Tube Setting Faceted Stones Made Simple 

Here is a list of all the stuff that I used in this video 😁👍: SmoothSet punches for quick & easy tube-setting - FlowStudioSupply.com Sticky Wax tidd.ly/3bihVgt Heavy-duty Grate For Soldering Tripod - tidd.ly/3BlP5GK Tube-Setting Swiss-Made Bur Set - tidd.ly/3CmfPIs Bezel Pushers for Hammer-Setting - tidd.ly/3jMakvd Silver Solder Chip Hard, Medium, Easy - tidd.ly/3mnLEL6 The Perfect Bench Pin - tidd.ly/3biD763 Basic Tube and Wire Cutting Jig - amzn.to/30OgoKI Tube-Wire Cutting Jig 15, 30, 45, 90 Degree Cuts - amzn.to/2XYjk5I JIG VISE MITER - amzn.to/33STHXv Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic - amzn.to/31MnGxJ 6" Engraving Block - bit.ly/6inEngravingBlock Mini Bench Vice - amzn.to/3arb03q Professional 18pc Tube Setting Set - amzn.to/2FdOUFP 12 Piece Setting Shank Bur Set - amzn.to/2XVTejF I got some of these tools for the tube setting from a small kit a I got from The Makery you can check out their website here Makeryarts.com As for the small setting bit that I used, it was from Flow Studio Supply and you can find them on Etsy FlowStudioSupply.com The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: bit.ly/GomeowCreationsSkillShare ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are looking for more tools and materials that I use, well you're in luck! I made a page on my website just for that and I'm updating all the time so bookmark it to stay up to date: GomeowCreations.com/tools-and-materials GomeowCreations.com/partners-discount-codes **Read This**Just so you know, just about all of the links I post are affiliate links. This mean if you click them and buy something I will make a small commission at no extra charge to you. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep my content free. ________________________________________________ My PATREON ➜ patreon.com/GomeowCreations One time support ➜ paypal.me/gomeowcreations ________________________________________________ Instagram ➜ instagram.com/gomeowcreations/ Facebook ➜ facebook.com/GomeowCreations/ ________________________________________________ #FlowStudioSupply #jewellerymaking #jewelrymaking #goldmaking #silversmithing #diy #gomeowcreations #tubesetting

I'm an advanced amateur making jewelry from recycled copper. I enjoy your relaxed, no-nonsense, clear, and to the point explanations. The majority of your techniques translate to copper work easily. Thank you for making me a better craftsman.

AWESOME! I made the mistake of buying a few semiprecious gemstones without much attention to their size and knew a flush setting could not be possible in every instance. Being limited in resources is tough sledding for a novice as it is buyer beware for every item that I may need, however, your videos offer a viable solution and I am encouraged. Thank you so much.=- `

I'm so glad you got your camera situation sorted out. Great info and easy to follow, as usual. Thanks again.

Absolutely just love all your videos!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 💖

I love your channel. You take the mystery out of making jewelery!

ideas: instead of a tumbler and media required try using a clean brillo pad to brighten up the piece or a brass brush (soft) . Both work and you need to control the look by the direction of your rub . BTW the clamp for filing flush is an expensive piece that is something for a pro , 3-4oo bucks for a Swiss made beauty . You can use egg shell powder with water and rub surfaces for a satin polish . These ideas are because the polish on silver is very easily marked , these are more forgiving and faster . Otherwise polishing with the usual Tripoli and rouge is good always . (retired goldsmith) :)

It’d be a good idea to say how low the stone should go. Where does the table go? Above or below the edge of setting? How thick should the wall be, etc

I come from a Chinese handmade jewelry factory.i see making that are very cool

Great video thanks

Wonderful video! Thank you for taking the time to not only make it but share. I am always hunting for new projects to teach my students.

Righteous! Thank you so much.

Excellent video, thank you!

Have purchased nearly all the items I will need to begin making jewelry, but am having trouble locating silver tubing. Help a gal out? Thanks.

I need to make a ring with 2 tube set stones (3mm and 5mm) but they need to touch. I want the tube section to be between the shank rather than on top. Any suggestions on how to do this so I can get to both tubes to set the stones?

I have a Kors watch with stones on the dial. Is it possible to remove those stones and replace them with a different color

Polyplastic ~ never thought of using this ~ lot cheaper ~ thanks!

always nice seeing your videos. Tube settings are a great one to master. Have you ever heard of tube setting diamonds or sapphires while the tube is in your flex shaft?? Its such a cool technique. Maybe ill make a video of it sometime. Can't wait to see your next one.

I like your technique. You mentioned a bent bail. Do you have a video on making that one and others?

Hey Gomeow, I have a question.. I'm designing a ring for my partner and am going to get it cast in seterling silver, I want to set a pear shaped blue saphire in it keeping it in place using prongs. My question is, do i need to heat treat the cast ring before & after setting the stone and bending the prongs into place to avoid any disasters?

Really needed a closeup

Can you use beeswax as cut lube?

Excellent!

Not to be a negative douche bag or anything but please solder things straight 😩 take more time over soldering, do it piece by piece rather than all the bezels and the discs at once.

I have to ask...how on EARTH did you get the Polly Plastics off your piece? Mine had stings and blobs EVERYWHERE. It might be inexpensive, but wow it's a pain to remove.

What’s the plastic called you can heat up and melt ?

Excellent tutorial Thankyou I learnt alot 😁 could this also work in aluminium or brass tubing? Thanks.

