How to Solder a Bezel Setting into an Open Ring Band or Shank (WITHOUT Making a Mess!)

[@lindadonovan1217]

"so people know what it's really like in the studio" = EXACTLY why I'm so excited to be there in 3 weeks!!!! I can't wait!

[@JewelryArts]

I am looking forward to having you here with us!!!

[@adrienehamilton6679]

I adore your expertise and teaching methods! New fav! ❤😂

[@JewelryArts]

Welcome to the Jewelry Arts way! :)

[@lenastiward8657]

Beautiful result - thank you!

[@JewelryArts]

Thank you so very much 😃

[@akgoldbear7669]

Great job and good explanation. Thank you 🙂🌺

[@JewelryArts]

I am so glad you enjoyed it!😃

[@alexisdentino4808]

You mentioned maybe not needing to pickle before soldering the opposite side - How do you know if your metal is clean enough to not pickle in between?

[@JewelryArts]

If everything looks quite black and oxidized, then you should pickle. The paste flux tends to keep things pretty clean but you can always pickle if you are in doubt. 😃

[@alexisdentino4808]

@@JewelryArts Thank you!

[@JewelryArts]

@@alexisdentino4808 You are very welcome! :)

[@ceciliam7144]

Lovely ❤

[@JewelryArts]

Thank you so very much 😃

[@lenastiward8657]

What is keeping the bezel in place prior to soldering - friction?

[@pemcot9018]

Yup

[@JewelryArts]

Yes, it is just wedged in place. 😃

[@bkrindy9856]

"Soldering is actually not that big of deal. Its getting the little shit to sit there nice and level"...Words of wisdom from the sage...😆

[@JewelryArts]

So glad you enjoyed it! :)