[Jewelry making - Article 00076] - Re: [Orchid] Setting gap between metal and stone

[Helen Hill]

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Hi Jo,

    Thanks for the tips on a technique I'd like to try soon. I am,
    however, worried about not being able to move any metal onto the
    stone when setting though. I don't have much strength in my hands and
    wrists and even have to use a hammer and smooth-faced prong pusher
    to turn my sterling silver bezels onto stones. I tried bezel rockers,
    burnishers, etc but nothing other than gently working it with the
    pusher with a helping hand from the hammer does the trick. 

    I suppose I could use that approach in flush setting too? 

    Love your work by the way. 

Helen
http://www.hillsgems.co.uk
http://www.helensgems.etsy.com
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