Introduction to Lost Wax Casting
with Chapin Dimond
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 27 & 28
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 Cost: $125 BoMA members $145 for non-members Non-member difference will be collected in class Materials fee: $65 Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
Lost wax casting is an ancient technique for making jewelry cast in metal from models made of wax. This two day class will cover the basics of lost wax casting; wax carving, sprue, invest, burnout, cast, and clean up. Day one, we'll cut, sculpt, and carve a ring out of jeweler’s wax to create a model. Then we'll sprue up and invest the wax to make a plaster mold that will be 'burned out' overnight. The second day we'll pour molten metal into the hardened investment. When the metal cools, the investment is broken away to reveal the cast metal ring, which we'll clean and finish.
Prerequisites
Students should be comfortable using files, flex shaft, jeweler’s saw, and casting torch
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time professional metalsmith and jeweler. In 2003 he discovered the magic of metalsmithing. From Metropolitan State College of Denver, he earned a BFA in Art: Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. Chapin is a Colorado native inspired by nature and the magic of metals. Metalsmithing is the process of telling stories through metal, releasing the inner “feeling” of what metal wants to be. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see the magic happen. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com.
Students need to bring
Materials Kit Supplied by Instructor - $65*
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration Open Soon
Lost wax casting is an ancient technique for making jewelry cast in metal from models made of wax. This two day class will cover the basics of lost wax casting; wax carving, sprue, invest, burnout, cast, and clean up. Day one, we'll cut, sculpt, and carve a ring out of jeweler’s wax to create a model. Then we'll sprue up and invest the wax to make a plaster mold that will be 'burned out' overnight. The second day we'll pour molten metal into the hardened investment. When the metal cools, the investment is broken away to reveal the cast metal ring, which we'll clean and finish.
Prerequisites
Students should be comfortable using files, flex shaft, jeweler’s saw, and casting torch
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time professional metalsmith and jeweler. In 2003 he discovered the magic of metalsmithing. From Metropolitan State College of Denver, he earned a BFA in Art: Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. Chapin is a Colorado native inspired by nature and the magic of metals. Metalsmithing is the process of telling stories through metal, releasing the inner “feeling” of what metal wants to be. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see the magic happen. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com.
Students need to bring
- Idea for ring design
- ½ ozt sterling silver casting grain (MINIMUM)
- Files for metal
- Wax file
- Two ended wax file (Rio item # 114136) or one like this
- Jewelry saw and blades
- Sandpaper (various grits)
- Safety glasses
- Calipers
- Exacto style knife
- Optivisor or magnifiers (optional)
- Dust mask recommended
- Wax carving tools (optional)
- Burrs (optional)
- Cash or a check for $65 made out to Chapin Dimond for the materials kit
Materials Kit Supplied by Instructor - $65*
- Carving wax - tablet and ring blank
- Sprue wax
- Spiral saw blades for cutting wax
- Wax bur
- Spiral saw blades
- Alcohol Lamp
- Steel carving tools
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Seats are not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
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