Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry

Overview

“Once the pieces are very firm and attached to the already cold putty, it is time to set. First, I'm going to fix the piece of wood with the putty in the vice so it's tight and doesn't move. Then, with the help of a chisel and the hammer, I will proceed to push the edges, hitting them gently so that they go down on the stone.”

In this video lesson Maike Siegel addresses the topic: Settings 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry. Learn how to use silversmithing tools and techniques to create your own collection of stone-set jewelry.

Partial transcription of the video

“Settings Now that the putty is firm and the nail doen't leave a mark when pressed, I can start to set. To do so I will move the vise to right in front of me so it's more comfortable to work. It's important for it to be well proportioned and not move when working. I'll fix one of the pieces of wood with the piece for the pendant in the vice. It's also important to tighten the vise very well so that the piece of wood is firm. Now I take the setting hammer or any hammer on hand and the jeweler's chisel or the setting chisel. I start hitting the metal at 45 degrees. What I am looking for is to ...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry

• Level: Beginner
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  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design