How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings
Wrap-Tite settings are a wonderful way to easily create jewelry pendants, drops and links set with your favorite gemstone and shell cabochons. Arbel Shemesh takes you through the process.
How To Use Cab-Tite™ Settings
Cab-Tite settings are easy to use and give elegant, professional results in a snap—literally.
Instructions
Step 1
Place your cabochon into the Cab-Tite setting, lining it up properly.
Step 2
Press firmly and evenly down on the stone, snapping it into the setting.
Step 3
Check to make sure the prongs are snug against the stone. If they're not snug, use a pair of chain-nose pliers and gently press on opposing prongs, being careful not to slip and possibly scratch the surface of your stone. Repeat on the other set of prongs if necessary.
Step 4
Your cabochon is now set and ready to wear.
How To Use Wrap-Tite® Settings
Wrap-Tite settings are a wonderful way to easily create jewelry pendants, drops and links set with your favorite faceted stones and gemstone and shell cabochons .
Instructions
Step 1
Place the stone so the crown (the top of the stone) is face down on your work surface, and the back of the stone is face up.
Step 2
Put the Wrap-Tite setting over the stone, settling it into place around the girdle. The girdle is the widest part and it separates the top of the stone from the bottom.
Step 3
Put a piece of wire into the end loop on one side of the setting, sized to fit the loop. This will help maintain the loop when setting the stone. Using chain-nose pliers or bent-nose pliers, compress the wire at the base of the loop, wrapping the setting tighter around the stone.
Step 4
Repeat for the other side of the setting. Your stone is now “wrapped tite” and ready to use in your design.
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