Lost Wax Casting with Amy Johnson
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2
Time: 1 pm -5 pm Cost: $95 current BoMA members $115 for non-members Location: Boulder Community Arts 4919 Broadway, Unit 14 Boulder, CO 80304 Materials fee: $65 |
Class Description
Lost wax casting is an ancient technique for making jewelry cast in metal from sculptures made of wax. On Saturday, we'll start by cutting, sculpting, or carving a 3-dimensional model out of jeweler’s wax to create a mold in the shape of the jewelry piece you want to make. The mold is then invested and the wax is 'burned out' overnight. On Sunday, molten metal is poured into the hardened investment. When the metal cools, the investment is broken away to reveal the cast metal piece, which can then be finished.
Materials Kit
Wax tablet
Spiral saw blades for cutting wax
A wax file
A wax bur
1 oz sterling silver casting grain
Students Should Bring
Cash or a check made out to Amy Johnson for the materials kit (above)
Jewelers' saw frame (optional)
Optivisor or magnifiers (optional)
Studio will provide
Investment
Tools and equipment for casting
About the Instructor
Amy Johnson received her MFA in Metalsmithing from Colorado State University. She has a jewelry company, Amy J. Metals, and in addition to running her business has taught at University of Colorado, Boulder, Front Range Community College and Boulder School of Metals. She creates architecturally inspired jewelry in addition to conceptually oriented installations and sculptures. Her interests and special skills in metalsmithing include: fabrication with a particular focus on soldering, enameling, lost wax casting, non-tradilional stone setting, welding, and using non-traditional materials. She enjoys supporting the cultivation of each student's voice and aesthetic. Students will leam how to create expressive and
resolved pieces of jewelry ... jewelry that is thought through and well executed in her classes.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Lost wax casting is an ancient technique for making jewelry cast in metal from sculptures made of wax. On Saturday, we'll start by cutting, sculpting, or carving a 3-dimensional model out of jeweler’s wax to create a mold in the shape of the jewelry piece you want to make. The mold is then invested and the wax is 'burned out' overnight. On Sunday, molten metal is poured into the hardened investment. When the metal cools, the investment is broken away to reveal the cast metal piece, which can then be finished.
Materials Kit
Wax tablet
Spiral saw blades for cutting wax
A wax file
A wax bur
1 oz sterling silver casting grain
Students Should Bring
Cash or a check made out to Amy Johnson for the materials kit (above)
Jewelers' saw frame (optional)
Optivisor or magnifiers (optional)
Studio will provide
Investment
Tools and equipment for casting
About the Instructor
Amy Johnson received her MFA in Metalsmithing from Colorado State University. She has a jewelry company, Amy J. Metals, and in addition to running her business has taught at University of Colorado, Boulder, Front Range Community College and Boulder School of Metals. She creates architecturally inspired jewelry in addition to conceptually oriented installations and sculptures. Her interests and special skills in metalsmithing include: fabrication with a particular focus on soldering, enameling, lost wax casting, non-tradilional stone setting, welding, and using non-traditional materials. She enjoys supporting the cultivation of each student's voice and aesthetic. Students will leam how to create expressive and
resolved pieces of jewelry ... jewelry that is thought through and well executed in her classes.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 3-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 3 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.
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
