Easy Cheats Prong Setting Wirework Tutorial by Jem Hawkes

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Today I'm sharing my easy cheat's prong setting wirework tutorial with you, I developed this technique about 5 years ago after shattering a gemstone I was attempting to prong set - I was still relatively new to wirework at the time and it broke my heart, as well as the purple labradorite with which I was working!
You'll need a cabochon, 1mm gauge and 0.4mm gauge wires, plus a couple of pairs of flat facing pliers. Even box-joint flat pliers are super helpful and often found really cheaply.
Hope you enjoy the demonstration, have a lovely day xxx Jem xxx
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@ann-louiseheaton5320 7 месяцев назад

You are a natural teacher. I love watching your tutorials. I think Fleur mentioned you in one of her most recent tutorials and I looked you up. Very happy I did. I’m now binge watching your tutorials (I’m a newby to wire wrapping and DIY jewellery) 🤩😵‍💫 Alas, you’ve introduced me to Jesse James Beads UK (many thanks!) and I can see my bank balance dwindling in the very near future. Love the mixed collections.

@JemHawkes 7 месяцев назад

Hey, hey, thanks so very much for coming to find me on YT, I'm delighted you're enjoying the content, just ask if you have any questions. Sorry (not sorry) about JJB haha ... there's lots to love ... I do LIVE Shows on their FB page every other Thursday if you fancy joining or watching on replay. Plus I do Live crystal sales.on my FB page on the first Monday of every month at 7pm (Jem Hawkes & Jem's Gem Box is the FB page name) ... no pressure to buy just come and hang out. Thanks again for watching, have a lovely day xxx

@lauresa10 2 года назад

You DO like your right angles. Lol. Great and informative tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend!

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Thank you very much ... oh yes 90° for the win hehe xxx

@julialenoir4345 Год назад

Such clear and concise instructions. It turns out beautiful.

@JemHawkes Год назад

Thank you so very much, I truly appreciate your comment xxx

@tammiehonican76 Год назад

That was a great tutorial! I think i will be trying that today! That stone you used is beautiful!

@JemHawkes Год назад

Thank you ever so much for your kind words xxx

@TraceyDay13 2 года назад

Thank you - this is a wonderful tutorial and I am now subscribed to your tutorials xx

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

You're very kind, thank you xxx

@sunmoon9223 2 года назад

Thank you for your precious time and teaching. May love, light and peace always be with you and yours.

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Thank you so very much 💜 I appreciate your kind words greatly xxx

@libbyleuchtman9811 4 года назад

So easy to understand and very well done. Thank you. I could listen to your lovely speaking voice for ever! Us yanks and our love affair with the British accent!

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

I'm blushing 😊 thank you so very much for your kind words. Xxx

@leannabarnard737 3 года назад

Best tutorial I’ve seen in ages!going to try and do my gem again soon,it’s always gone wrong with other tutorials but I didn’t even think to add more prongs..Thankyou!!x

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

I really hope it is helpful for you and thank you ever so.much for watching xxx

@treesapgrl 4 года назад

Dang it, Jem, this is EVERYTHING!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOUUUUUU!!!

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

You're so kind, thank you very much xxx

@wendy8561 2 года назад

New subscriber very beautiful piece that you've made definitely sticking with you thank you for these instructions very very beautiful piece and work

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

So lovely to read your feedback, thank you kindly for the subscription xxx

@libra092980 2 года назад

I could watch and listen to your instructive videos all day. Very well done! Thank you!

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

That's such a lovely comment to read, thank you ever so much xxx

@appleholic1553 2 года назад

Thank you! I am definitely going to try this ✌🏽️

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

I hope you enjoy the project, thank you for watching xxx

@suzystripe6492 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I will definitely use this process in framing a large coin to make a pendant. I had no idea on what I was going to do until I watched this video. It is very clever, neat, and looks to be secure.

