Jewellery And Wax Carving Short Course

Course description

This course gives an exciting and in-depth introduction to the art of wax carving for jewellery.

You’ll learn about the process of lost wax casting, creating models with specialist wax products which are then transformed into silver in the Jewellery Department’s on-site casting facility. You will create your own one-off designs which will be realised as unique finished pieces of silver jewellery.

This is a practical course focusing on the carving of wax to create jewellery forms. There is one set project to complete, in which you will learn the basic techniques and tools required to work with jewellers’ wax, before you are encouraged to produce your own designs. Additional techniques and tailored advice are delivered throughout the course.

Students typically produce 3-5 pieces of finished silver jewellery, often rings. You will benefit from bringing ideas and visual inspiration to the classes to help you create jewellery designs.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand the different types of jewellers’ wax and their differing properties
• Be able to identify the correct tools for the task
• Learn to translate ideas into designs
• Carve a symmetrical ring in wax
• Learn how to create texture and carved fine detail in wax
• Gain an understanding of the casting process and how to achieve successful results
• Learn how to repair and add to waxes using heated tools
• Ensure that waxes are a suitable weight before casting
• Learn how to finish silver castings to a high standard
• Receive tips and tricks from an experienced jeweller
• Learn the correct terminology for jewellery tools, materials and processes
• Understand what’s required to continue wax carving in a home studio

Who is Jewellery and Wax Carving Short course for?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to know how to create silver jewellery using the lost wax casting process. No prior knowledge of jewellery-making is required, but this course also makes a great follow-on from the Jewellery Making for Beginners Short Course as you will be working in a different context and learning new skills, whilst building on your understanding of the range of outcomes possible with metal. Intermediate jewellery-makers will also find plenty of value in this course, as the experienced staff can offer insights into the best way to translate design ideas into successful cast jewellery pieces.

Entry requirements: none

Level: beginners

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Study at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square a world-famous art and design college
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.