Workshops

Basic Jewellery Casting Workshop. Turn Wax Into Jewellery!

Wax Wax , Drip Drip

See lost wax casting as the professionals do in jewellery manufacturing.

Lost wax casting has been around for centuries and have been used since the early days to cast items such as weapons, sculptures and jewellery out of brass. It involves first, sculpting of a wax model, applying the right sprues, pouring a investment over the wax model, burning out the wax (hence the term lost wax casting), then pouring in molten metal into the cavity left by the evacuated wax.

Come join us and learn this lost art firsthand!

LOCATION

Joo Chiat

DURATION

2-3 hrs

GROUP SIZE

Up to 7 guests

TECHNIQUES

Waxing

Molding

Casting

Craft your own silver jewellery in heritage Joo Chiat

The good just got better.

What you'll be learning.

Choosing the right master model
- Learn the many techniques employed in the jewellery industry, including 3d printing, wax carving...
The secrets to mould making
- Learn about the different types of silicon used.
- Cut your very own silicon mould the professional way.
Metal characteristics
- Have you ever wondered why does your silver bracelet turn black? We'll explain the different metals in jewellery making and you'll get to pour and melt your own pewter.
Lost wax casting in the industry
- Learn how jewellery pieces are mass produced amd finished with the different poishing techniques.

Duration: 2-3 hours (smaller class sizes finishes earlier)

Turn anything into jewellery.

What's Included

Tools and materials
20g of Brass or up to 5g of silver is provided, anything extra, for thicker pieces, can be requested , charged at $2/g.
We do have different shades of gold available, to be requested upon booking, subjected to market rates.
Take back your own wax carving (will be lost if cast in brass), moulds and final finished piece.
Tons of fun!
A cold one on us! (upon request)

Workshop Workflow

You'll get to come out with their own design of ring, pendant or trinket and have them hand-carved out of a block of wax

Choose between:

1.Cast in Pewter (Get to bring piece homw immdediately after class)-Make a silicon mould out of carved wax, leave it aside to cure
- Practice the proffesional way of cutting moulds
- Get to melt and pour pewter (low melting point metal) in your very own moud made earlier
- Cutting off sprues and polishing the piece to perfection.
- (please take note that this method is reserved for simpler patterns as the silicon mould takes at least 30mins to cure, giving lesser time for wax carving)
2. Cast in Brass (Approximately one week to receipt of final piece)
- Leave your wax carvings with us and have it professionally cast and polished. (takes approximately 1-2 weeks)

In a cosy attic shophouse in Joo Chiat

TICKETS

Choose a date

Common Questions:

Hi one of my friend does not know if he can make it for the workshop can he walk in and join us and make the payment there ? There are 3 of us without my friend.
- To ensure smooth arrangements, payment will need to be made online for any additional participants joining the workshop
Hi is it okay for me to bring in a picture of design of earring I wish to make. I'm thinking of doves. Like cut-out / openwork of doves. Or more solid dragonflies. Is that realistic for the sort of workshop you're offering?
- Yes, you can bring in a picture of the earring design you wish to make. If you can complete within the 3-hour workshop, it should be okay.
Can we bring a group of more than 7 (e.g. 10 people)?
- Contact us for special group arrangements!
I'm looking to do personalised wedding band for my partner. Will I need my partner to be with me to do it so I can measure their finger? Also are there other premium materials for this purpose? Thanks!
- Good news! We have gold available. Your partner can accompany you if there's enough space in the studio
I am interested in the Silversmithing , however, can i bring my own gold ?
- Yes, you can bring your own gold

Cancellation and Other Policies

Cancellation
- To secure your spot, we will have to turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
Rescheduling
- We allow up to one reschedule, up to 7 days before the event
Minimum Participants
- If there are fewer than 2 participants, we may reschedule or refund your booking, do make sure the provided contact number is reachable.
Latecomers
- In order not to disrupt the flow of the workshop for other students, we reserve the right to turn away any serious late comers.