About

We will touch on how to fabricate a tube setting, prong settings, tab settings, and step bezels. You will have a chance to make some or all of these kinds of settings out of copper, brass, and sterling silver. We will discuss some of the characteristics of the different settings and stone shapes. The techniques learned in this two-session class will improve your fabricating skills and give you more freedom when designing. Bring ideas and stones you want to work with so we can talk about them.

Details

• You must be able to solder thin wires together and small pieces to larger pieces of metal without assistance.
  
• A $20 materials fee included in the cost of the class covers all materials needed. Students can bring a couple things (listed below), too.
• Registration closes May 17. 
• BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level if you want to bring a lunch or snack.
• N95 or KN95 masks are required for this class when working close together.
  

Details

Prerequisites

• Stone Setting 1 - Basic Bezels or equivalent (basic fabrication skills and basic stone setting)
  
• Jewelry Soldering: Skills Class is highly recommended for people who don’t have a lot of soldering experience (but is not required).
  

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.