{"id":8770,"date":"2018-09-28T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=8770"},"modified":"2024-12-16T10:42:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T10:42:12","slug":"how-to-make-a-prong-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/how-to-make-a-prong-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Prong Setting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to mix up your ring designs a little? If you\u2019ve been working with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/equipment-technique-focus\/how-to-make-a-bezel-setting\">bezel set rings<\/a> and want to move on to a new project, why not try your hand at a prong setting? While bezel settings are neat and easy to accomplish, a prong setting will show off the stone even more, making it ideal for jewellery pieces where the stone is the focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beauty of prong settings is that they can be any shape you like. What\u2019s more, you can fix your stone with as many prongs as you feel necessary \u2013 will you create a six prong setting? Or an eight? It\u2019s completely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to discover how to make a prong setting, in a few simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"making-a-prong-setting\">Making a prong setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this example, we\u2019ll look at how to make a six prong setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Starter-Soldering-Kit-prcode-999-096Q\">Soldering set<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Wire\/\">Wire<\/a> (in whichever style you prefer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Gemstones\/\">Gemstone<\/a> of choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Pickling\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">Pickling solution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Files\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">File<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Pliers,_Cutters_and_Shears\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">Cutters and pliers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Pusher-Style-3,-Square-End-prcode-999-AKT\">Prong pusher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Metal_Forming_Tools\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">Anvil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-create-a-jump-ring\">Step 1: Create a jump ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place your stone on a flat surface and create a circle of wire around the widest part. Once you\u2019re happy with the shape, remove the wire and gently solder the ends together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>It\u2019s important to measure your wire (jump ring) around the widest part of the stone, as this will provide the support for the prongs and stone once completed. Need to save some time? You can use pre-made <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Findings\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=Jump_Rings\/-Size=0\/-Shape=0\/-Finish=0\/-Holes=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\"><em>jump rings<\/em><\/a><em> as a quicker way to get started with your prong setting project.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-cut-your-prongs\">Step 2: Cut your prongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start this step by measuring the height of your stone and adding a little extra to the height at which you\u2019ll cut the wire for your prongs. For example, if your stone measures 5mm in height, you should cut your prongs at approx. 9mm in height. This will allow you plenty of room to bend your prongs and secure your stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-solder-your-prongs\">Step 3: Solder your prongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it\u2019s time to solder your prongs to the jump ring. You may have already soldered your jump ring closed, but if not, you can use the gap as a starting point for your first prong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your prong ends are filed flat so that they have a good surface for soldering. Add your flux and gently solder, use a soldering pick if the solder moves. Try and use hard solder for the prongs and be careful with the soldering heat as it could melt your wire. When finished, pickle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Working on your soldering technique? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/beginners-guides\/a-guide-to-simple-soldering\">Read our step-by-step guide to soldering<\/a> for expert hints and tips.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-bending-your-prongs\">Step 4: Bending your prongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insert your gemstone into the jump ring and mark the edges on each prong using a felt tip pen (Sharpies work well, as they transfer onto any material).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Pliers,_Cutters_and_Shears\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">jewellery pliers<\/a>, grasp each prong and push the setting against your anvil, while bending your prongs upwards into a 90-degree angle. <em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-solder-to-your-ring\">Step 5: Solder to your ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re adding your prong stone setting to a ring straight away, make sure you file a flat section on the ring surface and solder carefully. Make sure you remove the stone before doing this, as the solder could cause unnecessary damage. Then pickle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-set-your-stone\">Step 6: Set your stone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placing your stone inside the 90-degree prongs, take your prong pusher and push them right against the stone, slowly but with a little force. You don\u2019t want to accidentally snap your prongs! Try pushing the prongs in a north, south, east and west order to avoid putting too much pressure on one side of the stone. This will also help to secure the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/setting-peridot-into-gold-prong-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13526\" style=\"width:300px;height:225px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-trim-your-prongs\">Step 7: Trim your prongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Pliers,_Cutters_and_Shears\/-Size=0\/-Type=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\">cutters<\/a>, trim your prongs from where they meet at the centre of the stone. If you want to achieve a pointed shape, use the reverse side of your cutters. You can always file the prongs slightly if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All that\u2019s left to do is polish your six prong ring and admire your handiwork! Making a prong setting can be tricky, but by following our seven simple steps you\u2019ll be able to create beautiful prong stone settings for your own collection or your jewellery making business.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to mix up your ring designs a little? If you\u2019ve been working with bezel set rings and want to move on to a new project, why not try your hand at a prong setting? 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