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Prongs, Hinges and Gold, Oh, My!
Instructor
Alex Boyd
In-Person
Saturday - Sunday
April 22-23, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
2 Day Workshop
$380
Class Description
In this class students will make a prong setting for a tablet style stone in 22k gold and sterling silver. The tablet setting will be attached via hinge to a bezel set cabochon with a hidden bail. Techniques covered will include mixing gold and silver for maximum effect, hinge building, prong setting or large stones, bezel setting, complex fabrication, texturing, patination and many other tips and tricks.Â
QUESTIONS? Please contact Artist Assistant June Lee at june@metalartsguildga.org
CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED?
A recording of the workshop will be  available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.
Prerequisite
Advanced metalsmithing skills
Materials, Supplies & Tools
SUPPLY KITS:
I will have kits available starting at $80 and going up from there. For in-person students I’ll bring a wide selection of kits to pick from. Virtual students will be able to purchase a kit from my website: www.alexboydstudio.com/pendantkits
I take cash, check, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Zelle and Venmo. If students have their own materials they’d prefer to work with, that’s fine too. Refer to the supply list linked below for full details on all tools and materials required for this course.
Class Dates
April 22, 2023
April 23, 2023