Prong Setting Cabochons 2021 with: Steven ParkerBack to Previous Page(Terms and Conditions) |
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Prong Setting Cabochons 2021 with: Steven Parker October 23 - 24 10:00am - 5:00pm $450 Skill Level: Intermediate, you should be comfortable working with basic tools and techniques such as sawing, piercing, soldering Materials/Supplies: $30 payable at time of registration. Instructor will most likely provide materials - fee payable directly to the instructor |
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Master Workshop
Setting cabochon stones in prongs can be a bit challenging, especially when setting high dome stones with sides approaching vertical. Students will build one ring as shown and set a round cabochon stone in prongs. Time permitting, we will build a second ring to learn an alternate way of finishing prongs. The two ways of finishing are: For a high dome cabochon claws are preferred. For a low dome cabochon either claws or rounded prongs are suitable. See the images for the two methods of finishing. Tools:
In addition to the standard hand tools and torch as available in the Guilded Lynx studio, you will need to bring:
Steven Parker is an Adjunct Professor in the Jewelry Design Department at FIT in New York. He is also a certified Rhino trainer, teaching Rhino3D, a CAD modeling program widely used in jewelry and other industries. Steven went through his apprenticeship at Oscar Heyman, a manufacturer of the very finest precious stone jewelry, and later returned there to manage production. He spent time working in the toy industry, developing and manufacturing products that took adantage of his expertise and love of all things mechanical. Currently, in addition to teaching he consults with clients on all phases of jewelry manufacture from design and prototyping to production. To learn more about Steven and to see some of his work please visit this |