How to make this bezel setting necklace.

This is a great way of using all those random shaped and freeform stones that you've collected over the years.
#new #tutorial #jewelrymaking #jewellerymaking

[@hworsley]

The way you textured the 22ct is inspired. Great tutorial with clear instructions. You make it look so easy! 😊

[@metalofhonour]

@@hworsley thank you. Keep it clean, n keep it simple. 👍🏼

[@steveredwatty]

Definitely be interested in a member area. I really like this piece. It shows you can have a beautiful piece of jewellery without it being symmetrical and 'perfect'. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@metalofhonour]

@@steveredwatty great to hear. Thank you. It's surprising what can be done with a simple solution.

[@tywhitmire860]

I really enjoy your tutorials with commentary. I would love to see more decorative collets and engraving. Engraving is my weakness. lol.... Thank you for working so hard on these videos!

[@metalofhonour]

@tywhitmire860 thank you.I appreciate you watching. I've still been playing with engraving recording. I'm trying to come up with a better setup so it's clear. Then I'll be doing lots of engraving videos.

[@tywhitmire860]

​@@metalofhonour I look forward to seeing them! I've struggled with how much pressure and angles. I don't want to invest in a power graver until I can manually engrave. I have high hopes as you are very good at detailed explanations. Congrats on your new shop location.

[@patredden4557]

Really great video, thanks for all the information you shared. Beautiful setting. Thank you.

[@metalofhonour]

@@patredden4557 thank you. Really appreciate you watching.

[@phillbearman359]

Lovely piece. Once again, great skills and wonderful commentary on how you do it. Inspiring for us hobbyists!

[@metalofhonour]

@phillbearman359 thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏼

[@hayestweed7143]

Not a fan of drewsy stones so that heavily influences my appreciation of the piece but I very much appreciate the techniques and thank you for sharing!

[@metalofhonour]

@hayestweed7143 that's okay. The video was all about the technique and how to overcome weird stones. Everyone likes something different. Be boring if we were all the same. I appreciate you commenting as always 👍🏼

[@justinemajewelry7908]

Thanks a lot for the video and details. Your explanation answered lots of my questions.

[@metalofhonour]

@@justinemajewelry7908 thank you. Pleased it helped you.

[@tabasdezh]

Thank you for sharing the video 👌

[@metalofhonour]

@@tabasdezh thank you for watching.

[@hayestweed7143]

Looking forward to hearing your thought process as you set up your new shop. Could even explain what you were thinking when you agreed to let it. Thanks for sharing!

[@metalofhonour]

@hayestweed7143 I'm going to try and record it too. I'm leaving current building because they put the rent up by 23%. Everything happens for a reason. The new place will be more open plan and will help with recording too. Thanks for watching.

[@aumi.jewels]

I just got moved to a different city… I was going nuts not being able to get on KZbin. I’m still unpacking and I have my own studio again. I’m so excited to get back to work at my bench. Ok now I’m going to watch your video. I have a black druzy so lets see what you do with yours hugs 🤗, Michelle

[@metalofhonour]

@aumi.jewels nice one. I hope the move went smoothly and the studio set up nice. Druzy is one of the only quartz I personally like. Good luck with yours. Yesterday's video is a bit late. Will go live tomorrow.

[@tangojuli209]

I recently got an order from an indonesian guy of some great material, but most of the cabs have uneven sides, rounded backs etc that are gonna take some creativity (such as you've demonstrated here) to set. Thanks for some great ideas!

[@metalofhonour]

@@tangojuli209 types like this do make for interesting stones. Good luck with yours. Rounded backs are a pain. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Thanks for commenting again.

[@tangojuli209]

Videos going into the details of setting up a business and setting prices would be very welcome. The dialogue is complicated (esp on FB groups) by the fact that a lot of people do this who don't have a make a living doing it, so they can easily undercut people who DO need to make a living. The various formulas offered for pricing are really vague, or simplified such that it would lead to zero profit.

[@metalofhonour]

@tangojuli209 thanks for feedback. I had been thinking for a while what I could do for the paid membership side of things one day, because I share so much other knowledge anyway. Really appreciate it.

[@ceciliacrijnen9254]

Haha buying a pretty stone and then thinking what the hell can I do with it and how? yes sir I have a few and I'm no professional just a stubborn hobbyist. I know the basics and for me your instructions are helpful and inspiring so thank you.

[@metalofhonour]

@ceciliacrijnen9254 haha. It's hard not to buy stones. We've all got these iffy ones. Thank you. I just wanted to show something different, because quite often people just do the wire wrapping thing.

