Cool Tools: Setting Small Gemstones in Silver Metal Clay

[@cat52]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing. I am saving my money to buy a PMC Kiln from Cool Tools. I just love these helpful tutorial videos!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

+Cathy H Thank you for the note!

[@katymcnatt4977]

Very informative and thorough!

[@anjaanja7684]

Thanks a lot! this was very helpfull for a beginner like me, and it was very easy to follow too.

[@Calliope8802]

Great tutorial, thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@patriciaeisele8956]

Love the video! I didn't realize cz's could be fired. Can you fire gemstones, too?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

+Patricia Eisele Hi Patricia, Most natural gemstones cannot be fired due to the high temperatures required for silver clay. Here is a link to our firing guide. This guide includes CZ's, Lab's and Natural Gemstones: www.cooltools.us/v/vspfiles/assets/images/Article-Gemstones_In_Metal_Clay.pdf

[@patriciaeisele8956]

+CoolToolsVideos Thank you. Can't wait to try this.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

No problem... Have a great day!

[@nicolachurchill3344]

this is great can you use the same setting for a large faceted stone ??

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Nicola, for a large faceted stone we would suggest using bezel templates. Below is a link to our bezel templates. Under each product listing is 2 videos showing how to use them. I hope this helps you. Thank you for the question. www.cooltools.us/Bezel-Templates-s/2518.htm

[@katphyre]

How do you polish the silver piece when the stones are already in it? Can you tumble it?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, you can tumble a piece with stones. Thanks for the question!

[@claraandriessen8423]

Nice! What 's the red stone you used in the middle of the gold plated pendant?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Clara, the stone is garnet. Have a good day!

[@claraandriessen8423]

CoolToolsVideos did you fire the piece while the garnet was in it?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Clara, garnet is safe up to 1675°F / 913°C for 2-4 hours and can be fired in place.

[@krissykat76]

whatever your profession is I want to do, $1,000,000 diamond? one day i want one of those! Plus you've accumulated all the expensive tools i think i'll work on getting those first lol