{"product_id":"feb-13-14-charms-nameplate-necklace-2-day-wax-carving-workshop","title":"(Feb 13-14) Cast-in-Place Gemstone Charm ~ 2-day Wax Carving \u0026 Casting Class","description":"\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBeginner · 2-Day Casting Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCome learn how to carve a necklace charm in wax with colorful gemstones!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn this hands-on class, you’ll carve a customized coin-sized charm in wax, and then set gemstones directly into the wax! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCast-in-place stone setting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis a technique where gemstones are set directly into the wax and survive the casting process, emerging already set in metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe’ll cover how to design your charm specifically for cast-in-place stones, which gemstones can safely withstand the casting process, how to properly cut and prepare your settings, and how to secure your stones in wax before casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOn the second day, we will cast your jewelry together, and you’ll leave with a completely unique gemstone pendant and a whole new set of skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: Saturday\/Sunday, February 13-14th, from 12-6pm (Please eat lunch before you arrive!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDuration: 2-days, 12 hours total instruction time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eClass Size: 6 students maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMetal Included: Bronze (A silver upgrade is available at market price.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eNo prior jewelry experience required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDesigning for the casting process (thickness, spacing, strength), and choosing styles that carve and cast cleanly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProper carving tool technique using various professional jewelry tools (micro motor, flex shaft, and wax pen)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHow to design for cast-in-place gemstones, and which stones can—and cannot—survive casting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHow to cut seats and securely set stones directly into wax\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHow your finished wax is invested, burned out, and cast into metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePreparing your ring for casting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe centrifugal casting method- you'll hold the torch while we cast together on the final day!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSanding, polishing \u0026amp; finishing your piece \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e12 hours of hands-on instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll wax materials and use of all studio tools\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOne finished bronze charm, made by you!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eAdditional silver charged at market rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCasting Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSafety lesson and centrifugal casting overview\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYour design ideas and a sketchbook!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA sketchbook and your glasses (if needed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Studio-safe clothing: Close toed shoes, hair ties, no loose clothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxtail Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47819227988124,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6632\/1052\/files\/80C78148-44DE-4EAD-BC87-9F5DA7F52909.png?v=1791341524","url":"https:\/\/foxtailjewelryschool.com\/products\/feb-13-14-charms-nameplate-necklace-2-day-wax-carving-workshop","provider":"Foxtail Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}