Challenge Submission Form

3.2 Bezel Set Cab

This form must be completed as part of the Bezel Set Cab challenge submission.

The information will go to the evaluator along with your completed piece.

Challenge Details

DESCRIPTION:

Make a necklace consisting of three or more metal clay elements. At least one must be embellished with a bezel set cabochon which must be set after firing. The elements can be joined into a necklace with chain, wire wraps, strung beads, etc. The bezel may be formed with metal clay or made of commercially manufactured wire or sheet metal, and it may be co-fired, attached in a second firing, or soldered onto sintered metal. Ready-made bezel cups are not appropriate for this challenge. The accompanying information request form will ask for a photo of the work before adding the bezel and a description of the technique you used to attach the bezel to help Evaluators better understand your process.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Best Practices
• Creativity
• Precision of bezel setting
• Wearability/Necklace design
• ‘Companionship’ of individual elements