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

That makes me very happy to read, thank you ever so much for the kind feedback xxx

@marjorieutubetutorialwilli2280 3 года назад

As usual a great design jem thank you 😊

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Bless you thank you xxx

@lesleyrowson9862 4 года назад

Thanks for that Gem, I’ve been wire working for quite a number of years and hated prong setting as the last time I chipped a round Latimer Cab that I’ll have to bezel set to cover up the chip, love your tutorials always easy to follow and you explain everything very clearly.xxxx

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Thank you ever so much hon, the exact same reason I developed this technique is to avoid those tears, you can modify the shape of the prong to be more rounded if your cab has more rounded sides, but the basic technique is to avoid any pressure over the front of the gem xxx

@mauricefrank8582 3 года назад

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@sebastianalonso2127 3 года назад

@Maurice Frank Instablaster =)

@mauricefrank8582 3 года назад

@Sebastian Alonso Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@mauricefrank8582 3 года назад

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@sandranevins2144 3 года назад

Heart felt thanks, this was shared from a beginner wire wrap group. Stunning and informative! Peace.

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

I'm so pleased you have found it helpful, thank you very much for watching, have a beautiful day xxx

@sandranevins2144 3 года назад

Jem Hawkes subscribed and clicked bell. 👍🏼

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Thank you so very much. I try to upload once a week, on a Sunday, mostly wirework for beginners to intermediate, with the odd technique based video thrown in. I appreciate the support xxx

@kaytaylor8952 Год назад

As always, you are right on! I love watching you work and thanks for sharing your expertise. Love your videos.

@JemHawkes Год назад

That's so very kind thank you xxx

@yankeetimeline 4 года назад

I love making cabochons. I'm always looking for new ideas on how to set them . I'm now subscribed

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Thank you very much fir the kind words and subscription xxx

@sutela2060 3 года назад

Great and helpful video ❤️🙏 thank you so much

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Thank you very much for watching xxx

@miminritaheryati 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the knowledge 😊❤️🙏

@JemHawkes 4 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for your kind comment xxx

@dawnhuot631 3 года назад

Thank you so much. Very helpful.

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

I'm so pleased you've found it useful xxx

@marybull3715 4 года назад

Thanks Jem, clear concise and so easy to follow. Thank you.

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Ahhhh brilliant I'm so pleased it's helpful thank you xxx

@annamariegonzales3145 3 года назад

You are terrific! Thanks so much! This is a fantastic way to make a prong setting for delicate stone. Perfect...

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

So kind of you, thank you for watching and for such lovely feedback xxx

@dianejohnson1238 4 года назад

Thank you for another great tutorial. I can sure use this one as I have some awkward cabs to try and set.

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

It works really well on odd shapes, sometimes a prong isn't quite where you want it to be, but because it makes up quite quickly, you can always make another one and just put a bit of extra space between prongs if you need it xxx

@jodhi2 4 года назад

oh i love this...i struggle with cabs so this is a good technique for me to try...thank you hun so much xxx

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

I hope you enjoy the technique lovely, just go slow and many thanks for watching xxx

@ericawhite5216 4 года назад

Wow, you made that look super easy! This will be the next one I try! Need to find some flat head pliers that even all the way down!

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Thanks honey, I'm sure you will ace it xxx

@peggykirby2377 4 года назад

Great instructions! Thank you!

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

I'm so pleased that you found it helpful thank you for watching xxx

@tishsmiddy71 2 года назад

Thank you ☺️ I love your video’s 🤟🏻❤️💋

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Thank you ever so much for watching xxx

@trishpoppins5148 2 года назад

Great video thank you for sharing ❤️

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Bless you thank you very much xxx

@aribella6913 2 года назад

Thanks for this .😊

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Thank you for watching xxx

@yomama8873 2 года назад

Wow great tip thank you 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much for watching sweetheart xxx

@annetteweadock4949 2 года назад

THANK YOU! What fun!

