{"product_id":"oct-28-29-wax-lathe-and-cast-in-place-gemstones-2-day-wax-carving-casting-class","title":"(Dec 12-13) Lathe + Cast-in-Place Gemstone Ring ~ 2-day Wax Carving \u0026 Casting Class","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBeginner · 2-Day Casting Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to carve a ring on a ring band in wax, and set a gemstone into wax!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewax lathe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to carve a beautifully shaped ring with clean, symmetrical lines. Once your ring is formed, we’ll move on to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecast-in-place stone setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll leave with a completely unique gemstone ring and a whole new set of skills to incorporate into your own jewelry designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: Saturday\/Sunday, December 12-13th, from 12-6pm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(Please eat lunch before you arrive!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration: 2-days, 12 hours total instruction time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Size: 3 students maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Included: Bronze or Sterling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver. (Gold upgrade is available at market price.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo prior jewelry experience required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ee6507ad-7fff-1811-bb0e-8570f2512557\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigning for the casting process (thickness, spacing, strength), and c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehoosing styles that carve and cast cleanly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper carving tool technique using various professional jewelry tools (wax lathe, micro motor, flex shaft, and wax pen)\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\u003eRing sizing in wax \u0026amp; precision measuring, as well as e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003establishing symmetry and proportion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to set up and safely use a wax lathe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to design for cast-in-place gemstones, and w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehich stones can—and cannot—survive casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to cut seats and securely set stones directly into wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow your finished wax is invested, burned out, and cast into metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing your ring for casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanding, polishing \u0026amp; finishing your piece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 hours of hands-on instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll wax materials and u\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ese of all studio tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 10g sterling silver towards your ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne finished silver ring, made by you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional silver charged at market rate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxtail Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47808738721948,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6632\/1052\/files\/288093FD-DCC2-4923-B217-D33C415A5CA5_0bd232d1-eecf-47c6-9f20-e3048953947a.png?v=1791342828","url":"https:\/\/foxtailjewelryschool.com\/products\/oct-28-29-wax-lathe-and-cast-in-place-gemstones-2-day-wax-carving-casting-class","provider":"Foxtail Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}