Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology

Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology

 This class will cover everything from basic to advanced. Not everyone is intermediate or advanced in every area of metalsmithing. Come to class ready to absorb and implement what you are ready for. Somethings may be too advanced and others easy. There is something for everyone.

The skill requirements are:

  • a willingness to put aside what you’ve previously learned and try it a different way. You can always go back to your way, but how will you know if this is better unless you try it for awhile. We all have confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance. All I ask is you leave that at the door.

In order to get the most out of the online workshop process, you'll need the following tech:

  • A high-speed Internet connection. The faster the better but at a minimum you need 5mbs upload and download speeds. You can test your internet speed here. (https://www.speedtest.net/)

  • A computer, laptop, or mobile device with current operating system installed. System requirements for the Zoom videoconferencing platform are here. (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-requirements-for-Windows-macOS-and-Linux)

  • Familiarity and the app installed for Zoom.  Please install the app and make sure you understand how to use it prior to our first class. If you have never attended a Zoom class, you may want to go to You Tube and watch a few videos (look for 2026 versions). I would also log on a little early to make sure you do not have any issues.

 Zoom participant tutorials can be found here; (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials)

2026 Metalmorphosis: The Art of Stone Setting Part 1

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IMPORTANT

  • SHORTCUT to Tonya’s Online Tool & Supply Shop and 💥 HOW TO ORDER
  • SHORTCUT to Tonya’s Recommended Products
  • Picture Tutorial of Navigating All of Your Content
  • Your 📌DISCOUNT📌 Codes
  • How to use the Video Player for Best Results
  • Save this to your files! How to fix tech issues with accessing this group

Class Information

  • 🍎 About The Class
  • 🙋‍♀️ About Tonya
  • 📅 Dates
  • 📃 Terms and Conditions - Creative Work & Use Policy
  • Student Release Waiver
  • 💻 Prerequisite Skills and Required Technology
  • 🦺 Safety Considerations
  • How to Get The Most Out of Class

Tools and Materials

  • Books that you should have in your library!.pdf
  • Video: Setting Up Your Bench1
  • Diamond or Carbide - Why Choose One Over Another?.pdf
  • When to choose HSS, Vanadium or Carbide
  • Comparing SS, HSS, Carbide.pdf
  • Ball Bur.pdf
  • Setting Burs
  • Hart Bur
  • Ceraton vs Silicone .pdf
  • Flexshaft Handpieces.pdf

Pre-class Session (Recorded)

  • Video: MASSp1 Materials & Supplies9
  • SLIDE DECK: MASSp1 Materials & Supplies PDF
  • Video: MASSp1 Tools (first half)6
  • SLIDE DECK: MASSp1 Tools (first half) pdf1
  • Video: MASSp1 Tool Video (second half)6
  • SLIDE DECK: MASSP1 Tools (second half)

Session 1: Monday, July 13th, 2026

  • Video: Class #1
  • Slides in PDF format from Class Discussion1
  • Facts about Stones & Stone Setting1
  • Video: Flexshafts, Micromotos and Ball Vises
  • Video: How to Modify Broken Burs
  • Making Your Flush Set Burnishers
  • Why Use a Hart Bur4
  • Bezel Forming Graphic.pdf
  • My Link to The Basics of Jewelry

Session 2: Thursday July 16th, 2026

  • Video: Class #2
  • Slides and Handouts from Class #22
  • How to Make Fire Coat1