One on One Basic Stone Setting Course

Discover the fascinating art of setting for faceted stones in this hands-on course in Melbourne!

Suitable for individuals with novice to intermediate metalworking skills, this stone setting course provides the perfect opportunity to learn how to set your own stones.

During the course, you will delve into the basics of graver preparation, including how to put handles on your gravers and tailor them to your hand size requirements.

You'll also master the art of shaping, sharpening, polishing, and maintaining your tools by hand. There is an "add on' option included for ME to purchase your gravers and handles when you book ($160). Or you can request I send you the tool list and YOU will then purchase them prior to your class.

Explore different types of setting techniques, from flush (gypsy), bezel, star, or claw setting, and gain the skills to create stunning and unique designs. As a bonus, you'll be given a link on how to make a custom needle burnishing tool too!

Throughout the course, you'll be guided by an experienced teacher who will provide expert advice, tips, and demonstrations.

By the end of this course, you'll have newfound knowledge and skills needed to continue your own setting work. You'll also take home setting blanks and stones for you to continue to practice with.

What we will cover:

• Graver prep
• Putting handles on your Gravers
• Fitting to your hand size requirements
• Shaping
• Sharpening
• Polishing
• Maintenance
• Star setting
• raising Grains and Beads
• Claw setting and thick wall Bezel setting.

• Gravers and Handles ($160)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Some basic metalworking skills required- not suitable for absolute beginners
 

• A working knowledge of basic setting types
• Ring blanks and stones (depending on type of setting)
• Your completed gravers
• An instruction and tips sheet
• Materials are included in the class fee, and other optional tools will be available to buy on the day

A tools list will be sent prior to booking - depending on type of setting.
Closed toe Shoes
Glasses for close work if you need them!

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.