Name
Bezel Setting Without Soldering
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description
Artists who are new to jewelry making often wish to incorporate cabochon stones into their work, but find soldering intimidating. In this workshop you will make a pendant of your own design out of fine silver metal clay. You will learn a trick to anchor fine silver bezel wire securely into the pendant, so that after firing you can set the stone of your choice: no soldering required. Your materials kit contains fine silver clay, bezel wire, paste. Also included is your choice of stone, as well as other necessary materials.
Speakers
Track
Bead & Jewelry Track
Prerequisites
Students with previous experience working with metal clay is helpful.
Required Kit Cost:
$75.00 payable to the instructor.
Required Kit Contents:
Required kit includes fine silver metal clay, metal clay paste, bezel wire, and choice of stone.
Supplies Students Must Bring
None
Homework
No homework required.
Skill Level
Intermediate