*2 Day Intensive* Signet Ring with Stone Inlay + Casting
$575.00
Schedule: Day 1: 10A-4PM (Lunch Provided 12:30-1:30)
Day 2: 10A-3PM (Lunch Provided 12:30-1:30) and 5-6PM (or following morning)
All Classes are Hands-On Learning
Description: This is a crash course in wax carving for lost wax casting and lapidary (stone) arts.
On Day 1, you will learn how to cut a ring blank, square it and shape it into a symmetrical signet ring of your choosing and hollow out a space for stone inlay. With any leftover time, we will show you ways to add texture to your ring or you can carve additional pieces to be casted. At the end of Day 1, you will attach a sprue branch to your piece (s) as they are prepared to be added to the main sprue tree.
On Day 2, you will learn to finish the metal portion of your rings to a polished level as well as add lapidary stone inlay into the top cut out of your ring.
Day 1: Carving Signet Ring and Preparing for Casting & Preparations
Dimensioning rings using dividers, saws, and ring sizers
Using scribes and dividers to mark out symmetrical signet shape
Using hand and rotary tools to create signet ring curvature
Carving out area for stone work
Sanding tools and solvents to create smooth texture
Attaching Sprue Branch to Ring
Overview of Lost Wax Casting Process including kiln/burnout schedules, calculating metal amount from wax weight, 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.
Using trim saw and cabbing machine to cut and shape stones and affixing them into your signet ring top.
Use Cabbing machine to polish your stone to be flush with top of ring. *This can also be done the following day if you would like the evening off
You’ll Leave With:
A to Z knowledge of the lost wax casting process for you to replicate at home if you choose
Understanding of lapidary stone work including how to use lapidary equipment, mohs stone hardness scale, and how to achieve a glossy finish on stones.
The ability to carve wax rings to dimensionally accurate sizes and create symmetrical patterns.
Price: $575 *Does not include cost of casting, which is determined by number and size of pieces. A small sterling silver ring is around $30.
*2 person minimum for class to run
Prerequisite: Intro to Wax Flow Ring
Price: $575 (Includes wax, stones, and supplies). Does not include cost of casting, which is determined by number and size of pieces. A small signet costs around ~$25-30 in sterling silver.
Cancellation Policy:
21 Days or more prior to Class Start, 100% refund
Less than 21 Days, No Refund
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 without distractions. This is as much for your benefit as it is for others. Must be 16 years or older.
Day/Time:
Schedule: Day 1: 10A-4PM (Lunch Provided 12:30-1:30)
Day 2: 10A-3PM (Lunch Provided 12:30-1:30) and 5-6PM (or following morning)
All Classes are Hands-On Learning
Description: This is a crash course in wax carving for lost wax casting and lapidary (stone) arts.
On Day 1, you will learn how to cut a ring blank, square it and shape it into a symmetrical signet ring of your choosing and hollow out a space for stone inlay. With any leftover time, we will show you ways to add texture to your ring or you can carve additional pieces to be casted. At the end of Day 1, you will attach a sprue branch to your piece (s) as they are prepared to be added to the main sprue tree.
On Day 2, you will learn to finish the metal portion of your rings to a polished level as well as add lapidary stone inlay into the top cut out of your ring.
Day 1: Carving Signet Ring and Preparing for Casting & Preparations
Dimensioning rings using dividers, saws, and ring sizers
Using scribes and dividers to mark out symmetrical signet shape
Using hand and rotary tools to create signet ring curvature
Carving out area for stone work
Sanding tools and solvents to create smooth texture
Attaching Sprue Branch to Ring
Overview of Lost Wax Casting Process including kiln/burnout schedules, calculating metal amount from wax weight, 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.
Using trim saw and cabbing machine to cut and shape stones and affixing them into your signet ring top.
Use Cabbing machine to polish your stone to be flush with top of ring. *This can also be done the following day if you would like the evening off
You’ll Leave With:
A to Z knowledge of the lost wax casting process for you to replicate at home if you choose
Understanding of lapidary stone work including how to use lapidary equipment, mohs stone hardness scale, and how to achieve a glossy finish on stones.
The ability to carve wax rings to dimensionally accurate sizes and create symmetrical patterns.
Price: $575 *Does not include cost of casting, which is determined by number and size of pieces. A small sterling silver ring is around $30.
*2 person minimum for class to run
Prerequisite: Intro to Wax Flow Ring
Price: $575 (Includes wax, stones, and supplies). Does not include cost of casting, which is determined by number and size of pieces. A small signet costs around ~$25-30 in sterling silver.
Cancellation Policy:
21 Days or more prior to Class Start, 100% refund
Less than 21 Days, No Refund
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 without distractions. This is as much for your benefit as it is for others. Must be 16 years or older.
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