Mechelle Lois
Mechelle Lois is a professional bench jeweler who was classically trained in jewelry making and repair at the highly regarded North Bennet Street School in Boston MA. Now based in her hometown of Pittsburgh PA, she enjoys stone setting, repair work, and creating custom designs. When not making jewelry, Mechelle enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Contributions From Mechelle Lois
Installing a Peg Head With Split Prongs
In this video, Ganoksin's Mechelle Lois shows you how to install peg head and split prong settings on a band....
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How to Create a Shared Prong Setting
In this video, Ganoksin’s Mechelle Lois demonstrates setting a shared prong on an anniversary band. This popular setting, common in...
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How to Sweat Solder
Sweat soldering is a technique that joins flat metal pieces by flowing solder on each piece and then reflowing the...
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How to Channel Set
In this instructional video, Ganoksin’s Mechelle Lois demonstrates the double undercut technique for channel setting stones. Watch as Mechelle guides...
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How to Flush Set a Faceted Stone
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to flush set round, faceted stones into a plain ring band....
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How to Make Snake Stud Earrings
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois shows you how to make snake stud earrings. Snakes are a compelling and...
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How to Create a Butt Joint
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois demonstrates two methods to solder a butt joint, which involves joining metal pieces...
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Working with Precious Metals: Silver
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois shows you how to create a silver band. Working with silver is a...
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How to Make Open Huggie Hoop Earrings
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois shows you how to make these super-cute open huggie hoop earrings. This versatile...
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Tube Setting a Faceted Stone
In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois shows you how to bezel-set a faceted stone in tubing. Tube setting is...
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How to Make and Set Bezel for a Faceted Stone
In this video tutorial, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to hand-fabricate a bezel for a faceted stone. Mechelle provides...
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How to Make and Set a Cabochon Bezel
A bezel is the oldest and easiest type of cabochon setting. It’s an essential jewelry-making skill and a great way...
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How to Make Threader Earrings
Composed of a post, chain, and a dangle element, a threader earring threads a chain through the earlobe. Ganoksin instructor...
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How to Repair a Bezel Using a Jump Ring
You can restore a thinning bezel in several ways. In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois shows you how to...
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How to Repair a Bezel by Patching
Over time, bezels can wear thin, increasing the risk of the stone breaking or coming loose. There are multiple ways...
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How to Install a Figure 8 Catch
A figure 8 safety clasp is added to the box clasp of a link or bangle bracelet as a backup...
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How to Repair an Ear Wire
Earrings that dangle or have movement to them are often made with an ear wire. This is the portion of...
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How to Add a Safety Chain to a Bracelet
Safety chains are necessary additions to any high-value bracelets for additional security. They prevent bracelets from falling off when a...
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How to Repair an Earring Post
Earrings with a post can break or bend from too much wear. Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois walks you through the...
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How to Repair a Channel on a Channel Set Ring
When a channel set ring needs repair, it's almost always because the channel has worn down over time. This creates...
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How to String Pearls
Pearl stringing is a high-demand repair that is a great skill to have in your pocket. The same stringing technique...
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How to Install a Clasp
When the spring inside a clasp wears out a new clasp will need to be installed. Learn how to attach...
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How to Finish a Chain End
Whether you want to finish a chain you bought by the foot or repair a clasp or jump ring on...
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How to Repair a Cuff Bracelet
Every time a cuff bracelet is worn it is squeezed on the wrist for a custom fit. This constant adjusting...
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How to Repair a Chain
Next to ring sizing, chain repairs are the most common jewelry repair you'll see because chains are worn regularly and...
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How to Solder Two Rings Together
Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to solder two rings together. By soldering the base of the bands together, the rings will...
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How to Make Sizing Beads to Size a Ring Down
Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to make sizing beads - a perfect solution for difficult to size rings. Mechelle goes over...
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How to Repair a Thin Ring Shank
Fixing a worn thin shank is an essential repair for rings. Learn how to re-shank a worn or split shank...
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How to Repair a Prong
Repairing a prong is one of the most requested repairs for a jeweler. In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois...
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How to Resize a Ring With a Stone
In part 2 of this series, instructor Mechelle Lois teaches you how to re-size a ring with a stone. Sizing...
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How to Resize a Ring
Sizing a ring is one of the most requested repairs a jeweler will see. Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois teaches you...
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