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LearningOrganized by Jewel Envy.
Introductory Casting Class
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.
Intermediate Casting Class
In this eight week class you will continue to develop the skills learned in the previous casting class. You learn about designing a project with multiple pieces. In this class you design and carve one wax to then mold and use in multiple pieces of finished jewellery. The number of pieces you complete depends on your design. You can incorporate other techniques into this class to suite your designs. You must have taken at least one casting class (here or somewhere else) as well as one fabrication class (here or somewhere else). There is an additional materials charge in this class for the mold you will create. This mold is reusable and yours to take with you as part of the class. These molds are based on size and weight and cost anywhere from $50 plus HST to $150 plus HST. Most molds in the class end up between $50-$75. There is an additional charge for the casting metal of choice, sterling silver is the standard metal for these projects.