Michael Boyd Studio

Join Michael Boyd for two sessions of a live virtual workshop on his techniques and methods for setting stones on stones and metal on stone! Students will learn important tips for creating custom fit bezels for all manner of shapes, will see his steps for expertly drilling holes into stones, and will learn to create mountings with tube rivets and bonding agents. Explore ways of adding color, dimension, and texture to your work with stone layering techniques.

Purchase of a kit is recommended for class

Kit contents: Stone on Stone Kit List

STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF THE USA: PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR REGISTRATION AT MICHAELBOYDSTUDIO@GMAIL.COM

VIDEO, TRANSCRIPTS AND Q&A WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR 60 DAYS AFTER THE CLASS CONCLUDES 

Format: Live online via Riverside- with slide demos, close-up tooling cams, and Q&A

Duration:  Two – 2.5hr sessions

Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced metalsmiths who are comfortable with basic stone setting and metal forming

Student provided tools and materials:

• Basic fabricating tools (e.g. tweezers, pliers, sheers)
• Torch setup (air acetylene, or oxy/ propane)
• Flex shaft or alternate (e.g. Dremel or micro-motor)
• Super glue (liquid- not gel)
• Super glue accelerator (Rio Grande)
• Glass dish with flat bottom (ash trays work well)
• Toothpicks
• Q-tips
• Particulate dust mask
• Safety glasses 
• Pencil, Sharpie, notebook - for notes
• Rags/towels