Jewelry Project BLUE & YELLOW LAB
4-5
Use your tracing as a
guide. Anneal and fl atten
the wire with a rawhide mallet as
needed, which may be several times.6
Cut and fi le the ends as needed
to create a tight connection.7-8
Bend and shape wires to
create a design for the
inside of your frames. I cut arcs from
wire rings I created over a wooden
dowel for mine.9-10
Ensure all joins on the
gemstone and shell
frames make good connections,
then solder all the pieces with hard
solder. Pickle and dry.MAIN BEZEL
Measure the circumference of your
cabochon with a measuring tape
to approximate the length of bezel
wire you will need. Add at least 6mm
extra for play when you match up
the ends. Transfer this measurement
to the 26g fi ne silver sheet.7
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11
6
9
12
11
Using the edge scissors, cut
a decorative edge along one
edge of the sheet metal.12
If the edge of your metal has
warped from that cutting,
fl atten it with a rawhide mallet on a
bench block.13
With your caliper, measure
the height of your cabochon
from the bottom to where it begins
to curve, then add the height of the
wire, 1.5mm.45
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