Yes it’s true. I am addicted to jewelry design. Moreover I consider this a good thing!
One of the processes I use a lot is called bezeling. Basically this means putting a rim around my gemstone so it stays in place.
However for me it is much more than this. Of course I like the security it provides for the gemstones. But mostly I adore the options it gives me to add some pizazz to the design. There are some bezel wires that feature scalloped edges and even some with more intricate options. I also create my own bezel wire in order to texture the design.making each piece just that much more unique and truly one of a kind. ‘In this amethyst design I corrugated the silver to create the texture. So many possibilities!
Steps to my final design.
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fit the wire to the gemstone. This must be precise or the whole process is doomed)
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solder the wire and then solder the rim to a backing
- sawing and filing. This step is very time consuming, but vital to the overall finished design. This is where the quality of the work really shows through
Sounds daunting doesn’t it? In some ways it is, but for me it is part of the fun of creating. The final stages of sawing and filing are meditative too. All these experiences in one little process. Cool huh! The finished product is a sight to behold. Here are a few of my finished designs.
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