FAUX BEZEL SETTING FOR NON-FIREABLE STONES
Learn how to create a faux bezel stone frame in silver clay — no stone-setting skills required! This technique achieves a look of a bezel, perfect for beginners who aren’t ready for traditional bezel setting yet. One of my best kept secrets ;)
Rings can be made with this setting, you can follow the steps to create the setting and then attach it to your band with some clay paste.
This tutorial will walk you through creating this solitaire bezel gemstone pendant. You can pick any stone you like, as long as it has a flat back. Some examples can be seen below!
Round and oval shapes are easiest, but with a bit more effort you can set various shapes of this type of stones!
IN THIS TUTORIAL, YOU WILL...
Learn how to give your stone a clean, bezel-style frame using silver clay — no soldering required
Secure a natural cabochon confidently with a beginner-friendly, non-traditional setting method
Size and shape your stone’s frame to account for clay shrinkage - shrinkage calculator supplied!
Learn a simple way to decorate
Troubleshoot in case the stone still didn't quite fit
Learn about a strong way to adhere your stone
Works for any jewellery type (pendant, ring, earring)
Discover where you can purchase gems
Get a list of everything you need with suppliers linked
This tutorial is about setting the stones. It assumes basic understanding of silver clay (beginner-friendly!). It does not teach the entire step by step detailed way of making the rest of this pendant, but you will still see the process!
WHAT STONES CAN I SET?
Any heat sensitive natural/synthetic stone
Stones with a flat backing (without a pointy pavilion!)
Various shapes and cuts, such as rose cut, with a flat back
Any type of cabochon
Not suitable for diamond cut stones
Not suitable for stones with any cut that does NOT have a flat back
WHO IS THIS TUTORIAL FOR?
✨You’ve already dipped your toes into silver clay and know the basics and now you’re ready to level up
💎 You’ve been dreaming of adding beautiful stones or cabochons to your designs especially ones that can’t be torch or kiln fired
🎨 You love creating meaningful, unique pieces
🚀 You want to confidently set stones in silver clay without feeling overwhelmed by new techniques, buying new tools, or learning how to solder
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Apart from the usual silver clay basics, this type of setting will need a rotary tool. There are inexpensive options in case you haven't got one yet (there will be one linked in the tutorial)!
A rotary tool is a game changer when it comes to silver clay - it makes shaping and polishing so much easier and faster! So I highly recommend you get one, even if you are not planning to set stones :)
Love learning alongside other creatives?
You can purchase this tutorial as a standalone lesson with permanent access for $17
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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!
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