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Raising a Stone in a Bezel With a Wire Coil
@beachyandcreepy raised her stone inside a bezel by soldering a wire coil inside instead of shortening the bezel.
Posted about 8 years ago
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Let’s discuss some bezel setting solutions! @beachyandcreepy needed to raise her stone inside her setting (instead of making the bezel shorter) and decided to solder a wire coil inside to elevate the stone! What’s your technique? Let’s discuss! Thanks for sharing this! Jewelry making always involves problem solving! ❤️🙌 Also how cute is that little 🍍 #MetalsmithSociety #bezelsetting #jewelrymaking #ladysmith #communityovercompetition #instasmithy #jewelrycommunity jewelersofinstagram
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