LET’S WELCOME! Chapin Dimond | Set it Flush: Intro to Round Flush Setting | Monday, February 2, 2026 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (one-hour lunch)
$310.00
Chapin is a Colorado native inspired by nature and the magic of metals. In 2003 he discovered the magic of metalsmithing and earned a BFA in Art: Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing from Metropolitan State College of Denver. For many years, Chapin has taught a variety of workshops, making the magic of metalsmithing fun and accessible.
“Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic happen.”
Do you want to add a little sparkle to your work?
In this one-day workshop we will focus on technique- with samples.
We will learn and practice flush setting with round faceted CZ set in brass.
We will be using ball burs for flush setting and hart burs for gypsy setting.
After practicing, you will form a copper cuff to flush set stones in.
(Students may bring sterling silver to practice on and make their cuff-optional)
You will have the opportunity to make your own flush setting tools/burnishers, learn how to maintain them, along with other tricks.
We will discuss
common problems and techniques.
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Title of class: Set it Flush: Intro to Round Flush Setting
Instructor: Chapin Dimond
Date of Class: February 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 am-5:30 pm (one-hour lunch)
Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate:
Being able to control and use a flex shaft confidently is a must!!
Recommended two years experience must be able to control the flexshaft and see what is happening at the end of your flex shaft.
Type: Project and Technique
Class Fee: $310
Kit Fee: $115 (cash or check made out to Chapin Dimond please)
KIT INCLUDES
lick stick
practice sheet
ball burs
hart bur
leather pad with diamond compound
pin vice
pre-made setting burnisher
burnisher to be shaped
cut off wheel and mandrel
template and handouts
copper cuff blank
other necessary tools
handouts
AND USE OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIO EQUIPMENT IN CLASS
Soldering stations – torches, fuel, flux, soldering platforms, quench bowls, towels
Table protection
Pickle pot
Patina pot
Baking Soda for neutralizer
Copper tongs
Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water
Flex shafts
bench vise
vise grips
rolling mill
oval bracelet mandrel
video monitor equipment for viewing demos
STUDENT SUPPY LIST
Rio# are provided for convenience.
Discount instructor code for Rio Grande: RFSCDIMO
drill bits -0.7mm, 1.0mm -1 pack of each (I like Rio # 341573)
dividers- with nice points
calipers (metal digital or dial is recommended)
optivisor (I like 7x) [studio may have some to share]
lupe 10x
burlife or beeswax for cutting lubricant
jewelry metal files (I line #2 and #00)
jewelry saw and blades (I like 2/0)
bench pin
dead blow hammer or rawhide mallets
steel hammer
steel blocks or anvils
soft brass brush
sandpaper (variety of grits)
wax/ bur life
ruler
Sharpie marker
safety glasses
battery-operated or rechargeable task light for workstation
OPTIONAL
SILVER CUFF – OPTIONAL
sterling silver 2mm thick x 8mm or 10mm wide x 6inch long (silver cuff optional)
sterling silver practice sheet 14ga (optional)
if you have a portable bench vise you can bring with you, it will save time sharing the studio vises provided
oval bracelet mandrel – if you have one and can bring it, it will cut down on time needed to share the studio tool
wood block for drilling into
chain nose parallel pliers (like rio111102)
bead “Conner setting pliers curved style #1” (Rio 111076, Otto Frei # 146.020 or
Contenti # 370-186)
flat/1/2round pliers
optional hard stone – round faceted – 1.5mm or 2.5mm for cuff
Instructor Email Address: Chapin’s email
Instructor Website: Chapin’s website
DO YOU NEED ANY SUPPLIES OR TOOLS FOR CLASS?
PRE-ORDER THEM TODAY!
Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering their supplies and tools for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you.
SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix is owned and operated by a wonderful family, headed by Mario Morales. His wife, Erika, and son, Steven, round out the staff, and they are excited to help make gathering your supplies easy and stress free. We guarantee they will make life easier for you! No kidding!
Here’s how it will work….
- Once you have determined what you will need for class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
- Go to our website, open the class description for the class, scroll down to the section “Student Supplies,” cut and paste the items you want to purchase into an email to Mario.
- Here’s their email address mailto:info@sjjewelrysupply.com
- When they receive your email, they will send you a return email acknowledging receipt of your request
- In this email, they will instruct you about payment methods
- Once your order is filled, they will send you a second email with confirmation stating your order is complete
- Included in this email, they will give you instructions on how to pick up your orders upon arrival in September!
Sound easy? We think it’s going to help take the stress out of preparing for classes!