Transparent pendant - how to make OPEN BACK BEZEL!

Today I will show you how to use stepped bezel wire or bearer wire to make OPEN BACK BEZEL for your jewelry! Thank you Steve for this wire, I was excited to try it out! Hope you will enjoy this tutorial, let me know if you'll try using this wire! :)
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[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi friends! Hope you enjoyed this video. Here are similar ones if you're learning how to make bezels: ⭐️ How to make a DECORATIVE BEZEL for cabochon using gallery wire: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKG3hGepa9yLibc ⭐️ How to make a bezel for cabochon step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opmydpyjZaaprKc

[@onestopplus1]

Here’s a neat annealing trick I learned from my metal smithing instructor. Use a black sharpie marker to draw a line on the metal your going to anneal, then use your torch. The line will disappear when the metal is fully annealed.

[@kairos6312]

oo good to know!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I love it!! Can I add this to my next tips & hacks video and tag you? :)

[@onestopplus1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Sure ! Happy to pass on this little trick, please note I don’t know how well it works on anything but sterling, and if your using step bail wire you made yourself I’d anneal from the back to avoid accidentally melting your solder.

[@janearcher3834]

It's true you can use a Sharpie as an indicator for annealing, however, the Sharpie brand was bought by a different company about a year ago and they changed the formula. So now in order for it to work it HAS TO BE the INDUSTRIAL Sharpies. If you use the regular Sharpies the mark will burn off too fast and your metal will not be annealed.

[@scarlettardis2018]

Love the little hammer attachment

[@mmd9976]

Thank you for showing steps so calmly and thoroughly, I learn from your channel as I am new to jewelry making.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm very glad that you feel this way! I want these videos to be easy to follow and clear to understand. And honest too :) Thank you for watching and your sweet comment!

[@anitataco6488]

I love that stone! Clear quartz is such an underrated stone for jewelry! I have some antique pieces with real Rhinestones, clear quartz/rock crystal that came from the Rhine River. Very, very neat piece you made!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you so much! Oooh, the pieces you mentioned sound amazing! I bet they're gorgeous 😍

[@justines1919]

Wow stunning 😍 I don’t even make jewelry but I want to!

[@susanvisser616]

I like the clean, simplicity of the piece

[@kerrysmith1019]

A lovely clear demonstration. Thank you

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Glad it was helpful! My pleasure! Thank you for watching

[@allanthompson9695]

Great tutorial, thanks Basia. Lovely Pendant.

[@jennifercoffelt3696]

Very pretty stone.i liked the tutorial I wish I had tools like that to set the stone in a bezal.

[@texasgigi3684]

Beautiful!! Great video. I wish I had seen this before trying to make a bezel with a step bezel! It was very stiff, because I didn’t anneal it enough-I was afraid that I’d melt it! Thanks for showing that tool that you used on your flex shaft! I’m a newbie, so I hadn’t seen one of those before.

[@Lucy4n89]

Wow, another great video! Thanks Basia!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! Very happy you enjoy it 🥰

[@jarvrc65100]

Thanks again. Just finished my first bezel with your help :)))

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's so awesome, well done!! Congrats! I'm so happy my video helped you, I hope that you enjoyed the making process :))

[@MindfullyMindy]

Basia, thank you so much for the tutorial. It seemed that you skipped showing us a few parts of the process. For beginners, those steps are really quite helpful. Would you be so kind as to show more of the process in the future? Also, I appreciated how you pointed out the flaw in your soldering and shared the trouble with finding a gem that would work for this project. Little things like this really show the thinking process we beginners need.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you, Mindy, I'm glad you enjoyed this video! Yes, absolutely, it wasn't meant to be a perfected, polished video, but rather "let's try it together and see what happens" type of video :) I believe I've shown all of the steps to make the bezel, I'm not sure which are missing? I did finish the pendant without showing all of the attachements I was using (from coarse to fine, prepolishing to polishing), becasue the video was focused on the part of making the bezel. Other tutorials are showing more steps, when finishing the piece is also a part of the tutorial 😃 But still, there weren't many steps that I've skipped, this was pretty much all I did to this pendant, that I've shown in the video :)

[@justynaswiatek9944]

Great tutorial😍 Thank you Basia 🌷💕for some time I've been thinking about starting to make open bezel, because, in fact, some stones are beautiful on the other side too, and it's nice to leave them uncovered, and some are so pretty when light passes through them✨

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Absolutely! I totally agree! 😀 Thank you so much for watching Justyna, I'm very happy that you enjoyed it 🥰 I really recommended trying this, I'm sure you'll like it!

[@MoonstoneMamas]

AMAZING TUTORIAL, as always!!!!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

awesome! Thank you so so much!!

[@patredden4557]

Thanks for the video, love the results!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

awesome, I'm so happy tp hear that! Thank you for watching :))

[@milouschmidt]

Beautiful pendant Basia ❤ 😍 I love how simple it is 👍🏻💕

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@CaryjHedrick]

Thanks for the tutorial. I will be trying this!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Awesome! Have fun, I'm sure you'll like it! If you do shop for this wire, check if there's fine silver one available. It's easier to work with!

