{"product_id":"jan-22-25-gemstone-cathedral-ring-4-day-advanced-wax-carving-casting-intensive","title":"(Jan 22-25) Gemstone Cathedral Ring ~ 4-Day Advanced Wax Carving \u0026 Casting Intensive","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWax Carving \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntensive - learn to precision-carve a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gemstone Ring with a Bezel Setting \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to carve wax for gemstones? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this four-day intermediate\/advanced workshop, you’ll carve a \"Cathedral\" style ring with a custom bezel setting in wax for a faceted gemstone, and cast it in sterling silver on the final day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course focuses on precision, symmetry, heat-sinking wax techniques using a wax pen, and professional-level finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is intended for Intermediate-Advanced skill levels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Prior jewelry experience with: wax carving, flex shaft, some basic stone setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: Friday \/ Saturday \/ Sunday \/ Monday, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10–6pm, with lunch breaks daily.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDuration: 4 consecutive Days (28 hours of instruction)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Size: 4 students maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to precisely carve a signet ring (the foundation of so many ring styles) to the correct proportions, size, and dimensions for your gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat-sinking faceted gemstones into wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReductive and additive wax techniques using heat and various wax tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision shaping \u0026amp; symmetry refinement using files and rotary files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centrifugal casting method- you'll hold the torch while we cast together on the final day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStone setting tips and tricks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClipping, grinding, sanding, polishing \u0026amp; finishing your piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne architectural bezel-set \"Cathedral\" ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver (up to 10g included). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional silver available at market cost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone provided, or bring your own! (8-9mm maxium size, please)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll tools \u0026amp; wax materials included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety lesson and centrifugal casting overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour design ideas and a sketchbook!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sketchbook and your glasses (if needed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Studio-safe clothing: Close toed shoes, hair ties, no loose clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for students with prior wax carving experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxtail Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809334509724,"sku":null,"price":1440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6632\/1052\/files\/B7E2474B-AA3E-44FB-B075-A73703021502.png?v=1791238925","url":"https:\/\/foxtailjewelryschool.com\/products\/jan-22-25-gemstone-cathedral-ring-4-day-advanced-wax-carving-casting-intensive","provider":"Foxtail Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}