Introduction to Prong Setting

This two day course gives you an extensive understanding of how to set a faceted stone in a prong setting. Several types of prongs and basket settings will be covered. Go home confident that you can make a prong setting! Previous knowledge of Silversmithing is required.

Required Tools:

• 1- Sawframe with 3/0 Blades
• 1- 6" Half-Round 2 cut File with Handle
• 1- Set Medium Needle Files (Set must include a barrette or safe-edge file)
• 1- Round Nose Pliers
• 1- Flat Nose Pliers
• 1- Chain Nose Pliers
• 1- Half-Round Pliers
• 1- Wire Cutters
• 1- Twist Drill Set
• 1- Scriber
• 1- Center Punch
• 1- Ball Pein Hammer
• 1- Rawhide Mallet
• 3 Sheets- Emery Paper: "1" "0" "2/0"
• 1- Dividers
• 1- Bezel Pusher
• 1- Burnisher
• Setting burrs and/or Hart burrs (size depends on project)
• Project Specific Sterling Silver, including round wire, sheet, etc (Please inquire for more detailed information)
• Faceted Stones
• Cabochon Stones (optional)

Additional materials may be required