I had the opportunity to ask expert stone-setter @chrisbolanddesigns whether there was a single...

I had the opportunity to ask expert stone-setter @chrisbolanddesigns whether there was a single tool or technique he’d picked up in the past few years that significantly elevated his skills (I loved seeing his current work and then swipe to see his work from a few years ago) -
“I'd say working into the corners with pliers and small mandrils to get a tight bend. And not being afraid to mod custom tools to fit the job.” #metalsmithsociety #metalsmith #expertstonesetter #customstonesetting #steppedbezels #expertjeweler #goldsmith #jewelrytips #stonesettingprocess #stonesettingtips