[@sejaaguia8020]

Thank you so much for sharing! I really needed that!! 😄

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, it was a pleasure to share :) ❤️

[@Nancy4133nope]

I am definitely going to have to cab me up some rutilated quartz and try this out. A great video I really enjoy your videos you are amazing

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@mihaelaborsosszabo1399]

Pretty, love it!👍🤩nice work!👏👏

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! I'm very happy you like it :))

[@tishsmiddy71]

But I got me a beautiful Labrador right and when I’m ready that’s the stone I’m going to make like that clear one and I’ll probably have another years worth of watching you. ❤ Merry Christmas 2023

[@kairos6312]

this is so cool. never thought about an open bezel before :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I hope you'll give it a try now! :)) Thank you for watching

[@magorzata8213]

Piękne kamienie, jak zwykle świetna robota Basiu :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Dziękuję bardzo! Cieszę się, że Ci się podobało 🥰❤️

[@Melimoments]

Ohhhh I love itttt! Thx 🙏🏻 uuuu!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

you're very welcome!! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@christinabeanqueen]

Another great tutorial! You explain things so clearly. Thank you for the helpful tips and tricks! Such a pretty piece. ❤

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thanks so much! That's great, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀🙏

[@christinabeanqueen]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing are you still on Patreon? If so, do you have a link?

[@stephencoster9532]

@@christinabeanqueen hiya, if you click on 'Show More' above these comments but under the video, the link is there. Sorry that Basia didn't manage to reply to this, she gets so busy at times that some things do slip through. Steve...

[@marioalvarez2808]

That's simply beautiful! I just got some fine silver step bezel yesterday. Thank you for your video. Now I have an idea of what to do!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

ooh, fine silver will be even better, it's softer and easier to work with 😍 good luck with making your bezels! Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment

[@marioalvarez2808]

Appreciate your response. I'm learning and it's been fun so far.

[@stephencoster9532]

@@marioalvarez2808 Hiya, where did you get the fine silver step bezel from, please? Steve...

[@josiarts2917]

Omg love it

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Very happy that you do! Thank you! ❤️

[@vijeshmr59]

Nice 👍👍

[@amccaffrey1443]

Basia thank you so much for all of your video tutorials! They’ve been a big part of my jewelry making/metalsmithing journey. I realize this video is a few years old so you may not read this comment…but I really wanted to know what kind of gemstones the first two you fitted against the bezel strip? They were the two that you determined were too big. Thank you again for all the time and effort you utilized into your content. It is so valuable to all of us beginners. 🙏🏼😊

[@cherylfuhs289]

I think they were Moss Agate's

[@tishsmiddy71]

I’m not ready yet but I love watching you create ❤ , how’s the little washer I want one if you ever see one let me know !lol Thank you ,for being you 🤩❤️🌹💋

[@mluz9701]

Awesome!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you! 😀

[@marenc9648]

Hello Basia, thank you ver much for your video. Now I know how to use correctly the wire. 😁 I ordered a little piece time ago for trying out but didn't know how to use it. I have a question... Where you put your hallmark on these things. Sometimes the hallmark destroys delicate things with a visible bump or you can't hide it.... Have a nice day and stay safe. Greetings from Germany Maren 🌲⛄🎄

[@lauramiller3033]

Thank you for your tutorials! I have really been enjoying quite a few of them. Your work is beautiful :) Can you recommend a particular double sided sticky tape product for holding the stones in place while you're shaping the bezel wire? There are so many different kinds available.

[@roxanne3474]

That was a fantastic tutorial, you're really great at this! Also I have a question. I'm really interested in the whole process of jewellery making especially pendants or necklaces. I'd like to try it myself. Could you recommend what tools should i get in metalworking? To polish it, cut it, bend it, heat it and also other must-have things?

[@marilenadorelle]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I love your bench set up. What kind of bench pin support are you using?

[@user-hy4to2cd6v]

Very inspiring! Can you tell me what kind of hammer attachment you used as a substitute for the pusher to get the silver over the stone.

[@JukVivojuk]

Thank you Basia for another great tutorial! I see that you use borax flux for soldering. May I ask your opinion on it? Is it better than liquid flux (like My-T-Flux from Rio Grande or similar ones)?

[@alaaammarjewelry8214]

♥️♥️♥️

[@danacali4nia]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial, Basia! I've always wondered how to use the step bezel. I have a bunch of beautiful Montana agates that I'd like to set, and I think this type of wire will be perfect! How do you like the hammer handpiece? Did you find that it was helpful in pushing the sterling silver in?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

So happy to hear that! You should definitely give it a go, the step bezel is something I now use regularly in my work. As for the hammer handpiece, yes, I like it a lot! I still need to learn to use it some more, as I'm not sure I do everything right, but so far I'm very happy and I can see the potential this tool has!

