***Live/Interactive session is SOLD OUT. All purchases made at this time is for access to the videos which will be available the day after the each session. You will receive and email with links to access the video.
Skill Level: Intermediate, must have previous soldering skills.
Kit purchase includes:
Zoom Session: 2 sessions, Fridays - April 24th 1-2:30pm EST and May 1, 1-2pm EST
Written instructions will be emailed to each registrant.
Materials kit: Sterling silver materials for one ring as shown, one Charoite cabochon, sanding material. (Stone sizes are smaller than shown in picture and shape will vary.)
***At this time all kits will be mailed after April 24.
This class will be conducted via Zoom. Registrants will be emailed an invitation to join the Zoom meeting 3 days before class. Video will be available for 90 days after the first class.
Student will learn the basics bezel setting a stone. We will start from stock material and build a bezel up from the beginning and work our way to proper finishing techniques.
Tools Needed:
• Ultra Flush Cutters
• Flat nose or parallel pliers
• Curved burnisher
• Bezel rocker
• Leather/Rawhide mallet
• Solder set-up
• Bench block
• Magnifying glasses and Ott light as needed
• Sharpie, fine tip
• Steel rings mandrel
• Bezel shears
• Flexshaft (optional), muslin wheel, Eurolustre
• Student file
• Ring Clamp or vise
• Third hand (optional)