Bezel-Set Spoon Pendant by Kim St. Jean
There's something gorgeous about the craftsmanship and beauty of vintage tableware.
There's something about this summer - I've been invited to a couple bridal showers, one right after the other, and I've been puzzling over what to bring as a gift. Something small but meaningful that suits these brides' rustic, free-spirited styles.
Last time I went to the swap meet I got a bunch of old teaspoons and sugar spoons because they were just too pretty to pass up. I knew I'd find SOMETHING to do with them.
Now that I know I can get 2 pendants out of each spoon, I can't wait to get started on these pendants that these brides-to-be are going to love.
There's something about this summer - I've been invited to a couple bridal showers, one right after the other, and I've been puzzling over what to bring as a gift. Something small but meaningful that suits these brides' rustic, free-spirited styles.
Last time I went to the swap meet I got a bunch of old teaspoons and sugar spoons because they were just too pretty to pass up. I knew I'd find SOMETHING to do with them.
Now that I know I can get 2 pendants out of each spoon, I can't wait to get started on these pendants that these brides-to-be are going to love.
Instructions
Here's why I LOVE this project:
The great thing about this project is it's actually 2 projects! Kim shows us how to make a pendant with the handle of the spoon - and then she comes back and we get to go through the bowl half, too!
At 8:15 Kim reminds us like last time: we've gotta use 2 rivets to set this bezel cup to the spoon handle, so it doesn't spin. Once again, we're using Kim's eyelet trick.
Ah, but this time we're adding something! Kim shows us how to get a good hole using a drill press at 11:54 - as well as the dos & don'ts of drill press use for jewelry. (Yep - my metal punch pliers wouldn't touch a spoon handle!)
And that boulder opal cab is gorgeous - looks like a Celtic design with the silverware spoon she chose.
Kim shows how to use a hammerhead attachment on the Flex shaft - it doesn't hurt the stone and it does SUCH a great job of setting the stone securely in a bezel cup!
The nice thing about this project - if all you can find at yard sales or your mother-in-law's basement are forks, simply saw off the "food" end with the tines, and there you have a handle to work with just like the one above.
I can't wait to see what you come up with after watching this project!
OK - I know what I'm making for my next project - how about you? I'm excited to see what you make from this project, so make sure and post it on our Facebook page or send me an email with a picture of how it turns out for you!
I can't wait to see what you come up with after watching this project!
OK - I know what I'm making for my next project - how about you? I'm excited to see what you make from this project, so make sure and post it on our Facebook page or send me an email with a picture of how it turns out for you!
Tools:
Bench block
Jeweler's saw with 3/0 saw blades, beeswax, and V-slot bench pin
Metal file
Rawhide mallet
Spring-loaded punch
Transfer punch
Chasing hammer
Bezel pusher
Round bail making pliers, such as Wrap & Tap
Metal punch to make 1/16″ holes and able to punch through your spoon: Drill press recommended
Here is our Basic Sawing Kit - a perfect companion to this video!
Here is our Basic Sawing Kit - a perfect companion to this video!
Materials:
Sterling silver bezel cup setting
Calibrated stone
Two 1/16″ eyelets
Vintage spoon: Look for bendable silver plated spoons, marked with A1. Stay away from restaurant-ware.
Materials
8mm Fine Silver Bezel Cup - Pack of 5
F9-03
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Bench Block Helper with Steel and Nylon Blocks
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144 Piece Saw Blades - Pack of 1 Set
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Auto Center Punch
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G2-503
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Deluxe 3-Hole Punch
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- PUN-420.03
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- Category: Metalwork
- Technique(s): Riveting, Sawing, Texturing, Butane Torch Techniques
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