Driftwood and broomstick Shellac Sticks! This is what I use to hold earrings and smaller pendants when I set their stones. The Shellac is melted, the earring pressed into it then it’s left to cool and harden. It gives me a handle to hold while I use another tool to push the metal against the stone. There is a lot of strength, concentration and control that goes into setting a stone……and sometimes a few more grey hairs from stress? one slip and it’s all over!! I had the perfect smooth piece of driftwood in the workshop so I used it to make two new sticks. Big day of setting today! Thanks to Mum and Dad for the school holiday babysitting and the home made morning tea️ Wish me luck? #setting #makedo #handmadetools #handmadejewellery #handmade

Driftwood and broomstick Shellac Sticks! This is what I use to hold earrings and smaller pendants when I set their stones. The Shellac is melted, the earring pressed into it then it’s left to cool and harden. It gives me a handle to hold while I use another tool to push the metal against the stone. There is a lot of strength, concentration and control that goes into setting a stone......and sometimes a few more grey hairs from stress? one slip and it’s all over!! I had the perfect smooth piece of driftwood in the workshop so I used it to make two new sticks. Big day of setting today! Thanks to Mum and Dad for the school holiday babysitting and the home made morning tea️ Wish me luck?