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Stone Setting in the Round

In this exciting workshop, students will hone their fusing, fabrication and stone setting skills while learning to make these complex bands entirely out of custom bezels! This classical ring has bezel set stones all the way around the band. Jill will teach participants two different methods for creating this type of object, where flat backs must create a curve. While students tackle this complex construction, which can be tricky, they will also be learning tons about fusing with fine silver, which is the primary method for creating this ring. Jill will also discuss how the project can be adapted to work with gold. Leave class at the end of the weekend with a gorgeous, classical ring, and a ton of new knowledge. Basic to moderate soldering skills are a must.

 

Meet the instructor

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Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jill Hurant’s creativity began by watching her mother, a talented artist in her own right. Jill was always creating something be it embroidered jeans, handmade belts or handbags. “I’ve always had the need to be doing something with a creative edge.” She left Ohio in the early 70’s to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. While there she met and married her husband and then moved to New Jersey. Nine years ago a friend of Jill’s encouraged her to visit a woman who was taking classes at the Jewelry Arts Institute in Manhattan. Her friend said that she knew Jill would find the process of jewelry making fascinating. That visit changed Jill’s life. Although too intimidated for a year to call the school, Jill finally scheduled a class and the rest, as they say, is history.

Materials & Tools

There is a $75 materials fee for this course, which is payable upon registration. The materials kit includes fine silver sheet metal, cabochon stones, and various supplies necessary for completing the project.

Students should bring
  • a sketchbook or pad of paper and something to write with
  • an ultra fine tip sharpie marker
  • OPTIONAL: (15) 5mm round cabochon stones will be included in the materials fee for this course. Various types of stones will be available for your choosing. However, if students would like to supply their own cabochons, they are welcome to bring them.

Metalwerx has all of the tools necessary for this project, however, if students have any of the following items, you may prefer to bring your own:

  • Round nose pliers
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Flat nose pliers
 

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