Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry

Overview

“Here I will show you the finishing of the pieces, how to make the final touches and what tools and materials you will use in the final phase. There are many finishing and polishing options, but I'll show you what I use to get a brilliant polished finish and introduce you to other options for you to experiment with.”

In this video lesson Maike Siegel addresses the topic: Finishes and Polishing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry. Learn how to use silversmithing tools and techniques to create your own collection of stone-set jewelry.

Partial transcription of the video

“Finishes and Polishing Now I'll finish the pieces until I get a polished and shiny finish. I will show you different alternatives for finishing the pieces so you can experiment and find the one you like the most. Finishes are everything that has to do with removing the chisel marks, removing soldering marks or joints, flattening the metal, and finishing with a smooth, shiny finish. This is so that the pieces have a fine and delicate finish. I usually leave them with a bright polished finish. When we do these tasks with a polishing disc on the metal parts, grinding or metal dust can be relea...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry

• Level: Beginner
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• 7927 students
• 4 units
• 16 lessons (2h 47m)
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• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design