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Metals 2: Stone Statement Ring - August 4
Metals 2: Stone Statement Ring - August 4
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Take your ring designs to a new level by learning how to make statement rings with your favorite cabochons! One of the challenges in stone ring is learning how to create a custom bezel, center the bezel on the ring band, and to securely set the stone.
At the end of class, you will have completed a sterling silver ring with a stone of your choice that is centered and securely-set in a custom-made bezel.
We will cover:
- Bezel sizing and fitting
- Bezel soldering
- Sweat soldering
- Texturing metal
- Ring sizing
- Stone setting on a ring
- Polish and finish work
Details:
- 8 contact hours, ages 14+ at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
- Sunday, August 4, 9:00-5:00
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is dependent on amount of silver used and will be weighed at $2/gram. You can bring your own ring band or buy one for $20. You may also bring your own cabochon and we will have ones for sale. Materials fee will be due by the end of class via cash, check, or Venmo.
- Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench.
- Prerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing, or equivalent
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.
About the instructor, Alec Schweiger
![Alec Schweiger bio pic](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/0636/5848/files/Alec_Schweiger_bio_pic.jpg?v=1692642602)
His "why" is described as being an extremely curious person who has always been driven to figure out how things work or how they are made.
Alec has a passion for teaching and is thrilled by the opportunity to share his experiences and skills.
A few of his favorite things are: disc golf, golf, and jamming to vinyl with his wife, Emma, and dog, Micah.
![Metals 2 Stone Statement Ring August 4](http://silverpeakstudio.com/cdn/shop/files/Metals_2_August_4.jpg?v=1718364338&width=1445)
![Student samples from April](http://silverpeakstudio.com/cdn/shop/files/StoneStatementRing_fdea9699-d6a5-4b1f-88c3-7e61c513eaca.jpg?v=1718364347&width=1445)
![Metals 2: Stone Statement Ring - August 4](http://silverpeakstudio.com/cdn/shop/files/settingastone_1477c7a7-e78f-44a0-befe-9fbd29d8ff13.jpg?v=1718364347&width=1445)
![Metals 2: Stone Statement Ring - August 4](http://silverpeakstudio.com/cdn/shop/files/Alechelpingstudent_5b540040-a0fd-42c2-8e90-be6047b7358d.jpg?v=1718364347&width=1445)
![Metals 2: Stone Statement Ring - August 4](http://silverpeakstudio.com/cdn/shop/files/polishingaringatstudentbench_5861a9af-c7f4-4a69-80b3-ff88af66f449.jpg?v=1718364347&width=1445)