Open Back Bezel Silver Smithing Class

Learn open-back bezel techniques to create stunning, light-enhancing jewelry without backplates. This hands-on course teaches metal fabrication skills, including shaping bezel wire, soldering, and setting stones to create pieces that showcase gemstone backs,
Course Highlights & Learning Objectives
Techniques: Learn to create open-backed bezels for various cabochon shapes using wire rather than solid sheet metal.
Fabrication: Master shaping, filing, soldering, and cleaning bezel wire for a precise, secure fit.
Design Options: Explore creating bezels for transparent, unique, or larger stones to optimize cost and allow light transmission.
9 hours total – 3 hours each night. Please have something to tie your hair back if it is long and wear non-synthetic clothing. Short sleeves or sleeves that you can push up are recommended.
This class will be three classes long, on August 11, 18, 25