Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 2
 
Join us and learn how to arrange complementary or contrasting stones on top of each other. It's fun and another way for your work to stand out. This method can be used in many different types and styles of jewelry.
 
Instructor Nan Blair will teach participants how to design and execute a pendant with a smaller stone on top of a larger bottom one. You are asked to bring 10 sets of smaller and larger stone cabochons to decide in the workshop which are best to work with.
 
Nan is well known for her sterling fusing techniques and stone on stone technique. Everyone loves her laid back, friendly teaching style and goes home excited with what they have learned.
 
 
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Bring your metalsmithing toolbox (jeweler's saw, handfiles, sanding sticks, etc.) and the following:
Bring 5–10 groupings of stones, 10–20 stones. The top stone needs to fit flat on the base stone
Diamond Core Drill Bit Set (Rio Grande #349016)
Diamond Ball Bur, 2.4mm
Diamond Ball Bur, 2.4mm
Sterling Silver sheet, 26ga for the top stones (enough for all stones)
Sterling Silver sheet, 24g for the base stones (enough for all stones)
Fine Silver Bezel wire (enough for all your stones)
Misc. Silver for additional designs and bails (24g)
8" or more Sterling Silver Round Wire, 16ga 
8" or more Sterling Silver Round Wire, 14ga
8" or more Sterling Tubing, 1.45mm Outer Diameter
Silver Wire Solder in H, M, E, XE
Soap Dish ceramic, stone or glass (Approx. 1.25” deep, 6” long, 3.5”wide)
Scribe
Dividers
Bezel Roller
Burnisher
Jeweler's Metal Ruler
Ultra Fine Point Sharpies
Quick setting 2-part epoxy
toothpicks, aluminum foil, nail polish remover, paper towels, dish towel
Safety Glasses
N95 or better facemask/particulate respirator
 
8 Contact Hours | Studio fee ($10 value) is included in your tuition