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Crystals are especially pretty so prong settings are best. That way the brilliance will not be obscured. I like this relatively easy wire prong setting tutorial by Nia over on livemaster.ru. She simply creates a star like shape for the back of the ...

How to Make a Wire Prong Setting for Small Stones and Crystals  More Recent Articles How to Make a Wire Prong Setting for Small Stones and Crystals Crystals are especially pretty so prong settings are best. That way the brilliance will not be obscured. I like this relatively easy wire prong setting tutorial by Nia over on livemaster.ru. She simply creates a star like shape for the back of the crystal. Great use of the broad nose pliers! She doesn't mention what the wire gauge is. I reckon either 22 or 20 G.  I would also work harden the "star" part - by hammering carefully on a steel block - once the bail has been made. The tutorial is in Russian. So either use Google Translate or follow my favorite method. For computer users, use the Chrome browser, right click and select translate to English. For mobile device users, use the Chrome app (free) and agree to the translation when asked.  Before You Go: 8 Different Ways to Wire Wrap Cabochon Bezels Tutorials How to Prong Set a Large Gemstone Flower Prong Set Flower Clasp Design Inspiration ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Beaded Dragon or Evil Eye Pendant Tutorial How to Make Beaded Dreamcatcher Earrings Tutorial Gemduos Really Make These Beaded Star Pendants Perfect as Christmas Ornaments   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Use a Plastic Syringe as a Polymer Clay Extruder! Beaded Dragon or Evil Eye Pendant Tutorial How to Make Beaded Dreamcatcher Earrings Tutorial Using Linoleum Cutting Tools for Making Polymer Clay Jewelry Ancient Warrior Helmet Inspired Jewelry by Tsirikaua Book Review and Giveaway : Lazee Daizee's Outer Limits - Viking Knit and Beyond 5 Unisex Adjustable Thick Cord Bracelet Tutorials     Contact Me •Past Issues •Join This List •Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.