When two skilled craftsmen team up, you can expect a unique, hands-on experience that elevates your jewelry-making skills. Matthew Tuggle and Ben Bentvelzen will guide you through the fabrication and embellishment of a custom ring in this advanced-level, two-part workshop. During the first week, work with Matt to fabricate a sterling silver ring featuring a domed top with a pierced and engraved pattern. Additionally, you’ll craft a rounded, split-shank band for a distinctive and professional finish. In the second week, Ben will guide you through gemstone layout and stone setting techniques that enhance your design. Over ten days, you will complete a beautiful custom ring from start to finish, receiving expert guidance at every step. Don’t miss this opportunity to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece!
Course Info
Jewelry & Stone Setting
Objectives
- Design transfer and layout techniques
- Metal forming for domed and contoured surfaces
- Saw piercing and pattern creation
- Graver sharpening and polishing for precise engraving
- Thrumming and graver clean-up for intricate piercings
- Split shank fabrication and assembly
- Tacking components using the Sunstone welder
- Intermediate soldering applications for ring construction
- Tapered gemstone layout planning and positioning
- Graver sharpening and polishing for stone setting
- Engraving delicate ‘filet’ lines around the stone setting
- Filet Pavé with different stone sizes
- Castle Pavé
- Finishing techniques
Class Project(s)
Custom hand fabricated silver ring
Prerequisites
Completion of a GRS Basic Course or instructor approval is required, as well as an understanding of proper tool sharpening and basic engraving techniques. Basic knowledge of soldering and sawing is necessary.
Some experience using a PowerHone (GraverHoneVS) and polishing gravers with a micromotor and rubber and diamond wheels.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
We reserve your seat upon receipt of course deposit. To transfer or cancel your reservation, notify GRS at least 30 days before the class start date to transfer deposit or receive a refund, less $50. Deposits are not transferrable or refundable less than 30 days before the course start date. If you have any questions about this information, please do not hesitate to call us! We would be glad to help you. Call 800-835-3519, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
