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Flush and Gypsy Settings
Flush and Gypsy style stone settings are two methods for incorporating stones seamlessly into metal designs, and are incredibly secure, offering your stones great protection. In this two day workshop, let John Kennedy, a master in the industry, teach you how to create these settings successfully for both faceted stones and cabochons, every time. Not only will participants work toward mastering mounting preparation, stone layout, and setting techniques, but they will also learn how to modify their stone setting tools to make this process more comfortable and accurate. Students can expect to complete one or more finished rings.
If you'd like to see more of John's work, please visit his website jkennedydesign.com
Meet the instructor
John Kennedy is a jewelry designer who has always challenged the status quo. Since starting in the trade in the 1960's, John's work has been shaped by his quest to redefine the approach to modern jewelry design. His ability to create simple yet sophisticated pieces that capture the essence of his passion has earned him a reputation as one of the most influential jewelry designers.
John's emergence on the global jewelry design stage began in 1987 with the Intergold Competition. It was there where his talent for jewelry design was first recognized, earning him a place on Intergold's prestigious world tour. His participation on the tour introduced John’s talents and innovative designs to collectors, critics, and enthusiasts who continue to celebrate his approach to modern jewelry.
In 1993 John was awarded two US Patents for the innovative concepts he developed for Cylettes®. They represent two of the only five jewelry patents in application issued during the entire 20th century. The patents are the foundation and core of Cylettes®, a breakthrough innovation into the use of light through cylindrical gemstones. John discovered that the cylindrical cut allowed for the transmission of natural light unlike faceted stone cuts which only allow for reflection. With the groundbreaking design of Cylettes®, the interplay between light and stone no longer had to be purely reflective; it could be transformative.
By 1996, Cylettes® had become recognized by the industry as the only unique and innovative new offering in decades. John's subsequent acceptance into the JCK and the Tucson Design Centers as well as the MJSA pavilion for American designers in Basil, Switzerland cemented his status as one of the foremost jewelry designers in the world.
Today, John continues to push the boundaries of modern jewelry design. He is highly sought after by collectors and individuals who want custom designed jewelry that is elegant and refined, yet distinct from what can be found elsewhere. Recognizing that the desire for unique jewelry creations doesn't reside just with the collectors and galleries he has designed for, John has launched J. Kennedy Design to make his work more accessible to those who appreciate art jewelry.
Materials & Tools
The materials fee for this course is payable directly to the instructor on the first day of class. Each student will receive one Argentium silver cast ring blank, and choose from John's selection of faceted and cabochon stones. Students can purchase an additional ring blank and stone as desired. The fee will be dependent upon how many ring blanks, how many stones, and which stones they choose to purchase. The minimum students should expect to pay for materials is $40..
Following is a list of REQUIRED burs/drill bits from Gesswein for this class. Students may opt to purchase these items on their own, or Metalwerx can furnish a kit containing these supplies for $35.00.
- Maillefer Twist Drills 1.50mm: Item #155-2310
- Bush Burs, Round .80mm: Item# 122-2002
- Bush Burs, Round 3.5mm: Item# 122-2140
- Bush Burs, Bud 2.10mm: Item# 121-0070
- Bush Burs, Bud 2.50mm: Item# 121-0090
- Bush Burs, Bud 3.10mm: Item# 121-0120
- Bush Burs, Heart 3.10mm : Item# 121-9120
- High Speed, Inverted Cone Bur 4.70 mm: Item# 123-6190
Note: Metalwerx has tools available for students use but you may have to share. However, it is recommended that students bring the following items:
- Hand Files, Flat and ½ round
- Needle Files: round, barrette, 3 square, 3 square (broken edge)
- Ring Clamp
- Emery Sticks Grit 1 (320 grit) and 600
- Bezel Pusher
- Dividers
- Millimeter Gauge
- Leverage Gauge or digital calipers
- Beeswax, Oil of Wintergreen (burr lubricant)
- Saw frame
- Optivisor
- Foredom H.20 Quick-Change Hand Piece for flex shaft: Please Note: John Kennedy recommends using a lighter handpiece than the standard Foredom H.30 model for stone setting applications. If you have this quick-change model or another lightweight option, please bring it with you. Metalwerx is happy to order these handpieces for students who request one up to 2 weeks before the start of the workshop, for 20% off of the list price on Foredom.net.