SILVER III: BASKET & PEDESTAL PRONG SETTING
INSTRUCTOR: HEIDI MANDICH
You’ve made lovely, faceted stones (or purchased some). You’ve created beautiful cabochons (or bought them). Now what? Let’s set them in an amazing personally created pendant!
This class we will focus on 3 skills that, once learned, you can apply to many other settings.
1. We will create a basket setting for your faceted stone.
2. Create a pedestal prong setting for your cabochon
3. Then complete your design by adding a hinged bale
Pre-work before we meet will include thinking of and sketching out design ideas, gathering stones you want to bring to include in your piece. I will have some sets available for purchase if you choose. We will review studio safe practices when we work. Closed-toed shoes are required, bring eye protection (readers are ok) and a way to tie back long hair if needed. You will also get to use and enjoy my selection of specialty tools to experience working with them. The kit will include Argentium sterling silver (940), sheet, wire & tubing for you to create your pendant. If more is needed, I will have it available for purchase. Argentium Sterling Silver (940), stones will be available for purchase.
Class Fee: $195
Est materials fee: $100-250
Prerequisite: Level 3 – Silver I and II prior. Strong soldering skills are necessary to be successful in this class.
Additional Class Offerings: 05/05/2024, 07/14/2024, 07/21/2024, 08/18/2024