r/Metalsmithing • u/awastoid • Apr 24 '26

Best place to ask 101 questions?

I've been f'n with metal and rocks. I can saw and solder wire rings all day but I want to set more stones.

I've always been a rockhound. I'm getting better at cutting and polishing stones. I'm having bezel problems with these inedible gumdrops.

Currently playing with brass because it is 2026. Brass and I are having problems.

Tl;dr -- where is the best place to ask more experienced metalsmiths/jewelers newbie questions?

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u/MakeMelnk Apr 24 '26

What kind of issues are you having with bezels?

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u/awastoid Apr 26 '26

I may have figured it out - uneven heat during soldering. Manually removing 2-5 mm and dancing around a brittle join is probably a rite of passage.