In this two day class you'll learn how to create a modern ring featuring a stylish v-prong setting. Part prong, part bezel, this setting is ideal for showing off a faceted tablet stone. We'll use a small amount of 18k gold to big effect, maximizing the color contrast on this two-tone ring with a minimalist vibe. You'll get tons of soldering tips and tricks, practice setting geometric stones with a bezel roller, and generally have way too much fun!
 
Beginner-intermediate: experience with fabricating and setting in silver recommended.

 
MATERIALS KIT: $140-175 (depending on gold prices and stone chosen)
Hexagon Tablet stone of student’s choosing     
Sterling silver sheet
18ky bezel stock
Sterling silver rectangle stock
Silver solder
Drill bit
 
MATERIALS & TOOLS:
Bring your Metalsmithing toolbox, including the following items:
Ring mandrel
Mallet
Set of needle files
Saw frame and blades
Sanding sticks
Bezel roller
Soldering tweezers/picks
Flat nose pliers
Your favorite rotary abrasives
 
OPTIONAL (strongly 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.
 
16 Contact Hours