Students and Projects

It’s a bit weird for me to be writing on Thursday (usually I’m doing this some Saturday). The studio is quiet this morning (it’s still early for the goldsmiths!). I was enjoying the quiet and thinking about how my latest class just ended (the 8 week casting class). So, I thought I’d share one of the final student projects from this round with you!

They chose to do a lost wax casting of a ring for their final choice. Wax comes in a few different types, this purple wax is a nice all-purpose one, which worked well for the combination of curves and some sharper points that the student wanted to achieve. Here is the finished wax getting prepped for its tranformation into metal!

Here’s the final piece in sterling silver. It looks pretty great!

Looking to learn some new skills? The next set of 8 week casting classes stars on Wednesday July 24th – run to the website to sign up :). No time at the minute, but really want to learn at some point? Sign up for the newsletter, and find out what’s being offered as they come out.

Sunday Funday in the studio

It’s Amnesty Day today! The studio hosts this day a couple times a year, for students to get some extra (and free!) benchtime outside of regular class hours.

Lots of fun and creative projects are taking form before my eyes. Here are some images of our amazing students hard at work:
  Using the flexshaft and a ring clamp like a pro
Soldering an earring with a bit of third-arm help

 Forming some very special bezels for some very gorgeous stones
We teach a variety of one-day and 8-week workshops here at Jewel Envy. Whether you are looking to build a foundation of goldsmithing skills, or walk away with a handmade piece of jewellery (or both!), we can help you out. Take a look at our calendar of upcoming classes and get in touch!

Come cast with Jewel Envy!

Hello friends! I am going to be teaching our next casting class, starting Wednesday August 12th. I thought I would go over the process with you, and show you what you can learn.
 Our first project is a ring. I will show you how to size, shape, and add
texture, pattern, and detail to a slice of wax. Once the wax has been
carved, I will walk you through the lost wax casting process. This
involves: investment, a hot kiln, a big torch, molten metal, and
centrifugal force. Voila! Your ring, in all its sterling silver beauty.
The next project is a cuttlefish casting.
A cuttlefish is a squid-like fish, that has a bone with very unique
properties. Birds like to peck at these bones, and goldsmiths like to
cast with them. (We will be casting, not pecking.) The inside of the
bone is very soft and has a great texture. I will show you how to use
tools to carve into the bone, to create a mold (essentially negative
space), for your piece. Once complete, we will pour molten metal into
this mold using gravitational force. Very fun!
The last project is one of your choosing, so it is a great time to stretch your creative muscles and use your imagination. Casting is a very sculptural process, and lends itself well to three-dimensional designs. Join me for this next class, and show me what you’ve got!
See you soon!
~sash




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