Soldering Prong Settings in a Drilled Metal Plate
@mirieldesign holds prongs in holes drilled in a scrap plate, then tapers, bends and solders them into a prong setting.
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Claw Prongs From Two Soldered Wire Arches
@beachyandcreepy makes claw prongs from two wire arches, filing notches to seat them on the base, then trims them to set sea glass.
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In response to my recent story requesting prong tips for a member of the community, I received this awesome technique from @beachyandcreepy - she creates two arches out of wire (these will become the claw prongs) and then files little indentations (you could use a round mini file) where she would like them to be soldered onto her base. After she solders everything she trims the bottom and then she cuts the prongs to the desired length and can set her sea glass. The Last image shows an example of her work ππ Keep those prong tips coming! ππ»π #Metalsmithsociety #jewelrytipoftheday #solderingtip #soldering #prongmaking #jewelrymaking #metalsmithy
