Name: Carved Castles & Talons with Baleigh Acebo
Brand: Jewelry Making Class
Price: 760.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Baleigh Acebo Carved Castles & Talons: Fancy Set Earrings

Carved Castles & Talons with Baleigh Acebo

$760.00

August 19th - 21st, 2025 10am - 5pm each day

In this class, students will be introduced to the process of building two styles of prong settings often employed in high end jewelry and art jewelry. We will build a stunning pair of earrings complete with talon prong baskets that are accented by shared prong set bars. We will cover the process of hand carving shared prong castle settings and using beading tools for setting. There will be tips and tricks for setting up soldering these tiny components and for shaping the prongs into uniform and fierce little talon prongs!

This is an intermediate to advanced class: students should have experience building their own settings, proficiency in soldering, and good bur control.

Student Tool List

Saw frame and blades
Sanding sticks
Needle files
Bezel mandrel
Nylon or rawhide mallet
Bezel forming pliers
Your favorite rotary abrasives/polishers
Needle File Set
Dividers
Forming Pliers (whatever you like to use when making ear wires)
Prong pusher
Bead Setting Set (Rio #113344)
Additional Barrett Escapement file recommended, not required
Your favorite rotary abrasives and hand tools

Materials Kit, payable to instructor $190-220 depending on the stones chosen

Flat sterling silver stock
Square silver stock
20g round sterling silver wire
Matched pair of round quartz, multiple color options will be available
10 pieces of 2mm grey spinels or lab diamonds
Sterling silver jump rings
Soft charcoal block
Hard and medium silver solder
Series of cylinder burs
Series of round ball burs
1mm drill bit
Brass Stone Pusher and sticky wax
Circle segment template
Knife Edge Pumice wheel

If the class date you are interested in is full, please fill out this short form to be put on our waitlist, thanks!

Artist BIO

Baleigh Acebo has tinkered with craft and jewelry since she was a wee adolescent. After pursuing a BFA in Creative Writing she realized she had made a terrible mistake on a very expensive education because what she wanted to do was work with her hands. She then enrolled in the North Bennet Street School’s Jewelry Making & Repair program in Bahston, MA and everything was good again. Baleigh was technically trained to craft her own tools, fabricate intricate pieces from scratch, handset diamonds & precious gems and repair fine jewelry. Baleigh is a process jeweler and gets turned on from the problem solving involved in designing intricate pieces and setting weird stones. Her work employs bold colors and graceful geometry that she finds inspiring from everyday design. Baleigh works out of her home studio that she shares with her hubs Alex, along with their 3 adorable floofs.

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Cancellation Policy

Thank you for choosing B Golden Jewelry School! To ensure the best experience for everyone, please review these terms before registering for a class:

Scheduling

Double-Check: Please confirm the date and time of your chosen class before enrolling.
Missed Classes: We understand that things come up, but our cancellation policy still applies to missed classes.

Cancellation Policy

We keep our classes small, and cancellations impact everyone involved. To minimize disruption:

More than 7 days before class: Full refund minus 15% cancellation fee.
Within 7 days of class: Credit for a future class minus 15% cancellation fee.
Within 48 hours or no-show: No refund or credit.

Important Notes:

Late Arrivals: Please arrive on time. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may be turned away, and no refunds or rescheduling will be offered.
Class Credits: Must be used within 60 days of cancellation.
One Reschedule: You can reschedule a class once.
Our Cancellations: If we cancel a class, you'll receive a full refund.

Liability Waiver:

The student acknowledges that jewelry-making involves inherent risks of injury. While B Golden Jewelry School maintains a safe environment with trained instructors and well-maintained equipment, the student agrees not to hold the school liable for any personal accidents or injuries that may occur during a class or on the premises.