Round faceted stone settings are extremely versatile and the simplest of the faceted stone settings to master. When making mounts for faceted stones we have to create a cavity to ensure we accommodate the pavilion, the part of the stone that helps make it sparkle. There are a variety of ways to achieve this.
On this course we will cover the principles of both making the mount and setting the stone. We will start with larger stones to ensure students understand the basic techniques before moving on to smaller stones.
Rub over setting for a large round stone
Multi faceted stone ring
Faceted stones have flat planes cut into the surface known as facets. A well-crafted geometrical arrangement of facets will reflect light both internally and externally, maximising the brilliance and fire of the stone.
Our daytime courses run for 8 weeks with 2½ hour weekly classes with a mid way half term break.
Our evening courses run for 10 weeks with 2 hour weekly classes with a mid way half term break. This class is beginner students only.
Sundries such as solder and saw blades are included in the course fees. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school or feel free to bring your own to work with.
This Improver course allows students to develop skills garnered on other Improver courses. This class is a great option if you have attended courses else where. You will need to know how to anneal and solder confidently. Contact us if you require a skill level assessment.
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. Please listen to direction to ensure you know how to use all the equipment correctly. To ensure your safety do not operate equipment you do not know how to use. Please ensure you have covered footwear and no high heels. You will need to 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.
We have introduced a few new guidelines to make sure the workshop is clean and safe for everyone to use. It is extremely important we all follow the guidelines set out here to minimise the risk to all of use and ensure the school remains open.
And finally, no kitchen sorry! This means no refreshments or crockery can be offered at the moment, please feel free to bring your own mug, flask of tea, coffee, water etc.
Bookings for this course are temporarily offline until government health & safety rules are relaxed. We’ll be back online as soon as possible.
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The Gemstone silver bracelet course you will teach you how to design and make a silver bracelet using cabochon or rose cut stones.
On our Byzantine ring course learn how to design a Byzantine style ring with stone settings and elements of granulation and decorative wire work.
Learn how to make a silver locket with a small hinge. A great course to learn how to perfect your silver soldering skills.
