Bead Set Ring by Jimmy Butts

Level: Intermediate and above
Requirements: Jewelry II or equivalent
Program: Winter
Status: Closed
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 450
Materials: TBA
Date: February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

This course is an introduction to small stone setting including bead setting, channel setting, and micro pave. In this class, students will learn to fashion small tooling, measure and layout stones, set and finish work.

To save time during class, students will work with some pre-fabricated parts, however, there will be demonstrations on how those parts were created. Students can expect to leave with small tools needed for this setting process, finished sampled pieces, and handouts detailing the process.

From classic to couture, students will learn the secrets of the pros. Stone setting experience is required.

Materials & Tools

There will be a materials fee (estimated $50 - 65) collected at the class, payable to the instructor. It includes cz's, tools for the process, and brass blanks for setting.

Student's Should Bring:

• pair of starrett dividers (Rio item #116171)
• brass millimeter gauge (Rio item #116195)
• Chasing hammer (Optional - Metalwerx has some available to share
• Metal: Students will be practicing on Brass. If you want to bring additional metal, please email us for specific gauges you'll need
• Chisel (Optional - for channel/bead setting). If you don't have one, don't worry, it's part of the kit.