{"id":11278,"date":"2020-02-14T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T09:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=11278"},"modified":"2023-09-01T14:26:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:26:14","slug":"how-to-claw-set-a-stone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/how-to-claw-set-a-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Claw Set A Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11279 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_235416649-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Claw Set a Stone\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/how-to-make-jewellery\">how to make jewellery<\/a> <\/strong>hub we&#8217;re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we\u2019ve put together a guide of one of the most popular settings, a claw setting to help you understand what tools you need and just what you need to do.<\/p>\n<p>A classic looking setting and a popular option for presenting a faceted gemstone \u2013 the claw setting is a go-to technique for many jewellers. But how do you do it? We\u2019ll talk you through how to claw set a stone, step by step and we\u2019ll discuss all the tools needed and their purposes. You\u2019ll also find a visual aid of some of the more advanced gemstone setting techniques out there.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tools needed for making a claw setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before you get started with the claw setting tutorial, there are a few key pieces of kit you\u2019ll need for making a claw setting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1mm wire<\/strong> \u2013 use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Wire\/Sterling-Silver-Round-Wire-1.00mm-prcode-hsa-100\">1mm wire<\/a> in an alloy of your choosing for the base of the setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solder paste <\/strong>\u2013 you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Solders\/Silver-Solder-Paste-10g-Easy,------Syringe-prcode-PAT-021\">solder paste<\/a> to attach the joins to the wire frame.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A hand torch <\/strong>\u2013 make sure you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Hand-Torch,-Please-Note-Jewellers--Torch-Is-Supplied-Without-Gas-prcode-999-955\">hand torch<\/a> for the soldering element of the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe pickling powder <\/strong>\u2013 pick up some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Precious-Metal-Clay\/Picklean-Safe-Pickling-Powder-150g-prcode-855-1060\">safe pickling powder<\/a> to remove any excess residue from using the hand torch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reverse action tweezers <\/strong>\u2013 use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Reverse-Action-Tweezers,-Straight,-Insulated-prcode-999-986\">reverse action tweezers<\/a> for handling the design when using the pickling solution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A pair of side cutters <\/strong>\u2013 if the claws aren\u2019t the required size, you can use side cutters to cut them down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A set of needle files or a graver <\/strong>\u2013 you can use either a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Vallorbe-16cm-Pillar-Needle-File---Cut-2-prcode-976-020&amp;query=needle%20file&amp;channel=uk\">needle file<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Gravers,-Square,-1.75mm-prcode-999-BBK&amp;query=graver&amp;channel=uk\">graver<\/a> to cut any finer indentations into the setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polishing equipment <\/strong>\u2013 make sure you have enough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Polishing_Materials\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">polishing equipment<\/a> to finish off your design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A pair of flat nose pliers with nylon jaws <\/strong>\u2013 these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Flat-Nose-Pliers-With-Nylon-Jaws---135mm,-Value-Range-prcode-999-3055\">pliers<\/a> are used for pushing the claws over the stone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to make a claw setting: step by step<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re making claw settings for pendants or earrings \u2013 the premise is the same. But if you\u2019re set on using this setting on a ring, read our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/equipment-technique-focus\/how-to-set-a-stone-in-a-4-claw-ring\">how to set a stone in a 4-claw ring<\/a>. For any other form of claw setting, follow our simple steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To create the backing, shape your wire into a ring so that the diameter is just smaller than the surface of the stone \u2013 roughly 1-2mm away from the edge.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any excess wire from your ring with your side cutters, then file down the ends of the wire. This helps to ensure it is all flush before soldering.<\/li>\n<li>To make the prongs, cut the wire so that they\u2019re long enough to wrap around the sides of the stone. To gauge this, stand the wire up against the stone and cut at about double the stone\u2019s height. You need to cut at least 4 prongs to hold the stone in place, but you can add more if you desire.<\/li>\n<li>Using a soldering block, place the prongs around the wire frame where you\u2019d like them to sit. When you\u2019re happy with the positioning, apply a small amount of soldering paste to the joins and use a little pressure to add the prongs.<\/li>\n<li>Now it\u2019s time to use the hand torch. Heat the wire frame until the solder flows, then when all the joins have been soldered \u2013 use your tweezers to place the piece into the safe pickling solution to remove any leftover fire residue.<\/li>\n<li>After the wire frame has been in the solution for 3-5 minutes, add your stone to the frame and gently push the claws so that they point upwards at a 90\u00b0 angle. Need a little extra help? Use your flat nose pliers to help shape the claws if you\u2019re finding it difficult with your fingers.<\/li>\n<li>Before continuing, make sure your stone is sitting securely in the frame. Remove the stone, then trim the length of the claws so they hold the stone in place without coming out onto the stone\u2019s surface too much \u2013 and make sure all excess solder is removed.<\/li>\n<li>Once this is done, you\u2019re ready to start polishing your piece and setting your stone. Gently push the claws with your nylon jawed flat nose pliers so that they enclose the frame. Your stone should now sit safely in the setting, but for more peace of mind you can add a little glue to the underbelly of the stone and frame.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And there you have it! Now you know how to claw set a stone \u2013 why not try out some other setting techniques? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/how-to-stone-set\">stone setting<\/a> page of our how to make jewellery hub for guides, tips, advice and inspiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we&#8217;re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. 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