Metals And Gem Setting
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Section 1: Welcome to Madame Mak Metals And Gems!

Introduction and Ramble Metal And Gems Course.mp4
Section 2: IMPORTANT! SAFETY MODULE (MUST WATCH)

Metals Course Safety Disclaimer.mp4
MMWA Annealing Tools and Safety Information.pdf
Section 3: Metal Polishing And Gemstone Setting Tools

Metal Finishing and Setting Bench Tour and Talk.mp4
Dust Collection Unit.mp4
MMWA Metal Polishing Gem Setting And Safety Gear Tools List.pdf
MMWA Annealing Tools and Safety Information.pdf
MMWA Dremel Engraver Information.pdf
MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Tool Suppliers.pdf
Section 4: Loading Your Metal Blade Into Your Saw Frame

Load Saw Blade Into Economy Saw Frame.mp4
Load Green Lion Saw Frame With A Blade.mp4
Section 5: Polish A Smooth Stacking Ring

Clean A Cast Smooth Stacking Ring.mp4
Prepolish Stacking Ring With Tripoli.mp4
Final Polish Dialux Noir Stacking Ring.mp4
MMWA Professionally Finish a Raw Casting.pdf
MMWA Brass Brush Polishing No Power Tools (Budget Method).pdf
Section 6: Polish A Highly Textured Stacking Ring

Clean A Textured Stacking Ring.mp4
Prepolish And Final Polish Textured Stacking Ring.mp4
Section 7: Clean Raw Castings (Batch Process Organic Gemstone Ring Mounts)

Remove Sprues From Gemstone Rings.mp4
Grind Sprues Down on Organic Textured Rings.mp4
Smooth and hammer harden and polish inside of organic rings.mp4
Polishing gemstone ring exterior with radial discs and abrasive bullets.mp4
Brass Brush Organic Gemstone Mounts Before Setting.mp4
Section 8: Welcome To Gemstone Setting (Introduction)

Welcome to Gemstone Setting And Tool Rundown.mp4
MMWA Links to MOHS Scale of Hardness Plus Gemstone Ultrasonic Cleaning Information.pdf
Gemstone Anatomy Illustration.pdf
Section 9: Prepare And Set A Cabochon Claw Statement Ring

Cabochon Claw Ring Prepare Claws and Polish Inside.mp4
Prepare Thermoplastic and Bench Vice.mp4
Description Of Bezel Pusher and Hammer.mp4
Cabochon Ring Final Fit Check of Stone In Vice.mp4
Cabochon Stone Claw Setting And Silicone Wheel Shaping.mp4
How To Remove Thermoplastic.mp4
Final Polish And Finished Ring.mp4
Cabochon Statement Ring Setting Notes.pdf
Diagram of Cabochon Claw Setting Comparisons.pdf
Section 10: Claw Set A Faceted Oval Shape Gemstone (Includes Annealing)

Prepare Claws and Setting Area.mp4
MMWA Annealing Tools and Safety Information.pdf
Anneal Quench Pickle.mp4
Polish Setting Area Post Pickle.mp4
Faceted Gem Setting In Claws With Hammer And Punch.mp4
Tighten Claws With Dremel Engraver and Modified Tips.mp4
MMWA Dremel Engraver Information.pdf
Silicone Wheel Claw Tidy.mp4
Bonus Video Barnacle Setting with Dremel Engraver.mp4
Section 11: Vintage Inspired Buttercup Six Claw Solitaire Ring Setting

Prepare seat and claws to fit round gemstone.mp4
Six Claw Ring Setting.mp4
Final Polish Six Claw Ring.mp4
Six Claw Solitaire Setting Notes.pdf
Section 12: Gemstone Merchants and Facetors (Australia and USA Based)

MMWA List of Australian Based Gemstone Suppliers.pdf
MMWA List of USA Based Gemstone Suppliers.pdf
Section 13: Lost Wax Casting Information

MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Casting Facilities.pdf
MMWA The Lost Wax Process Summary.pdf
MMWA Links to Lost Wax Casting Information and Resources.pdf
Section 14: Course Conclusion

Course Conclusion.mp4

Section 3: Metal Polishing And Gemstone Setting Tools

In this section I walk you through the professional tools required to polish and set your work with gemstones!

6 Lessons