crystal cap

how to make a cap for a crystal

[@nermineldemardash1230]

Soham, I know all the steps but i was missing the last one ... putting the cap and pushing the ends tightly on the stone. U r an added value to me. Thx a lot

[@campfire_cat]

Do you do commisions?

[@ezridaeus]

Love your vids, Mr. Harrison. I tend to get in a slump every once in awhile and watching one of your vids picks me right up.

[@angelavila1420]

Saludos desde Ecuador Mr. Soham muy bonitos y practicos sus videos, por favor si puede suba un video como esmaltar medallones y dijes, le agradezco saludos

[@revpupusa]

Great video Soham! thank you so much for all your videos!. Ive seen alot of these style pendants where the cap consists of just a very thin layer of silver that looks like it have been melted around the crystal? some kind of silver leaf flake sheets? Anyone knows what people use to make that? (im not talking about lostwax casted dripped settings´)

[@Royster931]

The prongs from last tutorial worked great, on my freeform ruby. I have a scissor cut stone but I am floundering. Any chance of a lesson? regards Mark

[@Dharlanna]

I so agree.

[@michaelmartin4952]

nice thanks Soham

[@KremenaVenkova]

thank you....:)

[@sohamharrison]

that made me smile, thanks for the kind words

[@sohamharrison]

rio grande, made by GRS

[@argent1182]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Excellent!!

[@rosetale2027]

Can we use brass rather than silver?

[@purdiewendy]

Thank you for a great video. Did you use the same fine silver for the flat top?

[@yasminjohnson9084]

What the silver called again? Would I be able to find it in gold?

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

Me at the beginning of this video: I can totally do this!!! Me at the end of this video: time to admit defeat and hire a professional.....

[@theresamorgan689]

Wat dat

[@tachiniisun2739]

I enjoyed the video. I was wonder if one could solder the bail on the cap before capping the crystal...?

[@juhliahmiller]

Better than my art teacher in my college class with explaining and the visual learning is much easier to see in this video than in a class full of people and u can’t see close enough during the lesson.

[@cynthiajacobsen7781]

You are a born teacher. Thank You

[@TIKTOK40RTUN3]

Good luck on others

[@TIKTOK40RTUN3]

Looks very nice

[@ladyjustice6110]

Where can i buy pre made caps like yours? Ive been looking for several years online and had no luck other than cheap crap from china. I have the capability to trim the crystals to get a proper fit but to make a cap by hand? It will take a month to sundays. Id rather buy several sizes and go from there. Please help me! ☹😫

[@oldmanriver3281]

That was very informational and inspirational. Thank you for making this video and sharing your expertise. It was very interesting.

[@rafaelm8233]

Wow amazing you really have skill and knowledge

[@laurenkay2748]

What is the bail width and is there a part two of this where you make the bail? Please let me know it’s much appreciated.

[@nina_smithy]

You gotta thank the universe for Soham. Just typed 'crystal cap' in and breathed a sigh of relief when Soham showed up. He's just the best. The soothing voice is an added bonus.

[@amandathompson4692]

Just watched for the second time. You make it look so easy. When I started working with metal, I said I would never be interested in stone setting because it looked way too difficult. I'm now ready to try this project and bezel making. Thanks so much for the great information. I have one question - what is your trick to sawing so quickly. It talkes me forever to cut out a small piece so I usually use my shears.

[@1soham1]

nothing wrong with shears if you file after

[@RobertBibarel]

Any idea what the thickest silver I can use is and still be able to push over the crystal?

[@1soham1]

i would guess 1mm fine silver

[@francescaniel5487]

I would like to send you a bunch of quartz to be capped let me know if you would be interested in some work. :) I want to learn myself but I don’t have the tools !!!

[@Emerald_Vizsla]

Heya gem/metal community! I'm looking to set a raw stone like this with a metal setting into the end of a wood wand instead of a pendant or ring. I don't know very much about metal settings as I'm just beginning to explore it. What kind of direction from here could I go with learning more? This video is in the direction I'd like to go but I'm curious about mounting that to a wood handle.

