(June 20+21) Chevron Stacker Ring ~ 2-day Wax Carving & Casting Class
Regular price $575.00
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Beginner · 2-Day Casting Workshop
Hand-carve a chevron shaped ring band — then experience the thrill of centrifugal casting.
In this explorative, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of lost wax casting while creating your very own customized ring.
Date & Time: Saturday/Sunday, June 20th and 21st, from 12-6pm
Duration: 2-days, 12 hours total instruction time (Please eat lunch before you arrive!)
Class Size: 6 students maximum
Metal Included: Bronze
Silver Upgrade: Available at market rate
No prior jewelry experience required.
What You’ll Learn
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Designing for the casting process (thickness, spacing, strength)
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Choosing styles that carve and cast cleanly
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Proper carving tool technique using tools like a micro motor, flex shaft, and wax pen
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Ring sizing in wax & precision measuring
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Establishing symmetry and proportion
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Reductive carving with craftsmanship 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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Sanding, polishing & finishing your piece
What's included
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21 hours of instruction (Fri / Sat / Sun; 10–6pm, with an hour break for lunch)
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All wax materials and use of all studio tools
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Up to 10g 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.
Casting Includes:
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Safety lesson and centrifugal casting overview
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Assist with your casting with a hands on experience! The torch will literally and figuratively be passed as you hold the flame that melts the metal.
What to Bring
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Your design ideas and a sketchbook!
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Reading glasses (if needed)
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Studio-safe clothing: Close toed shoes, hair ties, no loose clothing.
