Cabochons are used in jewelry making and it has
become highly popular today. Using the usual beads and gemstones is a must so
that you give the jewelry items the much needed feel. These are stones but make
the best jewelry designs. They can be created into fantastic jewelry pieces as
they are sold in different colors, sizes and styles. They are great in
earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Working Styles with cabochons
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Good
Tools: Working with cabochons means it can be fused with gemstones and
beads, but should have a unique setting and offer the desired colorful touch.
However, good tools set are required to fit top quality cabochons so that it
creates stunning jewelry pieces.
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Versatile: The cabochons
are versatile and are available in a large collection in the market. It can be
used in incredible styles, but you must have best option to work. The cabochons
are easy, but your creativity must be used even in simple jewelry pieces such
as earrings and also in more complicated jewelry pieces.
Generally, cabochon
settings are not used alone as they need a base to hold them securely. You can
make stunning creations using cabochons, but it is essential you understand how
they are used. The basic items that you need to use cabochons in your jewelry
include earring hooks, super glue and head pins.
Tips on cabochons using
Cabochons must be in the same
kind that you are looking for and so spend enough time to collect all the right
supplies. Also bear in mind that the cabochon setting is in same size as your
cabochon stone. Bigger or smaller settings means the set is not proper and it
may ask you to compromise the creation of jewelry. Selecting the ideal jewelry
piece setting helps in having a sturdy connection holding the jewelry and the
cabochon together. You can find cabochons featuring a case or a rim. If so, you
may apply the glue to the rim using a tooth pick. You can leave it to dry. For
cabochon stones in irregular shape the process of drying may be enhanced by
using a bowl of rice.
There are some
cabochons that come with a rim and in such a case, glue needs to be applied to
the rim. Using a wooden toothpick allows you to easily apply glue. Once the
glue is applied, just leave it for some time to dry. For cabochon settings with
an irregular shape, the drying process can be enhanced by using a common bowl
of rice.
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