In this fun workshop, we’ll learn how to set colored stones into gold bezels or in pedestal settings, depending on your stones and skill level. We will then solder the gold onto a patterned silver back piece. Then we’ll add the decorative elements we love so much and the mechanism and ear wire. Last we set the stones and enjoy your new bling blings!

 SUPPLY LIST

      1.     STONES-

2 pairs of faceted or cabochon stones. I recommend that you use medium sized stones that are not smaller than a green pea or lentil for the main sparkle effect. (Advanced students may add two 5mm sized stones to the ones above as time allows) The design for the earrings is essentially one on top and one hanging below. I will bring a limited number of stones you can buy from me in class, but try to get your own.

2.     METAL-

 Sterling:

• 2”x 3” of 22 ga sheet. (20ga will work too)

• 4” of 14 ga round wire (16 ga will work too)

• 6” 20 ga round wire

• 6” of fine silver bezel wire 26 ga

 Gold:

• 6” of 22 karat gold bezel wire 1/8” height by 30ga or heavier

• 8” of 18 karat, 18 ga round wire (I will provide the gold solder needed)

3.     TOOLS

• Round/ round nosed pliers (both tips round)

• Flat nosed pliers

• Half round pliers if you have any

• Wire nippers

• Joyce Chen type scissors (I will bring some to sell)

• Sharpie marker

• Scribe

• Sketch book

  SUPPLIER: RIO GRANDE-  www.riogrande.com   800-545-6566