Metalsmith Essentials: Setting Stones with Bezels Video Download

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Now available in HD!

Boost your skills with a comprehensive lesson in one of the fundamental jewelry techniques, bezel setting.  Join artist and experienced metalsmith Lexi Erickson in 11 watch-and-learn lessons for everything you need to know to take your stone setting to the next level.

Expand your jewelry-making repertoire with how-tos for setting round stones, rounded squares, stones with sharp corners, stones with oblique angles, high-domed stones, thin stones, stones with natural edges, and more–plus learn how to select the right bezel wire or flat sterling wire for each stone!

Enter a new era in your jewelry designs as you:

• Incorporate beautiful cabochons into your designs with how-tos for an array of shapes and sizes.
• Get a flawless fit every time with bezel-setting tips and techniques made easy.
• Uncover expert advice on how to avoid melting fragile bezel wire.
• Create a distinctive look with partial bezel and prong settings, handmade bezel textures, and more.
• Discover foolproof tips to help spot mistakes before you make them–even fix them.
• Learn how to pick a high quality cut gemstone to set into your designs.
• And much, much more!