Introduction to Stone Setting
Making and Setting a Basket Setting
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In this video, Ganoksin's Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to make and set a 4-prong basket setting. This common open-wire design is both strong and delicate, using minimal material to enhance the stone's sparkle by allowing light to enter from all angles.
You can find the required tools below or check out our shopping page.
Tools and Supplies:
Hart Bur
Ring Clamp
18 Gauge Sterling Silver Wire
Half Round Wire
Parallel Pliers
Barrette Needle File
Flat Needle File
Triangle File
Wire Cutters
Saw
Ruler
Round Pliers
Round Bezel Mandrel
Ring Mandrel
Solder
Soft Charcoal Block
Flux
White Out
Tweezers
Third Hand
Soldering Pick
Magnetic Tumbler
Polishing Machine
Stone Setter's Wax
Prong Pusher
Silicone Wheels
