Cabochons are smooth, polished stones, gems, glass pieces, and decorative components that feature a flat back and a rounded or shaped top. Unlike faceted stones, cabochons do not have cut facets, making them ideal for a wide variety of jewelry making, beadwork, mixed media, and craft projects. Available in countless materials, colors, sizes, and shapes, cabochons can be made from natural gemstones, glass, resin, acrylic, ceramic, wood, shell, and many other materials.
Cabochons are commonly used in jewelry settings such as bezels, prong settings, and pendant trays, but they can also be incorporated into bead embroidery, wire wrapping, mosaic art, scrapbook embellishments, home décor projects, and wearable crafts. Some cabochons feature decorative images, glitter, floral designs, cameos, or dimensional effects, while others showcase the natural beauty of stone or glass.
Whether you are learning how to set cabochons, choosing the right adhesives, exploring different cabochon materials, or looking for sizing and design information, this collection of helpful guides and reference articles will provide valuable information for both beginning and experienced crafters.
This collection of cabochon helps and reference information is continually growing. Future topics may include cabochon types and materials, shapes and sizes, cabochon settings, bezel techniques, adhesives and glues, wire wrapping methods, bead embroidery techniques, gemstone and glass cabochons, design ideas, and other helpful tips and guides related to using cabochons in jewelry making and craft projects. Be sure to check back often as new articles, charts, and how-to information are added.
