Two questions about techniques

Jul 28, 2003 8 Replies

First question: I'm thinking about getting some bezel cab settings from Rio. Does one just glue the cabs in, or does the bezel have to then be pressed in -- and if the latter, do I need a special tool to do it, or can it be done with any rounded blunt object?



Second question: Rio also has something called "beading pins"; apparently the idea is that you string your beads for half the pin's length, then bend it back to hook into the pre-made catch. Has anyone done anything with these, and are there any special pitfalls of which I should be aware? Thanks,



Celine


Only if you want big, fat scratches in the metal! The bezel pusher must be smooth. No sharp or 90 degree angles. Barbara Dream Master

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For the cabs, there is a tool called a "bezel puller" which lets you push the sides around the cab easily. I think Rio probably has them. Patti

You're right. I should have added that. I do have a burnishing tool that is squared off. I've used it to push down prongs over a stone, but generally avoid it.

Tina

Bezel pusher. Barbara Dream Master

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I was thinking about a rounded piece of hard rubber, like the handle of a screwdriver. Would that work?

Celine

Where would that be in the Tools catalog? I swear I've gone thru the entire hand-tools section and didn't find it!

Celine

Thanks -- when I went back and looked again, it was on a page I *had* already looked at, and my eye apparently skated right over it!

The set of 3 tools isn't very expensive, and one of the others looks like something I could use too, so I'll probably get the set.

Celine

The tool I like the best is the short curved burnisher, but I don't do a lot of bezels.

Tina

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