Wire Bezel Techniques by Jem Hawkes How to create your own wirework bezels

For today's Free Tutorial, I'd like to offer a selection of wirework techniques which can be used to create a bezel to keep a cabochon safely attached to a frame.
I use these primarily in pendant, ring and bangle designs, but they can be used anywhere you have need to secure a cab. Each technique can also be used to create a halo effect around the outside of a frame too.
Most of them are super easy but one requires just a little extra practice to create an even design.
I hope you enjoy them, I still find use for even the most basic bezel technique after nearly 7 years of working with wire, and these options provide a great alternative to spending hours weaving complex or wrist ache-inducing wire woven bezel strips.
Have a beautiful day, love, Jem xxx
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[@consueloyoung4484]

Thank you so much Jem, this was a very helpful tutorial!. I learned so much, now I feel like I can vary the way I wrap my stone, these are so much faster to assemble. Looking forward to your next video. ♥️

[@JemHawkes]

Thanks so very much for watching, I hope you find the techniques useful xxx

[@suedaloisio9463]

Love these ideas. Thanks.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you so very much for watching. I hope you will find them useful xxx

[@carlaschexnider5093]

That was very helpful, thank you so much

[@JemHawkes]

I'm really pleased you found it useful, thanks so much for watching xxx

[@keepitreal9762]

Thank You Mrs. Jem I'm Learning all these Techniques.. Truly Appreciate You For Sharing..

[@JemHawkes]

Bless you, thank you very much for your kind feedback xxx

[@sunmoon9223]

Love your energy that you exude. Thank you for for sharing your knowledge. You're truly a beautiful earth angel from inside out. Thousands of people like me subscribed to your channel for a good reason. Your good deeds will always come back to you one way or another.

[@JemHawkes]

Brightest blessings and huge gratitude for your kind words xxx

[@sharleenali]

So glad I found your channel. This is exactly what I was looking for!☺️

[@JemHawkes]

I'm so pleased you found the channel. I hope there are lots of useful tutorials xxx

[@keepitreal9762]

Mrs.Jem I love Your Channel!!

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you so very much, I appreciate you making time to watch and leave a comment :-) xxx

[@coronajewelry]

so far you create the very best tutorials so accessible, and so friendly to the beginners

[@JemHawkes]

That's so kind of you, thank you for making time to watch and comment xxx

[@treesapgrl]

So many marvelous cold bezels!! Oh Jem, THANK YOU! 💜

[@JemHawkes]

Thank YOU so very much for all your kind support xxx

[@deepeterson3835]

Great ideas. I love your tutorials for wire working. I've always wanted to learn how to make bezels for cabs. Thank you so much.

[@JemHawkes]

I'm so pleased you're enjoying the content, thank you ever so much for watching xxx

[@curlycooking]

Thanks! I already used the curly one that you showed first! Came out pretty well! Thanks again!

[@JemHawkes]

I'm glad some of the techniques might be of help xxx

[@margaretstewart7109]

Thank you Jem x

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you for watching lovely lady xxx

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

fabulous....what some great ideas you have ....love it

[@JemHawkes]

That's very kind of you thank you xxx

[@MrCassandrax8]

Un tutorial molto ben fatto! Grazie 🙂👍

[@JemHawkes]

Mille grazie xxx

[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you 🙏 very neat…

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you for watching lovely xxx

[@bellodee]

love this thanks

[@JemHawkes]

I'm pleased you like it, thank you for watching xxx

[@thegrandmatouch]

I was looking for the first one!! Thank you!

[@JemHawkes]

Hope you enjoy them all Michelle xxx

[@saffron4441]

What is that tool called for making the circles?

[@JemHawkes]

The long wooden round tapered form is called a mandrel. Hope this helps.

[@saffron4441]

@@JemHawkes no the one that looks like pliers with 3 different sizes to make the round loops

[@JemHawkes]

Multi step bail makers ... they come in a number of different sizes and are super useful. :-)

[@saffron4441]

@@JemHawkes ohh ok thank you so much! 😊

[@JemHawkes]

Anytime sweet I'm sorry I didn't get it right first time xxx

[@whatever8646]

Hey I need to help pls can you help me
How can I contect with you?
I need to shape to my wire but it is so thick and I did not I was trying to shape of zig zag pls can you help me

[@JemHawkes]

Your best bet is probably to get heavy flat pliers and turn right angles at regular intervals.

[@whatever8646]

@@JemHawkes I can not shape :/

[@JemHawkes]

How heavy is the wire?

[@whatever8646]

@@JemHawkes it is not heavy it is thick like 2 mm

[@JemHawkes]

2mm is a very heavy gauge wire, it's useful for structural work but I wouldn't use it for zig zag shapes.