Wax Carved Signet Ring with Stephen Barnett FRIDAY 31st May 10-5pm

WHEN:

Friday 31st May 10-5pm (May Half Term Week)

WHERE: 

Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford.

Unit F9 The Mayford Centre,

Mayford Green

Woking,

Surrey 

GU22 0PP

TUTOR:

Stephen Barnett

WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE?

In this class we will explore the techniques of creating a wax master for a signet style ring. Using traditional wax carving techniques you will learn how to carve a ring of your own design to a professional standard, to a specific finger size and the correct dimensions to allow for shrinkage in casting and clean up and finishing.

The signet rings can be any shape you desire and embellished with engraved or carved details.

Once the rings have been created during your time with us, you will be able to get them cast. We will guide you through the casting process talking about both how lost wax casting is used in the jewellery industry, and how to set up an account with a professional casting company.

Please come to the course with some rough drawings of your ideas (they don’t need to be perfect, you do not have to be a skilled artist, however it will assist you with your initial design plans).

This is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with a fantastic versatile carving material that has been a mainstay of the jewellery design industry for over 500 years.

Please note, this is a wax carving course, you will be sending your own wax off to then be processed into a metal of your choice. This will then need polishing and if you require a stone setting, you can outsource this or set your own stones. The focus for this course is to learn how to carve the wax, mark it out and apply any decorative features to help allow you to develop your wax carving skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Some basic jewellery making experience would be an advantage to allow you to polish your cast ring after your course.

If you are unsure, please email us at hello@workshop925.com to discuss any queries, we are always here to help.

CLASS SIZE:

7

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

All tools and consumables are supplied.

WHAT TO BRING:

For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any lunch, snacks and drinks which you may want to your session. We have tea and coffee for you to help yourselves to.

Please come to the course with some rough drawings of your ideas (they don’t need to be perfect, you do not have to be a skilled artist, however it will assist you with your initial design plans).

This is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with a fantastic versatile carving material that has been a mainstay of the jewellery design industry for over 500 years.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine.

• If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer.

• For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange.

• Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com

Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

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