TRADITIONAL BEZEL AND PRONG SETTINGS | RING TUTORIAL INCLUDED
Learn how to use embeddable bezel and prong settings to set any type of stone in your silver clay creations! You can achieve a more professional look to your jewellery with these style of settings!
Also, did I mention these settings DO NOT SHRINK? So you don't need to worry about calculating for shrinkage - easy peasy.
This tutorial covers two types of setting stones:
Traditional bezel technique using embeddable bezels (no soldering). This is great for cabochons and other flat-backed stones, including glass, amber, and any type of heat-sensitive stones. This tutorial also includes 1-0-1 ring making with silver clay
Traditional prong setting using embeddable setting (no soldering). This is great for faceted natural stones, such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds or faceted semi-precious stones
WHAT ARE EMBEDDABLE SETTINGS?
Embeddable settings are specially designed metal components that can be attached directly to silver clay to create secure stone settings without soldering. Embeddable bezels and prongs come in many shapes and sizes, from classic round cabochon cups to prong-style mounts for faceted stones, allowing you to add gemstones to your designs with clean, professional results. They give the structure and strength of traditional silversmithing, but with the ease and flexibility of silver clay, making stone-setting far more accessible for beginners. They do not shrink and are ready-made for use.
IN THIS TUTORIAL, YOU WILL...
Learn how to safely and securely embed bezel and prong settings into silver clay
Choose the right sizes of stones and settings
Discover where you can purchase gems
Follow a step-by-step lesson on how to form and finish a silver clay ring band
Understand the different types of embeddable settings and when to use each one
Practice how to close bezels and prongs cleanly for a professional stone finish
Securely set stones without adhesive
Discover trusted sources and suppliers for high-quality embeddable settings
Learn how to torch-fire silver jewellery successfully at home
Detailed, step-by-step video lessons, downloadable material lists, guides, and close-up demonstrations for each technique.
Every step is shown clearly, from shaping your clay to setting your stones to polishing your final piece.
Watch the video lessons anytime from anywhere!
WHAT STONES CAN I SET?
Heat sensitive natural/synthetic stones
Cabochons, rose cut stones
Tumbled stones with a flat back
Faceted stones (think diamonds, brilliant cuts)
Oddly shaped stones and regular shapes, with a flat back
Larger and medium size stones
WHO IS THIS TUTORIAL FOR?
โจ Beginners who want to start making stone-set silver jewellery without needing traditional silversmithing skills
๐ Intermediate makers looking to expand their stone-setting techniques and create more complex designs
๐จ Artists who love gemstones and want reliable methods for incorporating them into silver clay
๐ Creative hobbyists who want to make gifts, talismans, and meaningful jewellery
๐ ๏ธ Anyone intimidated by soldering or metalwork but who still wants professional-looking results
Love learning alongside other creatives?
You can purchase this tutorial as a standalone lesson with permanent access for $35
Or, if you prefer learning inside a creative community with ongoing tutorials and feedback, you can join the Silver Clay Membership, where this tutorial is already available with a member discount! We have over 80 people inside!
Membership includes monthly new projects, support, and access to all included courses while your membership is active.
Choose the path that fits your creative journey!
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need all the basic silver clay tools, such as working station, sanding paper, an old brush or two, silver clay paste, roller, playing cards (for rolling out clay) and a firing set up.
For the stones you will need the embeddable settings and tools to close them (such as a burnisher and pliers).
All the tools and the links to purchase them will be provided!
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