Hello gang, I just got back from the New Approach Stone Setting Comprehensive. Ask any questions you might have.
I’m curious about furthering my learning about pave setting. I’ve purchased a book called, “Bead Setting Diamonds With Pave Applications”
I’d like to see if anyone else has any other good resources for information on this style of setting.
Thanks so much!
Hi Brennan!
I am jealous! was it awesome? Do tell!
Julie
It was really really good. We learned a ton and really set up a wonderful foundation to grow from. A lot of the time was spent understanding the reasons for doing things and creating a model that can be applied to more advanced setting challenges in the future.
Sadly I now definitely will be yearning for a micromotor. They all use NSK units and I’m feeling the cumbersome nature of my flex shaft.
Hi,
do you have a power hone and fixture for graver sharpening? (or better yet, have you made one yet, haha!)
did you use one in class?
i would get a power hone before a micromotor, since you have a flexshaft…
a properly sharpened graver can make or break you…
did you use a gravermax/mach or lindsay pneumatic air machine? there are a few more…i forget the names…
i would get that or similar before a micromotor too…
(all of above is just in my humble opinion)
(for pave stone holes, i often use round burs in pin vises for the final few twists to open up the holes…i have em all by size, in a rack…)
julie
I do. I use the Lindsey system and converted a worksharp 3000 to a power hone with some simple 3D printing.
Haha!
i knew it! you are the best! so handy!
julie
Thank I appreciate it 
Super jealous! I was hoping to do a stint there myself between grad school and the working world but COVID got in the way. Then I started working and it got away from me. Maybe one day I’ll take vacation and do it…
What’s your biggest takeaway after the formal class? Anything in particular that you picked up that you feel would be really hard to get reading and watching videos? My forays into it have been all self taught and definitely clumsy - I find I can do it, but it looks amateur to me when it’s all done. There’s definitely a practice aspect there, but I’m really curious how much you get from formal instruction vs. regular practice.
Well, I don’t have a lot of stone setting experience so it’s hard for me to judge the course from an experienced place, but I can say that it felt very comprehensive in that. I think I understand the principles of stone setting well.
Based on that photo you posted I think you would be a little bit bored in the class. I was a little bit bored and I don’t have much experience. If I were you, I would try to get into the advanced stone setting in class based on your skill.
Sorry Brennan! I just remembered this. Gerry Lewy has a pile of video tutorials in Ganoksin that members can access.
Here’s one on bead setting. It could be helpful for you.
Jeff
Thanks! I’ll make sure to ingest them all!
