Wax Carving for Jewellers
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Description
Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the experience of two master wax-carvers, it also gives invaluable advice on the finish of your cast pieces and how to reproduce them.
With over 400 colour photos, it give advice on setting up for wax carving, tools, tool-making and materials. There are exercises that introduce the beginner to using wax and then build ideas and confidence to try more complex designs.
Included are advanced techniques that show how to use stones in a carving and how to add texture and surface detail.
Finally, finished examples demonstrate the potential, excitement and versatility of the method.
Shipping & Returns
Order before 1pm AEDT for same-day dispatch. Free express shipping on orders over $340 14-day returns on all unworn, unused pieces.
Jewellery Care
To keep your piece looking its best: avoid contact with perfume, lotion and water where possible, store in the pouch provided when not worn, and gently polish with a soft cloth. Sterling silver pieces may naturally tarnish over time — this is normal and can be polished away.
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Proceeds goes to Anti-Trafficking work
Description
Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the experience of two master wax-carvers, it also gives invaluable advice on the finish of your cast pieces and how to reproduce them.
With over 400 colour photos, it give advice on setting up for wax carving, tools, tool-making and materials. There are exercises that introduce the beginner to using wax and then build ideas and confidence to try more complex designs.
Included are advanced techniques that show how to use stones in a carving and how to add texture and surface detail.
Finally, finished examples demonstrate the potential, excitement and versatility of the method.
Shipping & Returns
Order before 1pm AEDT for same-day dispatch. Free express shipping on orders over $340 14-day returns on all unworn, unused pieces.
Jewellery Care
To keep your piece looking its best: avoid contact with perfume, lotion and water where possible, store in the pouch provided when not worn, and gently polish with a soft cloth. Sterling silver pieces may naturally tarnish over time — this is normal and can be polished away.
Proceeds goes to Anti-Trafficking work
Description
Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the experience of two master wax-carvers, it also gives invaluable advice on the finish of your cast pieces and how to reproduce them.
With over 400 colour photos, it give advice on setting up for wax carving, tools, tool-making and materials. There are exercises that introduce the beginner to using wax and then build ideas and confidence to try more complex designs.
Included are advanced techniques that show how to use stones in a carving and how to add texture and surface detail.
Finally, finished examples demonstrate the potential, excitement and versatility of the method.
Shipping & Returns
Order before 1pm AEDT for same-day dispatch. Free express shipping on orders over $340 14-day returns on all unworn, unused pieces.
Jewellery Care
To keep your piece looking its best: avoid contact with perfume, lotion and water where possible, store in the pouch provided when not worn, and gently polish with a soft cloth. Sterling silver pieces may naturally tarnish over time — this is normal and can be polished away.