I want to become a professional standard stone setter. I have basically everything I need equipment wise including a microscope, and some fairly basic experience of setting already.
I am on a tight budget and want to learn pave, as well as all other styles of setting.
I cannot afford to travel overseas or pay for in person instruction so instead I’m looking for digital instruction that I can learn from and practice with.
In 2024, Who provides the best value video lessons? I need high quality, clear close up footage that makes it possible to see everything that is going on.
I know of the blaine lewis dvds and Ian Barnard’s course in the UK. What other options are there?
I’m based in the UK and it seems silly to buy a dvd from the us to get it shipped here. Is there a digital purchase option for BL’s videos?
I’m not sure what level of Ganoksin membership that you have, but if you have the Gold or Platinum membership, it comes with a pile of included courses and videos. I mention that because you said you’re on a budget and it could be that you already have paid for online lessons with your Ganoksin membership.
Value and affordability are different for everyone so I can’t answer that, but outside of Ganoksin I think that Kent Raible has fantastic classes.
Jewellery Training Solutions has a lot of stone settings videos across a ten stage stone setting program - the quality is very good and there is an online forum to ask questions and get feedback