How to Safely Bezel Set an Opal Using Glue (1)

[@AnnabelTheGoldsmith]

The amount of times ive tried to put more metal over a opal.....another ver useful vid! About to go prep my oval cab setting for a very pretty customers opal 🙏🤟

[@JewelryArts]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😃

[@hosannaliving]

Oh man I used the 2part epoxy for the first time this weekend and boy howdy it stinks! Going to wear my respirator next time 😷

[@JewelryArts]

Not a bad idea, it IS stinky! :)

[@carolgrodin7530]

I love your tutorials! I am going to purchase your setting tools!! Thank you

[@JewelryArts]

I am so glad you are enjoying the videos! You will LOVE the setting tools😃

[@Poecilia1963]

I'm glad to see you doing that, I know how some people are about glue. I use e6000, because you don't have to mix it and it sets a bit rubbery, which I would think helps absorb any shock to the opal.

[@JewelryArts]

I will have to try that! 😃Glue is just a tool like any other. I think it gets a bad rap. 😃

[@texasgigi3684]

Great tip. I love the setting tool that you were using. It’s my favorite, out of the set.

[@JewelryArts]

I am so glad you like it! 😃

[@texasgigi3684]

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[@barrineingram2650]

I had a fuckup in the studio yesterday setting an Opal doublet. I used superglue instead of 2 part epoxy and the Opal wasn’t level yet in the setting but the glue hardened before I could fix it. I tried heating it from under to soften glue but no luck. I ended up cracking it a bit , which wouldn’t be a problem if it was level, I could have added a tiny layer of clear resin to fill crack. Any tips on loosening glue without damaging Opal.?

[@JewelryArts]

Hmm, you need a solvent safe for sensitive stones. I am not sure I know of what can be safely used with opals. :(

[@tiffanya4113]

What is that wire you put underneath the stone?

[@JewelryArts]

We sometimes use fine silver wire to raise the stone to the correct height. :)