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Ring by Joy Raskin
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Stone Setting: From Bezels to Prongs
Instructor: Ms. Joy Raskin
Level: Intermediate and above
Requirements: Jewelry I or Equivalent
Program: Summer
Status: Open
Length: 6 Sessions
Tuition: $ 300
Only $ 285 for registration before 30 May 2008
Materials: $ 50
Date: June 30, 2008 - August 11, 2008
Time: Every Monday at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
This 6 week-intensive class will focus on stone setting from bezels to prongs. You will expand your setting skills through making your own prong and tube settings for faceted stones, practice small scale soldering, and also make your own special tool for hammer setting. Strategies for using assorted grinding and deburring wheels with the flex shafts will also be discussed.
There are several assigned technique based projects which continue to perfect your jewelry skills or if you wish, time to work on your own projects. For students who have their own independent ideas, and wish to have access to an instructor for help and guidance, this is an excellent class for them. Designing and working on independent projects is strongly encouraged. Come join us and learn great stone setting tips from a pro.
This class is 6 sessions long. Each class meets for 3 hours. There will be no class on July 14, 2008. If a make-up session is necessary, it will be held on August 18, 2008.
Materials & Tools
The $50 materials fee covers the cost of metals, wire, solder, and other basic supplies you will use to work on the projects for this class.
Students should bring:
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A sketchbook for taking notes
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Personal hand tools, such as files or pliers
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Any stone you wish to set
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
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