Wax Carving for Jewellery for Beginners Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This practical evening course is designed to introduce students to the wax carving and casting process. Through a combination of demonstrations and practical exercises, students learn how to carve a unique ring or a pendant in wax.
During the course, students gain an understanding of how to size a wax block for a ring, how to cut and carve wax, and how to prepare wax for casting. Once the ring or pendant has been cast in silver, students explore how to clean and polish it.
On completion of this short course, students may progress on to other jewellery making short courses to continue advancing their skills.
Who this course is for
This 5-week evening course is aimed at anyone interested in wax carving who would like to learn how to make their own unique carved ring or pendant. It would be an excellent fit for anyone starting out in jewellery making as well as those who want to refresh their skills and learn wax carving skills.
Students will need to be comfortable working with hand tools and interested in designing a small 3-dimensional ring or pendant. An interest in working sculpturally and exploring wax and metal is essential but no previous experience is needed.
Key information
Topics covered
- Jewellery Making
- Wax carving
- Working in silver
- Metal work
- Product construction
Learning outcomes
- Cut, carve and heat form wax confidently
- Develop your own designs in wax to be cast in silver
- Your wax piece will be cast in silver on site by a technician
- De-sprue, file, clean up and polish your silver cast piece of jewellery
- Understand the wax carving and casting process
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Notebook and pen for designing
- Apron and hair tie (if you have long hair)
- If you use glasses, please make sure you bring them - wax carving requires a lot of close-up work and seeing clearly is essential
- Please wear sensible shoes - no open-toe sandals
Tutor
Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith is a jeweller who gained her degree at Central Saint Martins.
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