[Jewelry making - Article 00076] - Re: [Orchid] Rub over or bezel setting

[Colin Forster]

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    I've been setting rubovers with punches for 25 years and have taught
    countless students the same technique. 

    In my opinion it's far safer than the traditional methods of using
    burnishers to rub over the bezel unless the bezel is really thin.
    With a punch you have excellent control of both the amount of force
    and exactly where the force is being directed.You also have a very
    good view of whats happening while its happening. 

    Its important to hold the punch a fraction of a mm off the surface
    of the bezel as you work.That way there is very little chance of the
    punch going beyond the bezel and damaging the stone.
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