Today I will show you how I make a silver bezel setting for cabochon using jewelry metalsmithing tools and small butane hand torch! I will share step by step how I shape, cut, sand and solder the bezel using sterling and fine silver. This video includes a list of BASIC tools that you will need - it's not extensive and additional tools could be very useful, like mitre jig.
I’m not a professionally trained jeweller or a goldsmith. I’m learning myself and today I wanted to share one way of how I do things! I’m not claiming that I “know it all” nor that my way is the only right way. I hope you can approach this video keeping that in mind. And hopefully I was able to help some of you or at least provide entertainment! 😊
⭐️ My mini online course: How to make silver flowers: https://art-of-metalsmithing.thinkific.com/courses/little-silver-flowers
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⭐️ SOME OF THE TOOLS I USE:
- Dremel torch: https://amzn.to/3UafQtc
- Third hand: https://amzn.to/4bgB9jJ
- Soldering tripod: https://amzn.to/3JljTxC
- Soldering block (honeycomb): https://amzn.to/4azIgnp
- Soldering charcoal brick: https://amzn.to/3xI8c1t
- Solder pick: https://amzn.to/3UkLoO0 or https://amzn.to/3W6otHB
- Borax cone US: https://amzn.to/3W2A0Yt
- Hot plate for pickling: https://amzn.to/3xGZ8tP or https://amzn.to/3UiMie2
- Glass beaker https://amzn.to/4d3rSgg or glass bowl https://amzn.to/4cUlkRj
- Basic saw frame: https://amzn.to/4aUBbgP
- Saw frame: https://amzn.to/3U2jULN
- Bench peg: https://amzn.to/3w6LIGO
- Bench peg and anvil: https://amzn.to/49GfUGJ
- Saw blades: https://amzn.to/43YYMe9
- Dremel 3000 hand rotary tool set: https://amzn.to/3U2EqvZ
- Dremel 4000 hand rotary tool set: https://amzn.to/3U14Q11
- Dremel Flex Shaft Attachment: https://amzn.to/3xJmaQQ
- Foredom Rotary Tool - https://amzn.to/3vVGMEI
- Center punch: https://amzn.to/3JkV9FR
- Rawhide mallet: https://amzn.to/3vXYs2I
- Ball pein hammer: https://amzn.to/3W3ZFAa
- Chasing hammer: https://amzn.to/3UahCKS
- Ring clamp: https://amzn.to/3JjcIGi
- Ring bezel pusher: https://amzn.to/3xBCH9f
- Set of pushers: https://amzn.to/3Uknpyq
- Burnisher: https://amzn.to/3UkE4lt or Agate knife burnisher https://amzn.to/49LH3I5
- Barrel (tumbler) polisher: https://amzn.to/3xyraaE
- Ring measuring mandrel: https://amzn.to/4aWF2do
- Ring measuring tools set (mandrel, mallet, sizer): https://amzn.to/3xBD0AV
- Half round pliers: https://amzn.to/49EJtbF
- Flat nose pliers: https://amzn.to/4cUkp3j
- Round pliers: https://amzn.to/3TWpgrY
- Pliers SET: https://amzn.to/441lJgI
- Wire Cutting pliers: https://amzn.to/3Q6BGMP
- Flush cutting shears: https://amzn.to/3xzwwCu
- Steel block for bench top: https://amzn.to/4aVPeCF
- Selection of sandpapers: https://amzn.to/3Q5GZMl
Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commision if you make a purchase through this link. Completely optional and no extra cost to you!
⭐️ Additional resources can be found on my Patreon page!
Find out more about becoming a Channel Patron and ways to support the production of the videos: https://www.patreon.com/stardustmine
⭐️ GEMSTONES RESOURCES (PDF to download):
- LIST OF SELLERS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416
- EXTENDED LISTS OF SELLERS & suppliers:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-list-of-27415903
https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-30289794
- LIST of additional RESOURCES for further reading: https://www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416
⭐️ TUTORIALS - HOW TO MAKE:
UNISEX RING step by step tutorial: https://youtu.be/kFDSynljVDw
BEZEL step by step tutorial: https://youtu.be/lhOEim0AvvE
RING from start to finish: https://youtu.be/kyGs0fKlrwI
LABRADORITE RING: https://youtu.be/w2Iq4dGJuUM
EASY STACKIG RINGS: https://youtu.be/Sw0g9PTNIwI
AN EASY PENDANT: https://youtu.be/SeNDXL--H7k
STUD EARRINGS: https://youtu.be/1p_ylSbncws
STEAMPUNK RING: https://youtu.be/PrnudEVfOks
GOLD FILLED STUDS: https://youtu.be/CONKK5E1jv8
⭐️ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Metal starter pack: https://youtu.be/GiKQoYljekE
Most Basic Tools: https://youtu.be/ULm4530suNY
Books to learn silversmithing: https://youtu.be/CXi-8cdZbNI
DIY workbench: https://youtu.be/id3pjEwlHh0
How to fill a butane torch: https://youtu.be/nkZWnS_M11Q
Soldering surfaces: https://youtu.be/bUAj47_9a9A
Rotary tool and flex shaft attachments: https://youtu.be/tVH6xgqadFA
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