Wax Carving Level 2
LEARN HOW TO stone set in wax
Do you LOVE wax carved jewellery and are ready for your next challenge? Then you will love this course covering how to create faceted and cabochon stone set jewellery in wax.
what is wax carved jewellery?
In case you don’t know, 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.
If you haven’t tried it before, check out the WAX CARVING LEVEL 1 online course from Jewellers Academy. You’ll need the skills taught on level 1 before moving onto level 2.
stone setting in wax - the projects
carving designs for faceted stones
carving designs for cabochon stones
On the Wax Carving Level 2 course you will learn how to design and make stone set pendants and rings from wax.
What will I learn?
How to design and make a ring shank with an inset faceted stone
How to design and make a ring shank with a tube style setting for a faceted stone
How to design and make a setting for a cabochon stone including in a ring, a pendant or a plain setting
How to repair breakages in wax
How to do granulation in wax
And lots more tips and tricks
Who will you learn from?
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 and is also the tutor for Wax Carving Level 1. 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 those with some experience of wax carving. We recommend you complete Wax Carving Level 1 before moving onto this course.
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, coarse wax file, 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, Optional - Work mat
Stone setting tools, Drill bits - 1mm and 2-3mm drill bit (Elin uses 2.8mm however the size just needs to be smaller than the stone), Stone setting burr - 4mm (this needs to match the size of the faceted stone), Swivel pin vice, Round burr - 1.5-1.8mm, Pendant motor or dremel
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 etc
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
4mm round faceted stone (you can change the size of this, just make sure your setting burr matches)
8mm round cabochon
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.
What about the stone setting?
In this online course, you will learn how to create designs in wax for faceted and cabochon stones. For learning how to set the stones once the wax is cast into metal, we recommend our online course Stone Setting in Silver
