The Video Bank

Part Four

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Three

Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

Part Two

Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

Part Three

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Three

Again, this technique is not ‘true’ inlay but it is a technique that ensures perfect results.

The recipe for success in this style of inlay is to ensure that you have the correct size drill to the right diameter wire. Get these dimensions correct and you can’t fail. Andrew shows you silver inlay with a copper sheet but this technique relates to any contrasting colour metals.

Part One

Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

Part Two

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Two

Andrew sees students, all the time,polishing their jewellery using a polishing motor, flexi shaft or hand held drill. The one techniques that ensures professional results is hardly ever taught nor the techniques explained. It is something that Andrew did not even think about because it is second nature to him. After all he has been doing it for the past 23 years.

In this Video Request, Andrew explains how much pressure you should apply on you polishing mops and brushes to ensure a quick and perfect polish upon your jewellery.

Part Two

Again, this technique is not ‘true’ inlay but it is a technique that ensures perfect results.

The recipe for success in this style of inlay is to ensure that you have the correct size drill to the right diameter wire. Get these dimensions correct and you can’t fail. Andrew shows you silver inlay with a copper sheet but this technique relates to any contrasting colour metals.

Part One

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.