Wax Carving Level 1

 
 
 

LEARN HOW TO work with wax to create beautiful jewellery

Hello lovely

Do you have jewellery designs in your head that you’re not sure how to make? Are you inspired by organic designs? Or geometric?

Then give wax carving a try.

I work with a lot of jewellers running successful businesses with wax carved collections. If that is your ambition too then it is 100% achievable for you.

but what is wax carved jewellery?

Good question. Wax carving is an ancient technique where jewellers wax is carved and shaped, a bit like a sculptor works on a block of stone. The wax can be cut, filed and sanded to create a wax model. This is then sent to a caster to cast in the metal of your choice. You could choose to cast in bronze, silver, gold or other metals.

Check out the WAX CARVING LEVEL 1 online course from Jewellers Academy. With lifetime access so no worrying about forgetting what to do and losing your notes (we’ve all been there!)*

 
 

 (*Actually, we can’t guarantee that if you make notes on this course that you won’t lose them. We can say that you get lifetime access to the course so you get to watch it as often as you like, pause it, watch the bit you need etc. There is also a handy set of downloadable notes as well as a full tool and materials list. So if you do lose your copy you can download a new one. Phew)

the projects

 
 
 

wax carved pendants

 
 

wax carved rings

 

On the Wax Carving Level 1 course you will learn how to design and make pendants AND rings from wax. This will give you a great foundation to experiment for yourself with your own unique designs. This helps cut the costs as wax is inexpensive to practice with and hone your skills.

What will I learn?

  • An overview of the wax carving process

  • How to make, shape and refine a ring shank from wax

  • How to add facets, texture and create layers in the wax

  • How to clean up your cast pieces

And lots more tips and tricks


Who will you learn from? Well,

 

meet your tutor, elin horgan

Elin Horgan is a Bristol-based jewellery designer and maker with over 10 years of experience in the industry. She makes her own collections, makes her own collections incorporating wax carved & cast designs.

Her geometric designs are inspired by abstract art, architecture and the urban environment, which she sells online and through selected independent shops & galleries in the UK. Elin's work was chosen to be a part of the Royal Academy's RA-ted programme which supported a small group of emerging designers by selling a selection of their work through it's shop. Elin has also exhibited at international conferences.

Elin is a talented and experienced jewellery tutor. Who better to learn from?

 
 
 

What do I get?

When you enrol on this course you get:

  • Ongoing access to comprehensive video lessons, guiding you through all the techniques, tips and tricks

  • Downloadable course notes to work alongside the videos

  • Full list of kit and materials you need to create these gorgeous designs (you can find that below if you want to check before you join the course)

  • Access to our supportive community of jewellers and tutors to help you at every stage of the process

  • Access to the videos 24/7 - you can stop, pause, rewind and replay as much as you like

  • Excellent close-up shots to see what is happening in each step so you don't miss a thing

Ready to enrol? This course is just £89 for lifetime access. Click the button below to enrol and get started straight away!

Questions?

What level of jeweller is this course designed for?

This course is suitable for complete beginners.



What tools do I need?

  • Silver jewellery tool kit including bench peg, jewellers saw, needle files, wax blades (spiral)

  • Carving and shaping - ruler, permanent marker, dividers, wax needle files, standard needle files, Wax carving tools - dentist tools or craft knife, Brass brush/file card, Wax rings stick (with a blade), Toothbrush, Emery papers and emery sticks in various grits, Scotchbrite, Wire wool

  • Tools for cleaning up castings - Standard jewellers saw blades, Hand and needle files, Emery paper, Your preferred method of polishing - barrel, polishing motor, hand polish et



what materials do I need?

  • Wax ring tube - blue flat top or off centre hole

  • Wax sheet - blue. Thickness will depend on your chosen design

Where can I buy jewellery supplies from?

To source your tools and materials, take a look at our list of worldwide jewellery suppliers https://www.jewellersacademy.com/jewellery-supplie...



where do i find jewellery casters?

If you type ‘jewellery casting’ and your location into Google you will get results for local casting companies. You are also welcome to ask for recommendations in the Jewellers Academy Facebook group.

can i learn to stone set in wax?

Yes! Wax Carving level 2 is the perfect follow on from this course and covers wax carving for faceted and cabochon stones.