Silver Passport Workshops

 

  1. In a flush setting, a small faceted gemstone is set flush to the surface of the silver. The technique offers the possibility to add a touch of sparkle to designs.


  3. What we will cover in three hours:

  4. The steps to flush setting using flex shaft and burnisher.

  5. Design considerations for flush setting.


  7. What you will walk away with:

  8. A practice panel of sterling silver with flush set stones.



flush setting faceted stones

Come into the studio for your Silver Passport and keep a log of all that you have accomplished in your artistic journey!

flush setting

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  1. Materials:

  2. 18 ga sterling silver sheet

  3. 2 mm faceted CZs

  4. Material fee $10

The Workshops:


  1. • Etching (etched panel for future creations)

  2. • Chasing/Repoussé (pendant)

  3. • Metal inlay (inlayed panel for future creations)

  4. • Textures w/Flexi Shaft (periodic table of textures)

  5. • Keum Boo (24k gold gilding)

  6. • It’s Riveting! (cold connections)

  7. • The Chain (three chain samples)

  8. • The Art Of The Saw (precision sawed piece)

  9. • Charcoal Casting

  10. • Fold Forming (sample tiles of the technique)

  11. • Findings (hooks, toggles, earwires, pin backs)

  12. • Married Metals

  13. • Patinas

  14. • Perfect Polishing

  15. • Hinges

  16. • Flush Setting Faceted Stones

  17. • Painting With Fire

  18. • Stamping Tools For The Jewelry Artist