"Open Bezel Pendant" Saturday January 25, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
One of the first things I learned in my first silver class was how to make a bezel which opened up a world of possibilities. Once I learned this technique I could apply it to rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants to add that finishing touch to my project. So No More pre-made bezels because in this class you will learn the art of making your own bezels that will fit a stone that a pre made will not. You will also learn to make a twisted wire bail.
"Open Bezel Pendant"
Instructor: Julie Boudreaux
Date: Saturday January 25, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Age Limit: 14 and Over
Maximum Class Size: 4
Class Fee: $110.00
Kit Fee: Included in class fee
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:
Julie began creating jewelry over fifteen years ago. She is talented, creative and qualified to teach just about anything: all types of metal and silversmithing, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), wire works, sheet metals, wire wrapping, fused glass, lampwork glass, wire and beading techniques. She has studied at the prestigious William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, at Rio Grande, and she is a certified PMC artisan. Her work can be seen at Gallery 782 in Biloxi, MS
NOTE:
A Bezel Setting is a type of setting where the stone is surrounded by a thin metal band that partially or fully surrounds a gemstone or cabochon holding it securely in place. Bezel settings is one of the most secure settings. This process adds elegance to your jewelry piece and is one of the oldest jewelry making techniques. In this class you will learn how to do an open back bezel setting.
Class description:
Have you ever had and odd shapped stone and could not find a bezel to fit it... well problem solved !! Julie will teach you how to do an open bezel setting and in doing so you will create and design an awesome pendant using the art of open bezel setting. Also you will learn thow to make a twisted wire bail.
You will Learn:
Select shapes and design pieces, prepare and mount a open bezel setting, choose a cabochon and bezel wire, use a drill to pierce the bezel plate, use a jeweler’s saw to cut away most of the bezel plate, leaving a ledge to hold your stone; create and solder a bail onto the pendant, secure your stone into the bezel setting,learn how to make a twisted wire bail, file and polish the finished piece. Now you will step back and admire your beautiful creation.
Skills Covered:
Design a pendant, choose a stone, setting stone in a open bezel setting techniques, soldering, filing, using a torch, how to use flux, using a flex shaft, using a jeweler’s saw, annealing, clean metal, how to and when to pickle, sanding, filing, forming, texturing, cutting sterling, creating bezel setting, mounting stones in a bezel, making a twisted wire bail and soldering the bail to the pendant, what gauge metal works best for pendants, what type of stone works best for a bezel setting, patina, finishing/polishing techniques.
Kit to Include:
Every thing needed to complete this project.
Skill Level: No experience necessary.
Tools to Bring: None, You will use studio tools.
What to Wear:
Comfortable or Old clothes .,,. And Please wear closed toe shoes you will be using a torch ...Apron, Latex gloves, safety glasses and mask will be provided if needed.
Where:
SAS by Design Studio
6170 Larkwood Ln
Long Beach, MS 39560
Questions?:
Email: sasbydesign@aol.com
Call: 228-864-9138
Please Note:
One seat per person per class. Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.
Classes will start on time.
To Register: Submit Payment
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class. You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them. We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime. If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund. In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.