[Jewelry making - Article 00155] - Re: [Orchid] Setting gap between metal and stone

[Helen Hill]

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>     When burnishing a flush setting think in terms of a snow plow. 

    I understand the movement of the metal but just don't think I have
    the physical strength to do that without the gentle aid of a hammer
    and punch. I'm only talking about gentle persuasion from the hammer -
    not mighty blows by any means. We'll see. I'll obviously try it the
    traditional way first and if it works then all well and good - if it
    doesn't, then the punch and hammer will come out to play. 

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