Small Cup Bristle Brush
Cut away the center bristles in an end bristle brush forming a small cup bristle brush. With this modified brush you can easily polish the metal rim around small bezel set or flush set stones.
~ Brad
July 24, 2008
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July 19, 2008
Channel Set a Straight Row
When setting a straight row channel set band place the ring on a ring mandrel and tap the sidewall over the stones with a hammer handpiece on your flex-shaft. Rest the mandrel on your bench pin and slowly rotate it while hammering the channel edge down. This will help keep the channel wall even and smooth.
~ Brad
July 17, 2008
Tip for Bead or Pave Setting
When bead or pave setting dust the mounting and stones with cornstarch. This will eliminate the glare, providing a better view of the metal beads and stones. You can make a “dusting bag” by placing cornstarch in the center of a cloth handkerchief; use enough powder to form a ball about the size of a golf ball. Secure the loose ends with a rubber band; which will serve as a handle. Tapping the ball of powder once or twice against the mounting will provide sufficient powder on the mounting.
~ Brad
July 15, 2008
Setting a Princess Cut
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July 12, 2008
Stones with Heavy Prongs
On heavy prongs, use a small ball bur to carve a hollow area on the inside of the prong. This will make it easier to bend the prong over fragile stones.
~ Brad
July 10, 2008
Protect Stones
Line the bottom of your lap tray with a piece of leather, mat board, or cloth. This will protect stones from the metal bottom if dropped into the tray.
~ Brad
July 08, 2008
July 07, 2008
AboutStoneSetting.com
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July 05, 2008
Colored Stone Setting
Before setting colored stones wash your hands and clean off your bench top, bench pin, and lap tray. Metal filings and abrasive particles on your bench and hands can scratch soft stones during setting.
~ Brad
