[Jewelry making - Article 01313] - Re: [Orchid] Flush setting into 26g

[Douglas Zaruba]

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    Another trick is to slightly dome the metal outwards at the point
    where you want to place each diamond. Drill a small pilot hole, then
    carefully cut a seat with a 70 degree hart bur, undercutting
    slightly. Place the diamond into the seat and press the metal flat.
    Sounds easy. Try setting like this! You have to be very accurate and
    precise. As previously mentioned in another post, it helps if you
    leave a hefty bur on the back side of the metal. I would also
    recommend that you do this with .005ct - .01ct stones, nothing
    larger. 

    Although it is possible to set stones in metal this thin, with a lot
    of practice and patience, the whole thing is inherently weak. A
    little flex or bending, and the stones may fall out. Better to use a
    heavier gauge metal in the first place. 

Doug

Douglas Zaruba
33 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301 695-1107
dreamgate AT earthlink.net

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