Stone Setting – Beyond the Basics

Getting Started With Stone Setting
Once you've mastered the basics of forming and soldering, you're probably chomping at the bit to dive into the wonderful...
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Bezel Setting - Bezel Height Explained
The toughest part of bezel setting isn't the setting itself, but ensuring the bezel is the perfect fit for the...
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Top Tips for Bezel Setting
Bezel setting can be one of the simplest forms of stone setting to get the hang of. Therefore, it's the...
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Top Tips for Prong Setting
Prong setting for round brilliant cuts might seem simple, and it is in fact a very simple looking setting. But,...
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Stone Setting Tips and Tricks: GRS BenchMate or MicroBlock?
One question I get messaged without fail on a daily basis from jewelry making students around the world….. Which do...
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How to Make a Needle Burnisher
If you want to get started with flush setting, you're definitely going to want to make one of these. Needle...
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How to Flush Set Stones
Whether you're reasonably new to making jewelry or you've taken years of metalsmithing classes, flush setting can be tough. But...
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Bead and Bright Setting Demo
It's time to put those graver skills into action Unfortunately bead and bright setting is not quite as easy as...
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How to Hold a Graver
Gravers are a girls best friend Gravers really are a godsend, but they can be a bit tricky to get...
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