Make your own ring class
Description
Ring carving 101! I will walk you through the basics of carving a wax ring to be cast in sterling silver.
I'll provide jewelers wax, tools and templates and I'll walk you through the carving process. You will learn to file, shape, smooth, and finish your wax model. After class I'll have your wax ring cast in sterling silver*, polished and then shipped to you in about three weeks.
Please enter your ring size in the notes section when checking out if you know it. (This is not a long class and I will show you how to size the wax but I'll do this step for you so you can get on to the fun stuff, otherwise we can figure it out at the beginning of class.)
Email me at julia.rahajewelry@gmail.com for more information about private parties, classes on location, etc.
*Other metals available for an additional charge
Sorry, due to the very limited class size enrollment is non refundable.
Class Syllabus
Tool and material overview
Examples of wax and silver rings.
Templates, designs and styles.
Shaping and carving demo.
Finishing and wax polishing demo.
Work time
What is Lost Wax Casting
The ancient technique of lost wax casting has been utilized for millennia to produce jewelry and other metallic artifacts. First, a mold made of sand or plaster is carefully poured over the wax model. Then, the wax is melted away, leaving a void in the mold. Finally, molten metal is poured into the mold, creating a perfect metal replica of the original wax carving.
Shipping
Turnaround
After your class I will have your ring cast and polished. This can take up to a month to complete.
Shipping
I ship with USPS and offer a variety of speeds.
I also offer local Providence delivery.
Returns
I do not accept returns for Wax Workshop rings and enrollment in the class is non refundable.
