Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry
Finishes and Polishing
A course by Maike Siegel , Jewelry Maker
About the video: Finishes and Polishing
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
“In this lesson. i'll complete the pieces to achieve a polished. shiny finish. ensuring they look perfect. I will also show you alternatives for finishing the pieces so you can experiment and find the one you like best. Finishes encompass all tasks related to smoothing out chisel marks. eliminating weld marks or joints. leveling the metal surface. and achieving a polished. shiny appearance. This process ensures the metal looks All this is to ensure the pieces have a fine and delicate finish. I always tend to leave them with a shiny polished finish. While using a polishing disc on metal piece...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Stone Setting for Jewelry
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Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design

Maike Siegel
A course by Maike Siegel
Through her namesake brand, Maike Siegel is dedicated to the design and manufacture of fine jewelry. She has traveled the world, allowing her to train with different teachers and discover ancient techniques. She specializes in signature pieces, produced by hand and on a small scale, with natural stones.
In her workshop and showroom she crafts new custom pieces or redesigns antique ones for her clients. Each of her creations expresses her emotions: they are a way of communicating through symbols and noble metals.
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