I am getting Married this year and i told my bride to be that i wanted to make our wedding rings. I feel it will make them extra special. I have been trying to figure out how to mount a faceted stone to her ring. When I seen this video it was like a ton of bricks was lifted off my shoulders. I cant thank you enough!!!!! keep up the awesome tutorials!
I had been searching for years for how to wire set faceted stones, how to make prongs, etc. without soldering. I'm so happy to have come across your channel. Now I can confidently configure the plan I drew years ago!
OH my goodness, you've just opened up a whole new world for me. I inherited a box of gemstones that are all shapes and sizes that I have struggled to make bezels for in the traditional way. Thank you so much.
THANK YOU!! This has been what's keeping me from making decent jewelry my entire life! 😭😭😭 I can't express how appreciative I am of this video. AND ITS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Oh my goodness! This is the best claw setting tutorial ever. I got beautiful results on my first attempt, using round wire too. Its even gorgeous on the back. This will be my go-to setting from now on. I can finally use all of my pretty diamond cut gems that I've been hoarding. Thank you!
I love your mellow teaching voice, and your clear concise teaching style. I attached my basket to a ring and loved it. It took me three tries before I was completely satisfied with the procedure and the outcome. That being said I would love to see you make a video showing how you would tackle the process.😍
Just completed this in copper with a cubic zirconia, It's definitely not perfect ...but I did it! ...You saved my life with this, I've been trying to figure out how to set two stones for a very specific custom .. and this is perfect! As ever, thank you so much for everything you share!
I admire your videos so much you explain and demonstrate everything to a T. It would be satisfying if all videographers would take a page from your book on how to demonstrate how to do a project, there would be less mistakes made and jewelry would turn out the first time. Thank you for the wonderful video's!
Dear Sir, you've provided a wonderful tutorial that has expanded my skill level beyond my expectation. My first attempt was not good but thru your exceptionally clear instruction, I understood where I'd gone wrong and did much better the second time. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Hey folks! I just used this for silver-filled, with 22 g in round wire, and it totally still works. I think it would also work with 24, but I wouldn't go below that. (Maybe 24 for a small stone?) Round wire is trickier because you won't have as sharp a bend and it won't snap together as cleanly as square, but it's doable.
This is an absolutely brilliant method for prong settings. I used it for an ammonite fossil which is, of course, odd shaped. I just altered the distance between prongs at the pointed end and it worked wonderfully! Thank you. I will use this often.
This is a great tutorial! You make it very easy to follow. Thank you so much for creating free content. For self-starters like myself who are disabled, you make it possible for me to continue to expand my library of techniques as I learn this new art form. 🤗
Another great tutorial, and at exactly the right time, as I’ve been trying to figure out this procedure for the last week or so. Thanks for giving us another great technique to incorporate into our work!
Love this. I just did my first commission in sterling silver and I did a prong setting for it! What a coincidence! I did my prong setting completely differently so it's awesome to see a different technique for the same setting. Thanks for the vid~
WOW, Now I know what to do with that big box of my semi precious stones. Do you have a video on how to complete this to make a ring please ? Thank you sooooo much.
Thx homie. I've been trying to figure out an easier way to set and this is just what I needed... long-distance highfive ✋ I appreciate what you're doing... thx again -kris
Thank you very much for your videos. When you are wrapping it looks so simple. It would be great if one day i could do just a fraction of what you can do.
I think I got all that I need to do some of your projects ❤ Spent a wad of money, but I got everything ♥️ Up to now, I have been playing around with round wire ❤ Now it is time to upgrade to half round and square wires ♥️ This time I bought all copper because I want to use them for practice, until I can be better ❤ Keep bringing those videos on ♥️ Thank you ❤
This is the easiest prong setting I've seen! Thank you for sharing! If I can ask you to speak a little louder, my speakers are at 100% and I still have a little trouble hearing your soft spoken voice!
Thank you! I just bought an Omen laptop customized and it has everything but the crappiest speakers. I can't believe it! My other computer has the Beats audio and I can hear everything. I paid almost $1500.00 for the new one, $800.00 for my other HP one, should have stuck with that! Thanks for listening to me vent!
You're wonderful! I can't support you though. No doubt you have more money than I do. But thank you for showing me this. I have way more control than the way I was taught on copper. Thank you!
