Organic Wax Working

Working with wax to create organic floral shapes is a technique that instructor Ruta Reifen has mastered. In this weekend workshop she will demonstrate how to form and sculpt soft waxes that are then cast to create organic jewelry pieces. Students will also learn to incorporate natural materials into their design with the sculpted wax to create surface texture and formal compositions. Each student will produce a small collection of unique floral/organic designs in wax ready for casting. After an in-class demonstration of how to treat finished metal castings, as well as a full understanding of outsourcing lost-wax casting and working with recommended casting houses, each student will complete their metal designs and develop their work independently.