This course combines engraving and stone setting to create advanced decorative settings. Students will work with a variety of rings, plates, and pendants of varying materials to develop control, consistency, and tool handling techniques. This class also teaches how to combine geometric and organic motifs, create millgrained edges, and bead and bright cut stone setting techniques paired with a variety of popular engraving techniques that will enhance the setting.
Todd Daniels will teach students how to merge innovative engraving techniques and popular stone setting styles into a cutting-edge skill set that can transform their jewelry designs into individual works of art. Students will improve their knowledge of 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 those who are already proficient in engraving and in multiple types of settings, as well as have experience sharpening basic graver geometries.
Course Info
10/19-10/23
Metal Engraving
Objectives
- Overview of tools used for stone setting and engraving
- Design and create new specialized tools for unique cuts
- Layout methods to achieve greater end results
- Combine bead and bright cut stone setting techniques
with popular engraving styles such as bright cut and
line engraving - Using line engraving for effective detailing to achieve
greater contrast of light/dark, textures and shapes - Combine geometric and organic motifs for artistic
contrast - Use of engraved and stone set borders as an artistic
frame - Small scale engraving for real world applications
- Millgrained edges
- Executing designs in various metals
- Effective polishing and finishing procedures
Class Project(s)
Various rings, plates, and pendants of varying materials – brass, phosphor bronze, steel, etc.
Prerequisites
Basic stone setting and basic engraving class, or the equivalent. Student should be confident sharpening basic gravers such as 90°, 105°, and 120°. Experience in setting round stones on a flat surface is also helpful.
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.
