Would you like a full exploration of the Lost Wax Technique?

This workshop is primarily aimed at jewellery designers who want to venture into the world of Lost Wax carving and casting, or ambitious beginners.

Workshop outline

An intensive day exploring the wax as a medium to create one-off, unique, sculptural designs. We will cover everything involved, from the tools, techniques and ways to play and experiment, to suppliers.

Think of this workshop as a crash course in becoming a wax carving expert, and jewellery designer, covering all you need to know to start creating.

As it is a one-to-one workshop, it is all about you and what you want to make and learn. But equally, I can lead the way if you are not sure where to begin.

I will share my knowledge and experience, and demonstrate the techniques and tricks I’ve learned to use. Often these are things that took me years to discover and figure out in the process of making, helping fast-forward your ability to create more successful designs. 

My aim is to inspire you to create your own unique jewellery, giving you the foundations and confidence to explore the medium. 

This workshop is less about making one finished piece and more about exploring and asking questions and comes with 2 months of mentoring support.

I'm happy to chat over the phone afterwards and answer your emails, helping to resolve issues and problems you may come across when putting all the different ideas into action.

What you will learn

Design process and research for Lost Wax carving

The tools, and how to use them, from saw blades to files and knifes

Different waxes and their properties

Cutting & carving the wax

Textures

Making a ring

Sizing

Cast-in-place stones technique and what this means

Small stone setting in wax

Using a heat pen

Granulation with wax

Preparation of the carved ring for casting

Estimating the costs of metals

Finishing castings ( rings will be cast after the workshop but I can explain how they can be finished in metal )

Hallmarking

Mould making (we won’t actually make moulds but I will explain where you can have one made, showing you examples of them, and why they can be useful)

Wax injecting

Plus much more…

Duration

6h

Price

£450 inc VAT

Time and Date

Please email me directly to discuss which dates work best for you: studio@aniajewellery.com 

Location

These workshops take place on an idyllic farm in North Devon, just outside the village of Buckland Brewer. 

Accommodation

Why not extend your jewellery making experience and book to stay with us on our beautiful farm on the North Devon coast:

www.praktyka.co.uk.

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What’s Included

All materials are included in the cost of the workshop from tools to wax. I will also give you full information on where to buy tools and equipment for your own future jewellery studio. 

Creating sustainable jewellery is at the heart of my practice and I will only recommend casters who work with recycled, ethical gold and silver.

What is not included

Please note, as this is a one day course, we will only be working in wax. The cast itself is done later.

I am happy to advise on the best possible options for metals, and corresponding costs, as well as recommend the caster.

Creating sustainable jewellery is at the heart of my practice and I will only recommend casters who work with recycled, ethical gold and silver.

To give an idea, casting and finishing of a ring in Sterling Silver is around £30, 9ctYellow Gold around £150 +, 18ct Gold £300 +, depending on the size and weight of your item.

Plus VAT (20%) and postage ( special delivery is around £8 and casters always use special delivery to make sure your work is insured)

We can weight your ring at the end of the workshop in wax to give us clear idea of the cost in metal.

If you have any further questions please get in touch