[Jewelry making - Article 00161] - Re: [Orchid] Gypsy Setting Trouble for Jewelry Student

[Gerald]

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    These instructions for Gypsy Setting is totally right on! Very good
    text demonstration, but why a pair of dividers in regards to setting
    a 2 full cut stone? I have another simpler technique or another
    option for all. If everyone looks at a 156C (a.k.a under-cutting
    bur) you will notice that the teeth on the uppermost section of the
    bur there is a blank area that is just BELOW the 3/32" shaft. I use
    this section of blank space as a "marking device" to give me the
    visual depth to the inside of the hole that has to be drilled out. I
    use this method on EVERY Gypsy/Flush application. It is somewhat
    difficult to "score" with a pair of dividers when setting a very
    small stone. One more thing, is to "Azure" the underneath part of
    the hole from inside the ring. This will allow me to clean out the
    hole as to make it clean and evenly round. I use a slightly LARGER
    round bur in this process. This is a bit of professionalism!!! I use
    a mini, brass-pusher to press the metal over and down onto the stone.
    I would then use my Pumice wheel of 180 Grit, to smooth and
    pre-polish the metal. There is no law on setting, but different
    setters have different methods making this setting world "easier" for
    everyone... 

Gerry!
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