[Jewelry making - Article 00051] - Re: [Orchid] Springy 14k bezels

[Lisa Hawthorne]

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    Hi Dave, I also found 14k bezel to be a real pain!  I sometimes
    bezel some rather large, and irregular shaped enamels, and I couldn't
    shake the memory the 14k bezel seemed to have.  I think I tried just
    about everything!   I then switched to 18k which was better, but
    still had some difficulty getting a snug fit on some of my stones. 
    For the past year or more I've been using 22k, and ahhhhhhh, it's so
    nice to work with!  Granted, the expense is greater, but the time I
    save, and the overall look of the piece makes it worth it.  There are
    occasions when I'll use 18k bezel, but it's rare.  Buy a little and
    give it a try, it will be hard to go back!  Good luck, Lisa -- Lisa
    Hawthorne studio.art AT att.net 


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