Flush Setting Imitation
My secret to adding natural cabochons to silver clay
Heat sensitive gems have to be set after firing. This is one of the solutions!
Learn how to create a flush-look setting for cabochon stones without any silversmithing
TUTORIAL OUTCOMES
Free your creativity to add natural stones to your silver clay designs
Find out tricks & formulas for sizing, shrinkage calculator supplied!
Troubleshoot sizing in case the gem did not fit
Learn about a strong way to adhere gems
Get a list of everything you need with suppliers
Enjoy access to video tutorial anytime and anywhere
WHAT GEMS CAN YOU USE?
With this method, cabochon or rose cut gems work best (see examples here). 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?
That's it, and you are free to use your favourite gems in your designs!
*Or get the whole gem-setting bundle
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)!
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Flush Setting Imitation
My secret to adding natural cabochons to silver clay.
Heat sensitive gems have to be set after firing. This is one of the solutions.
Learn how to create a flush-look setting for cabochon stones without any silversmithing.
*Or get the whole gem-setting bundle
TUTORIAL OUTCOMES
Free your creativity to add natural stones in your silver clay (pendants, rings, earrings)
Find out tricks & formulas for sizing, shrinkage calculator supplied!
Troubleshoot sizing
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 (see examples here). 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!