I know you ask for topic suggestions for future tutorials-- How do you solder decorative, twisted wire around the base and outside of a bezel that has already been soldered to a backplate? Thanks!
Officially a MASTER.... you just came up with the easiest most awesomely executed prong setting in this style..... OMG.... you better CALL IT yours.... the raftark method!!♡◇◇♡€€€4 ☆☆☆☆told YOU YOU are a bad ASS.... LOL lmao
Just curious, hope you can help. Maybe it's just that I'm still new to this method you've shown, but I struggle to get things sized up correctly. My prongs end up being too long or too short. Any advice? Thank you for sharing your talents. Best videos around.
Your techniques are amazing and so much easier than i would have imagined. Thank you so much. This Will be a great technique for a ring i want to make. Ty again...love & light...K
I have watched this video so many times. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Only thing is...I can't figure out how to attach it as a ring or pendant. Do you have a video of a complete project? Please get back to me. Thanks again.
i also agree with making this into a ring. you are very good at explaining all you do. also a very calming voice, stress free viewing. do you have dvds out?
I thank you for this video and I have tried to make this ring but I can't get past the basket. It just doesn't work for me. I watched the video several times and still can't get the basket right.
I am getting Married this year and i told my bride to be that i wanted to make our wedding rings. I feel it will make them extra special. I have been trying to figure out how to mount a faceted stone to her ring. When I seen this video it was like a ton of bricks was lifted off my shoulders. I cant thank you enough!!!!! keep up the awesome tutorials!
I had been searching for years for how to wire set faceted stones, how to make prongs, etc. without soldering. I'm so happy to have come across your channel. Now I can confidently configure the plan I drew years ago!
OH my goodness, you've just opened up a whole new world for me.
I inherited a box of gemstones that are all shapes and sizes that I have struggled to make bezels for in the traditional way. Thank you so much.
PLEASE KEEP TRYING AND WATCH ANDREW BERRY edit: you got this
You make this look so effortless! It took me three solid tries to get that basket pulled together. I love the final result for a 4 ct. Welo Opal
It is really phenomenal that you freely share your knowledge and genius. Thank you!
THANK YOU!! This has been what's keeping me from making decent jewelry my entire life! 😭😭😭 I can't express how appreciative I am of this video. AND ITS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Oh my goodness! This is the best claw setting tutorial ever. I got beautiful results on my first attempt, using round wire too. Its even gorgeous on the back. This will be my go-to setting from now on. I can finally use all of my pretty diamond cut gems that I've been hoarding. Thank you!
I love your mellow teaching voice, and your clear concise teaching style.
I attached my basket to a ring and loved it. It took me three tries before I was completely satisfied with the procedure and the outcome. That being said I would love to see you make a video showing how you would tackle the process.😍
Just completed this in copper with a cubic zirconia, It's definitely not perfect ...but I did it! ...You saved my life with this, I've been trying to figure out how to set two stones for a very specific custom .. and this is perfect! As ever, thank you so much for everything you share!
I love how you set this stone can you show how you would do it for a ring
I was just wondering the same thing. How to add it to a Pharaoh's style ring.
Looks like we are all thinking of rings.....lol. Thank you for teaching us how to set a stone.
Yes! 💍
O.k. right, I watched a video of his yesterday and it was unfinished also.
Same
I admire your videos so much you explain and demonstrate everything to a T. It would be satisfying if all videographers would take a page from your book on how to demonstrate how to do a project, there would be less mistakes made and jewelry would turn out the first time. Thank you for the wonderful video's!
Dear Sir, you've provided a wonderful tutorial that has expanded my skill level beyond my expectation. My first attempt was not good but thru your exceptionally clear instruction, I understood where I'd gone wrong and did much better the second time. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Hey folks! I just used this for silver-filled, with 22 g in round wire, and it totally still works. I think it would also work with 24, but I wouldn't go below that. (Maybe 24 for a small stone?) Round wire is trickier because you won't have as sharp a bend and it won't snap together as cleanly as square, but it's doable.
Fiiiinnnalllyyy!!! Been looking forever for a wire wrap version of prong setting. A gazillion thank yous!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't tell you how much I LOVE this. I have been trying to make a proper Basket for stones, THIs Is IT !!!!! Bless You my Friend!!!!!
