Square Wire Collet Tutorial

Making a Collet for a Cushion Cut Square Gem - US$23

PDF Dowload will be emailed 4-12 hours after purchase.

This tutorial comes with easy to follow instructions and detailed illustrations which shows you:

- Piercing squares
- Soldering prongs
- Making a bail
This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
- Metal : silver or gold or other
- 10 x 10 mm square gemstone

You will receive :

-- 32 Pictures and illustrations
-- 16 Pages of detailed instructions
-- Personalized tips on tools and techniques

Square Wire Collet Tutorial - Seating of Gemstone

Seating the gemstone.

Square Wire Collet Tutorial - Soldering the prongs on

Prongs soldered on.

This square wire collet is suitable for a cushion cut or square gemstone. The collet gallery is angled at 28° for the pendant to lie lower on the chest , so that it won't turn over easily.

The split bail keeps the design light. It is soldered directly on the collet.