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How to Use Beadalon® StoneSett™ Components

Instructions by Michelle Wood, Jewelry-Making Expert, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
E92L

This versatile component can be used in many ways:
  • Follow the instructions below to quickly attach flat back stones of multiple shapes onto leather, using cold connections
  • Create unique looking pendants by adjusting the many prongs in different patterns for setting stones, creating design elements or loops

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STEP 1
Punch Hole in Leather Use hole punch pliers to punch 1.8mm hole in leather at desired position.
STEP 2
Insert Rivet Pass one rivet through hole from back of leather.
STEP 3
Position StoneSett Component Over Tube of Rivet Position StoneSett Component over tube of rivet.
STEP 4
Set Rivet

Set Rivet with Hammer		 Use hammer, rivet setting tool and anvil to set rivet.

Note: Trim rivet first if needed.
STEP 5
Position Swarovski Stone on Center of Component Position Swarovski flat back stone on center of component.
STEP 6
Use Pliers to Bend Prongs

Set Stone		 Using chain-nose pliers, bend one prong over stone to secure. Move to the opposite side of the setting and repeat. Continue alternating sides until all desired prongs are bent and secure.

Tip: For alternate look, leave some of the prongs flat as a design element.

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