design your own SILVER RING
£95 PER PERSON
DESCRIPTION
Learn the art of wax carving and sculpting to form your very own unique silver ring, in this widely used jewellery making technique.
Carving wax gives you endless options to freely design whatever ring you want, as you are not limited to a silver wire or strip. This technique allows you to create something 3D, abstract, classic, chunky, geometric or organic, so you can let your imagination run wild!
The workshop begins with a short introduction to the lost wax process and its uses. Ros and Milena will inform you about basic tips and tricks on how to design a comfortable ring. Showing you various techniques and tools that can be used.
You will then start by designing/sketching out your ring, (samples and images will be available for inspiration) before beginning to carve your wax.
Once you’re happy with your finished carving we will show you how to prepare it for casting. After the workshop your wax carved ring will be cast, finished and polished by Ros and Milena using recycled silver. You will be contacted once it’s ready for collection or we can post it out to you. If you wish to have your ring gold plated or have your wax cast in solid gold than this will be at an additional cost and can be paid for and decided on the day.
Your finished silver ring will be ready for collection or posting within 3 working weeks after the class.
Extra services such as engraving, gold plating and stone setting are offered at an additional cost. These can be requested and paid for at the end of the class.
Gemstones start from £20 and up and include setting costs
Gold plating ranges from £40-£60
Engraving starts from £45
Please note each of these services have a lead time of 3 working weeks on top of the casting/finishing time.
Suitable for complete beginners with no previous jewellery making experience.
Participants must be 18 or over.
INCLUDES
All tools and materials
4-5mm wax
Sweet treats
A complimentary cocktail/non-alcoholic alternative