Beginning Stone Setting 2010

Linda Medina

Playing with Stones

with Linda Medina

This class addresses fundamental stonesetting techniques for faceted gemstones. Students will assimilate and practice mounting a variety of round and fancy cut cubic zirconia. These methods augment jewelrymaking skills as well as prepare one for potential job requirements as a bench jeweler. The class will be directed in part by the students and their needs, and the types of settings they want to learn. Linda’s teaching rationale reflects a combination of demonstrations, discussion and encouragement along with class projects that she has developed. Questions are welcome, as this is how you learn.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

1) Head setting of 4 & 6 prong, round stones

2) Basket/Head setting methods for oval, pear, trillion, marquis, princess and emerald, fancy cut  gemstones.

3) Hammer setting for bezels and flush set round stones.

4) Technique for round channel setting.

Instructor Linda Medina

Dates March 27-29 Cost is $375.00

Location Scavezze Studios in Salida, CO.

Class is limited to 10 students

Cost for 3 day (24 hour) workshop is $375.00

Materials cost is $50.00-$75.00 dollars

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