22. Stone Setting Like A Boss with Scott McIntyre of Vanilla Ink
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. EPISODE RECAP A big welcome to Scott (0:51) Let’s start at the beginning - how did you get into jewellery? (2:12) What was it like being an apprentice? (3:38) Tell us a little about your book (6:02) What is your least favorite stone setting? (8:58) What is the most important message that you consistently give to your students? (10:27) What do you think of the different paths to jeweller - people who have done degrees versus short courses? (16:59) Everyone can do this - if you want it and enjoy it, do it (27:39) A lot of people have a passion for this but don’t see it through. What has kept you going? (28:39) Where do we find the book and more about you? (37:41) RESOURCES Stone Setting Book Scott’s Instagram