Beginners may use tools available in the studio until they decide which they wish to buy for their exclusive use. Metals may be purchased from the instructor for convenience or may be bought from outside sources. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced . Beginners learn to design and create silver or gold jewelry using the lost wax casting process. Instruction includes detailed wax designing techniques, centrifugal casting, and metalworking skills such as sawing, soldering, forming, linking, polishing, and stone setting.
Advanced students work independently with instruction as needed.
There will be an investment charge for all casting. The amount will depend on the size of the flask. The student will learn various ways to cast using lost wax, cuttle bone, water drop, sand casting and vacuum casting. An emphasis will be given on lost wax casting of larger pieces, using efficient sprueing, and wax preparation. They will also learn about the proper care of equipment, and safety.