[@nowirehangers2815]

Did you ever get that sorted? Curious as it sounds interesting.

[@deborahhardeman8802]

Where can I get the wide flat pliers

[@1soham1]

riogrande.com

[@napastar100]

i had to see this video again, great work! training my brain!

[@rabbitygoods2755]

what kind of gas are you using to solder?

[@pacorabane5103]

exelent¡

[@ingridsaab5413]

Thank you Mr Soham Harrison. I 've looking for a tutorial for some rocks which need that same type of bail. You are a real gift from the universe and from God!

[@DrACCook]

Love your voice. I want to send you my stones for you to work with. I don’t have the patience. I can hear your passion. ❤️ Thank you for this lovely video.

[@haleymonzel4622]

Thank you. Your passion shows

[@archlcroft5428]

You need a sip of water

[@napastar100]

I wish I these tools! I be making my own crystals

[@Luminousmanforever]

how much do you charge to make those ???

[@1soham1]

sorry i don't make them to sell

[@Luminousmanforever]

soham harrison I own crystals I just need a price for caps made for them thank you

[@peacenlove3faith302]

Thank you

[@Joy_Bartlett]

Mr. Soham Harisson, I am learning a lot from your tutorials. Thanks for unselfishly sharing your craftsmanship and great talent!

[@carkirsch77]

First of all I would like to thank you for the videos that you share with us. I would like to know where to find that kind of file (?) that you make reference as "Flat # 2 cut hand pile" Or I am not hearing correctly! Thank you so much!

[@1soham1]

swiss #2 cut flat hand file from any jewellery supply store

[@krism2746]

How would you secure the bezel to the stone if it didn't have the proper taper?

[@1soham1]

two part epoxy

[@krism2746]

soham harrison thanks. Great videos.

[@charliem1023]

You are awesome I love your videos !

[@StinkyDustyBird]

Just what I need, thank you! Perfect instructions.

[@turtlespirit2424]

thank you so much for your skill and wisdom! really helped me with a custom jewellery order :D

[@denisealvarado447]

awesome! thank you!!!

[@SuDesigns]

What type of torch do you use? I've been looking for one but I don't know which one to use.

[@Coleman77]

Watching your videos reminds me that I'm on the right path. Every video feels like it was meant for me to see and learn from. Thank you!

[@sisteryaya24]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this tutorial with us. I work in metal and wire and I have been wanted to put caps on crystals. Thank you so much!

[@SuDesigns]

What type of bezel wire is that? Where can I buy some?

[@1soham1]

it is .5 thick sheet (24ga) that i cut with a bench shear

[@SuDesigns]

Thank you so much for answering. Do you know where I can purchase the materials?

[@1soham1]

riogrande.com

[@SuDesigns]

Thank you!

[@amyjennings9599]

Such a great video thank you for sharing!

[@melissajohnson4201]

love this thank you!!!

[@1soham1]

"makes my heart soar like a hawk" dan george

[@ozmommi]

This is a great video. My sister and I made a cap for my brothers Elk Ivory's that he brought home from a hunt up north. He was very proud of them. We made it them in copper, so we used Epoxy instead of pushing down the edges, as copper is a little stiffer than fine silver. I put them on a braided leather choker and he was pleased. I wanted to let you know Soham, that I learn so much from your video's. I have taught myself silversmithing, enameling, etc., from on-line resources like this. I know that you also taught yourself from books and I know you would have loved video to help you. So thank-you for taking the time to do all of these great educational videos, and passing on your knowledge to all of us. It is very much appreciated.

[@CharmedKarmaJewelry]

thank you so much for doing these videos!!

[@stebates4720]

lovely, im thinkin of applying the same technique to finish the ends of a wire bangle im going , to make, that's why I asked you about the balls, this will do the job better me thinks, thanks

[@sohamharrison]

i saw one recently that was painted with copper paint then soft solder was flowed on to it. these days they coat the top with copper paint then electroplate the silver on.