TURQUOISE SELLS. EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Learn to set stones and engrave flowers—the combo that makes Western jewelry irresistible.
Master bezel setting for cabochons, and three flower engraving styles that turn simple silver into the pieces every woman wants to own.
Taught by Nevada Miller | Master Silversmith & Engraver
WHY THIS COURSE
Two skills. One course. Endless possibilities.
If you've already got fabrication and engraving basics, this course takes you to the next level.
You'll learn to create and set simple bezels with inexpensive hand tools—perfect for cabochons like turquoise. Then, you'll progress to thicker bezels that allow for overlays, dimensions, and engraving machine settings.
On the engraving side, you'll master three flower styles:
a classic Western flower
a half flower (great for ring bands)
a triangular half flower
Nevada teaches you to start simple, then add cuts that make the flowers burst with life. These skills pair beautifully with Scottish scrolls, but work just as well on their own.
Fabrication + engraving skills that work together
Drawing Three Flower Styles
Classic Western, half flower, and triangular half flower—each adaptable to different spaces.
Engraving Flowers
Basic cuts first, then advanced techniques that add depth and life.
Simple Bezel Fabrication
Forming, soldering, and cleanup for basic bezels.
Hand Tool Stone Setting
How to set cabochons with inexpensive hand tools—accessible and effective.
Thick Bezel Construction
Working with thicker material, annealing for perfect shapes, adding overlays for dimension.
Engraving Machine Setting
When and how to use your engraving machine for thicker bezels that need more force.
Graver Sharpening
Essential maintenance for clean, beautiful cuts.
The two skills that define Western jewelry
Turquoise in a hand-fabricated bezel, surrounded by engraved flowers.
That's not just jewelry. That's a statement. That's the piece women build their outfits around. The piece they refuse to take off. The piece that becomes an heirloom.
This combination, stone setting and flower engraving, is what separates hobby silversmiths from makers who can't keep inventory in stock.
Master the basics first, then I'll show you the cuts and techniques that make your work exceptional.
— Nevada Miller
This course works best if you have the fundamentals down.
Let's Talk Tools
Lower investment if you have silversmithing basics
Good news: If you've taken Nevada's Fundamentals of Silversmithing and/or Scottish Scrolls courses, you already have most of the tools you need.
Additional tools specific to this course:
Bezel roller ($4)
Cabochon stones (prices vary by type and size)
Bezel wire (~$13-16/ft)
Scribe ($11)
52 Round graver ($25)
You'll also need:
Basic silversmithing equipment (from Fundamentals course)
Engraving equipment (from Scottish Scrolls course)
If you're brand new to silversmithing and engraving:
Nevada recommends starting with Fundamentals of Silversmithing and Scottish Scrolls Engraving first. This course builds on those foundations.
Doer and Dedicated students receive complete tools and resource lists with purchase links.
Choose The Level That Fits Your Goals
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Resource downloads
1-on-1 calls with Nevada
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Nevada
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Nevada
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Nevada
Priority support and personalized feedback
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Fundamentals of Silversmithing +
Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Fundamentals of Silversmithing course
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all course videos
Detailed handout with flower engraving guidance and graver anatomy illustrations
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Complete resource list with purchase links
1-on-1 calls with Nevada
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list with purchase links
Detailed handout with flower engraving guidance and graver anatomy illustrations
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Nevada
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Nevada
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Nevada
Priority support and personalized feedback on your work
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Bezel Setting & Flower Engraving + Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Bezel Setting & Flower Engraving course
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
I built my life around this craft
I didn't grow up thinking I'd build a business from a ranch in southeastern Oregon.
But silversmithing gave me something I couldn't find anywhere else—a way to create beauty, support my family, and do it all without leaving the life I love.
I built this course because too many people think you have to choose between your craft and your life. You don't.
You just need someone willing to show you how it's actually done.
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Ready to add stones and flowers to your work?
Enrollment opens July 1-14, 2026.
Join the waitlist to get notified the moment registration opens.
Questions? Email us at info@beamaker.school
Want to set faceted stones too?
Once you've mastered cabochon bezels, level up to faceted stone setting with Tayte's Ring Making course.
Quarterly enrollment: July 1-14, 2026
Questions or gift certificates: info@beamaker.school
