This course provides an introduction to both the core skills used in basic stone setting and metal engraving with GRS equipment. This fast-paced course will cover engraving concepts at the beginning of the week and stone setting techniques in the last half of the week. Students will work with a range of practice plates, practice rings, and designs to develop control, consistency, and tool handling techniques. This class also includes instruction and hands-on practice in basic wire inlay, instruction on transferring designs onto metal, prong, flush, bead, and channel setting, shading, and background techniques.
Participants will learn how to set up and use the tools, prepare gravers, execute foundational cuts, create widely used settings, and apply techniques consistently and effectively. This course is intended for beginners, those planning to continue into advanced engraving classes, and goldsmiths or other jewelry professionals seeking to broaden their engraving abilities.
Course Info
07/13-07/17
09/28-10/02
Stone Setting
Objectives
- Correct setup of GRS equipment
- Operation of common classroom tools
- Tool sharpening, theory, and geometry
- Surface preparation for engraving or stone setting
- Artwork layout and design principles
- Design transfer techniques
- Proper use of workholding fixtures and devices
- Business practices and pricing work (varies by instructor)
- Shading techniques and background treatments
- Effective use of a micromotor
- Block and script letter engraving
- Basic prong, flush, bead, and channel setting techniques using round stones
- Basics of metal inlay
Class Project(s)
- Steel and brass practice plates
- Brass stone plates
- Brass practice rings
- Brass channel ring
- Brass pavé ring
- 4 prong pinwheel practice ring for round stones
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
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.
