Metals 2: Custom Bezel Stone Ring. August 16 from 9:30-5:30 metals 1

Metals 2: Custom Bezel Stone Ring. August 16 from 9:30-5:30 metals 1Enter the world of gemstone jewelry with this metalsmithing workshop in stone setting in our professional metalsmithing jewelry school in Lafayette, CO! You will learn how to make custom bezels for cabochons to create a stone statement ring that you will love to wear (or gift to a favorite person in your life!). We will cover: Bezel sizing and fitting Bezel soldering Sweat soldering Stone setting in a custom bezel Patina options and finish work

Overview of the 4 different types of rivets: standard

or brass) to make a hammered and twisted wire bangle

Chains are for sale at the store for an additional charge

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and studio materials

Intro to Stacking Rings or equivalent experience

Because this is a multi-day workshop

In just two hours

This workshop is jam-packed with information to get you introduced to the world of metalsmithing without a huge time commitment

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Denali graduated with their BFA in Metals & Jewelry from the University of Wyoming in 2020 and now works as a goldsmith and bench jeweler at a fine jewelry store in Fort Collins

Then we’ll make a special bail that lays flat so it can be soldered just to the silver backplate without touching the gold