Bezel Bootcamp Part II
Facets of Bezels
Instructor: Marilyn O'Hara
This is a one part online class. You may purchase one or both of the classes.
The Facets of Bezels
Friday & Saturday August 15 and 16, 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.
Wow! You find an amazing, unusual stone that catches your eye. But it has points, facets, corners or it’s a druzy and has an odd shape.
Just a few extra steps and hints will give you the confidence to tackle any stone and create that ‘wow’ factor in your designs. In this course you will learn several different ways to do a step bezel. Learn how to manage points and corners safely. And learn how to manage a bezel that doesn’t have an even edge around the stone.
Techniques taught:
• creating bezels for faceted stones
• creating bezels for unusual shaped stones
• creating an interior step bezel with sheet metal
• creating an interior step bezel with wire
• shaping the bezel
• Proper use of burs
• cutting the seat for faceted stones
• measuring and setting bezels for stones with points and corners
• ways to protect points and corners of stones for setting
• setting stones with hammer and chasing tools
• setting stones with flex shaft hammer handpiece
• 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
