[Jewelry making - Article 00425] - Re: [Orchid] My first bezels

[Abbott Designs, Jon Abbott]

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Kerry,

    I roll bezels out of wire stock, or I saw them, or I use some big
    sheet metal shears from the hardware store. Big shears wiggle around
    less than little ones. But none of these results in a very flat
    bezel. 

    In shaping the bezel on a mandrel, the crimp from the shears comes
    out and it gets a little work hardened. Then, you can rub it across
    some wet or dry sand paper to true up the edge to be soldered. 

    Later, you can file the top edge when you prepare to set the stone.
    The shape is stable because it is soldered onto your jewelry - or
    stuck in shellac. Then, you can adjust the height and finish that
    edge with a rubber wheel. 

Good luck.
Jon Abbott
jon AT orcasonline.com

 
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