How To Make A Bezel With Wire? Bezel wire is made of fine silver because it is a softer metal and is much easier to push over the stone than sterling. If using gold, 22K is the easiest to use.
Bezels are decorative frames that are used to protect, showcase or enhance an object, such as a gemstone. Making a bezel with wire is a creative and easy way to make a bezel. Here are the steps to make a bezel with wire.
Step 1: Gather the materials needed. You will need a pair of round nose pliers, a pair of flat nose pliers, wire cutters, 20-gauge wire, and a round object for the bezel.
Step 2: Measure the wire. Cut the wire so that it is three inches longer than the circumference of the object.
Step 3: Make a loop. Make a loop at the end of the wire using the round nose pliers.
Step 4: Wrap the wire. Wrap the wire around the object, making sure to keep it tight.
Step 5: Secure the wire. Secure the ends of the wire by wrapping them around each other with the flat nose pliers.
Step 6: Trim the excess wire. Trim the excess wire with the wire cutters.
Step 7: Adjust the wire. Adjust the wire as needed to make sure that it fits snugly around the object.
You have now created a bezel with wire. Making a bezel with wire is a great way to customize a piece of jewelry or showcase an object. Bezels are easy to make and can be customized in many different styles.
Tutorial 36. Part 1. Simple bezel wire.
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Step 1: Select an Object to Bezel Set. For this tutorial, I will be using an ocean jasper cabochon (flat bottom, smooth round surface). Any flat bottomed object will work for.