tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post2998123831520347675..comments2024-01-05T16:08:04.009-08:00Comments on Create Recklessly with Melissa Cable: Crimp Tube Stone SettingMelissa Cablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09569237688024618621noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-33618067205515090762015-12-29T10:59:19.550-08:002015-12-29T10:59:19.550-08:00I had the set melissa pictured for years- a hand...I had the set melissa pictured for years- a handle and different sizes of 'burs' that you use to set, burnish , round wire ends, etc.and used it a few times. i then got the foredom all-set master system - it even has a milling table that allows you to precisely form raw materials into ewhatever you can dreamand love it- i use it constantly it is hands down the best system for channel setting on the market but it does anything setting related with utmost precision it is so worth the investment. i can't recommend it highly enough (no i don't work for foredom ! ) .put your money into this product- it will last you a lifetime and then continue on after you are gone!Dr.Ari.Roarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823477195888342652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-84934065589396068272013-02-28T12:49:18.709-08:002013-02-28T12:49:18.709-08:00If you are still looking for colored CZs, you migh...If you are still looking for colored CZs, you might check out HOWACO glass supply.<br />Nice selection, good prices.<br /><br />http://www.howacoglass.com/cz_page.html<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-76963321066584286252013-02-11T08:48:19.006-08:002013-02-11T08:48:19.006-08:00Hi Melissa, I just viewed your email regarding the...Hi Melissa, I just viewed your email regarding the silver and blue pendant you made using the hydraulic press. Do you still have classes to make these pieces or is it for sale? It's really beautiful! <br />Thanks for sharing,<br />RachelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-89380525255588195402013-02-08T11:00:27.844-08:002013-02-08T11:00:27.844-08:00I don't have experience with any of the other ...I don't have experience with any of the other ones, unfortunately. I think the stone I was trying to set was a 5mm stone in a bit of a thicker walled tube. Now that I know the limitations, I will likely be more careful and hopefully won't damage anymore. You know who you might ask? Richard Salley...he's been doing a lot of tube setting, lets see what he uses. I'll ask him to chime in.Melissa Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569237688024618621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-61057323993286529872013-02-08T10:57:44.273-08:002013-02-08T10:57:44.273-08:00Great idea, and I have a ton of those and they are...Great idea, and I have a ton of those and they are inexpensive...why I got obsessed with looking for CZs I have noooo idea!! : )Melissa Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569237688024618621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-82994678056884836022013-02-08T10:56:11.946-08:002013-02-08T10:56:11.946-08:00Hi Melissa,
I have been interested in purchasing...Hi Melissa, <br /> I have been interested in purchasing a stone setting system for awhile now. When you mentioned you had trouble setting the larger stones, what size were these exactly? I see that Rio has several systems of varying price range and was curious if you have had a better experience with a different set/brand. I would rather save for a bit longer and invest in a setting system that will last me a long time and truly makes my job easier. Thanks so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949324991152911637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-8250645495138457972013-02-08T10:53:43.462-08:002013-02-08T10:53:43.462-08:00May you can try using Swarovski chatons the ones u...May you can try using Swarovski chatons the ones use for crystal clay, they come in several "size and colors" I have used them with eyelets and they look really nice!<br />Thank's, MarielaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-73715632859955005382013-02-06T21:29:27.163-08:002013-02-06T21:29:27.163-08:00I had an email question I thought I'd share fo...I had an email question I thought I'd share for the benefit of the group.<br /><br />What size rivet did you use? I used a 11/32" long, 1/16" Crafted Findings rivet to solder the crimp bead into.<br /><br />I used 7/32 long rivets to rivet the Faux Bone ring band onto the glass. The rivet head is on the inside, for ease of riveting and comfort. Make sure you heat the band up and let it go where it wants to go when inserting the rivet...I broke one piece of glass by having too much tension at first. Then, when you are done, reheat the ban and shape around a mandrel. <br /><br />Thanks for asking Kay!Melissa Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569237688024618621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-22022685003255126442013-01-31T20:23:20.658-08:002013-01-31T20:23:20.658-08:00This is a brilliant idea, thank so much for sharin...This is a brilliant idea, thank so much for sharing this.<br />RoxanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-84558693294229268622013-01-30T15:05:50.038-08:002013-01-30T15:05:50.038-08:00Thanks for asking for clarification - see the comm...Thanks for asking for clarification - see the comment below. : )Melissa Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569237688024618621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-36056495509935718742013-01-30T15:05:09.081-08:002013-01-30T15:05:09.081-08:00Thanks for asking for clarification. I always set ...Thanks for asking for clarification. I always set the rivet and never use epoxy. When/how I rivet has to do with the materials and location of the rivet. For example,<br /><br />1) In the glass piece above, I used the Crafted Findings tool since I was using their rivets, which are actually tube rivets at the end. This allows me to control the downward force, avoiding crushing the glass.<br /><br />2) Whenever I use a screw, and sometimes with rivets, I will set the rivet before setting the stone. I do this by inserting a hard, flush cut wire (or even cut down another rivet) into the tube and cut it slightly longer than the tube (so I can easily remove it). This prevents the tube from collapsing as I rivet and allows for a straight, uninterrupted transfer of energy down the rivet, necessary for the rivet to spread properly.<br /><br />3) If I need to rivet a solid rivet after the stone is set, I use a piece of 1/2" 80A urethane, which has enough spring to protect the stone, but is firm enough to allow me to spread the rivet, especially since the rivet is already annealed.<br /><br />Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by.Melissa Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569237688024618621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-57267920937458301972013-01-30T14:22:23.135-08:002013-01-30T14:22:23.135-08:00This is brilliant! Did you buy the rivet screws fr...This is brilliant! Did you buy the rivet screws from Rio as well? How do you then install the rivet on your piece? You mention that it's for items that can't be soldered, so I'm assuming you drill a hole and epoxy it in, rather than hammering to spread the rivet on the opposite side? Thanks so much for sharing this tute.Woojoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121889473263258695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78979706420853046.post-54009445830191613352013-01-30T08:16:39.513-08:002013-01-30T08:16:39.513-08:00This is genius! Thanks so much for this great tuto...This is genius! Thanks so much for this great tutorial. I can't wait to try it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949324991152911637noreply@blogger.com