So I'm working on a project that calls for a fair number of cabochon set stones ranging in size from 4mm to 10mm diameter round and some ovals, the smallest of which are 5x3mm. The round ones I'm good with, I'll make bezels from strip for the bigger ones and use tube for the smaller ones, but the oval ones... what's the best way to approach those? Could I use tubes and stretch if necessary and then bend to shape?
As an added complication, I'd like to make them open backed, so was wondering if it is possible to cut tabs on the bottom of the bezel strip and fold over rather than trying to pierce tiny oval discs and drill a hole through them.
Advice much appreciated!
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