(July 10-12th) Signet Ring ~ 3-day Wax Carving and Casting Intensive
Regular price $1,220.00
Unit price per
Learn the basics of precision carving and casting.
Signet rings (used historically for wax seals) have symbolized identity for thousands of years, from Ancient Egypt to medieval times. In this three-day immersive workshop, you’ll carve your own custom signet ring from a solid wax tube and transform it into sterling silver using a centrifuge.
Date and Time: Fri-Sun, July 10th-12th, from 10–6pm, with an hour break for lunch.
*Carving the basic shape of a signet ring is often the FIRST step in creating a more detailed ring. This class is designed for jewelers looking to hone their skills in precision wax carving and ring making.
Design Your Ring
Choose your signet face shape:
Intermediate: Oval • Rectangle • Square. Advanced: Shield • Star • Heart • Custom variation.
Then, add hand-carved initials, symbols, raised or flat faces — make it personal.
What You’ll Learn
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Ring sizing in wax & precision measuring
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Establishing symmetry and proportion
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Reductive carving systems from a wax tube
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Intro to the flex shaft (rotary refinement) and the electric wax pen
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Hollowing the underside for comfort (optional)
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Preparing your ring for casting
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The centrifugal casting method- you'll hold the torch while we cast together on the final day!
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Snipping, grinding, sanding, polishing & finishing your piece
What's included
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21 hours of instruction (Fri / Sat / Sun; 10–6pm, with hour breaks for lunch)
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All wax materials and use of all studio tools
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Up to ½ oz sterling silver towards your ring
- One finished silver signet ring, made by you!
Additional silver charged at market rate.
No gemstones or stone setting will be covered in this class.
