CLASS DESCRIPTION

Metalwork and stone setting go hand in hand. Bezel setting is the most widely used and traditional way to set stones.   SJS offers a number of classes in stone setting and this particular class focuses on bezel setting cabochon stones in a two day class with Mel Ihnen.

During this project based class, the methods employed to create a setting with a cabochon stone will be traditional metalwork techniques gained in previous classes, such as saw piercing and soldering. Students will refine and hone these skills to achieve precision measurement and fit while creating the mount for their stone and learning how to set it securely.

SKILL PREREQUISITE

This class is not for beginners.  You must have experience soldering and saw piercing.

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES COVERED

* Fabricating a bezel setting and securing a round cabochon stone

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

* All metals required for the class, including copper, brass and sterling silver (to complete the project)

* Tuition

* Notes (soft copy)

* Loan of a SJS student tool kit during class if required.

Please see list of tools below which you should aim to bring with you.

WHAT TO BRING AND MATERIAL FEE

A MATERIALS FEE of $20 is payable to your teacher to cover stone purchases. A selection will be available for you to choose from. Cash only, please have correct change. Please advise of your stone colour preferences on booking.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BRING to this class:

* Apron

* Pencil and notebook

* Bezel Rocker

* Burnisher

* Ring Clamp

* Saw blades - 5/0 & 3/0

GENERAL INFORMATION

* WH&S protocols require all students to wear CLOSED shoes and for long hair to be tied back. We recommend wearing glasses, not contact lenses during classes.  Minimal jewellery should be worn when working in a studio enviornment.

* A range of well priced stone setting tools will be available for purchase from the studio if desired.

PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE SAID

"This has got to be the best class I have done, you covered everything I needed and more. I will be enrolling in stone setting 2 with Mel who really knows her stuff for sure." Geoff Pridus

"I was a lttle apprehensive to do prong setting, but Melanie made it achievable even though I had only recently finished metalwork 101 so didn't have a lot of experience. Looking forward to applying what I have learnt to my work. Thank you!" Melissa Greene

"Learning to set stones was my ultimate goal so I did your 101 metalwork class to get to what I really wanted to do. I understnd fully now how all that practice has helped me to achieve my goal. I just love it. Thanks a million for helping" Rhyda Campo