[Jewelry making - Article 00128] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Bezel Cutters

[John Donivan]

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    Disc cutters are not bezel cutters, terminology wise. One can buy
    shapes in various places - I know Shlaiffers (spelling is close,
    anyway) Enamels carries them - they have online shopping. But they
    are copper, and only what they have. If you want what you want,
    though - yes, custom made is the way. They DO exist - Rio Grande has
    a few, Stuller has a few. Ross Metals (54 West 47th St NY,NY 10036
    800 654-7677) has quite a few. They are called "Stampings". You had
    the terminology right - A "Tool and Die maker" The tool is the
    punch, and the die is the shape the punch fits into. Even a simple
    set, custom made, will not be cheap - Seems like the Bonnie Doon
    system offers some, too. If all that sounds vague, it's because they
    are not common, and not uncommon - It's the inventory syndrome:
    Whatever you offer, someone's going to want something else. My
    suggestion, though, would be to look at Rio Grande, and Stuller, and
    look for earrings and pendants. There are many simple shapes there.

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