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Tube setting gives a clean contemporary finish perfect for really making your stones the star of the show. From choosing the right sized tube and faceted stones to learning how to select and use your burrs this tube setting day is filled with techniques and knowledge you can use again and again. Who is it for? Previous experience of working in silver, including use of a flex shaft or micro motor is essential. Please note that a good level of dexterity and eyesight is required. Over 16s with accompanying adult. What will I learn? The techniques, tools and thought processes required when tube setting along with lots of guided practice. You will leave having completed a tube setting pendant project. Troubleshooting techniques will also be covered in the class. What's included All the equipment and materials you need are provided, including the sterling silver and cubic zirconias. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. We break for lunch for an hour between 12.30 and 1.30. What shall I bring? Reading glasses if you use them and magnifying goggles if you have them. Closed toed shoes are advised and please tie long hair back and avoid loose flappy clothes.