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Stone Setting (Cages for Rough Cut Gems)
Prepare yourself for another fun-filled Saturday @ Gemworld!
This workshop is designed for all the lovers of rough cut gems. As you may know rough cut gems are not exactly easy to set into wearable pieces due to their irregular shapes…..well, this will no longer be a challenge after you complete this workshop. Come and learn how to create beautiful Rough Gem pendants and charms, using simple methods that will allow you to create a setting for the most unusually shaped rocks. You will be guided through a number of silversmithing techniques on yo ...
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Stone Setting (Cages for Rough Cut Gems)
Prepare yourself for another fun-filled Saturday @ Gemworld!
This workshop is designed for all the lovers of rough cut gems. As you may know rough cut gems are not exactly easy to set into wearable pieces due to their irregular shapes…..well, this will no longer be a challenge after you complete this workshop. Come and learn how to create beautiful Rough Gem pendants and charms, using simple methods that will allow you to create a setting for the most unusually shaped rocks. You will be guided through a number of silversmithing techniques on your way to make your own wearable piece.
What will you learn:
✔ how to figure out the perfect length of wire to create the right setting
✔ how to soften copper & silver wire using blow torch
✔ how to solder copper & silver wire
✔ how to clean up joints on wire after soldering
✔ how to create a high shine finish on delicate wire settings
You will be provided with all the materials required to learn these techniques. Materials provided include silver wire, copper wire for practice, silver solder and a rough cut gem from our selection. The selection consists of Rough cut Rosequartz, Petrified Wood, Green Calcite, Fluorite, Ruby in Ziosite and Howlite.
You are also most welcome to purchase any other suitable roughs on the day in our store!
Summary:
Date: Saturday September 25th 2021
Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Location: Gemworld, 181 Granite St, Geebung QLD 4034
Cost: $90.00 for all materials, tools, tuition and morning tea
⦿ Please note, all classes must be paid in advance and morning tea will be provided
⦿ Beginning January 2020 a full refund will only be provided if a booking is cancelled up to and including 10 am on the Tuesday before the class. No refunds or rescheduling can be given after this time as our teacher has been booked and paid for attendance as of Tuesday.
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