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.
• Hand piece and setting tools control: Master the techniques and process of drilling preparation and metal manipulation to securely hold stones while maintaining cleanliness.
• Tool preparation and maintenance: Understand the significance of customisation and learn how to maintain your tools to ensure effectiveness, an essential setting skill.
• Hands on experience: Gain practical experience observing live demonstrations, using the tools and receive practical guidance under expert supervision.
• Setting various stone cut: Acquire the skills in flush setting 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.

Our small class size offers the chance to explore this modern technique with a leading contemporary master offering both group guidance and 1:1 time with your tutor. Deepen your understanding and expertise in the specialist skill of traditional hand setting.

• Protective clothing or clothing you do not mind getting dirty e.g. apron, and closed toe shoes.
• One pairs of accurate dividers.
• One scriber.
• Two pushers or if you prefer to make your own bring two old needle files.

Optional:

• You can bring your own setting tools (Flat scorper and spit stick).
• Spectacles or head visor (if required) to work on small details.

What will I be provided with?

• Stones in size and quantity required.
• Silver rings in appropriate size, shape and thickness to set two different stone cut.
• All setting equipment required for the course.

Intermediate: Some practical experience and understanding of the listed skill required.

In order to benefit most from this course, participants should have experience of being in a workshop environment and able to work independently on basic tasks such as drilling, and filling. This course is suitable for someone who has good control of the pendant motor and a good grasp of setting tools.

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