22. Stone Setting Like A Boss with Scott McIntyre of Vanilla Ink

<p>Scott is a master goldsmith with over 24 years of experience in the jewellery trade. He’s part of the duo team that makes up Vanilla Ink — a jewellery school in Scotland. He did his training as an apprentice and recently launched a book called Stone Setting. He is also a wonderful, funny, down-to-earth guy and I look forward to having a chat with him today.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>EPISODE RECAP</p> <ul> <li>A big welcome to Scott (0:51)<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Let’s start at the beginning - how did you get into jewellery? (2:12)</li> <li>What was it like being an apprentice? (3:38)</li> <li>Tell us a little about your book (6:02)</li> <li>What is your least favorite stone setting? (8:58)</li> <li>What is the most important message that you consistently give to your students? (10:27)</li> <li>What do you think of the different paths to jeweller - people who have done degrees versus short courses? (16:59)</li> <li>Everyone can do this - if you want it and enjoy it, do it (27:39)</li> <li>A lot of people have a passion for this but don’t see it through. What has kept you going? (28:39)</li> <li>Where do we find the book and more about you? (37:41)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p><a href= "https://vanillainkstudios.co.uk/merchandise/stone-setting-manual">Stone Setting Book</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottvanillaink/">Scott’s Instagram</a></p> <p> </p>