Wire Wrapping Tutorial: Prong Setting

In this video I walk through the process I use to create wire prong settings.
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[@asiazanders3842]

I had been searching for years for how to wire set faceted stones, how to make prongs, etc. without soldering. I'm so happy to have come across your channel. Now I can confidently configure the plan I drew years ago!

[@michellebrowne9100]

Hey folks! I just used this for silver-filled, with 22 g in round wire, and it totally still works. I think it would also work with 24, but I wouldn't go below that. (Maybe 24 for a small stone?) Round wire is trickier because you won't have as sharp a bend and it won't snap together as cleanly as square, but it's doable.

[@clare9637]

OH my goodness, you've just opened up a whole new world for me. I inherited a box of gemstones that are all shapes and sizes that I have struggled to make bezels for in the traditional way. Thank you so much.

[@jonathansanchez319]

PLEASE KEEP TRYING AND WATCH ANDREW BERRY edit: you got this

[@heathermarrow7135]

It is really phenomenal that you freely share your knowledge and genius. Thank you!

[@Smart2GoTraining]

You make this look so effortless! It took me three solid tries to get that basket pulled together. I love the final result for a 4 ct. Welo Opal

[@Kyphia7]

THANK YOU!! This has been what's keeping me from making decent jewelry my entire life! 😭😭😭 I can't express how appreciative I am of this video. AND ITS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND

[@WalkNancy]

Thanks, Nolan! You're way is the best I've seen!

[@carriemarsh1634]

Another great tutorial, and at exactly the right time, as I’ve been trying to figure out this procedure for the last week or so. Thanks for giving us another great technique to incorporate into our work!

[@mamapillow8365]

Best tutorial ever. Seriously, you do an awesome job and I love the length of the video as well.

[@kellyprince9445]

I absolutely love how you made this prong setting. Thankyou so much, a much easier way than what I have been trying. 🤩💖

[@justinf3278]

Thx homie. I've been trying to figure out an easier way to set and this is just what I needed... long-distance highfive ✋ I appreciate what you're doing... thx again -kris

[@jaymegillen8633]

Beautiful! This has a great symmetry to it which very much adds to the stone without covering up the cut 😍

[@brendacaley9333]

Fiiiinnnalllyyy!!! Been looking forever for a wire wrap version of prong setting. A gazillion thank yous!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@judipodgurski5083]

Great explanation !! You have a very calming voice, and manner.

[@morsz6829]

Thanks so much, have been looking for these techniques since 2015, love it!

[@janeeve3421]

This is an absolutely brilliant method for prong settings. I used it for an ammonite fossil which is, of course, odd shaped. I just altered the distance between prongs at the pointed end and it worked wonderfully! Thank you. I will use this often.

[@jadentinkcom2964]

Perfect, something to work on while stuck at home! Thank you brotha!

[@JoeMoose517]

Absolutely amazing. Tried it with a 20x12x6 mm stone, and it came out quite nicely! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@dragonjoy1313]

Brilliant and so much simpler than other settings! Not to mention versatile! Tysvm! You rock!

[@aropals672]

Another very great way to secure the less valuable opals I cut to my wire wrap projects. Thanks!!

[@kosakim]

What an excellent, easy to understand and well explained video. Thank you for sharing!

[@sarafinasews]

Can't tell you how much I LOVE this. I have been trying to make a proper Basket for stones, THIs Is IT !!!!! Bless You my Friend!!!!!

[@zacharysoun5612]

I need to practice prong setting more, thank you for making this so easy to follow

[@burninglegion4327]

YES!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I CAN FINISH SO MANY PROJECTS WITH THIS TECHNIQUE NOW!!!!

[@marylusky2224]

How do you finish projects from this?

[@annh3599]

This opens up so many possibilities! Thank you!

[@conchitamoyet2933]

I love how you set this stone can you show how you would do it for a ring

[@Emperian.jewelry]

I was just wondering the same thing. How to add it to a Pharaoh's style ring.

[@medicineheartds9631]

Looks like we are all thinking of rings.....lol. Thank you for teaching us how to set a stone.

[@ihearthendo]

Yes! 💍

[@annzarro8331]

O.k. right, I watched a video of his yesterday and it was unfinished also.

[@teekotrain6845]

Same

[@mccameyandrew]

Great video bro! direct and great cam angles to show your work. Absolutely beautiful!

[@akb5531]

That was ingenious! I can already see how I'd do a ring from that (incorporating weaving)! Thanks!

[@skeeterdebeaux-stibick7406]

That was so amazing ♥️ Yet very simple ❤ who would have thought to make your own setting for a stone piece ♥️ Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤

[@wildehawk2803]

You made it look so simple, flawless & easy. It is not like this in real life for me. 😂 Thank you 💙

[@lindalowney1404]

Wow, what a soothing voice. Thank you for the video.

[@toniweston4330]

So Wow, I can really use this technic. Plus you are an exceptional teacher!!

[@christinewessels4586]

This is a great tutorial! You make it very easy to follow. Thank you so much for creating free content. For self-starters like myself who are disabled, you make it possible for me to continue to expand my library of techniques as I learn this new art form. 🤗

[@Anneleblonrj]

The perfection of the simplicity ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cdc3415]

Really like the little round corners of the prong component. TY so much for this great tutorial.

[@RaftarkJewelry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethrogers6897]

I love your mellow teaching voice, and your clear concise teaching style. I attached my basket to a ring and loved it. It took me three tries before I was completely satisfied with the procedure and the outcome. That being said I would love to see you make a video showing how you would tackle the process.😍

[@donnaparks1919]

Thank u so much for a long time been trying to figure how to do this

[@kimbain4368]

Thanks for sharing this technique! It's lovely!

[@StaleCookieQueen]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for this!

