This course provides advanced training in the core skills used in stone setting and fabrication. Students will learn how to fabricate sheets and stock into a ring with a custom, 4-prong tapered head that you can’t buy out of a catalog! This course also teaches soldering techniques, how to use a bezel block, pierce difficult-to-reach areas, make custom gravers for fabrication, set a round brilliant gemstone, and engrave the piece to make it truly unique.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn traditional fabrication, ornamental hand engraving, and advanced stone setting techniques. This course is intended for students who are proficient in stone setting as well as sharpening common graver geometries.
This course is fast-paced. While all elements of the final project piece will be demonstrated, it is possible that it may not be finished during class. Class materials go home with the students, so the project could be completed at home.
Course Info
Fabrication
Objectives
- Learn differences & limitations when fabricating in various precious metals
- Learn equations used to determine ring & bezel sizes
- Form rings from sheet & wire
- Correct bezel block techniques
- Fabricate straight walled & tapered bezels
- Modify bezels into prong settings
- Specialty graver making for fabrication
- Soldering techniques
- Finishing techniques
Class Project(s)
Fabricating a ring with a custom round, tapered, 4-prong head with engraved details
Prerequisites
This course will require both basic metalsmithing and intermediate engraving skills.
Graver Sharpening Knowledge:
90°, 105°, onglette, various flats
Other Skills Required:
Basic metalsmithing (basic soldering and forming, but I can really teach anyone how to do these basic steps if they are not familiar)
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.
