Micro Prong / Claw and Bezel Ring Lesson

Micro Prong and Bezel Ring Jewelry Making Lesson - US$25

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This jewelry lesson through a comprehensive guide and easy to follow step shows you:

- Rolling metal and shaping
- Soldering bezel and shank
- Frazer and file prongs
- Setting method is discussed
This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
- Metal : silver or gold or other
- One 8mm round gemstone
- 8 x 3mm round gemstones

You will receive :

-- 33 Pictures and illustrations
-- 17 Pages of detailed instructions
-- Personalized tips on tools and techniques

Rolling shank to shape micro prongs.

Micro prongs frazed and filed ready for setting.

This jewelry lesson shows in detailed pictures how to make this micro prong shank with a centre bezel set gemstone. The ring style is suitable for a center colored gemstones, especially a brittle gemstone like opal or emerald where the stone is protected against wear by the bezel setting. Particular attention is given to precision frazer and filing technique. The setting method is briefly explained.