{"product_id":"bezel-setting-course-2-hours-one-on-one","title":"Bezel Setting Course (2 Hours) One-on-One","description":"\u003cp\u003eBezel Setting Workshop\u003cbr\u003eWorkshop Objective:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn how to create a bezel setting and securely set a cabochon stone into a finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 1 – Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome participants and explain the goal of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow examples of bezel-set jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBriefly explain what a bezel is and its purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover safety notes: torches, sharp tools, eye protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 2 – Preparing the Bezel Strip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the stone’s circumference with bezel wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the strip to length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile the ends flat for a neat join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape the strip into a loop that fits snugly around the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 3 – Soldering the Bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrate soldering the ends together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuench, pickle, and rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile the seam smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefine the shape so the bezel fits the stone correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 4 – Creating the Base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolder the bezel onto a piece of sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaw around the bezel, leaving a small rim around the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile and sand the edges smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 5 – Preparing for Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean inside the bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest that the stone fits comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce tools used for setting: bezel pusher, roller, and burnisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 6 – Setting the Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the stone into the bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrate tightening the bezel walls gradually, working in opposite points (north, south, east, west).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the metal evenly around the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth the bezel edge with a burnisher for a clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 7 – Polishing \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrate polishing techniques (hand finishing or polishing machine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow optional surface finishes such as oxidation or high polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants finish their piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jaf.elias","offers":[{"title":"Fri 13  Mar at 2:30- 4:30 pm","offer_id":45471305072823,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wed 25 Mar at 1:30-3:30 pm","offer_id":46900640579767,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1651\/9095\/files\/20250828_055117_2.jpg?v=1758861186","url":"https:\/\/jafelias.com\/products\/bezel-setting-course-2-hours-one-on-one","provider":"jaf.elias","version":"1.0","type":"link"}