The Dagger Pendant: Lapidary and Fabrication

Lapidary and jewelry artist John Heusler is bringing this unique hybrid pendant project to the studio for the first time! Combining lapidary and fabrication, John will start by teaching us how to create our own unique cabochon "tongue," with an emphasis on understanding how to create the elegant tapers and curves that define this cabochon style. Then we'll design and fabricate a sleek cap setting accented with a faceted gemstone and a unique bail perfect for your favorite collar-style neckpiece.

This is a next levels workshop, and students should have prior lapidary experience and solid foundational fabrication skills, including soldering, sawing, filing, and finishing.