Nice prong setting. Now I have to figure out how to make and attach it to a man's ring. Keep them coming. Love them all! Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒
Did you figure it out? I want to use this to make a ring to
@@neelumtauseef yes, thank you
Really like the little round corners of the prong component. TY so much for this great tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
YES!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I CAN FINISH SO MANY PROJECTS WITH THIS TECHNIQUE NOW!!!!
How do you finish projects from this?
Beautiful! This has a great symmetry to it which very much adds to the stone without covering up the cut 😍
I love it! Can you show us how you would create a pendant using that stone?
Did he make an update?
This is an absolutely brilliant method for prong settings. I used it for an ammonite fossil which is, of course, odd shaped. I just altered the distance between prongs at the pointed end and it worked wonderfully! Thank you. I will use this often.
This is a great tutorial! You make it very easy to follow. Thank you so much for creating free content. For self-starters like myself who are disabled, you make it possible for me to continue to expand my library of techniques as I learn this new art form. 🤗
Thank you. I've been looking such video for months. I have thought of buying blanks instead before seeing this.
Brilliant and so much simpler than other settings! Not to mention versatile! Tysvm! You rock!
thank you, I understand every step and I don't even speak english
Another great tutorial, and at exactly the right time, as I’ve been trying to figure out this procedure for the last week or so. Thanks for giving us another great technique to incorporate into our work!
Love this. I just did my first commission in sterling silver and I did a prong setting for it! What a coincidence! I did my prong setting completely differently so it's awesome to see a different technique for the same setting. Thanks for the vid~
Thanks!
WOW, Now I know what to do with that big box of my semi precious stones. Do you have a video on how to complete this to make a ring please ? Thank you sooooo much.
Absolutely ingenious. Love the simple design
Best tutorial ever. Seriously, you do an awesome job and I love the length of the video as well.
Thx homie. I've been trying to figure out an easier way to set and this is just what I needed... long-distance highfive ✋
I appreciate what you're doing... thx again -kris
I need to practice prong setting more, thank you for making this so easy to follow
Absolutely amazing. Tried it with a 20x12x6 mm stone, and it came out quite nicely! Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you very much for your videos. When you are wrapping it looks so simple. It would be great if one day i could do just a fraction of what you can do.
Thank you!! I have faith in you!
Wow, what a soothing voice. Thank you for the video.
Great explanation !! You have a very calming voice, and manner.
I think I got all that I need to do some of your projects ❤ Spent a wad of money, but I got everything ♥️ Up to now, I have been playing around with round wire ❤ Now it is time to upgrade to half round and square wires ♥️ This time I bought all copper because I want to use them for practice, until I can be better ❤ Keep bringing those videos on ♥️ Thank you ❤
Great video bro! direct and great cam angles to show your work. Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you, I have been struggling with setting a peridot. Now I need to figure out how to set a polished but cut/shaped opal.
Thanks, Nolan! You're way is the best I've seen!
The perfection of the simplicity ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the easiest prong setting I've seen! Thank you for sharing! If I can ask you to speak a little louder, my speakers are at 100% and I still have a little trouble hearing your soft spoken voice!
Thank you! I just bought an Omen laptop customized and it has everything but the crappiest speakers. I can't believe it! My other computer has the Beats audio and I can hear everything. I paid almost $1500.00 for the new one, $800.00 for my other HP one, should have stuck with that! Thanks for listening to me vent!
You are awesome and you make that look so simple! Phew that's a challenge for a beginner!
Thanks so much, have been looking for these techniques since 2015, love it!
I would like to see how you attach it to a ring. Thank you for the video. I never imagined it could be so easy to make a basket.
You made it look so simple, flawless & easy.
It is not like this in real life for me. 😂
Thank you 💙
Je vous remercier beaucoup c'est un trés bon travaile bon coufage
Perfect, something to work on while stuck at home! Thank you brotha!
Another very great way to secure the less valuable opals I cut to my wire wrap projects. Thanks!!
Can you show how to make a ring after this? Thank you!👍
Wow thanks so much.. I have been trying to figure out how to do something like that forever.
That was so amazing ♥️ Yet very simple ❤ who would have thought to make your own setting for a stone piece ♥️ Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤
I absolutely love how you made this prong setting. Thankyou so much, a much easier way than what I have been trying. 🤩💖
Thank you for showing how to do this, and the plus is no soldering.
So
Wow, I can really use this technic. Plus you are an exceptional teacher!!
