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Sand Cast Gold Bezel Rings

with Robyn Cornelius

Intermediate
Sand Cast Gold Bezel Rings: a finished piece from the class

When and where

  1. Saturday, Feb 6, 2027

    9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Intermediate
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: $165–$295. $295: gold bezel, silver ring and backplate.

About this class

Take your jewellery to the next level by incorporating the beauty of gold into your designs!

In this intermediate class, students will learn how to sand cast a sterling silver ring shank before adding a luxurious 14K gold bezel set with a sparkling rose-cut gemstone.

You’ll explore the complete sand casting process, along with bezel-setting techniques, to create a truly one-of-a-kind mixed-metal ring.

Every cast is unique, giving your finished piece its own organic character and charm.

This is one of our most popular repeat classes, with many students returning again and again to build their own stunning stack of handcrafted rings.

Leave with a beautiful sterling silver and 14K gold ring, along with new casting and stone-setting skills to expand your jewellery-making journey.

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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