How to prepare a 'WAX CHANNEL' for future setting (VER. #2) 14 photos

 As this was the first time taking these photos, I made 100% sure that no production steps got missed. Many jewellers who do this wax carving do not make any notes for others to learn. They think that it's a secret and mustn't be shared. WHY?

 (This process is quite labour-intensive. Please read & share my notes.)

 I WANT TO RECORD EVERY STEP IN THIS DETAILED PROCESS.

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(The sequential order is reversed due to an error on my computer.)

 To get the idea of the sizes of the stones in relation to the channel setting, I placed the stones on the wax tube.

 

 I need to find the centre of the tube by placing the stones side by side.

 

 I found 2 colours of stones that might look good and selected 'pink'.

 The size of the stones are exactly 4.0 millimetres

 I need to have a smooth surface, as this will be the exact shape of the ring. 

 

 Any surface defects must be removed a.s.a.p.

I will be using a smooth, flat surface file to clean the tube.

This surface needs to be cleaned and not have any rough texture.

I never guess the sizes; I always use my digital measuring device.

  No matter what colour I will finally choose, I will remove any defective or discoloured stone,

  To find the visual centre of any tube setting, ALWAYS PLACE THE STONE ON THE WAX. The other option is to use a pair of callipers.

 There should be a little space in between the stones. Why? Remember the "6% Rule of Shrinkage" from the wax to the metal.

 

 This is the desired spacing that is required. The 'rule of shrinkage' won't affect these stones in this ring.