What an excellent, easy to understand and well explained video. Thank you for sharing!
Genius! Very clever prong setting.
Me encantó!!!!! Podría mostrar ,en otro vídeo, cómo termina el anillo???
Could you show in other vídeo how do you finish the ring ????? Thanks!!!!!!
Can you do a heart shape setting
This opens up so many possibilities! Thank you!
That was ingenious! I can already see how I'd do a ring from that (incorporating weaving)! Thanks!
Yes!! Please show a tutorial on how to add it to a Pharaoh's style ring. 🙏
You're wonderful! I can't support you though. No doubt you have more money than I do. But thank you for showing me this. I have way more control than the way I was taught on copper. Thank you!
thank you for the tutorial. Have you done a subsequent video to finsh the project ?
This is excellent. Do you have to use square wire? Would it work with round?
I have the same question
Are you using dead soft wire cuz you just whip that wire into shape lol. OMGAWD! Mind Blown! 🧠🎆 Thank you kindly. Your craftsmanship is SUBLIME!!!!
Thank u so much for a long time been trying to figure how to do this
Definitely going to have to try this out. Thanks for the tutorial.
Check out his tutorial on attaching elements to frames to get some direction on how to incorporate this into finished pieces (i.e. rings 😊)
Where is that tutorial?
@@claraandriessen8423 His channel-Raftark Jewelry-under videos look for "attaching elements to frames"
@@heathermoh Thanks
Great tutorial. Thank you.
How would incorporate the loose ends into a ring band?
So good. Of course I had to try my first one on a heart! 😀it was fun and not too bad for my first try.thankyou!
I love you talent. Thank you for share.
Would this work for a heart setting? Thank you for giving us this tutorial, I totally love the look of this setting.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for this!
THANK YOU! I knew this Could be Done! I must Practice.
Thank you so much for your good and helpful video 🙏❤️
I know you ask for topic suggestions for future tutorials-- How do you solder decorative, twisted wire around the base and outside of a bezel that has already been soldered to a backplate? Thanks!
Officially a MASTER.... you just came up with the easiest most awesomely executed prong setting in this style..... OMG.... you better CALL IT yours.... the raftark method!!♡◇◇♡€€€4 ☆☆☆☆told YOU YOU are a bad ASS.... LOL lmao
Thank you so much for this. This is EXACTLY what I needed
These are phat. Ty for sharing but idk if i can make wire anything look that good
I learn so much from you!
Thanks!
Love always!
☺
I love this! Would it be easy enough to add a third piece to set a trillion cut stone?
Hello. Could you tell me please the next step? What next we should do we those four protruding wires? How to make fasteners for the earnings?
Just curious, hope you can help. Maybe it's just that I'm still new to this method you've shown, but I struggle to get things sized up correctly. My prongs end up being too long or too short. Any advice? Thank you for sharing your talents. Best videos around.
I have that same question, any help would be appreciated.
Fantastic tutorial thank you so much
You make my world better! 🌎 ❤️
just love the tutorial , huge thanks for sharing
I love this one. Your brilliant!
This is amazing I have been trying to find a way to do this for years!
Thanks for the tutorial! I can’t wait to try this technique
Your techniques are amazing and so much easier than i would have imagined. Thank you so much. This Will be a great technique for a ring i want to make. Ty again...love & light...K
This is so amazing and well explained! Thank you
Super cool and you make it look so easy! Thanks bunches!
I have watched this video so many times. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Only thing is...I can't figure out how to attach it as a ring or pendant. Do you have a video of a complete project? Please get back to me. Thanks again.
Hey, have you figured out how to attach it to a ring? Struggling with this myself, thank you!
i also agree with making this into a ring. you are very good at explaining all you do. also a very calming voice, stress free viewing. do you have dvds out?
I thank you for this video and I have tried to make this ring but I can't get past the basket. It just doesn't work for me. I watched the video several times and still can't get the basket right.
Oh man, this is *wicked* cool ~ thank you!
Could you please specify if this is half hard or dead soft? Thank you! Also thank you for sharing your videos. You are awesome!
I would recommend half hard, but dead soft will work as well
@@RaftarkJewelry thank you!
What type of wire did you use and what gauge? Loved the tutorial. You made it look easy
I hope the video is helpful 😊🙏 I use sterling silver in all of my videos/pieces