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How to Prong Set a Large Gemstone Flower Posted: 28 Mar 2012 04:00 AM PDT There is nothing wrong with the traditional type of wire wrapping cabochons (see link below). These need at least 3 lengths of wire to go around the gemstone and some creativity with the rest of the wire around the bail. It's a good way to secure a cabochon but after you see one design, most look rather similar.  It's then really all about variations of the wire end flourishes. That's why I liked the prong set variety. It's so different and unfussy. Sherrie Lingerfelt has a wonderful tutorial for a prong set flower pendant over at Wire- Sculpture. As you can see, there is very little wire showing in the front so it doesn't detract from the lovely focal.  The wire work though has to be very strong at the back. She used both square wire and half round wire. It's easier to wrap with this combination than if you used round wire. This gemstone focal has a center hole so she added crystals to it. Before You Go : Prong Set Cabochon - A Great New Alternative to Traditional Wiring How to Wire Wrap Cabochon Tutorial Links How to Wire Weave a Cabochon Tutorial ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips

How to Make an Easy Hunger Games Necklace Tutorial Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:08 PM PDT My feature on Hunger Games Inspired Jewelry was a popular one. No wonder as the movie has proven to be a popular one ever since it opened. Do you know a fan of the Hunger Games movie?  Or are you one yourself?  Either way, here is a really easy Hunger Games necklace tutorial by The Wandering Reader. The pendant is based on a set of free printables.  The tutorial itself is just a simple decoupage technique onto cardboard using Mod Podge.  But you can easily take it up several notches if you place the cut-outs into bezel  or blank metal pendants. Dimensional glaze like Diamond Glaze or resin can also be added for a domed effect. Another alternative is to put it under a glass cabochon.  Just check out the links below for more technique information. Before You Go: Make Your Own Glass Bubble and Tile Pendants How to Make Halloween Jewelry with DG3 Art Gel How to Use Different Kinds of Resins for Jewelry Making ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips

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