Standout Stonesetting Academy

Standout Stonesetting Academy Professional stone setting tuition for the manufacturing jewellery trade. Based in Norwood, South Australia and teaching online.

June/July 2026Well done Rebecca, Clare, Chelsea and Scarlett.Then Shane, Jo, Scarlett and Chelsea! đź‘Ź
30/07/2026

June/July 2026
Well done Rebecca, Clare, Chelsea and Scarlett.
Then Shane, Jo, Scarlett and Chelsea! đź‘Ź

End-of-week shenanigans with some current and former students, May 2026. Most of this group attended in 2021/2022 and it...
24/07/2026

End-of-week shenanigans with some current and former students, May 2026. Most of this group attended in 2021/2022 and it was great to get together again!

L-R: Stephen (me), Amanda, Amie, Andrew, Harry, Ben, Michael, Lachy, Matt.

May/June 2026Well done Raf, Eugene, Michael, Katie and Tyson.Then Harry, Lachy, Tyson, Amie and Katie.Finally Steve, Rhy...
24/07/2026

May/June 2026
Well done Raf, Eugene, Michael, Katie and Tyson.
Then Harry, Lachy, Tyson, Amie and Katie.
Finally Steve, Rhys, Kate, Adina, and Dan!

Feb and March 2026.Well done to Eric, Jamie, Dave, Daniel, Adina, Gabriel, Jarvis, Weigar in February.Then Megan W, Jenn...
18/07/2026

Feb and March 2026.
Well done to Eric, Jamie, Dave, Daniel, Adina, Gabriel, Jarvis, Weigar in February.
Then Megan W, Jenna, Chaya, Se Hoon, Barry, Kev, Kelsey and Megan H in March.

October 2025, weeks 2-4.Well done Dean, Basil, Roman, Lachy, Renée, Barry and Pavil!
18/07/2026

October 2025, weeks 2-4.
Well done Dean, Basil, Roman, Lachy, Renée, Barry and Pavil!

Oct 2025 week 1. Well done Lara, Basil, Lee and Roman. All are off to a great start and I look forward to having some of...
18/10/2025

Oct 2025 week 1. Well done Lara, Basil, Lee and Roman. All are off to a great start and I look forward to having some of this group continue for a few more weeks!

How good is good enough? How good is TOO good? Nobody wants their work to look sloppy, but there’s a diminishing return ...
08/10/2025

How good is good enough? How good is TOO good? Nobody wants their work to look sloppy, but there’s a diminishing return on your time once you start chasing perfection.

This chart shows the method I use in class for giving feedback to students. It can apply to individual techniques, or their work as a whole.

If you’re scoring 5 or lower, you’re not ready for professional work (if you’re a hobbyist, that’s not a problem).

If you’re aiming for a 9.5, you’re probably working painstakingly slowly, and it’s hard to earn a living.

7 or 8 is the sweet spot, where people love your product and you can still work fast enough to pay the bills.

The choice is yours, you just need the skills.

More details on my blog.
https://www.standoutstonesetting.com/blog/how-good-is-your-setting-work

With your support I managed to win the Mentorship Excellence Award in Sydney last weekend. It’s a huge honour, and I app...
06/10/2025

With your support I managed to win the Mentorship Excellence Award in Sydney last weekend. It’s a huge honour, and I appreciate every vote and message of support.
Special thanks to .mathwin_jeweller for the nomination 🙏

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