and sanding it down in place is a useful trick. Either way gets you to the same end result. I always cut out the backs of my settings, unless the stone's ugly below. It shows off the stone, lightens the piece, and saves on expensive material.
Hi Annie The bezel height is determined by where the cabachon starts to curve. The height should be a little more than that. By making it so close to that curve you will hide minimal stone with maximum security for the stone. Glad to see you recommend only filing on the push stroke of your file. Using your bench pin to brace your piece gives a more stable filing position. Utooth
@MagpiesTrick Not a silly question at all. It's just a steel ruler, but it's smaller than your average. The inches will be on end edge, the millimeters on the other. I think I picked mine up at a hardware store. You could also try a jewelry supply company, like Rio Grande. You could maybe also search amazon ?
Hi there, I just have three quick questions, because I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in with this! Is there a specific name for the ruler you're using? Also, with the back plate, what did you use to reduce its size? did you simply sand it? And how did you cut out the shape? As you can see, I'm a complete amateur haha! I know it's going to take a lot of practice and sacrifices, but that only proves to be encouraging :) Your videos are very helpful and very well put together - happy to be a new subscriber :)
+Ife Jinadu Thanks for the questions! There's no specific name for the ruler - it's just a ruler with a sliding gauge. The shape in the backplate was pierced out with a jeweler's saw; basically, you drill a hole in the metal, thread the saw blade through the hole, re-secure it in the saw frame, and saw out the shape. As far as getting the back plate down to size; after the bezel is soldered down, you saw away the backplate as close to the bezel as you can (without cutting into the bezel!), then remove the rest with a file, and then sandpaper. Hope that helps!
This might be a silly question, but where can I find one of those rulers you are using to determine the height of the cabochon? I have looked everywhere, but I can't find one that measures in millimeters. Maybe I am searching for the wrong thing...? THANK YOU!
Cool, thank you so much for these videos! I just started learning the art of silversmithing and am already addicted to learn more and more. Your videos are very helpful, many thanks to you ❤
i've watched this tutorial like 3 times now, the techniques are so interesting to me. thanks for making such a complete and concise set of videos.
These videos are amazing and super helpful. Thank you so much for uploading them! You are a great teacher and speak so articulately.
Both of your series of cabochon setting and soldering are the best yet
You're right about the height. It is easier if it's correct prior to soldering. But if it isn't, then filing and sanding it down in place is a useful trick. Either way gets you to the same end result.
I always cut out the backs of my settings, unless the stone's ugly below. It shows off the stone, lightens the piece, and saves on expensive material.
Hi Annie
The bezel height is determined by where the cabachon starts to curve.
The height should be a little more than that.
By making it so close to that curve you will hide minimal stone with maximum security for the stone.
Glad to see you recommend only filing on the push stroke of your file.
Using your bench pin to brace your piece gives a more stable filing position.
Utooth
Thanks. Glad to hear that it was helpful to you. :)
@MagpiesTrick Not a silly question at all. It's just a steel ruler, but it's smaller than your average. The inches will be on end edge, the millimeters on the other. I think I picked mine up at a hardware store. You could also try a jewelry supply company, like Rio Grande. You could maybe also search amazon ?
@titletownAKAboston We don't have a video for that, but we do have wire-wrapped bezel project articles available on our web site.
@magprae You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback. :)
at last finally i found u thanks god because i think this is the 6 video that follow your 5th thanks
Hi there, I just have three quick questions, because I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in with this! Is there a specific name for the ruler you're using? Also, with the back plate, what did you use to reduce its size? did you simply sand it? And how did you cut out the shape? As you can see, I'm a complete amateur haha! I know it's going to take a lot of practice and sacrifices, but that only proves to be encouraging :) Your videos are very helpful and very well put together - happy to be a new subscriber :)
+Ife Jinadu Thanks for the questions! There's no specific name for the ruler - it's just a ruler with a sliding gauge. The shape in the backplate was pierced out with a jeweler's saw; basically, you drill a hole in the metal, thread the saw blade through the hole, re-secure it in the saw frame, and saw out the shape. As far as getting the back plate down to size; after the bezel is soldered down, you saw away the backplate as close to the bezel as you can (without cutting into the bezel!), then remove the rest with a file, and then sandpaper. Hope that helps!
This might be a silly question, but where can I find one of those rulers you are using to determine the height of the cabochon? I have looked everywhere, but I can't find one that measures in millimeters. Maybe I am searching for the wrong thing...? THANK YOU!
Very nice
Hi there, I wanted to ask is the back plate the same 'soft silver' as the bezel? or is it sterling?
Hi Samantha! The backplate is indeed sterling silver; the bezel wire is fine silver. Hope that helps!
Who r these 2 comments from?
omg,.. did you hear that screeching...lol, I don't think I make it through the entire vid...
but I learned a lot from her,