Jewelry: Stone Setting | CMJ 138-W27

Whether just starting out or looking to refine skills, this beginner/intermediate course in stone setting is the perfect opportunity to enhance metalsmithing and jewelry techniques with a focus on advanced metal fabrication, soldering, and different types of stone setting. Some techniques covered will be bezel setting, flush setting, and prong setting through a diverse set of samples wrapping up the course with a self-led final project made in sterling silver.

Learning Objectives:

• Basic bezel, flush, and prong setting using round stones
• Enhanced soldering and fabrication skills
• Proficiency with metalsmithing tools
• Sanding, polishing, and finishing skills

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will learn a variety of different stone setting techniques such as bezel setting, flush setting, and prong setting
• Fabrication and soldering skills
• Students will produce original pieces incorporating techniques such as stone setting and or texturing

Who is this class for?

• This class is for students who have taken a basic metalsmithing course or have some experience with the medium. This course is perfect for students that want to enhance their understanding of the material through the introduction of stone to learn advanced metalsmithing fabrication.