The prongs will become fully annealed during the soldering process. Hence, you could cut them from half-hard or work hardened stock. To harden the prongs after soldering, tumble the piece for a few minutes. 😀
I have an opal to set but it isn't the size of the setting the stone is 15.3 x 9.5 the setting is 16 x 12 would I be better off the go to a 14 x 12 setting?
Hi Lauren, A simple rule to follow is that stones are set into a piece after all of the casting, fabrication, sanding, polishing, finishing, etc. is completed. Otherwise, you run the risk of exposing the stone to harm. Thanks for your support! : )
Hi Lauren, You would shape the base with tools such as pliers, stakes, and hammers. The position of the prongs and the shape of the prongs may need to be adjusted if you create a setting for a fancy shaped stone. You might want to investigate books on advanced stone setting practices before your proceed. Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you for this video, it is very helpful. I was wondering if you can help me with a problem I have with a large blue variscite cabochon I set into a handmade silver bezel. This was my first time making a bezel and setting a stone this size. While smoothing out the edges of the metal, I held the file at the wrong angle and drew the file across the cab, leaving a sizeable scratch mark on it. The finished piece looks nice . . . until viewed from an angle and then you can see the scrape marks. Is there any way I can polish away the scrape marks (while the stone is still in the setting)? Thanks!
Hi Dee, Sorry to hear about your stone setting mistake. The good news is that the problem can probably be fixed. But, fixing it requires specific tools and supplies. Your best bet would be to find a lapidary in your area. The lapidary would be able to tell you if the stone can be repaired and quote you a price. Good luck! Thanks for your support! : )
I doubt that you will find a 22 x 17mm four prong mounting for sale. Here's a link to a video that we did that shows you how to make a single gallery setting for your stone: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com/make-single-gallery-video.html 😀
Hi Debbie, Without seeing the actual cabochon stones it's impossible for me to recommend a setting technique. I suggest trying it out and seeing if it works and if you like the result. Thanks for your support! : )
Hi Dharlee, Eventually we will create more stone setting videos that will include setting faceted stones. Currently, we don't have that work on our agenda right now. We are working to prepare new project videos. We will definitely let everyone know on FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter when we have a prong setting video. Thanks for your continued support! : )
Hi Robert G, Here's a link that should help you out: www.riogrande.com/search?q=setting&c=&t=1&pageSize=32 You would search for settings on a jewelry suppliers website. Have fun making jewelry. Thanks for your support! : )
Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad that you enjoy our videos. You're right about not wanting to hear a click when you're setting an opal. Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you ☺️ ! I hope I find a Jewelry Smith class in person this year or next ! 🤟🏻❤️💋
I hope so too. 😀
Thank you for descriptive information which I needed most today ❤
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching! 😀
Yeah! Tmr I can make a setting for my stone and make a beautiful necklace.
I'll be in the FIDM Jewelry Lab to help you.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you for this helpfully video..
Glad you found the video helpful Victoria. Thanks for watching! 😀
Great video
Thanks! And, thanks for watching. 😀
I’m still watching. Come by and let you know my appreciation to your video. 😘
The type of wire for the prong setting whats the hardness? Like half hard?
The prongs will become fully annealed during the soldering process. Hence, you could cut them from half-hard or work hardened stock. To harden the prongs after soldering, tumble the piece for a few minutes. 😀
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy thank you so much!! :)
Will this work well with a Tabasco agate stone?
You can set any type of agate cabochon in a single gallery four prong setting. 😀
I have an opal to set but it isn't the size of the setting the stone is 15.3 x 9.5 the setting is 16 x 12 would I be better off the go to a 14 x 12 setting?
The best solution is to make a custom setting. 😀
hi! is it the same principle when you make a ring, where you would solder the setting to the shank before setting the stone?
also, how do you recommend shaping the base wire if you wanted to set a geometric shaped sone, like a hexagon, or pear shape?
Hi Lauren, A simple rule to follow is that stones are set into a piece after all of the casting, fabrication, sanding, polishing, finishing, etc. is completed. Otherwise, you run the risk of exposing the stone to harm.
Thanks for your support! : )
Hi Lauren, You would shape the base with tools such as pliers, stakes, and hammers. The position of the prongs and the shape of the prongs may need to be adjusted if you create a setting for a fancy shaped stone. You might want to investigate books on advanced stone setting practices before your proceed.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thank you for this video, it is very helpful. I was wondering if you can help me with a problem I have with a large blue variscite cabochon I set into a handmade silver bezel. This was my first time making a bezel and setting a stone this size. While smoothing out the edges of the metal, I held the file at the wrong angle and drew the file across the cab, leaving a sizeable scratch mark on it. The finished piece looks nice . . . until viewed from an angle and then you can see the scrape marks. Is there any way I can polish away the scrape marks (while the stone is still in the setting)? Thanks!
Hi Dee, Sorry to hear about your stone setting mistake. The good news is that the problem can probably be fixed. But, fixing it requires specific tools and supplies. Your best bet would be to find a lapidary in your area. The lapidary would be able to tell you if the stone can be repaired and quote you a price. Good luck!
Thanks for your support! : )
So I bought a stone that's 21.5 x 16.7. do I buy a 22 x17? What size should I buy for that. It's a pair pendant
I doubt that you will find a 22 x 17mm four prong mounting for sale. Here's a link to a video that we did that shows you how to make a single gallery setting for your stone: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com/make-single-gallery-video.html
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Professor!!! 🥰
😀 Thanks!
I have some cabs with straight sides. I think they might be good candidates for setting like her finished example. Am I correct? Thanks!
Hi Debbie, Without seeing the actual cabochon stones it's impossible for me to recommend a setting technique. I suggest trying it out and seeing if it works and if you like the result.
Thanks for your support! : )
Debbie Minter straight sides would work great with plain bezel wire too.
Thank you! Are you going to show a faceted stone setting with prongs at any point? Thanks again!
Hi Dharlee, Eventually we will create more stone setting videos that will include setting faceted stones. Currently, we don't have that work on our agenda right now. We are working to prepare new project videos. We will definitely let everyone know on FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter when we have a prong setting video.
Thanks for your continued support! : )
@@OnlineJewelryAcademy just following up on this. Have you made any videos for this?
Ok. Can you tell me where to buy mounts or settings pre made? I have no clue. When I go to google how do I phrade it? Gem stone settings or mounts?
Hi Robert G, Here's a link that should help you out: www.riogrande.com/search?q=setting&c=&t=1&pageSize=32
You would search for settings on a jewelry suppliers website. Have fun making jewelry.
Thanks for your support! : )
Good videos. I flinched when I heard the click though. I work opals. Clicks like that are a bad thing to hear lol.
Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad that you enjoy our videos. You're right about not wanting to hear a click when you're setting an opal.
Thanks for your support! : )
Thanks for your sharing.
Glad you liked the video.
Thanks for your support! : )
your welcome bro. :D
That was very helpful! Thank you!
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀
Good.stuff
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This was so what I needed to know it caused me to conclude I'll go to a jeweler. I don't have your skills!
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Not too sure that is the correct website for jenmonoestudio.
I'll look into it. Thanks.
Prof. Monroe has informed me that she has taken down her site for the time being.
Is it WAYYYY more fun than a married gallery? hehehe!
You're a silly jeweler. But then again, so am I.
Thanks for your support! : )
Yay for silly jewelers (the best kind!) !
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