Setting it UP! with Lisa Johnson

Days & Times:

Thursdays, 10am-1pm

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced

Location:

Studio 385-Studio J

Instructor:

Lisa Johnson View Bio

In this class, we will review a few ways to include your unique gem into a ring, pendant, bracelet, and/or earrings. Demonstrations will cover tension setting a faceted stone, settings with a tooled edge, and back setting for a thick edge. We will develop interesting designs around your special stone to give it a contemporary look. Students must have experience with a jeweler’s saw and torch.

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In this class, we will review a few ways to include your unique gem into a ring, pendant, bracelet, and/or earrings. Demonstrations will cover tension setting a faceted stone, settings with a tooled edge, and back setting for a thick edge. We will develop interesting designs around your special stone to give it a contemporary look. Students must have experience with a jeweler’s saw and torch.

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Supplies Needed:
Materials are provided the first day of class. Lisa will discuss the items below for you to order before the second class.
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3 cabochons no smaller than 10mm – round or oval
(2) 3mm round faceted stone – I have CZ’s that you can use! They were just donated. If you want a different color, you can purchase stones on riogrande or amazon.
Sterling Silver Square Wire, 8-Ga., Dead-Soft 2” long – Item No. 100508
Sterling Silver 3/8″ Strip, 24-Ga., Dead-Soft 4” long – Item No. 100261 (this is for the back setting project)
Sterling Silver Square Wire, 16-Ga., Dead-Soft 6” long – Item No. 100516 (this is for the back setting project)
Sterling Silver 6″ Sheet, 22-Ga., Dead-Soft, Brushed Finish ¼”long – Item No. 100122 (this is for the tooled edge setting)
Sterling Silver 3″ Sheet, 20-Ga., Dead-Soft, Brushed Finish 2” long – Item No. 100458 (this is for fabricating rings & pendants)

Early Fall: Members Only $312

Class Dates: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10

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Fall: Members Only $364 (no class Dec 12th)

Class Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10,/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5

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Winter: Members Only $364 (no class Feb 20th)

Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27

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