Double Gallery Claw Setting

 
 
 

Hello lovely

If you love gemstones and are ready to really up your stone setting game then you are in the right place!

double gallery claw setting

Is a fantastic way to showcase the sparkle of beautiful faceted gemstones.

Watch the course trailer now to see what you’ll learn.

 
 

 

What will I learn?

To make a stunning and quite advanced setting which is known as the double gallery claw setting.

This involves:

  • Using tube to create a perfect fit for a claw setting on your stone (If you know how to make a collet you can also create your own collet, either straight or angled for this technique)

  • To position and create your 4 claws using silver wire

  • To cut out the gallery which allows for lots of beautiful light to enter into the stone and make it sparkle even more!

  • To solder your claws neatly and precisely onto the double gallery

  • To use professional setting techniques to set the stone

All using simple tools and materials that any stone setter/ jeweller will have in their workshop.

This course demonstrates how to create the setting for round stones. Once you’ve mastered this, the same skills can be used for other shaped stones.

PLEASE NOTE: This class is Intermediate to advanced level. I do recommend taking it only after you have made a collet setting and a simple claw setting. We have courses for both of these stone setting techniques should you wish to take them first.

 
 
 


Who will you learn from? Well,


 

meet your tutor, scott mcintyre

Scott McIntyre is a Master Goldsmith and Founding Director of Vanilla Ink Jewellery School & Studios. With over 25 years of experience in the jewellery industry, there isn’t much Scott doesn’t know! After years of working as a jeweller in high-end workshops across Scotland’s Central Belt, he found his calling as a naturally gifted tutor.

Scott is a thorough, deliberate and professional tutor.

Scott is the author of the very popular book ‘Stone Setting’ - so who better to teach you!

 

 
 

What do I get?

When you enrol on this course you get:

  • Ongoing access to comprehensive video lessons, guiding you through all the techniques, tips and tricks

  • Downloadable course notes to work alongside the videos

  • Full list of kit and materials to learn the techniques (you can find that below if you want to check before you join the course)

  • Access to our supportive community of jewellers and tutors to help you at every stage of the process

  • Access to the videos 24/7 - you can stop, pause, rewind and replay as much as you like

  • Excellent close-up shots to see what is happening in each step so you don't miss a thing


Ready to enrol? This course is just £119 for lifetime access but get 50% off with our Early Bird Offer if you enrol on or before 3rd December 2024. Click the button below to enrol and get started straight away!


Questions?


What level of jeweller is this course designed for?

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced level jewellers. If you are just starting out I would recommend that you take the courses in the following order to get to this level:

  • Foundation in Silver

  • Soldering Masterclass

  • Stone Setting in Silver

  • Collet Setting

  • Claw Setting (Make an Engagement Ring)

  • Double Gallery Claw Setting

All of these courses are available to enrol on individually and you can find them on this link: https://www.jewellersacademy.com/jewellery-making

Please don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t make it perfectly the first time, this is a tricky setting to master and it may take a few goes, but once you have got it, there is so much you can do with it!

What tools do I need?

  • Bench peg

  • Piercing saw

  • Dividers

  • Callipers

  • Needle files - triangle and round

  • Soldering kit including third hand with reverse action tweezers

  • Flat hand file

  • Safety back needle file

  • Setters wax and dop stick or thermoloc and vice

  • Pendant motor

  • 6mm setting burr

  • Push tool - square pusher or old file end in a wooden handle

  • End cutters

  • Old toothbrush or paintbrush

what materials do I need?

For this project, Scott teaches you how to make the setting and once you’ve mastered this you can add it to your beautiful designs. The materials below are for making the double gallery claw setting only.

  • Tube - 6mm OD Sterling Silver Tube. Outside Diameter 6.0mm, Inside Diameter 4.6mm, 0.7mm Wall Thickness. 10mm length

  • 6mm round faceted CZ or stone

  • 1.2mm round silver wire, 10cm length

can this project be made in gold?

Yes, these same techniques can be used when working with gold. We recommend you practice your technique in silver first before moving onto working with gold.

Where can I buy jewellery supplies from?

To source your tools and materials, take a look at our list of worldwide jewellery suppliers https://www.jewellersacademy.com/jewellery-supplie...

 

Ready to get started making some stunning jewellery?