Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT
Alternative Stone Setting Series
Instructor: Jennifer Stenhouse
The versatile pedestal setting allows you to create some height that allows for faceted stones and a greater profile and stability in a stone setting. It works well for cabs, unusual shape stones and objects, enamels, and faceted stones. Students will be able to hone their soldering, fabrication, and finishing skills while learning a few new stone-setting techniques. We will cover how to create a pedestal setting and various prong settings from wire for setting faceted or cabochon stones as well as unusual stone shapes and found objects. Jennifer will share tips and tricks for soldering that not only work for stone setting but help you find great solutions for other soldering needs. You will also learn great ways to use the flex shaft for setting, finishing, and more!
Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry/Metals and ability to solder independently.
All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.
You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class, the Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.
The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.
Supply List for Students
The links below will take you to RioGrande.com or other suppliers. To see prices for precious metal items, you need a free Rio Grande account. Students in the Rio for Schools program enjoy wholesale benefits for six months (instructor code = RFSLMF). This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.
Recommended Materials:
Recommended Tools
Soldering tools:
- Soldering surface
- Flux
- Solder
- Solder pick
- Tweezers
- A heat source capable of soldering sterling, brass, and copper (ie, butane torch, propane torch)
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Pickle. A good pickle substitute is “Ph Down” (aka sodium bi-sulfate) available for purchase at local spa and pool suppliers or at Home Depot in the spa supplies section. You can also use vinegar and salt, or citric acid.)
Supplies from the hardware or craft store:
- Safety glasses
- Emery paper
- Center punch or tapered tool
- Little paintbrush for flux
- Note-taking and drawing tools
Tool Kit:
