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Wax Carving for Big and Bold Faceted Stones
This demo-focused 2-day virtual class will cover various approaches for hand carving wax prototypes for larger, bezel-set faceted stones and everything a student will need to consider when creating a jewelry design in wax with a larger stone. Class topics will cover design options, structural aspects to securely hold the stone with durability and longevity, the various waxes that are available in the wax working process, tool needs and approaches, and methods for working in a specific aesthetic. The class will conclude with how to finish the newly carved wax model, as well as proper spruing to achieve a high-quality casting. Casting will not be covered in this workshop.
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Please read the Materials & Tools tab!
Meet the instructor
Jim Dailing became passionate about jewelry in college in 1977 after watching a friend skillfully cut an opal. He knew then that he had found his creative outlet. Jim spent the next 10 years furthering his education and gaining experience in a variety of metalsmithing techniques. His enthusiasm and genuine love of the craft is evident in every piece created.
To see some of Jim's work, please visit his website or Instagram page.
Materials & Tools
The following supplies will be used for course demonstrations and objectives. A suggested item and/or vendor has been provided below for reference. Click the vendor name (in red) to be redirected to a page where you can find the item. The quantities needed for each item are listed first. If ordering, please be aware that some items may come in larger quantities than needed for this class. We recommend not opening an item's packaging until the day of the workshop. Student participation during or in-between class sessions is strongly encouraged but not required - observers are welcome.
Metal/raw materials:
- 1 x square cut CZ - 10mm (Rio Grande)
- 1 x flat top wax tube - green (Rio Grande)
- 1 x sprue wax (Rio Grande)
Hand tools:
- 1 x rotary tool or hand drill (Rio Grande)
- 1 x wax file (Rio Grande)
- 1 x ring tube sizer (Rio Grande)
- 1 x wax carving tool set (Rio Grande or similar)
- 1 x wax saw (Rio Grande)
- 1 x wax bur set (Rio Grande)
- 1 x setting bur - 8.9mm (Rio Grande)
- 1 x x-acto knife with new blade (Amazon)
- 1 x heating tool - candle, alcohol lamp, wax pen, etc. (Rio Grande)
- 1 x 3M sponge sanding set (Rio Grande)
- 1 x scribe (Rio Grande)
- old t-shirt cloth or cotton fabric