Diy bezel how to make

When I first started silversmithing I thought for sure a prong setting would be easier to tackle before trying to make a bezel setting. I was told over and over by my smithing friends that I should master bezel making before attempting a prong setting.

This is such a cool way to up-cycle buttons into beautiful resin filled bezels! Here is a list of some of the items you can use:1. Old book pages 2. Pyrite Flakes 3. Broken Rhinestone or Jewelry 4. Embellished Ribbon 5. Small Buttons or Beads 6. Decorative Fibers 7 Big old buttons with rim or...Read More

I really enjoy incorporating resin into Open Back Frames, Wire Hoops and Bezels to make unique customized jewelry. Open Backs have provided a whole new level of creativity to my resin work. The number one questions that people have in regards to wrapping their brains around the “how to” part of this creative play is; [...]

This is a technique to set round gemstones in bezels with a punch. Once mastered, it is a very quick and neat way to set gems in bezels.

Want to make custom necklaces? Learn how to use open back bezels with resin for custom jewelry with flowers, glitter, and more in this easy to follow tutorial.

Bezel-Setting Tutorial: Make your own bezel-set ring or other piece of jewelry following this tutorial! You will need: Basic to intermediate metalsmithing skills soldering equipment pickling solution Jewelers saw shears/snips set of jewelers files sandpaper grits 200-400…

I hope you are inspired and excited about the upcoming release, including these bezel shapes. It is slated to release January 5, 2017.

Chose or make a wireframe, hammer flat, mix and colorize jewelry resin. Fill frame with resin to make pendants!

Handmade Bezel Resin Hearts: Make your own heart shaped bezels with easy to find supplies. Fill them with resin, beads, cabochons and broken jewelry pieces.

Here is a tutorial showing how to adhere tape to the backside of the bezels and create resin filled pieces of wearable art. Open Back Bezel Rings are formed out of solid brass and plated with 24k gold or .999 fine silver. Open Back Bezel Rings with Resin Tutorial Supplies Needed: Open Back Ring Bezels [...]