{"product_id":"alternative-stone-setting-fancy-fragile-with-jennifer-stenhouse-august-2-2026","title":"Alternative Stone Setting: Fancy \u0026 Fragile with Jennifer Stenhouse, August 2, 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSaturday, August 2, 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e10:00 am - 1:00 pm, PDT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Jennifer Stenhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding new and creative ways to set stones can be tricky, especially when you are working with setting materials that are unusual, fragile, and extra fancy! If you are craving the opportunity to work with setting something delicate and treasured, this is for you! Let's find some new ways to set your alternative materials that will show them off while supporting them securely. Jennifer will walk you through a series of steps to design the perfect constructions for your work using metal sheet and wire. She will also show you how to brainstorm answers through models and other materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo bring your treasures, problem settings, and fragile parts that may need something besides a bezel or prong to hold it in place, and we will take it from there to create something totally new and different for your work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll 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 \"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/account\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Courses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUse the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small variety of wire gauges, sheet metal, and tubing profiles affords you a broader range of experience and design possibilities. You don't need a lot of material to work with. A foot or two of different wire, tubing, and a few crimp beads make this easy! We will also be discussing a number of adhesives that will help connect your objects.\u003cbr\u003eListed below are options that I will be discussing and demonstrating. It is not necessary to purchase all of them to be able to work on your jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-tube-crimp-\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;beads\/630150GP\/?code=693396\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrimp beads (fits 18-20 gauge wire)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href='\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;%20\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;%20\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;%20\u0026lt;p%20style=\"padding-left:%2030px;\"\u0026gt;seamless-tubing-hard-12-length\/100099GP\/?code=100903\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;' style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTubing, 2mm, one foot \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-half-round-wire-dead-\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;soft\/100440GP\/?code=100404\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHalf-round wire is a great option for making bails.\u003c\/a\u003e The size will depend on the size of the pendant you are working with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-double-half-round-\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;wire-dead-soft\/102004GP\/?code=102002\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDouble half-round wire.\u003c\/a\u003e This is great for creating rabbit ear bails. Again, the gauge depends on the size of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-round-wire-12-\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;hard\/100344GP\/?code=100346\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20-16-gauge sterling round wire.\u003c\/a\u003e You can use other gauges, you just need to have a tube that fits the wire inside. And of course, other wires can be added for decorative effect! I’ll be demonstrating with 19-gauge because I like it for earring wires. I will also be using the 16-gauge for a heavier joint demo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder of your choosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTorch to solder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers to pick up wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/deluxe-sliding-pocket-size-gauge\/116075\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlide gauge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill of some kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#70 Drill bits for 22ga size hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall round\/ball bur (5.-1mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/four-jaw-pin-vise\/113146\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePin vise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/searchresults#q=bench%20pins\u0026amp;amp;t=products\u0026amp;amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;amp;layout=card\u0026amp;amp;numberOfResults=36\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBench pin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/economy-needle-file-set-swiss-cut-2\/114257\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeedle files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Friedrich-Dick-Half-Round-Hand-File-Cut-2\/114708\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6” half-round file\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/xuron-maxi-shear-flush-cutters-without-retainer-2175\/111273\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlush wire cutters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/searchresults#q=Magnifiers%E2%80%99\u0026amp;amp;t=products\u0026amp;amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;amp;layout=card\u0026amp;amp;numberOfResults=36\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagnifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/searchresults#q=optivisor\u0026amp;amp;t=products\u0026amp;amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;amp;layout=card\u0026amp;amp;numberOfResults=36\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagnifier or Optivisor\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies from the hardware or craft store:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epaper and pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSafety glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e Set of small drill bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePack of craft needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e Large craft needles or tapestry needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eLittle paint brush for flux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEmery paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e Wet\/dry emery paper, 200\/400\/600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFine sharpie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Metal Foxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48167401291929,"sku":"20260802FAF","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1672\/3097\/files\/PhotoRoom_20240123_145640.jpg?v=1706050759","url":"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/products\/alternative-stone-setting-fancy-fragile-with-jennifer-stenhouse-august-2-2026","provider":"Little Metal Foxes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}