[@MasonCarterJewellery]

Nice one mate I'm Luap happy days ex para, ex BTCC racing driver, ex MTB downhill racer, now trying this lol

[@metalofhonour]

@paulknapp2223 haha. Very different and a huge mix. I miss downhill racing. I used to go to Penshurt downhill track years ago. I wouldn't have the nerve anymore more for it. Definitely worth a go. 👍🏼

[@MasonCarterJewellery]

@@metalofhonour haha yeah thats long gone now mate 3 years ago, im near brands are you in kent?

[@metalofhonour]

@paulknapp2223 I am. Born and bred. When I move workshop in a few weeks, I'll be officially naming my actual business and linking the two in a reveal video type thing. I grew up in Strood but grandparents lived not far from brands hatch. As little kids we used to park outside on the green and watch the racing at weekends. That was of course before the building was in the way. I'm talking late 80s early 90s. Only time I've been to brands in recent years is the classic bike racing and end of season lorry racing.

[@MasonCarterJewellery]

@@metalofhonour nice maybee I can pay you and you can teach me some stuff lol

[@metalofhonour]

@paulknapp2223 I do actually do experience day where jewellers come and learn more. I had just got so busy, I had to put the price up because I wasn't selling any metal on the day and it was stopping me earning from retail pieces. When I do the workshop reveal thing and website, all the two and three day courses will be on the price list. I actually just checked the map. I'm only 35 minute drive from Brands Hatch.

[@flyingcheff]

Great project, Ydna! I do this combo as often as I can. Lots of gold (22k, or sometimes 18k) on silver. Amd yes, I do have some of these stones. In fact, I have one that is very similar shape to this pieces'. It is a gorgeous piece of Gem Silica (gem Chrysocolla) with an entire large vug space with crystals - all in that gorgeous aqua blue! I can't wait to get it out and make a setting in this videos style. I have a question for you. I have both the Badeco Swiss hammer hand-piece and the Foredom. I use the Badeco because it's the Rolls-Royce of hammer hand-pieces, but I find that at even maximum percussion, it is not as percussive as I want/need to move metal (like your Foredom seems to). Have you ever tried both and compared them? I got the Badeco brand new, but I think it might not be performing at capacity. Any thoughts? Thank you!

[@metalofhonour]

@flyingcheff always a great colour combo. I love it. Your stones sound good. It's honestly been over 20 years since I've used a Badeco drill, so sadly I just can't remember. But if it's any use, I always have this on the medium setting. It could even be down to the tip. I trimmed this to be quite slim on the tip. This can be a big help.

[@flyingcheff]

@metalofhonour Thanks so much. I am going to do some comparison tests. Perhaps my Badeco (it's a hammer hand-piece, not a drill) is underperforming. Perhaps it needs an adjustment. I make all my own tips for it - and my Foredom). I'll DM you a picture of my stone and its adventures. It's great to have a "gathering place" online to show your followers' pieces. Do you have a common meeting place for that? Patreon would be a suggestion. Are you on IG? Where would you like to receive DM's?

[@metalofhonour]

@flyingcheff probably a like for on same piece would be a useful controlled test for that. In a few weeks, I'll be doing my website reveal along with my actual business. I'm hoping to get a forum page put on that would allow the community to chat and exhibit their work. Also long term I'll probably do the KZbin Memberships platform. Patreon was something I looked a briefly too, which could be an option.

[@flyingcheff]

@@metalofhonour I'd be in on supporting you there!

[@metalofhonour]

@@flyingcheff thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Uvaronova]

Where do you get your metal from :) I like your short cuts you show, they are helping me prepare before hand once I really start getting into jewelry making

[@metalofhonour]

@Uvaronova I get my metals from a mixture of London, Birmingham and Germany, depending on what I want. Every country has a few suppliers. What country are you from? Sorry if you've told me before.

[@Uvaronova]

@@metalofhonour I am in America. I have a few options already The more options I have the better

[@TheArtisanTouch]

Yes members only

[@metalofhonour]

@@TheArtisanTouch I'll have it set up in the new year. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@glendaowoc9576]

I’m trying to set cameo. By hand is not working well. Do you think a flex shaft hammer attachment is gentle enough? I have had some fracture lines. Also thinking of getting a gsr.

[@metalofhonour]

@glendaowoc9576 a few of my videos do show how I use by hand only. Following the video style is good, you just need to be careful not to damage your wrist. Your hands will get stronger. Hammer hand piece can be as gentle as you need and very safe. They can be adjusted on the handpiece too. I'd recommend some eye magnification though, as it really helps to get that visual of how close you actually are. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.