SAM PATANIA Stone Setting Series:"Cabochon Bezel Making & Setting" Workshop

We are sorry this workshop is canceled!

Cabochon Bezel Making is the first in a series of Stone Setting Workshops. This being the beginning Sam will start with his special techniques using a non-calibrated cabochon making a pendant. 

BIO: In 2000 the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery honored three generations of Patanias by displaying and purchasing bracelets from Sam, his father Pancho, and his grandfather Frank Sr. In the April 2012 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist "Sam Patania - Longevity of Western Style" was featured in TREND article, "Western Style - Celebrating the Heritage of the American Southwest" by Deborah Yonich. Sam's work is described as "American Classic - simple elegance, strong in construction and simple in design". Sam's artistic vision spans three generations: "I see longevity in design and construction and seek to continue that part of the Patania tradition.Patania's innovative designs reveal haute couture aesthetic of Western style using hydraulic press techniques to improve small scale production focusing on turquoise being a specialty enhanced with more precious metals, colored precious and semi-precious gemstones.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

WORKSHOP FEE: $210. ADC Member; $235.Non-Member

Materials:

• 26 gauge x 3/16 fine silver bezel wire (enough in length to wrap around the cabochon you are bringing).If you buy sheet fine silver you will have more flexibility in making bezels because you will be able to make different height bezels.              
• 20 gauge sterling back plate material, large enough to solder bezel onto.
• Cabochon, large is better for beginners, large being 13 x 18mm or larger.
• EZ Silver Solder: I would suggest 1 foot of EZ wire solder or equivalent in sheet solder.
• Hard Silver Solder: Just enough to solder the bezel itself.
• 20 gauge sterling sheet 1/2 x 1 inch for bail
• 16 gauge round sterling wire 1 inch