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Faceted Rivet Ring

with Robyn Cornelius

Intermediate
Faceted Rivet Ring: a finished piece from the class

When and where

  1. Monday, Feb 1, 2027

    9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Intermediate. Must have previous soldering and drilling experience
Class type
Workshop
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
7 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
10 students

Fees

Class fee
$220
Kit fee
None

Kit fee: $95–$265, depending upon kit chosen and to cover studio expenses and use of all instructors tools and equipment.

About this class

Learn how to create a complex and eye-catching ring using faceted gemstones, faceted beads, and heat rivets.

In this fun yet challenging project, students will fabricate a custom ring form designed to showcase decorative beadwork embellished with bronze or gold heat rivets.

Students will also learn tube-setting techniques and choose to set their faceted gemstone in sterling silver, brass, or gold.

A great class for students looking to expand their fabrication, stone-setting, and decorative metalworking skills.

Contact Robyn Cornelius

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Students are required to bring their own sterling silver or jewelry grade bronze. Metal and gemstones will also be available for purchase in class.
  • Work light (preferably battery-operated)
  • Magnification
  • Your own favorite tools
  • Face/dust mask
  • Safety glasses

Safety and preparation

Before class
Coming from Canada, I drop ship a pallet of my personal studio equipment. Quite a cost to do this; however, it is to my student’s advantage to have access to everything needed to complete this project. Because I want my students to have personalized attention in my classroom, I hire professional assistants who are amazing, qualified, and capable metalsmiths. My goal is to maintain a ratio of 4-5 students per instructor/assistant.

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