Savoir-faire

From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques (4h)

From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques

Try your hand at wax sculpture techniques and stone setting.

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About the Course

Setting is one of the most important steps in jewelry making. It secures and fixes the gems on the metallic pieces of the jewel.  

After an introduction to setting techniques, learn to execute your own mounting on silver. Installed at the workbench and guided by your lecturers discover how to sculpt on a wax model and design the placement for the stones, preparing the wing of a butterfly jewel. Finally, adjust the shapes, the stones placements and the symmetry.  

After the class, bring your waxed butterfly home.  

A shorter version of this course (two hours), focused on discovering the setting techniques "Introduction to Setting" is also available.  

Useful to Know

  • You are welcomed by your lecturers before the class starts.  
  • A welcome refreshment is offered prior to the class, and during the break. 
  • The course is given by a jeweler and a stone-setter from the High Jewelry workshops of the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels.  
  • All necessary equipment is provided on site.    
  • A certificate is delivered at the end of the class along with recommendations for resources related to it. 

To Go Further

Join the course "From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer" and explore two artistic and artisanal jewelry traditions by trying your hand at the techniques of French High Jewelry and Japanese Urushi lacquer.  

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QUALITY

L'ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.

EXCLUSIVITY

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world. 

PASSION

All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge. 

GENEROSITY

Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.

NEED HELP?

For any need, contact us by phone +33 (0)1 70 70 38 40.