Join me to learn Wax Carving – a technique used to create intricate details or organic shapes where traditional silversmithing may be difficult to achieve.  Learn an alternative way to create your own jewellery.

What will I learn?

In this wax carving workshop you will learn how to carve and build-up wax to produce designs ready for casting jewellery.  You will be shown a range of waxes and their uses as well as be taught how to size rings in wax, cut, file, carve, smooth and build-up using a range of tools.  This workshop is designed to give you an introduction to the medium so that you can carry on at home with minimal tools. An information sheet is provided to refer back to.

If you wish, we can then send your design(s) away to a casting house.  The cost for this will vary depending on the weight of your design and what metal you would like it cast in to.  It will then be finished and polished for you, or book an additional session to learn how to finish and polish your piece yourself.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to extend their skills.

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Wax carved ring being held in a hand. It is shown side-on so that you can see the detail of the carved band and built up granulation on top.

Wax carved ring that has been cast in silver before being polished and finished. It is a dull, matt silver colour.

Silver ring cast from a wax carving stood on its side to show the details of the carved band and granulation.

Image shows a cast ring made from a wax carving. On the right is a paintbrush and in the top left is a bottle of Liver of Sulphur, used to add a patina to the silver which you can see on the centre of the ring.

What is included:

Wax to make a ring (or pendant)

Tuition and information sheet to take away for future use

Refreshments

Extras on the day:

Casting costs – this will be fully explained in the session

You can see guide prices here in the FAQ’s.  

Booking a session to finish a casting yourself or have it done for you.

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**This workshop will run with a minimum of 3 people.  If you have purchased a date and there are no other bookings you will be contacted and offered another date or refund.

I have over 20 years teaching experience and cannot wait to share my passion for jewellery making with you!