Bezel Bootcamp Part I
Beginning of Bezels
Instructor: Marilyn O'Hara
This is a one part online class. You may purchase one or both of the classes.
Friday & Saturday July 18 and 19, 2025
11:00 - 1:00pm EST
CLASS FEE: $240
This online course is offered in two parts. You may choose to take one or both of the classes.
Part I - The Beginning of Bezels: July 18-19, 2025
Short or tall, skinny or thick, so many stones and no rules to follow! In this course we are going to look at the many ways to set a stone in a bezel. We will go over many of the different cuts and shapes a stone can possibly have and how that determines the type of bezel you choose. During this course you will get a clear picture of how a bezel works in your designs, and how to set your stone perfectly
Techniques taught:
• determining height of bezel needed for each stone/project
• determining gauge of bezel needed for each stone/project
• measuring length of bezel
• cutting bezel
• ways to solder the bezel
• ways to adjust height of stone
• setting stones with pusher and burnisher
• setting stones with chasing tools and hammer
• finishing & polishing bezels
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About Marilyn
"My work is inspired by the mesmerizing flow of water combined with the tranquility of nature. I enjoy creating movement in my pieces using elemental shapes and negative space. Each piece is a celebration of the natural world around us and has a story of its own to tell."
Over the years, Marilyn found certain shapes and concepts reappearing in her work. In each piece of jewelry, she has used the progression of this simple shape that becomes fully incorporated creating elegant forms in limited editions and “one-of-a-kind” pieces. Her love of Argentium Sterling has been a large influence. The ability to fuse the Argentium Sterling and 18kt gold allows her to construct her pieces without solder which enhances the flow of each piece.
Marilyn is director of Metals studies at The Craft Guild of Dallas
