Flush Setting with Sean Sims

• Effective practice preparation: Learn about the relationship between the type of stones and material surfaces to determine the best approach for optimal results.

• Handpiece and setting tool control: Improve your drilling technique and prepare metal to securely set stones while limiting surface damage.

• Tool preparation and maintenance: Grasp the essential setting skills and understand the value of customising and maintaining your tools to ensure effective technique.

• Hands-on experience: Gain practical experience by observing live demonstrations, using the tools and receiving practical guidance under expert supervision.

• Setting various stone cuts: Acquire flush-setting skills for up to two different stone cuts (brilliant and princess) and learn how to achieve the desired effect for each.

• Tips and tricks of the trade: Gain insight into sourcing equipment and valuable tricks from an established setter in the trade.

Please bring with you:

• Protective clothing or clothing you do not mind getting dirty (e.g. an apron), and closed-toe shoes.

• One pair of accurate dividers.

• One scriber.

• Two pushers or, if you prefer to make your own, two old needle files.

Optional:

• You can bring your own setting tools (flat scorper and spitz stick).

• Spectacles or a head visor (if required) to work on small details.

You will be provided with:

• Stones in the size and quantity required.

• Silver rings in the appropriate size, shape and thickness to set two different stone cuts.

• All setting equipment required for the course.

Intermediate: Practical experience and understanding of listed skills required.

Participants at the intermediate level should have prior experience in a workshop environment and the ability to work independently on fundamental tasks. They should be comfortable with processes such as piercing, filing and soldering, and possess a working knowledge of workshop tools and techniques. This level focuses on refining basic skills, introducing more complex tasks and developing the ability to troubleshoot and work with greater precision and autonomy.

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