Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1 or equivalent
Do you have a collection of uniquely shaped cabochons just waiting to be set? Maybe you’re ready to move beyond traditional bezel settings and bring a little more creativity and interest to your work.
Prongs & Partial Bezels will give you the skills and confidence to create settings that perfectly showcase rough-edged, asymmetrical, uneven, and pointed stones. Break free from the ordinary and discover new, captivating ways to set your cabs while allowing each stone’s unique shape to take center stage.
MATERIAL & TOOL LIST
◦ 2”x3” - Sterling silver or Brass Sheet, 20 ga (Rio Grande #132122 or 130122)- this will be for the backplate so bring whatever metal you prefer
◦ 6 inches - Sterling Silver or Brass Round Wire, 16 ga, dead soft (Rio Grande #100554)
◦ 1 - 2 Cabochons: no smaller than 10 mm no larger than 60 mm, corners and uneven profiles are okay to use- must have a flat base!
◦ Hard, Medium, Easy, Extra Easy silver wire solder chips, 22 ga; bring what you have from Metals 1
◦ Twist drill bit, #56 (Rio Grande #349415)
◦ Flush cutting Wire Cutters (Rio Grande #111260 or #111290)
◦ Brass or steel bezel roller (Rio Grande #113079 or 113063)
◦ Saw blades: One dozen of the 2/0 jeweler’s saw blades (Rio Grande #110306)
◦ Beeswax/Saw blade lube (BurLife)
◦ Wet/Dry Sandpaper: 1 sheet each of the following grits - 220 or 240, 320, 400, and 600 grit; bring what you have from Metals 1
◦ 4 sanding stick blanks; bring what you have from Metals 1
◦ Dedeco Silicone Polishing Wheel Assortment and 1/16" screw mandrels; bring what you have from Metals 1 (Rio Grande #332579 and #110306)
◦ N95, KN95 or P95 face mask
OPTIONAL
◦ 6 inches - Sterling silver or brass half-round wire, 10 ga (Rio Grande #100412)
◦ 6 inches - sterling silver or brass square wire, 8 ga (Rio Grande #100508)
◦ Jeweler’s ruler (6-inch) (Otto Frei #135.511)
◦ Center punch/Scribe (Rio Grande #118117)
◦ Jeweler’s saw frame; 4 or 5-inch (Rio Grande #110043)
◦ Round needle file, cut #0 (Rio Grande #114258)
◦ Cylinder Bur, 1.2 mm (Rio Grande #348803)
◦ Cup Bur, 1.7 mm (Rio Grande #344549)
◦ Parallel-action pliers, chain nose (Rio Grande #111320)
◦ Grooved prong pusher (Rio Grande #113035)
◦ Safety glasses
◦ Apron
◦ Fine Tip Sharpie marker
◦ Witeout
16 Contact Hours | Studio Fee included in tuition