Many jewelry designs and some of my tutorials involve wire prong settings so i made this free setting tutorial as an overview to help metalsmiths complete their projects more easily. Although tiny gems are simple they pose their own challenges simply due to their size. When you have situated it make sure it is resting on all of the pre notched grooves in the prongs and the stone itself is lying flat. Start with the easiest gems to set. A lot of my tutorials involve prong claw settings so i made this free setting tutorial as an overview to help my students practice setting skills and complete their projects more easily.
Next proceed to ovals and other fancy shapes. Thin cut but not too small round stones like diamond and cubic zirconia. Then try deep belly cut rounds. Keep up to date with the latest metalsmithing news and release of new jewelry making tutorials. Next proceed to ovals and other fancy shapes.
Keep up to date with the latest metalsmithing news and release of new jewelry making tutorials. Many jewelry designs and some of my tutorials involve wire prong settings so i made this free setting tutorial as an overview to help metalsmiths complete their projects more easily.
