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Soldering a Cabochon Setting to a D-Shape Shank
Three tips from @theschoolofjewellery.ie: flatten with a mitre block, center with tweezers, and place solder in front while heating from behind.
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3 AMAZING TIPS IN ONE POST from @theschoolofjewellery.ie
“Struggling to solder a cabochon setting onto a D-shape ring shank?
Try these tips:
Mitre Block Magic – Get a perfectly flat surface for a seamless fit.
Tweezers Trick – Secure and centre your setting with ease.
Solder Flow Hack – Place solder at the front, heat from the back for a flawless join.”
Thank you SO much for letting me share these are some of the techniques I use daily and can be a real game changer for those that have not seen them!
#theschoolofjewelleryireland #jewellerytips #metalsmith #learnjewellery #jewelleryschool #makejewellery #goldsmith #ijsg #jewellerytutorial #jewelrymakingtips #solderingtips #solderingaring
“Struggling to solder a cabochon setting onto a D-shape ring shank?
Try these tips:
Mitre Block Magic – Get a perfectly flat surface for a seamless fit.
Tweezers Trick – Secure and centre your setting with ease.
Solder Flow Hack – Place solder at the front, heat from the back for a flawless join.”
Thank you SO much for letting me share these are some of the techniques I use daily and can be a real game changer for those that have not seen them!
#theschoolofjewelleryireland #jewellerytips #metalsmith #learnjewellery #jewelleryschool #makejewellery #goldsmith #ijsg #jewellerytutorial #jewelrymakingtips #solderingtips #solderingaring