Working on a small bezel using silver wire atm, so it's ironic you just released this video. Btw, I've always wondered, What's your "pickling solution?" Just curious?

great tutorial😍wish I had seen this before trying to make a tube setting and failing epically.(my friend contacted me to say the stone has fallen😭 So Embarrassing😭)

Extremely impatient person’s hack for hardening the thermoplastic: if you’ve heated just a thin layer, spray it with air duster. That comes out super cold and will accelerate the hardening process. Or plop an ice pack on top for a minute.

Could you also use a burnishing tool instead of a setting punch?

I have a question can you actually put flat metal like this pendant in the tumbler? I had an issue where a large flat pendant became pitted/textured. It was fine silver. After this simeone told me that I am not supposed to use flat sheet metal in a tumbler.

What’s the tool used to hold the tube while you cut that small piece off w the jewelers saw??

Thank you for that super informative video. That is the first stone setting I have seen. I do wire wrapping, but am wanting to progress to tube & solder settings, & that was very clear for a newbie like me..fingers X!!..

Randy, there is a LOT of controversy about tumblers "work hardening" pieces (metal). I've heard that unless the piece is VERY thin and tumbled for a LONG TIME - (hours!), A tumblers action cannot impart enough percussion to affect a hardening result, at least a result that is enough; what's needed to impart strength. It's clear that tumbling does a great job of burnishing and a bit of cleaning too. What do you know/think of this?

This is why I LOVE your channel!!! Thank you for sharing this now I know how to do it and what tools I need before I do it..lol off to add to my cart 😁💗

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'way too much soap' bwaaaaahahahahaha! I spit coffee out. Best line ever! As usual, great video. Hey, do a video on your torch setup and who you like for gas etc. Nice job man!

I am just starting with brass smithing and silver smithing. I was looking for exactly shat xou showed in the video. Thanks! I like the way you explain important things without unnecessary stories!

Wow a simple setting!! Thank you man great sharing !!

What a fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much ❤ the content is thorough and clear I loved it ✨💞

I really liked your video about tube setting stones. I definitely want to start using tube settings with my other stone setting techniques. My question, is there a limit to the size stone that tube setting works best, or would it be limited to the size tubing that is made?

Very cute design! Nice demo too! Thanks!

Please clarify something for me. Should the setting burr match the stone? i.e. if I have a 2.5 mm stone should I use a 2.5 mm setting burr too or some other size? Should the setting punch match the size of the tube? i.e. I have a 3 mm tube should I use a 3 mm setting punch? Thank you! Great video by they way.

Thank you. Bern thinking about a rotating ball for stone setting. I find it generally awkward with tightening and loosening my vise. Would you make a specific product suggestion?

That tight how you make this

Great video 🍻👍🤩

Your videos are wonderfully clear.Thank you. The lists you provide for the materials you use in each project is extremely helpful. It makes watching your video, looking at suuplies to buy and making the project one efficient step which I very much appreciate.

Again. Another exceptional piece.

wow. great job!! i have a question, how to make ?polish? your ball vice surface pattern? thanks for video

Haha I like your vibe. Funny dude and good explanation!

Great video.. As Always! One Question: wouldn’t it be easier to burnish the set stones by hand, if tumbled afterward?

That is one beautiful pendant. Thank you so much.

Never did this with a tube. Going to try. Thanks!

LOVELY video! The tube should be .5mm larger than your stone in a perfect world. so if your using a 2mm stone, you'd want a 2.5mm tube. Also a tip for soldering tubes like that to your flat half circles, put T pins through your honeycomb block, backwards (points up) and then put the tubes onto the t pins and then put the half circles up against the tubes and flux/solder like normal! they won't fall over on you, as the upside down T pins hold them in place. (T Pins are found in the sewing section at Michels/Hobby Lobby/amazon) I was told tumblers don't actually work harden pieces regardless of the media used...but then i've also heard they do....shrug?

Hi Randy, this was a really great demo, thanks! Being on the cheap (because I've gone waaaaaay over budget - LOL), is it possible to set the stones if you don't have a setting bur and/or punch? Can you get by without at least one of them? Or is there a cheaper tool than the ones in the link? I've never done this but I'd love to tube set 6 tiny birthstones as a mother's day gift for my mom. It'll probably take me until mother's day to finish! 😄 Thanks so much for your help!🙂

Excellent demo. Always outstanding

Great tutorial. I love your pendant and bale designs. Thank you!

brilliant, simple explanations! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you so much for the plastic tip. I really appreciate your tips for all of your pieces I find you are very easy to follow and real!! Cheers

can you show us how to do the pave settings please?

Very informative video. l will have to try out, firstly obtain the required tools and see what transpires. You make things appear so simple.

Great video, - Should the setting punch be the same size as the stone or the tube please? Please could you make a video demonstrating how to make a ring with 3 tube settings, with the tubes attached to the sides of the ring rather than soldered on top? if that makes sense.

NOTE: take your tumbler to the sink, run water into the tumbler to rinse out much of the suds and be able to see and retrieve your work more easily! And no mess!

Beautiful, thank you

Thanks for sharing wonderful video

Thanks

Great video Randy

What is the best torch to start with at home?

Hello- If setting in a different color metal or stone, is there a way to do it so the metal around the set stone doesn't show?

I started making opal inlay rings because of your educational vids man. I am very popular with the ladies now thanks to ya 😎