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Setting Square Gemstones part 2

£225

excl materials

Course type Term

Class tutor, Nerissa Parker

Course Starting Dates

This course isn’t currently in our schedule, it may be available as a private class via Group Booking. Make a course enquiry or visit our group booking page for details.

Course Overview

Setting Square Gemstones Part 2

Learn about settings for small square gemstones. We cover how to set square and rectangular facetted stones precisely with a professional finish.

Making mounts for and setting rectangle or squares stones brings a series of technical challenges to consider. These settings are reminiscent of the Art Deco style which you can use in your ring designs or combine to create elegant pendants.

On this course you will learn how to set square and rectangular stones precisely ensuring crisp edges and a professional finish. To achieve this the course is divided into two projects, starting out simple and becoming progressively more challenging.

Course Schedule

Project 1

Single Mounts for Small Square Faceted Stones
In this project we will learn how to make mounts and set faceted stones under 5.5mm.

Project 2

Channel Setting
The project will be a channel setting that can be used for multiple square stones or a single rectangular stone.

What will I learn?

How to set a stone
Sawing with precision techniques
How to mitre a join
About soldering with precision
Precise measuring techniques
How to keep lines straight
Finishing & polishing techniques

Who is this course for?

All our advanced courses are designed to further develop your skills. This course is for experienced makers only with an intermediate to advanced level of competence. If you are new to Kingham Jewellery School please contact us for a skill level assessment

This course is a continuation of Setting Square Gemstones Part 1. However, you may join Part 2 without having attended Part 1.

Student Age Guidelines

All students attending classes or workshops at Kingham Jewellery School must be 18 or over unless otherwise stated in the course information.

Course Materials

Course fees include solder and saw blades. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.

Materials cost

Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.

As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £30-£55. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £50-£80.

Workshop Safety

As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;

Please listen to directions from your tutor to ensure you know how to use all the equipment safely and correctly.
Do not operate equipment you do not know how to use.
Covered footwear is required and absolutely no high heels.
Tie back long hair when using motorised equipment.
Please respect others and don’t interrupt students who are soldering, using the drill or any other equipment that could create a safety concern if the operator is distracted.
Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave.
Please leave all unnecessary personal items at home.

You will need to bring

Your own apron, to protect your clothes.
Packed lunches are recommended if your class runs for a full day.

Please do not attend the workshop if

You feel unwell.

A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.