CARVE A SILVER RING or PENDANT

Ever wanted to try your hand at jewellery making? Worried you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Don’t worry, you do, and we’ll find it together!
Make a silver ring or pendant from wax over two mornings.
Spaces limited to 6 people.

Learn the art of silver jewellery making using the lost wax casting method. Explore the processes of carving and preparing waxes to be cast in metal, through to cleaning and polishing your own ring to take home with you. You’ll create a ring of your own design using a variety of wax working techniques, including carving and forming. These will then be cast by a commercial caster in a metal of your choice. On the second day, learn to clean and polish your cast jewellery.

Beginners welcome – no previous experience required. Suitable for ages 14 – 99!

Course content
First week (10am – 1pm) – Learn to carve and prepare waxes to be cast in metal. Learn how to finish your wax to get a clean casting. Experiment with various types of wax, mouldable and sheet. At the end of the first lesson, your wax ring will be weighed to identify the cost of the metal it is to be cast in. Various metals available, including sterling silver, brass and white bronze. Costs vary according to metal. Expect to spend between $20 and $70 on casting, depending on how chunky the ring is and the metal type chosen. Note: the course cost does not include the casting fee.
Second week (10am – 12noon) – Receive your metal rings back from the casters. Learn to clean, file and polish your ring to the finish you desire.

Limited to 6 places only! Book online bridgetkennedy.com.au/product/make-a-ring