How to Set Stones into Earring Snapsets

by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com

Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 5, 2014

How to Set Stones into Earring Snapsets

As I peruse our blog, sometimes I come across older posts that are definitely worth re-posting. Today is one of those posts. This is a very simple answer to a great question!

Question:

How do you use the earring snapsets? I purchased the 6mm earring snapset with the 6mm stones to go in them, and I realized I don’t know how to use them with the earring post in the center – can someone give me directions?

-Barb in Puyallup, Washington

Answer:

The easiest way to set stones into earring snapsets is to:

1. Place the stone, table side down, on a roll of tape* (sticky side out).
2. Holding the setting between your fingers, center the setting over the stone.
3. Push the setting onto the stone. You should hear a definite snap.

If the stone goes to one side and the prongs end up bent, use needle nose or chain pliers to adjust and reposition the prongs, and then try again.

* – Take a piece of tape and stick the ends together, making sure the sticky side is out.

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

Get started Today with your very own snapset earrings!

Happy Wrapping!

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One Comment

1. 

   Holly

   September 26, 2014 at 7:48 am

   I came across you blog today and I am really happy I found it. I’m just getting started in jewelry making and your blog is so helpful. I was wanting to try these simple earrings and now I can!!