Wax Carving Techniques for Jewelry Design

Explore the ancient art of wax carving and discover creative techniques to design, measure, sculpt, size, and finish bespoke pieces of jewelry from scratch

• Introduction
• Designing and Preparing for Carving
• Measuring and Symmetry
• Shaping the Ring
• Casting and Engraving
• Final project

Ever thought about designing a customized ring for yourself or someone close to you? Award-winning jewelry designer Elsa Tierney finds nothing more meditative than the intricate process of carving, filing, and dusting off her wax sculptures, destined to become bespoke pieces of jewelry.

In this online course, discover the ancient art of lost wax casting to produce a timeless piece of jewelry that you can treasure forever. Explore a variety of techniques to transform wax into wearable accessories that reflect your unique style.

• About Me
• Influences
• A Brief Introduction to the History of Lost-Wax Casting
• Tools and Workspace
• The Different Types of Wax
• Playing With Wax
• From Sketch to Technical Drawing
• Measuring, Cutting, and Leveling the Ring Tube
• Shape Measurements for Symmetry
• Filing and Sizing the Ring Form 1
• Filing and Sizing the Ring Form 2
• Shaping and Refining the Ring Structure
• Decorative Techniques and Texturing
• Spruing Ready for Casting into Metal 1
• Spruing Ready for Casting into Metal 2
• Optional Engraving
• Wax Carving Techniques for Jewelry Design