Micro Torch Soldered Bezel Pattern Download

Description

This pretty-in-pink bezel is quick and easy with a complicated look. It’s hard to find a project that is simple but gives the appearance of tricky and complex. It’s perfect for beginners who would like to practice their soldering skills or for experts who would like a quick project that will only take about 30-40 minutes. Who knew such a multi-faceted bezel could be so cute?

Required Materials:

Butane fuel, triple refi ned at least, one 1″ 22 gauge round silver disk, fine silver bezel wire (width depends on height of cab bead), one ½”- ¾” round lampwork cab bead, one 18 gauge silver split jump ring, 6.5mm, hard, medium, and soft round solder wire, charcoal soldering block, and flux.

Tools Needed:

SOLDERING: Micro torch that uses butane fuel, soldering pick, and tweezers.

HAND: Flat nose pliers, steel bench block, steel design stamp
such as a swirl, brass hammer, and chasing hammer.

Originally Published: Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, August 2010.