WELCOME TO CUSHION COCKTAIL RINGS!

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I'm beyond THRILLED you will be learning with me!  It's very important that you read through the details below before you ask questions  for things that are unclear or not covered. Please understand I can have over a hundred students asking me things, so try to find you answers here  before  asking about things I have already taken the time to cover for you here and in the videos. . Thank you! 

During this time you can watch the videos here over and over as many times as you like until class ends. This material is the property of Leslie Villarreal. You may not share your password, copy the videos, or share any class  content and files and NO posting pics or videos of the process of your projects.  After all you paid for it. If others want to learn, they can pay too!  IT's OK TO PRINT OUT THIS PAGE!

UPON ACCESSING THE VIDEO'S in this class, you agree that Leslie Kail Villarreal is not  responsibility for accidents, damage, injury or mishaps that you may occur on this project.  I do my best to advise you to be safe, but since I can't see what your doing, Please use good sense, ask if you not sure about something.  Please use safely goggles and follow manufactures instructions on you tools and chemicals.  Also use good ventilation and wear a respirator when necessary. THIS IS NOT a beginner's class, you should already know studio safety, have a proper torch and setup, with experience in soldering and smithing. PLEASE BE SAFE!  THANK YOU!

If you need help with anything please feel free to email me through the contact link on the menu bar of this page or send a Text Message to me @ 415-999-8720 which is easier for sending photos. I LOVE TO SEE YOUR WORK so please share it with me!

PLEASE DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH  or post your unfinished work,  and don't share the process  out side of the private group.  People will attempt to copy your work — Once you have finished your rings completely .., feel free to share on social media. Thank you! 

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Click this link:  SUPPLY LIST

********SUPPLIERS ARE CHANGING ITEM NUMBERS PLEASE TEXT ME OR EMAIL IF YOU NEED HELP FINDING ITEMS***

Student discount from Ottofrei.com use code: LKVCCZ

NEW*** I have Partnered with RIO GRANDE school for Jewelers! Your LKV Student Wholesale access code is RFSVILL Students will enter this code into their web accounts under ‘My Account-Profile section’ in the bubble “Instructor Code” and is not to be used as a promo code at check out. This code enters students into a six-month trial access of Rio’s Wholesale benefits which gives them full access to our inventory (except for diamonds and moissanites), more price breaks, and some flat-rate shipping options!

NOTE if the RIO code no longer works I need to have Rio reset it for you So just EMAIL me!

CHOOSING GEMSTONES: Please source your 10x10 cushion cut gemstones and order immediately. I have 3 gem cutters listed on the supply list, but you can also try Etsy there are many there to choose from. Your best bet for big assortments fast shipping is Robert Knupfer (on your supply list) He has stones in stock and can ship immediately from New York. 10 X 10 Cushions in Amethyst and citrines run from about $6 to $10per carat (PCT), blue topaz about $10-$15pct, Garnets from $5pct to $40pct. He can email or text u you photos. (The price difference each material is based on the quality of the stone you can afford.In case you are not familiar, some material weighs more than others, If you want High quality stones they will beat the higher end, darker and less bright will be at the lower end. I’m sure he has whatever you need and can afford.

****Todd English now has amethyst, citrine and Swiss blue topaz for $75 per stone and he has quartz cuts for $25 per stone********

Choose expedited shipping for Gemstones! Please contact me if you have any questions or need help! 415-999-8720

VIDEOS

Blue Fuse is optional! You only need it If you would like to fuse your bezel vs soldering.

Part 1: class overview, understanding cushion cut shape & mandrels, choosing 10mm gemstones and gallery wire.

Part 2: Cushions and tracing your stones, modifying a mandrel, measuring your stone with a twist tie, bezel width & height bezel. Fusing vs soldering solder bezel.

Part 3 Form bezel own round mandrel, Square mandrel, cutting and soldering gallery wire.

Part 4: soldering the gallery wire to bezel, cutting seats for narrow and wide girdle stones with holding device, and without.

Part 5: Shaping and filing back plate cushion shape.

Part 6 Cutting out the blow hole with burs and removing scratches.

Part 7 VIDEO LOADING SOON making the twisted wire, flattening (or sanding) in a rolling mill and soldering the wires together, trimming and adjusting the wires.

Part 8 VIDEO filing the shank tips, soldering the shank to the backplate, polish or tumble, setting the stone. All done!!