(Dec 12-13) Lathe + Cast-in-Place Gemstone Ring ~ 2-day Wax Carving & Casting Class
Regular price $575.00
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Beginner · 2-Day Casting Workshop
Learn to carve a ring on a ring band in wax, and set a gemstone into wax!
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use a wax lathe to carve a beautifully shaped ring with clean, symmetrical lines. Once your ring is formed, we’ll move on to cast-in-place stone setting—a technique where gemstones are set directly into the wax and survive the casting process, emerging already set in metal.
We’ll cover how to design your ring 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.
You’ll leave with a completely unique gemstone ring and a whole new set of skills to incorporate into your own jewelry designs.
Date & Time: Saturday/Sunday, December 12-13th, from 12-6pm (Please eat lunch before you arrive!)
Duration: 2-days, 12 hours total instruction time
Class Size: 3 students maximum
Metal Included: Bronze or Sterling Silver. (Gold upgrade is available at market price.)
No prior jewelry experience required.
What You’ll Learn
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Designing for the casting process (thickness, spacing, strength), and choosing styles that carve and cast cleanly
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Proper carving tool technique using various professional jewelry tools (wax lathe, micro motor, flex shaft, and wax pen)
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Ring sizing in wax & precision measuring, as well as establishing symmetry and proportion
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How to set up and safely use a wax lathe
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How to design for cast-in-place gemstones, and which stones can—and cannot—survive casting
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How to cut seats and securely set stones directly into wax
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How your finished wax is invested, burned out, and cast into metal
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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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12 hours of hands-on instruction
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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 ring, made by you!
Additional silver charged at market rate.
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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A sketchbook and your glasses (if needed)
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Studio-safe clothing: Close toed shoes, hair ties, no loose clothing.
