{"product_id":"collets-crowns-tapered-tube-settings-with-jennifer-stenhouse-sept-12-2026","title":"Collets, Crowns \u0026 Tapered Tube Settings with Jennifer Stenhouse, Sept 12, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturday, September 12, 2026 \u003cbr\u003e10:00 am - 1:00 pm PT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Jennifer Stenhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome stone settings simply hold a gem. Others become an integral part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever admired beautifully flared collets, elegant crown settings, or perfectly fitted tube settings and wondered how to create them yourself, this workshop is for you. These professional setting techniques not only secure stones beautifully—they add refinement, sophistication, and a level of craftsmanship that transforms ordinary jewelry into exceptional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this live online workshop, Jennifer Stenhouse will guide you through the process of designing and fabricating a wide variety of collet, tapered tube, and crown settings using bezel-forming blocks, mandrels, tubing, and sheet metal. Rather than relying on commercial findings, you’ll learn how to build custom settings that perfectly complement your stones and your personal design style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed demonstrations, discover how to flare and taper tubing, fabricate elegant collets and crowns, accurately measure and prepare tubing, and cut precise tube settings ready for stones. Jennifer will also share design strategies that help you choose the right setting style to enhance a stone’s shape, proportions, and brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese versatile techniques can be adapted for faceted round, oval, square, marquise, rose-cut, cabochon, and many other gemstone shapes, opening up countless possibilities for pendants, rings, earrings, and one-of-a-kind jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you choose to work alongside each demonstration or simply observe and absorb the techniques, you’ll leave with a toolbox of professional stone-setting methods that will elevate both your technical skills and your design vocabulary for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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 \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/account\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMy Courses\u003c\/a\u003e\" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Materials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variety of sterling tubes and faceted stones (or CZ’s) for the tube setting demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaceted stones should be the same size to half a millimeter smaller than the tube for the flared tube setting purposes. (Ex: stone is 3.5 mm, regular wall seamless tube should be 3.5-4 mm.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-seamless-tubing-hard-12-length\/100099GP\/?code=100954\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSterling silver seamless tubing, 3.66mm OD\u003c\/a\u003e Tubing should be the same size as your stone. Anneal before use. (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/cz-round-machine-cut-faceted-stones\/91120GP\/?code=91130\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3.5mm CZ\u003c\/a\u003e (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso helpful to have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Silver-Wire-Solder-20-Ga-Easy\/101100\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilver solder wire\u003c\/a\u003e (approx. 3” each is helpful) (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/handy-flux-for-soldering-and-annealing\/504086gp\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlux\u003c\/a\u003e (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Sterling-Silver-3-Sheet-20-Ga-Dead-Soft-Brushed-Finish\/100458\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e24-20g sterling sheet\u003c\/a\u003e (copper or brass sheet may also be used for your samples) (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies from the hardware store:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy brass-headed mallet (Great for all kinds of shaping and stamping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmery paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet\/dry emery paper, 200\/400\/600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools used for the demonstration: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools are available from Rio Grande, Otto Frei and other suppliers local and on-line for your convenience. But, if you have your own tools or want to add to your kit, this is what I will be using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of tapered bezel punch shapes are available. Start with a block that’s going to help you set the most-used shape of stones you set. Round is pretty simple, and ovals are a definite plus! I will be demonstrating with an oval, round, and pear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/oval-bezel-block-75-ratio-14mm-21mm-8-holes-17-degree?_pos=31\u0026amp;_sid=db4c6d511\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOval bezel punch\u003c\/a\u003e (Otto Frei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/bezel-forming-block-with-punch-round\/112103GP\/?code=112103\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRound Bezel forming block\u003c\/a\u003e with punch. 17° taper round punch and die set (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.impressart.com\/shop\/shop-collections\/signature-ergo-angletm-metal-stamping-hammers.html\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSignature Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e (ImpressArt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/economy-miter-cutting-vise-and-jig\/112700GP\/?code=112700\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEconomy Miter-cutting vise and jig\u003c\/a\u003e (Rio Grande)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Jewelry Kit essentials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswax or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/search-page\/?q=bur+life\u0026amp;tab=products\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBur Life\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/search-page\/?q=jeweler+saw\u0026amp;tab=products\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJeweler saw\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; 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