SILVER II: CREATIVE STONE SETTING FOR CABOCHONS & FACETED STONES
INSTRUCTOR: DEBRA COBIA
There comes a time in every Rockhound’s journey when they muse, “What am I going to do with all these stones?” This fundamental workshop in stone setting may be just the answer to that question. The class is designed for learners with solid torch control who have the ability to direct heat in order to achieve a desired outcome. This is a techniques-oriented class. However, if time permits students may complete at least one piece of wearable jewelry so feel free to bring gemstones you would like to use and may have found challenging to set. The class fee includes materials and stones, for tube, prong, flush, and basket settings, some tool use, handouts, solder, and other consumables. We will also make two setting tools. If you want to incorporate one of the settings in a finished piece, bring your own silver or purchase it from the instructor. A complete materials and tools list will be available at debracobia.com after February 1, 2024.Class participants may expect to develop knowledge and skill in executing the following types of settings: Heavy bezel settings with cut seats for cabochons and faceted stones as well as those with inner bezels, Tube Settings, including how to measure for and cut your seats with special stone setting burs, combination bezel/prong settings for regular and irregular stones, simple basket settings, flush settings.
Class Fee: $200
Est Materials Fee: $0+
Prerequisites: Intermediate Soldering and Torch Skills
Additional Class Offerings: 04/28/2024