November 6 — Working With Heat to Build and Sculpt a Ring or Pendant

Learn the history and process of the ancient technique of Lost Wax Casting! Gain knowledge of basic designing and wax sculpting skills as we make a ring or a pendant by melting/dripping wax onto your ring or pendant or sculpting it. Learn how much heat will melt the wax or just make it soft enough to sculpt. Your end result will be an organic shaped jewelry piece. Instructor Victoria Fiorini will cast your ring or pendant in your choice of sterling silver or bronze, polish it and mail you back the finished piece.

Materials Kit required ($85). Please add to your cart when registering.

Inspiration here! https://www.pinterest.com/swornhandmade/molten-sculpted/

October 16 — Engraved Signet Ring

Learn the history and process of the ancient technique of Lost Wax Casting! Gain knowledge of basic designing and wax carving skills as we engrave signet rings. We'll choose a signet shape and a simple image or text to engrave on the top surface and/or sides of your ring. Find inspiration for your pieces, sketch out your design and learn the carving tools. Tools we'll work with include, but aren't limited to, the x-acto knife, sandpaper, and flame. Two sized ring blanks will be provided. One for practice, one for keeps. Your finished signet will then be cast in your choice of sterling silver or bronze by instructor Victoria Fiorini, polished and mailed back to you.

Please find your ring size using a piece of paper or string and ruler (see sizing chart below).

Materials Kit required ($65). Please add to your cart when registering.

Inspiration here! https://www.pinterest.com/swornhandmade/signet/

October 23 — Carved Leaf or Feather Pendant

Learn the history and process of the ancient technique of Lost Wax Casting! Gain knowledge of basic designing and wax carving skills as we create a carved leaf or feather pendant. Tree leaves, plant leaves, and feathers all dance in the wind.. Which of mother nature's creations will you carve out of wax to wear around your neck? Find inspiration for your pieces, sketch out your design and learn the carving tools. Tools we'll work with include, but aren't limited to, the x-acto knife, sandpaper, and flame. Your finished pendant will then be cast in your choice of sterling silver or bronze, polished and mailed back to you.

Materials Kit required ($100). Please add to your cart when registering.

Inspiration here! https://www.pinterest.com/swornhandmade/leaf-feather

October 30 — Asymmetric Earrings

Learn the history and process of the ancient technique of Lost Wax Casting! Gain knowledge of designing and wax carving skills as we create our own unique asymmetrical earrings. Who says your earring have to match? No one! Carve or sculpt hoops, bars or one hoop and one bar. Find inspiration for your pieces, sketch out your design and learn the carving tools and how the different waxes (hard vs. soft) behave. Tools we'll work with include, but aren't limited to, the x-acto knife, sandpaper, and flame. Whatever your end products are, instructor Victoria Fiorini will cast your earrings in your choice of sterling silver or bronze and attach posts or loops and your unique creations.

Materials Kit required ($85). Please add to your cart when registering.

Inspiration here! https://www.pinterest.com/swornhandmade/asymmetric-earrings