
Setting Skills Learned but not limited to ...
- Gemstone Shapes that may be bezel (rubover) set. A brief introduction before the practical bench practice.
- A selection of gemstones and pre-made settings are available for you to select.
- Our Tutor will show you the methods to set your stones.
- Practice time is offered before starting on your finished pieces.
- The course fee includes a starter kit with Silver Settings & gemstones included.
- Other Settings and gemstones are available to purchase from your tutor.
- You are also welcome to set your own pieces that have been made on our jewellery skills courses.
This course does not include the manufacture of settings. We have pre-made settings and gemstones available to purchase or you may bring your own that are made on other Jewellery Skills Courses at the school or elsewhere, once they are suitable for use.
Wed 2.30-5.30pm SETTING SKILLS

Wednesday: 1st Feb 23 - 5th April '23 - 14:30 - 17:30
Skills covered will be overall setting skills starting with bezel, and expanding to include punch, claw and channel. We will not be covering pavé – sometimes called bead. The progression from one discipline to the next, depends largely on the student’s ability. However, all techniques will be discussed and can be practiced and expanded upon in future courses.