Stone Setting 2 - Thick Wall Bezel Setting

Further develop your stone-setting skills by learning how to set faceted stones in thick wall settings. 

About this Class

You will learn to set faceted stones using the tools of the trade in this skills class. We will be setting round- and square- (princess cut) faceted stone in thick wall settings using gravers, burs, files, punches, and pushers. This is a type of tube or bezel setting, but you will be using more advanced-level tools to prep the seat and move the metal. These skills come in very handy if you want to set stones in a stiffer material like 14k gold, or carved bezels, and if you want to set faceted stones that have corners. The techniques learned in this class will improve your faceted stone-setting understanding and skills. This isn’t a fabrication class and we will be setting stones in prepared settings.

Details

• The $44 materials fee included in the cost of the class covers everything you need. Materials students can bring are listed below. 
• We will take one 15-30 minute break if you want to bring food/snacks. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
• Masks are required.

Project

Students will set round- and square-faceted stones in thick wall settings. Students will be setting stones in prepared settings. 

Materials

• Mask
• Apron
• Students can bring loupes or magnifiers, digital calipers, Encore vices, flex shaft quick change and/or hammer flex shaft handpieces and any other setting tools if they have them and want to use them in class. None of this is required.

Prerequisite

Stone Setting 1 - Basic Bezels and all of its prerequisites. If you have learned the needed skills somewhere else or at an earlier time, please contact us at jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome. (unless otherwise specified in class details, in which case omit)

• View BARN’s current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.

• For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about our Companion Program.

Instructor:  

Jody Lyle - A goldsmith with more than 25 years' experience designing and making jewelry, Jody graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied with Harlan Butt. She has continued her education through classes with masters, apprenticeships, trade school training, skill-building classes, and lots of bench time. She believes in learning by doing, listening to others’ experiences, and looking at how things are made around you. Her main focus right now is wax carving, fabrication, chasing, and repoussé. She works mostly with silver, gold, steel, rock, and semi-precious and precious stones to create fun and beautiful pieces to be worn and enjoyed. Her work can be seen on Instagram @movingmetals and Flickr