Carving wax rings for silver casting

Description

Join us for an imaginative sculptural jewellery workshop and explore the endless possibilities of carved wax rings for silver casting. In this one day beginners level course you’ll learn how to carve your own ring design in blue jewellers wax that we will send away to be cast in silver by our friends at Jewellery Casting Scotland. Wax carving is a versatile technique that lends itself to a wide range of both organic shapes and geometric forms that are hard to achieve with traditional sheet metal and wire. In this relaxed class, students will learn the basics of subtractive carving methods, and additive wax working using heat to build up texture and form. We’ll explain the lost wax casting process to give you an insight into production methods used in commercial jewellery, and to demonstrate what will happen to your ring when it is sent away to be cast. By the end of the day you will create a carved and polished wax ‘master’ to be sent away to our Scottish casting company. The silver rings are sent back to the studio and will be hand-finished before being posted out to you.

What's included in the price?

We’ll provide everything you need for your wax carving workshop including tools and enough wax to make your ring. Please bring along glasses if you need them. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a studio environment including closed-toe shoes. If you have long hair please wear it up. Tea, coffee and biscuits supplied, bring your own lunch to eat in the studio or we can advise you of nearby places to eat. Please bring a lidded cup if possible.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Central Scotland School of Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

CSSJ is more than just a school; it is a community for creative learning in the historic city of Dunblane. We offer a wide range of classes for adults of all ability levels, from those who are looking to take up a new hobby, to those looking to expand on their existing repertoire of jewellery skills. Choose from regular weekday classes, weekend workshops or summer schools; our flexible programme of events has something that will fit in with your life.