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Comment on Accuracy by Connie Fox

Connie Fox — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:12:01 +0000

Krisiti, to get a bezel aligned correctly the best thing to do is solder it to a larger than needed piece of metal and then saw it out. You can be accurate with a saw and you don’t have to worry about the bezel shifting in the flux.

If I wnat to measure the width of a piece of sheet metal I use digital calipers. That way you don’t have to worry about placement of the divider tips. A digital caliper is a very important tool for many jewerly making functions. Hope this helps.

Comment on Accuracy by Kristi Hanson

Kristi Hanson — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:53:56 +0000

I swear, in the pin class where I did the bezel I realized I was going to have to get better and measuring. So that divider tip is really timely for me. One question I had but didn’t ask when using the divider in class has to do with your last picture in that segment. When measuring metal you put the divider on the outside of the metal? I was trying to put it right at the edge of the metal.

Thanks as always Connie.

Kristi

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Connie Fox

Connie Fox — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:13:16 +0000

Barb, I am glad the nature of the challenge is more clear. The way you set the stone is by using a hammer and chasing tool – the process is called “hammer set”. I think it might just be the next lifetime before I teach this skill. I know a couple of people who do teach this – one on the east coast and one on the west coast. Let me know if you want to contact them.

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Barb

Barb — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:36:45 +0000

Ahhh – now I understand the difficulty! I could tell it was much thicker than the standard bezel wire, but didn’t fully appreciate the challenge! Now I’m wondering how the heck you keep the stone in place after you form and solder, as I can’t imagine the heavy wall bezel pushes in like the standard method! Maybe a future blog post mention? (hint, hint!). :o)

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Connie

Connie — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:52:37 +0000

Barb, heavy wall bezels range from about 16g to 20g. The wire I am working with is 18g.

Typical bezel wire is often 28 gauge, but when I purchase it, I prefer 26g from Hauser and Miller. Making your own with 24g fine silver is quite nice also.

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Barb

Barb — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:55:09 +0000

What is the definition of a heavy walled bezel? Is there a specific gauge?

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Connie

Connie — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:20:16 +0000

Joanne, people don’t often talk about the “dark” side of jewelry making. In a video presentation by Harold O’Conner he mentioned Charles Lewton Brain gets nauseated every time he does a demo. Now, I don’t want to cast aspersions on Charles, and I don’t know for sure if it is true. But, the point is, we all have our rough moments in the studio. Now that would be an interesting book…..

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Joanne Walker

Joanne Walker — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:10:13 +0000

Love your summary, Connie! Glad I’m not alone with challenging projects. Ah yes, Pinterest indeed! I’ve curtailed my time spent on the website — it is addictive.

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by Connie

Connie — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:05:10 +0000

Linda, we are certainly on the same page with heavy wall bezels! Some day hopefully we will wrap one in 5-10 minutes!

Comment on 10 Hour Challenge – Part 2 by linda

linda — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:32:13 +0000

Likewise I found the whole process so much easier in silver rather than copper. Challenging in either metal but at least do-able in silver.

Keep the faith!