Professionally Set A Gallery Bezel

[@cathyellington7599]

I really like to watch your channel. You have such a kind voice and nice smile. I am new to this but so eager to start. I really like the way you show alternatives to expensive tools. Hope later to build my collection up but for now the block and glue gun will work for me. Cathy

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you found the OJA Cathy. Our videos are perfect for beginners on a budget. Have fun and stay safe. 😀

[@esalenchik]

The hot glue hack is a brilliant idea, thanks for all the great tips and tricks you share with us...

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm so glad that you like that studio-hack. I hope that the OJA has helped you save time and money while helping you to improve the quality of your output. Thanks for your support! : )

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

I love love love this site! Thank you so much for doing it online. I took two lessons at a place that was absolutely horrible in Nashville, but you are so understanding easy-to-understand and my only hold held back is the expense of the tools.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm glad that you discovered the OJA and that you've been enjoying our videos. As you go through the OJA playlist at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com you'll find that whenever possible we have provided inexpensive alternatives to tools and supplies. But, there is only so much that's possible. Good luck with your creative pursuits in 2018. Thanks for your support! : )

[@debbdesai8855]

Thank you. Very interesting and informative. Will be purchasing an engraving block soon along with the bezel tool.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@KyleTO7]

Thanks professor John ♡

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video Kyle. There are other stone setting videos included in the OJA's video playlist. You can find the complete OJA playlist organized by category on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )

[@dharleeminter2838]

Hi John, I sure would love to see you get into a few intermediate things. It seems a long wait to get there.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The intermediate projects are coming Dharlee. We just need to make sure that we have all of the basic videos ready to support the more complex projects. Each of the intermediate projects will be supported with a playlist on the OJA's KZbin channel that will help those just starting to learn the art of making jewelry keep pace with our more seasoned viewers. We've also been working of fundraising efforts to support the production of these videos. Stay tuned. Thanks for your support! : )

[@joycejoy7651]

lovely gallery bezel wire..will source from the uk hopefully.. ..i have a piece of oddly shaped ceramic ..wonder if gallery wire would work.....that engraving block it's brilliant. ...the back of the pendant is cool..well rock on John..stay cool x

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks for the nice feedback Joyce. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Gallery bezel wire is available everywhere in the world. And, you can easily purchase it from an online jewelry supply company. Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your support! : )

[@pijnto]

very timely, I am making a similar item only with a opal trouble is it has been one of those days and I melted tiny part of the gallery, time to start again

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

In the words of Homer Simpson, "Doh!". It happens to all of us at one time or another. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@nevajuzo4051]

Hi John, nice work,👌👍👍 easy. Thnx ✊🙋

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Neva. Thanks for your support! : )

[@zubaidawaheda7165]

wow

[@shelleystewart3398]

Thank you so very much! Always info I can use irl.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Shelley. Thanks for your support! : )

[@emi3623]

Hello I really need help. I have a question about using brass for the bezel. Ive been trying to make a bezel cup using brass instead of fine silver (because I like the color of gold and silver is expensive for a beginner to practice). However it was very difficult to set the stone into the brass cup. I used bezel setting tools to push the bezel on to the stone but after pushing 4sides (left right, down top), it became very hard to push the remaining parts and I ended up hurting myself. The end result is not good and I cant find any youtubers that are using brass to make bezel cup (Ive seen sellers make it using brass though). Do you know if theres anyway to set the stone into a brass bezel cup? I tried to use the hammer but I was afraid that I might break the stone. Also, is there any way I can add a gold color to the fine silver bezel? Would you recommend using gold leaf paint? Thank you 😇

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi emi3623, The reason why jewelers use fine silver bezel wire to create bezel settings is because the material is extremely soft, it only has a thickness of 28 ga., and it has a melting temperature higher than sterling. Brass is harder to work with because it oxidizes quickly and isn't easy to smooth over a stone. I've only seen it used on inexpensive imported items. Two OJA videos that might help you to finish you brass bezel are: "Transform A Nail Into A Setting Punch", and "Setting A Cast Bezel With A Hammer And Nail". You'll find both on the OJA's playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. There is no easy, durable solution to adding gold color to your bezel. This is because most processes require heat or acids and cannot be performed with a stone in a piece. My best recommendation would be to look into the price of some gold bezel wire. You won't be buying a troy ounce of it. So, the price should be rather low. Good luck with your projects. Thanks for your support! : )

[@brucefulton]

Some suppliers carry thin (28-30ga) gold filled bezel strip sold by the inch-foot. If you want a gold bezel and don't want to pay for pure Karat gold, that would be an inexpensive way to go.

[@loganwilson3040]

where can i get gold bezel wire

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The OJA does not promote any vendors or endorse any products. I suggest that you do a quick search on Google for "gold bezel wire suppliers". I'm sure that you will find a huge variety of suppliers. Or, you can contact the jewelry supply company that you normally deal with for assistance. Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your support! : )

[@michaelwallace688]

can you use a gallery bezel on free form cabochons? What about step up bezels?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Michael, You can successfully use either gallery or step bezel wire with "free form" cabochons. The shape of the perimeter of the stone, however, cannot have a have a deep notch. You might be able to fudge it with the gallery bezel wire. But you would not be able to bend the step bezel wire over the edge of the stone where it cuts back into itself. Sounds like you're making some dramatic pieces. Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your support! : )

[@akashburhade2820]

Sir..... How this bezel made

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

This type of bezel is made from "gallery bezel wire." You work with it the same way that you work with regular bezel wire. Just try to match up the pattern when you cut it to size. The OJA has a video on how to solder bezels to a backing plate in it's playlist at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )

[@flyingcheff]

Mines bigger than yours!!! LOL!!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I assume that you're referring to my engraving block. But why is it that conversations related to jewelry production often sound "dirty" when they really aren't meant to be? Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@flyingcheff]

So true, good question1 I love your videos, of course! I DO have an engraving block, it was a crazy serendipitous occurrence, a wannabe jeweler changed her mind and sold me all her stuff for ... a great price. I am SOOO grateful and have shared (given away) with other student jewelers like myself. Those events are few and far between. Paying it forward!

[@flyingcheff]

Oh, and I haven't used it yet, thanks for showing me.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm sure that once you incorporate the engraving block into your routine you'll wonder how you ever lived without one. And, the bigger the BETTER. ; P Thanks for being one of the OJA's best patrons!