Stone Setting and Soldering Intensive

This 6 week intensive will be focused on the necessary skills to complete various stone setting and highly technical soldering techniques. This includes but is not limited to: bezel setting cabachons, flush setting, combination bezel and prong setting, and constructed prong settings for faceted stones. We will be soldering all settings for stones ranging in size from .5mm-1cm. Some soldering experience is encouraged but no stone setting experience is required. Our main focus is to spend time learning these techniques while also spending adequate time in class to practice each style with instructional support. Some supplies in copper and brass will be provided, however, students are encouraged but not required to purchase their own materials in silver.