Diane Cook | ‘Captured’ – A Freeform Pronged Pendant | Monday, August 3, 2026 | 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
$290.00
In this class students will learn “Free Form Prong Settings”, which is an excellent way to showcase a focal with a minimal amount of revealed setting.
The simplicity of this technique makes it an easy choice for both seasoned and relatively less seasoned students wishing to move forward on their metalsmithing journey.
I chose to kick it up a notch by adding an additional bezel setting dangle (or focal).
You have the option to choose a complimentary cab to bezel set, or perhaps you have a totally unexpected dangle (such as a complimentary faceted briolette).
Let’s explore all the possibilities together!
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*** MAY 18TH AT NOON (PHOENIX TIME) ***
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Description
Title of class: ‘Captured’ – A Freeform Pronged Pendant
Instructor: Diane Cook
Date of Class: August 3, 2026
Number of hours of class: 8 Hours
Time: 8am-5pm
Level: Intermediate
Type: Project
Class Fee:
Kit Fee: $45
Kit Fee Includes:
Special Prong Setting Tool
Emory Cloth
Silver Wire Solder
Handouts
Consumables
AND USE OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIO EQUIPMENT IN CLASS
Soldering stations = torches, fuel platform, quench bowls, towels
Table Protection
Pickle
LOS patina
Baking Soda for neutralizer
Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water
Flex Shaft
The instructor will have the following for use in class
Diamond Files (if needed)
The instructor will have the following available for purchase in class
Gemstone Cabochons
Student Supply List
METAL & STONES
A special cab (w/o backing), specimen or piece you’d like to ‘capture’ example: unusual (or not) shaped cab, desert rose druzy, agate slice, coin, relic, flat-backed light weight specimen (up to 40mmx45mm)
Gemstone Cab, (approx. 15mmx35mm or smaller)
Sterling Silver Sheet, 22gauge, approx. 3”x 3”
Bezel Wire, Fine Silver, Flat, Scalloped, Serrated, 28- or 26-gauge, dead soft 3/16”, 3/32”, ¼” or 1/8” Height will depend on the height of the stone(s) you choose (I like to use: ex. Rio #101051, 101055 – I most often use Rio#101051 & raise the stone, if necessary.)
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 14gauge, approx. 5-6’ (If the specimen is small and delicate, consider bringing same amount of 16-gauge wire instead.)
Sterling Silver Square Wire, Dead Soft, 16gauge, 6” OR
Sterling Silver Rectangle Wire, Dead Soft, 6” (ex. Rio#100531)
REQUIRED TOOLS
Jewelers Saw & Saw Blades (#3/0 or #2/0)
Cut Lube or Blade Butter
Bench Pin & Clamp
Ball Peen, Chasing or Planishing Hammer
Rawhide Mallet
Steel Bench Block & Rubber Bench Block
Jewelry Files, #2 cut, flat, half -round, barrette
Needle Files, Set
Flush Cutters (fyi…my favorite: Double-flush Wire Cutters – Etsy)
Pliers, Chain-Nose, Round-Nose, Flat-Nose, Flat/Half-Round
Bail Making Pliers, (ex. https://a.co/d/0bnb2h9h)
Forming Pliers (https://www.riogrande.com/product/round-and-flat-forming-pliers-with-nylon-jaw/111186)
Bezel Rocker/Roller (I like to use Smooth Set CLASSIC bezel Pushers/Burnishers: Smoothset CLASSIC Bezel Pusher/burnishers for Bezel-setting, Set of 2 • Made in Milwaukee! – Etsy)
Bezel Burnisher (I prefer the curved but bring what you have.)
Bezel Pusher
Bezel Wire Scissors (ex: Bezel Wire Scissors, Precision-cut Ends of Fine Silver Bezel Wire up to 26 Gauge – Etsy) AND/OR
Miter Jig
Sanding Pads (https://www.riogrande.com/product/3M-Sponge-Sanding-Pad-320-Grit/337321or https://www.amazon.com/Sanding-Sponges-Superfine-Ultrafine-Microfine/dp/B01F7Y384S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1544839136&sr=8-5&keywords=3m+sanding+pads or 320 grit/fine sanding pads from Hobby Lobby or local hardware store
Pumice Knife-edge wheel polisher, size medium & mandrels (Rio #332723 & #333120)
Sanding Discs & Mandrels (ex: Rio #337226 & 336562 & 333128)
Pro-Polish Polishing Pads (ex. Rio #337020)
Utility Tweezers, Fine-Tip (ex. Rio #115053)
Small Solderite Board (ex. https://a.co/d/09ZlcZZd) / Small Honeycomb Board (ex. https://a.co/d/00tZGdTJ) / or kiln brick to transport project to/from soldering stations
Solder Pick
Soldering Tweezers, Fine Tip (ex. Rio#115222 or whatever you use at home. I use a Utility Tweezer, but don’t EVER let it get near the flame).
Ruler
Black Sharpie Retractable Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine, (ex. https://a.co/d/070bgfRE)
Pencil/Paper/Sketchbook
Work Light, Rechargeable/Battery Operated (ex. https://a.co/d/0eZqO6Cs)
Personal Magnification, if required
Optional Supply List
Faceted or Smooth Gemstone Cabochon, 4mm or smaller
Bezel Cup, Serrated or Smooth, compatible with 4mm or smaller gemstone
Ring Clamp
Small Bezel and Hard to Get to” Setting Tool (ex. Amazon.com: Lineco Double-Ended Micro Spatula for Lifting or Slitting Paper. DIY, Art, Craft, Book Binding (870-003): Bookbinding Tools: Home & Kitchen)
Makers Mark
Instructor Email Address: dianecookjewerly@gmail.com
Instructor Website: Diane Cook Jewelry