*2 Day Intensive* Intro to Wax - Flow Ring + Casting
$450.00
Great for Out of Towners traveling to The Foundry.
Schedule: Day 1: 10A-4P (Lunch Provided from 12:30-1:30)
Day 2: 11A-3P (Lunch Provided from 12:30-1:30)
ALL CLASSES ARE HANDS-ON
Description:
This workshop is a crash course in both lost wax casting and the technical skills needed to make dimensioned rings. Over the course of 2 Days, this Intensive will guide you through the fundamentals of wax manipulation as you are taught to carve your own Flow Ring. With leftover time, you can make more rings or pendants by experimenting with wax, creating any textures and forms that you can dream up, with an instructor guiding you along the way. At the end of the 1st day, you will learn to attach a sprue branch to your wax piece and will get an overview and viewing as our class’ sprue tree is covered in investment plaster. The wax will be burned out overnight in our kiln. The morning or the 2nd day, molten metal will be poured into our plaster mold and you will learn all finishing steps to bring your jewelry to a clean and polished level.
You will leave with beautiful rings and an understanding of the lost wax casting process so you can continue your wax and casting journey beyond our studio.
Day 1: Carving Flow Ring and Preparing for Casting & Preparations
Dimensioning Rings using dividers, saws, and ring sizers
Using hand and rotary tools to create flowing form
Sanding tools and solvents to create smooth texture
Attaching Sprue Branch to Ring
Overview of Lost Wax Casting Process including kiln/burnout schedules, vacuum casting machine, process for mixing investment and pouring into flask and general guidelines
Day 2: Casting & Polishing
Metal Casting Prior to class for those of you that would like to see the pouring of molten metal
Learning to cut off sprues from sprue tree and use bench grinder to remove residual
Cleaning casting and using different rotary attachments and tumblers to polish both the inside and outside of your ring.
You’ll Leave With:
A to Z knowledge of the lost wax casting process for you to replicate at home if you choose
The ability to carve wax rings to dimensionally accurate sizes and add unique texture and form
Price: $450 *Does not include cost of casting, which is determined by number and size of pieces. A small sterling silver ring is around $20-25.
*2 person minimum for class to run
Prerequisite: None
Cancellation Policy:
21 or more days prior to the start date, 100% refund
Less than 21 days, no refund is given.
Other Terms: We kindly ask that you leave children and pets at home and limit phone use while you’re at our studio. This is a special time to connect with others and yourself without distractions. This is as much for your benefit as it is for others. Must be 16 years or older.
Dates:
Great for Out of Towners traveling to The Foundry.
Schedule: Day 1: 10A-4P (Lunch Provided from 12:30-1:30)
Day 2: 11A-3P (Lunch Provided from 12:30-1:30)
ALL CLASSES ARE HANDS-ON
Description:
This workshop is a crash course in both lost wax casting and the technical skills needed to make dimensioned rings. Over the course of 2 Days, this Intensive will guide you through the fundamentals of wax manipulation as you are taught to carve your own Flow Ring. With leftover time, you can make more rings or pendants by experimenting with wax, creating any textures and forms that you can dream up, with an instructor guiding you along the way. At the end of the 1st day, you will learn to attach a sprue branch to your wax piece and will get an overview and viewing as our class’ sprue tree is covered in investment plaster. The wax will be burned out overnight in our kiln. The morning or the 2nd day, molten metal will be poured into our plaster mold and you will learn all finishing steps to bring your jewelry to a clean and polished level.
You will leave with beautiful rings and an understanding of the lost wax casting process so you can continue your wax and casting journey beyond our studio.
Day 1: Carving Flow Ring and Preparing for Casting & Preparations
Dimensioning Rings using dividers, saws, and ring sizers
Using hand and rotary tools to create flowing form
Sanding tools and solvents to create smooth texture
Attaching Sprue Branch to Ring
Overview of Lost Wax Casting Process including kiln/burnout schedules, vacuum casting machine, process for mixing investment and pouring into flask and general guidelines
Day 2: Casting & Polishing
Metal Casting Prior to class for those of you that would like to see the pouring of molten metal
Learning to cut off sprues from sprue tree and use bench grinder to remove residual
Cleaning casting and using different rotary attachments and tumblers to polish both the inside and outside of your ring.
You’ll Leave With:
A to Z knowledge of the lost wax casting process for you to replicate at home if you choose
The ability to carve wax rings to dimensionally accurate sizes and add unique texture and form
Price: $450 *Does not include cost of casting, which is determined by number and size of pieces. A small sterling silver ring is around $20-25.
*2 person minimum for class to run
Prerequisite: None
Cancellation Policy:
21 or more days prior to the start date, 100% refund
Less than 21 days, no refund is given.
Other Terms: We kindly ask that you leave children and pets at home and limit phone use while you’re at our studio. This is a special time to connect with others and yourself without distractions. This is as much for your benefit as it is for others. Must be 16 years or older.
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