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Tapered 6 Prong Collet Tutorial

Tapered Round 6 Prong Collet Tutorial - US$23

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Tapered 6 Prong Collet Tutorial

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

  • - Taper wire prongs
  • - Soldering prongs and polishing
  • - Setting is discussed
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Metal : silver or gold or other
  •  - 10 mm round gemstone

You will receive :

  • -- 27 Pictures and illustrations
  • -- 15 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Personalized tips on tools and techniques
Shaping wires to a taper for 6 prong collet
Shaping wire into a taper
Prepare 6 prong collet for setting by making notches
Notches made in wire for setting

This elegant round 6 prong collet has a dainty look with the wires being tapered into a point. You will be shown how to divide the wire spaces and angles accurately.

This collet can be used as the center focal point for a ring with 2 accent gems on either side.

Tapered 6 Prong Collet Viewed From All Angles

The tapered 6 prong round collet viewed from all angles. 

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