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Faux Bezel Setting
Beginner-friendly way to create a a look of a bezel set gem in silver clay.
This tutorial will walk you through creating this solitaire bezel gemstone pendant.
No metalshithing skills required.
TUTORIAL OUTCOMES
Learn how to give your stone a clean, bezel-style frame using silver clay for any jewellery type
Size and shape your stone’s frame to account for clay shrinkage, calculator supplied
Troubleshoot in case the stone still didn't quite fit
Learn about a strong way to adhere gems
Discover where you can buy gems
List of everything you need with suppliers
Access to video tutorial anytime, anywhere
WHAT GEMS CAN YOU USE?
With this method, cabochon or rose cut gems work best, see examples. These cuts are characterised by a flat back, as opposed to a pointy, 'diamond' shape. This makes them perfect for this setting!
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Apart from the usual silver clay basics, this type of setting will need a rotary tool and a good quality jewellery adhesive. There are inexpensive options in case you haven't got one yet (they will be linked in the tutorial)!
That's it, and you are free to use your favourite gems in your designs!
*Or get the whole gem-setting bundle
Faux Bezel Setting
Learn how to create a faux bezel stone frame in silver clay. This technique achieves a look of a bezel, perfect for beginners who aren’t ready for traditional bezel setting yet.
This tutorial will walk you through creating this solitaire bezel gemstone pendant.
No metalshithing skills required.
*Or get the whole gem-setting bundle
TUTORIAL OUTCOMES
Learn how to give your stone a clean, bezel-style frame using silver clay for any jewellery type
Size and shape your stone’s frame to account for clay shrinkage, calculator supplied
Troubleshoot in case the stone still didn't quite fit
Learn about a strong way to adhere gems
Discover where you can buy gems
Get a list of everything you need with suppliers
Enjoy access to video tutorial anytime, anywhere
WHAT GEMS CAN YOU USE?
With this method, cabochon or rose cut gems work best. These cuts are characterised by a flat back (as opposed to a pointy, 'diamond' shape). This makes them perfect for this setting!
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Apart from the usual silver clay basics, this type of setting will need a rotary tool and a good quality jewellery adhesive. There are inexpensive options in case you haven't got one yet (they will be 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
That's it, and you are free to use your favourite gems in your designs!