After all the beads were ready and all my stone seats were carved out, the process of setting stones began. You follow a criss-cross or zig-zag pattern to set the stones by bringing the metal over a stones edge and using a beading tool to make a round half sphere to give the piece a finished appearance. For my first attempt, I am pleased. I want to repeat this same layout a few more times to work out issues and challenges.
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