In this one day class you will learn how to build a v-shaped partial bezel setting for a faceted tablet stone.  Using small amounts of 18k gold to maximize color contrast, we’ll fabricate a stunning two-tone pendant with a minimal feel.  Lots of soldering tips and tricks will be covered, we’ll practice setting with a bezel roller, and in general too much fun will be had!
 
Beginner-intermediate: experience with fabricating and setting in silver recommended

Materials Kit: $130-175 (depending on gold prices and stone chosen)
Hexagon Tablet stone of student’s choosing     
Sterling silver sheet
18ky bezel stock
Jump Rings
Silver solder
Drill bit
(chain not included)
 
Student Tool List:
Set of needle files
Saw frame and blades
Sanding sticks
Bezel roller
Soldering tweezers/picks
Flat nose pliers
Your favorite rotary abrasives
 
Not required but definitely recommended..
Flat nose parallel pliers, (RIO GRANDE #111321)
Aggressive half round file, 0 cut (RIO GRANDE #114928)
Barrett escapement file, 2 cut  (RIO GRANDE #114214)
 
Baleigh Acebo has tinkered with craft and jewelry since she was a wee adolescent. After pursuing a BFA in Creative Writing she realized she had made a terrible mistake on a very expensive education because what she wanted to do was work with her hands.  She then enrolled in the North Bennet Street School’s Jewelry Making & Repair program in Bahston, MA and everything was good again. Baleigh was technically trained to craft her own tools, fabricate intricate pieces from scratch, handset diamonds & precious gems and repair fine jewelry. Baleigh is a process jeweler and gets turned on from the problem solving involved in designing intricate pieces and setting weird stones.  Her work employs bold colors and graceful geometry that she finds inspiring from everyday design. Baleigh works out of her home studio that she shares with her hubs Alex, along with their 3 adorable floofs.
 
8 Contact Hours