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Happy to hear you're enjoying the tutorial xxx

@francinedeneault9913 3 года назад

I am really happy to have found you! so clever desing my dear! love it and thank you so much! :o)

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Thank you for joining me here on RU-vid, and for leaving such a lovely warm comment. I do hope you can find the other tutorials useful also xxx

@galemonterio5261 3 месяца назад

Do you have any ring designs using prong settings……I love your videos ……great teacher…

@JemHawkes 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much, oddly enough I'm working on a prong set xmcab ring right now! Xxx

@tinahill5528 4 года назад

Thank you so much Gem for this. you are amazing

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Thank you for watching, hope it will be of help xxx

@MargaritaInclanRobredoXD_IXXI 8 месяцев назад

It's beautiful ☺🥰

@JemHawkes 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much xxx

@joycestandige5724 2 года назад

How clever!

@JemHawkes 2 года назад

Thank you very much xxx

@lulu43751 4 года назад

Perfect setting!! Thanks a lot 👍🏻❤

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

I'm pleased you found it useful, thank you for watching xxx

@jenniferavenoso7162 3 года назад

Great 😊

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

I hope you found it helpful xxx

@jenniferavenoso7162 3 года назад

@@JemHawkes absolutely your a great teacher

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

That's so kind of you thank you xxx

@paulamichalowski7729 4 года назад

Another wonderful and educational lesson Jem. I have had trouble with prong settings in the past, so this is a good alternative. Do you have any trouble with the prongs prying up sometimes?

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

With this style the prongs rarely pull away from the stone, but you might find that instead of a 90° bend in the prong, your cab may sit better with a curved prong. It doesn't take too much wire or time, so it is worth playing around to find what works best for you xxx thank you for watching xxx

@paulamichalowski7729 4 года назад

@@JemHawkes Thank you, I'll give that a try.

@bmessenger1022 3 года назад

Hello. Great video! Thank you. Could you tell me the size of the flat pliers? Thanks!

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, sorry for the delay (had my vaccination yesterday and feeling somewhat subpar today) ... the 'blades' of the pliers 6mm wide and 21mm long. Hope this helps xxx

@rosedrummond3594 4 года назад

lovely design and wrapping! could you do something similar with a faceted gem?

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

I'm working on another setting for a new tutorial which might work better for faceted stones, however, I'm sure you could modify this slightly. Thank you for watching xxx

@nhutaluashford4543 3 года назад

Thank you Jem for sharing your beautiful art work ! What are the number of the wire gauges you’re using ! Thank you in advance

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Thank you for watching. The Wire for the prong setting is 1mm (18g) and the weaving wire is 0.4mm (26g). Best wishes, thank you for the support xxx

@gailmitchell8351 3 года назад

This is so well done, I love it. I'm having a hard time finding Cabs with the ??indent, rib, dip?? whatever it's call that goes around the cab. I want to try this but can't until I find where I can get these, or maybe I'm just not looking up the correct word for them. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you and have a wonderful day.

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Thanks for watching lovely. I've never used one but you could try searching for a groove girdle cabochon? Xxx

@michealleeyoung4482 3 года назад

Wow,why didn't I think of this...how about bending some of the prongs, backwards?,to hold the stone ....

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

Here you go: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-geWL90unpF0.html

@stephanierenechandley1688 3 года назад

Will this work for a square cabochon?

@JemHawkes 3 года назад

I've used it on fancy cabs before, octagon, hexagon, triangular and square, you just need to measure where the prongs will sit, either put them on all corners or none of the corners.

@cleideblackwell4706 4 года назад

Could you please show how you made the prongs? Thanks

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Hon I'm not quite sure what you mean, the video shows the formation of the prongs using flat pliers to create the gaps and the uprights, then using 2 pairs of pliers to form the bend ... xxx

@cleideblackwell4706 4 года назад

@@JemHawkes I'm sorry...when I watched this morning the video froze and came right back up but didn't show that step but now it's showing. Thanks.

@JemHawkes 4 года назад

Brilliant I'm glad it's showing up for you now lovely xxx