"Little Weirdos": Setting Asymmetrical Cabochons with Alex Boyd: September 12 stone ring

"Little Weirdos": Setting Asymmetrical Cabochons with Alex Boyd: September 12 stone ringThis class is all about setting weird stones. Curves, angles, asymmetry? No problem! Well make a fused 22k bezel soldered to a sterling silver backplate that fits the cabochon like leather pants on Mick Jagger. Then well make a special bail that lays flat so it can be soldered just to the silver backplate without touching the gold. Along the way Ill show you how I texture, patina and tons of other tips and tricks. By the end of class, no stone will be

Instructor: Denali (Dee) Moore (They/Them)

The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is July 26

Hammer setting is used when a bezel metal is too thick and therefore difficult or impossible to use a burnishing tool by hand

Over that time he's been fortunate enough to have apprenticed under the accomplished jeweler/blacksmith Ira Sherman

Basics of soldering

(If you wish to use sterling silver

This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate students and no wire wrapping experience is necessary

Create layers for the bottoms

That 6 year

This class is currently sold out

Materials kit fee is $30 which includes workbook

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