[@7874mel]

You are awesome and you make that look so simple! Phew that's a challenge for a beginner!

[@ef_3056]

Thank you. I've been looking such video for months. I have thought of buying blanks instead before seeing this.

[@snmgems4985]

Just completed this in copper with a cubic zirconia, It's definitely not perfect ...but I did it! ...You saved my life with this, I've been trying to figure out how to set two stones for a very specific custom .. and this is perfect! As ever, thank you so much for everything you share!

[@tweazledo]

Oh my goodness! This is the best claw setting tutorial ever. I got beautiful results on my first attempt, using round wire too. Its even gorgeous on the back. This will be my go-to setting from now on. I can finally use all of my pretty diamond cut gems that I've been hoarding. Thank you!

[@mjremy2605]

Genius! Very clever prong setting.

[@barbdavis6838]

Awesome job! I Love it. Thank's so very much for sharing this with us. 💜

[@susana2794]

Thank you so much for this. This is EXACTLY what I needed

[@JamesFranco3720]

That's so awesome. Thanks for all your tutorials! 😃

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

This is amazing I have been trying to find a way to do this for years!

[@SignatureCaro]

Super cool and you make it look so easy! Thanks bunches!

[@carolhettenbach3572]

Wow thanks so much.. I have been trying to figure out how to do something like that forever.

[@absinthesesotericadventure7631]

I have always wondered how they made those, thanks for the clear tutorial

[@a1z214]

This is so amazing and well explained! Thank you

[@spoonfedtruth7666]

Thanks for the tutorial! I can’t wait to try this technique

[@janmitchell2346]

Definitely going to have to try this out. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@incantationsbykaryn]

Your techniques are amazing and so much easier than i would have imagined. Thank you so much. This Will be a great technique for a ring i want to make. Ty again...love & light...K

[@skeeterdebeaux-stibick7406]

I think I got all that I need to do some of your projects ❤ Spent a wad of money, but I got everything ♥️ Up to now, I have been playing around with round wire ❤ Now it is time to upgrade to half round and square wires ♥️ This time I bought all copper because I want to use them for practice, until I can be better ❤ Keep bringing those videos on ♥️ Thank you ❤

[@waresrobyn]

THANK YOU! I knew this Could be Done! I must Practice.

[@aprylspage5852]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I can’t wait to try this.

[@Laughwithin420]

Thanks for sharing this technique. Much appreciated!

[@ciscodahkid01]

I admire your videos so much you explain and demonstrate everything to a T. It would be satisfying if all videographers would take a page from your book on how to demonstrate how to do a project, there would be less mistakes made and jewelry would turn out the first time. Thank you for the wonderful video's!

[@tammygreen7864]

You make my world better! 🌎 ❤️

[@racheldelage5690]

I learn so much from you! Thanks! Love always! ☺

[@KsCraftsnJewelry]

Wow! Love your teaching method!

[@stonsetr]

Great idea and so simple to do. Thanks!

[@ginadisantis7827]

Fantastic idea! Way to go. Bravo!

[@shannonstephan6643]

Thank you for sharing! Lovely work.

[@treesapgrl]

Oh man, this is *wicked* cool ~ thank you!

[@cleideblackwell4706]

Love your videos they are so helpful! Thank you!

[@lusiashulz5307]

just love the tutorial , huge thanks for sharing

[@lakota398]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much❣️

[@sutela2060]

Thank you so much for your good and helpful video 🙏❤️

[@zuumee]

Beautiful job!

[@rosaelinav8036]

😊 thank you so much. It’s really looks so nice✨🙋‍♀️✨

[@jeanwilcox3464]

I love this one. Your brilliant!

[@cathyleske2348]

So good. Of course I had to try my first one on a heart! 😀it was fun and not too bad for my first try.thankyou!

[@sandmaker]

Nice prong setting. Now I have to figure out how to make and attach it to a man's ring. Keep them coming. Love them all! Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@neelumtauseef]

Did you figure it out? I want to use this to make a ring to

[@sandmaker]

@@neelumtauseef yes, thank you

[@pdskanesa9524]

I have no idea before of this, thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nursepeetz]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you

[@shelliepetty4951]

Cannot wait to try this!

[@AlejandroLleras]

That was amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@fernandacordova8678]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@andrearomero4011]

Lovely work, thanks

[@louisebastard2091]

You are the master love your work xx

[@MysticWhiteReaper]

Love this. I just did my first commission in sterling silver and I did a prong setting for it! What a coincidence! I did my prong setting completely differently so it's awesome to see a different technique for the same setting. Thanks for the vid~

[@jewelryuluv2853]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@robinyarborough4727]

Very beautiful, thank you for sharing !

[@roxiestarr]

I love it! Can you show us how you would create a pendant using that stone?

[@joeheller7581]

Did he make an update?

[@hollyinhell]

Such a valuable video!

[@joyceeberner]

Great video... it’s a KEEPER!

[@kellykidm5337]

I love you talent. Thank you for share.

[@mizarrow1]

Wonderful tutorial!!!

[@stlounsbury]

That's beautiful, thank you.

[@elizabethconcholar8597]

Thank you, I have been struggling with setting a peridot. Now I need to figure out how to set a polished but cut/shaped opal.

[@KristinaAthena]

This is awesome! Thanks.

[@wendywendy7940]

Fantastic tutorial thank you so much

[@zusclhz]

Thank You So Much for this 🙏🛠

[@yolandaaguilar2878]

Me impresionó!! Mil Gracias!👌

[@Emperian.jewelry]

Yes!! Please show a tutorial on how to add it to a Pharaoh's style ring. 🙏

[@Mz.Stephanie]

That was lovely! Thank you

[@betzyrodriguezrojas4715]

thank you, I understand every step and I don't even speak english