Metalsmith Essentials: How to Set Fancy Shaped Faceted Stones Video Download

You’ll love this if:

• You want to advance your stone setting technique
• You are looking for detailed directions for setting oval, pear, square, and marquise faceted stones

Fancy Stone Setting Revealed!

Set oval, pear, marquise, and square stones efficiently with step-by-step demonstrations

Join jewelry artist Ann Cahoon as she shows you how to set fancy shaped stones efficiently and correctly. Intimidated by square-shaped stones? Begin with easier ovals and then graduate to one-pointed pears, two-pointed marquise cuts, and finally four-pointed squares, building on the techniques and skills you have learned as you go – including the right hand position for each tool you’ll need, a foolproof way to measure when creating your bezels, and expert tips for creating both crisp corners and evenly curved shapes. With essential stone setting considerations, this comprehensive video walks you through the steps you need to master so you can set stones efficiently, safely, and with confidence.

Order your copy of this vital technique video to:

• Discover how to effectively build bezels for four classic faceted stone shapes
• Progress in difficulty and build on the same basic technique as you move from an oval stone through to a four-point square stone.
• Start with all the information you need, from detailed material lists to specific step directions clearly explained for each type of cut.
• Learn finishing considerations in case you slip during setting and need to freshen up your design’s shine.
• And much more!

About the Artist:

After receiving an honors double BFA in Jewelry and Ceramics from the Maine College of Art in 1998, Ann Cahoon continued her training at Boston’s North Bennett Street School. She completed their prestigious Jewelry Making and Repair program in 2002. It was this grounding in both the creative and technical sides of the jewelry industry, coupled with her lifelong belief that everyone has the capacity to create, which inspired her to start teaching almost immediately after graduating.