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Oct 15, 2015 4:19:23 GMT -6
Post by Deborah on Oct 15, 2015 4:19:23 GMT -6
Hi everyone...I've finished a bracelet that for the most part I'm happy with. I'm very excited to get on with the next one but am looking for a bit of guidance in the area of bezel height to cabochon. Ive read numerous tutorials and studied photos and *think I'm doing things the right way but find with some shapes [and because Im using my own ground flame worked glass cabs the shapes are somewhat unique] Im still getting some wrinkling of the metal at the end when I really can't seem to do anything about it. This was my last project: I wasn't sure of the height on the left side and sanded it down to the height on the right hand side..but still had some folds when it came time to set. I used my bezel push using the clock guide..pushing opposite sides. Then used my burnisher to finish. Those bumps aren't going anywhere. I do love it..just want better next time. Speaking of that offending top component with the wrinkly bezel..is there something else I should have done..didnt do enough of ..did too much of??? lol and tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone! <3
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Oct 18, 2015 7:38:57 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Oct 18, 2015 7:38:57 GMT -6
I can't help you with your question, but the cabs are lovely and so is the bracelet!
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Oct 21, 2015 18:42:46 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2015 18:42:46 GMT -6
Sorry for my absence everyone, I can help hehe. First, I think you are making the bezels way too high, this will cause lots of u needed metal which has nothing to do except bunch up like that. Also, when you press it down to finally set the stones, what tools are you using. It looks like a bezel rocker did this, which really isn't a suitable tool for thin gauge wire bezels, those are more for heavier bezels (ones that usually require a tap from a hammer to set) n and are you setting form opposite sides, or just going in a circle from the first place you apply pressure. I would bet that is the main problem here.most methods of setting require opposite tension. To do this. Put the stone in the seat, and designate top, bottom, left and right sides. Apply pressure from the top, pushing the bezel to set, then go to the bottom, repeat. Then left, then right, then diagonal top left to bottom right, etc. This will ensure even bezels.....and get that agate burnisher. ....it will Really really help
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Oct 22, 2015 15:19:45 GMT -6
Post by DawninCal on Oct 22, 2015 15:19:45 GMT -6
Deborah, even with that bezel being a little wonky, that is a really lovely bracelet. I actually like the wrinkles in the bezel; they add to the rustic charm of the piece. Dawn
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Oct 27, 2015 14:06:55 GMT -6
Post by lotty64 on Oct 27, 2015 14:06:55 GMT -6
I know nothing about your question but would just like to say that the bracelet is lovely.
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May 2, 2016 7:36:10 GMT -6
Post by Deborah on May 2, 2016 7:36:10 GMT -6
Thank you all who commented on this bracelet..much appreciated!
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Jan 31, 2017 17:04:51 GMT -6
Post by betojdesigns on Jan 31, 2017 17:04:51 GMT -6
Hi, I don't know if you are still watching this post, but I have something to add. Sometimes I use an old Native American Indian jewelry making trick. When I have a setting for a stone/or glass that I have soldered and am ready to seat the stone, if I think the stone sits up too high, just put a little bit of tobacco in the bezel cup before you put in the stone. This raises the stone level and will keep you from getting the puckering. I believe the puckering is due to the bezel height being to tall for the height of the stone. Like salvatorepaul said an agate burnisher is awesome, or you can also use a wooden dowel to press harder to smooth the bezel without hurting the stone. The only time the tobacco trick doesn't work is if your stone/or glass is clear and you can see through it. Your bracelet is lovely.
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