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya Lady Stardust, another wonderful triumph! It's great to see how it should be used, you've done a fantastic job of showing us the way to use it. I assumed you would use the thicker part for the height of your gem then fold over the thinner part, then solder it to a backplate, but it is much more fun than I thought. Have you tried a bezel rocker? How did the Fordom pusher work? It looked like it was easy, but might it damage the gem? A perfect choice of gems for the wire. Anyway, a great video from a lovely lady who we are so happy to see back working! How is the toe? What have you done to your finger now? How is Jarek? Stay safe, Steve...

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much Steve! It was great to try these wires, I like them a lot and I think I'll use them more often now 😀 Noo, the whole point to have the step inside is to place the stone there, if I understood you correctly 😁 Of course this wire can be used in a traditional way, still soldered to the backplate, and the step to elevate the gem. But I love these wires the most to create open back when the stone is beautiful on both sides or is transparent. Thank you so much Steve, we're both well and my toe is getting better day by day 🥰 Take care xx

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Ah, yes, Foredom hammer handpiece has to be used carefully, not with every stone! Bezel rocker could work, but I was still too weak for it hahaha 😁

[@stephencoster9532]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I'm glad you like them and worked out the proper way to use them. Stay safe, Steve...

[@user-hy4to2cd6v]

what type of attachment did you use on the foredom as a substitute for the pusher to round the edges onto your bezel?

[@rhodaschuh1123]

Thank you again for a great video. Would you share the bezel wire measurements. It would be a good reference, when ordering. Make sure it's not to narrow for my stones. What guage do you use for your back plate?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

For back plate it depends on a design, but most of the time I go for 0.50mm, because it's not too heavy. The measurements of the wires are 3mm and 5mm. I need to check the thickness! :)

[@lwrenjohnson9107]

I love your videos! Where do you get the bezel wire from?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

This one was from Cooksongold (UK). Thank you so much lovely!

[@anniestruna]

You could do the same with square wire and regular bezel wire!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Absolutely :) this tutorial is when you want to use this particular wire

[@HANDTRICKS1]

can you bplease tell me the name of the blue stone / gem at 1:50 into the video . i have a rock that looks just like it and dont know the name . it was a gift

[@jewelrybybeathe]

Do you need a separate hand piece for the hammer thingy ? if so what is it called =) I dont have a foredom yet, but its on my wish list =) Also if you had to choose between getting a tumbler and a foredom, which would you get first? ^^

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I would absolutely go for the Foredom! Without a doubt. You can use so many different attachments, from sanding, pre-polishing and polsihing to texturing and finishing. Saves you time and energy, it's one of my best tools and I swear by it. As for the hammer handpiece, you need to purchase it separately (I don't think the Foredom motor set comes with a hammer handpiece). The handpiece itself comes with one pointy (but not sharp) attachment and you can also purchase a set of additional attachments in various shapes. Good luck! I hope you will be able to get a Foredom soon 😍

[@jewelrybybeathe]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you so much :) i can't wait to get a foredom, it will make life so much easier. 😄

[@Lightness108]

🙋🏻‍♀️💕👍🏼

[@srk_artisanjewelry4586]

Is that step bezel wire ! I got a lot of it n started cursing at it as my bezel stone wasn't seating on the step

[@cindyraerutherford9333]

can you tell me where you got the wire other than from Steve. I have not seen it in North American.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Sure, I believe the wire was from Cooksongold. I hope you will be able to find something like this

[@srose5105]

Where do you get this type of bezel wire? I can't find it anywhere! Thank you :)

[@stephencoster9532]

That wire came from Cookson Gold here in the UK. Rio Grands in the US I believe does fine silver as well as Stirling silver. Steve...

[@annettegonzales6566]

You can get it from Rio Grande Jewelry as well.

[@srose5105]

@@annettegonzales6566 Thank you! What do you search for at Rio Grande to find it? Bearer wire doesn't come up with anything.

[@srose5105]

@@stephencoster9532 Thank you! What do you search for at Rio Grande to find it? Bearer wire doesn't come up with anything.

[@stephencoster9532]

@@srose5105 you can try, 'Gallery Wire' or 'Decorative wire' Steve

[@koalafrancehk]

May i know where did you get the bezeling attachment?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

do you mean the wire? Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean 😄

[@koalafrancehk]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing oh the hammer rotary tool when u set the stone... Sorry for my wrong vocab. I m newbie in silversmithing. Love your channel always.

[@stephencoster9532]

@@koalafrancehk it's made by Foredom in the US. I got mine from Cookson Gold in the UK. Steve...

[@roberttyrrell2250]

Very nice. I'm a big fan of pickling after solder. I use acid solution that gives me 999 finish. If you like the bullet points try 3M bristle discs. Gets in tight corners & details. AdirondackJewels NY.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

yes, they are great! I love the ones by 3M and by Dedeco too! Thank you for watching :)