Setting A Turquoise Stone | Silversmithing Techniques

Published: 23 March 2022
on channel: Spirit Mountain Silver
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In this silversmithing tutorial, I go over my process for setting an "irregular" shaped turquoise stone in a ring.
To secure my piece during the stone setting process, I am using an engraving block ball vise. Here is the link: https://amzn.to/3HsFWRU

💙 Website: https://spiritmountainsilver.com/
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⚒ Master Tool & Material List in AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/shop/spiritmou...

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LINKS:

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👩‍🏭SILVER SUPPLY: * I like to purchase all my silver materials from monsterslayer.com and halsteadbead.com. However, if you prefer to shop on Amazon, here is the link to my silver supply list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/spiritmou...

TOOLS/MATERIALS LIST:

SAFETY:
-Safety Glasses/Goggles: https://amzn.to/3tJ7pf3
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-3M Respirator Cartridges/Filters: https://amzn.to/3vswxY0
-Fire Extinguisher: https://amzn.to/3SjhFEt
-Gloves: https://amzn.to/3S8oMiN

STORAGE & ORGANIZATION:
-Micro Tool Chest: https://amzn.to/3Hrgqg6
-Wooden 7 drawer storage box for organizing stones: https://amzn.to/3ue5uzc
-Pliers Rack: https://amzn.to/3HtRwMJ
-Adjustable Workbench: https://amzn.to/3Odbgbg
-Rotary Tool Bit Holder: https://amzn.to/3UbBqPr
-Mesh Rack to organizer metal: https://amzn.to/47Mcy3K

PLIERS:
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MANDRELS & HAMMERS:
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-Stainless Steel Ring Mandrel w/ Small Rubber Hammer: https://amzn.to/3TWLzj3
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-4lb Hammer: https://amzn.to/3RLjmsJ
-Steel Bench Block 4X4: https://amzn.to/3U95BXJ
-Steel Bench Block 6X6: https://amzn.to/3RRPtqu

SAW FRAMES, SAW BLADES, LUBRICANT:
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STAMPING:
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STONE SETTING TOOLS:
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-Ring Clamp: https://amzn.to/3vOa7Rd
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PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING:
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DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links, which means at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you decide to click through and make a purchase.

Do silversmithing at your own risk. **This video is for entertainment purposes only. ** Information herein should not be substituted for that of a professional. Be sure to reference the instructions and warnings of all your tools/materials/equipment.


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