Author: Jewel Envy

Wax Carving for Jewellery Casting

Some pieces of jewellery cannot be made from sheet and wire. These pieces can be carved from jewellers wax and then cast in the chosen metal.

If you are interested in taking a class, take a look at our 8 week Introductory Casting Class, starting in January 2026.

In this eight week class you learn how to carve wax for the lost wax casting process as well as a direct casting technique into cuttlebone. You will learn a variety of carving and finishing techniques. You have the chance to cast your own pieces using a centrifugal casting machine as well as pouring metal directly into your cuttlebone. You will make 3 projects in this class: a ring, a textured piece and a final project of your choice based on the skills you learn. No experience necessary. There is an additional charge for the casting metal of choice. Bronze and sterling silver are the standard options. Gold is possible for the third project.

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Sweater weather is here in full swing and while we are bundled up in our cozy sweaters here at Jewel Envy we are also taking a moment to appreciate the textile-themed jewellery here in our shop!

Gorgeous ribbon-thin silver earrings by Tomoe Akiba.

Anodized earrings by Minseo Whee / Jewelize

Silver earrings by Jennifer Trottman / Frekkel Designs

Woven silver & pearl earrings & necklace by Edna Milevsky

Crocheted silver pendant necklace with freshwater pearls by Jamie Rosario / Jewellery by Jamie Rosario

Filigree silver necklace by Shafiq Sarwari / Shafiq’s Jewelry

Felted silver pins by Robin / House of Cassady

Here at Jewel Envy we are very excited about Halloween and fall! Today we are looking at a bunch of pieces that remind us of this spooky season!

Copper and orange cz earrings by Anna Bell Woodbury

Palladium white gold and purple sapphire Allium ring by Alexis Kostuk.

Fused sterling bands by Jamie Rosario

Gold wire and smoky quartz earrings by Pash Jewellery Design

It is always exciting to convert heirlooms into pieces that can be worn and shared with different generations of family members and I recently got the chance to turn these cufflinks into earrings. It was an exciting exchange talking over the details and going over whether each shape should be dangling earrings or studs and what metal to use for the findings. I was especially excited to a fourth pair using the fabulous backing from the square shape that the customer had not considered – turning the pointed rectangular shapes into studs (these are my favourite!) –Alexis

Check out the transformation: