Lost Wax Casting with Colin Miller
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm both days Cost: $95 current BoMA members $105 for non-members Location: Boulder Community Arts 4919 Broadway, Unit 14 Boulder, CO 80304 Materials fee: $55 (may vary depending on size of your casting) |
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.
Tools and Equipment (What you’ll want to bring)
Jewelers' saw frame (optional)
Optivisor or magnifiers (optional)
Cash or a check for $55 for the materials kit*
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
Materials Kit (Instructor will provide)
A wax tablet
Spiral saw blades for cutting wax
A wax file
A wax bur
An exacto style knife
Sterling silver casting grain for casting
Studio will provide
Investment
Tools and equipment for casting
About the Instructor
Colin Miller is a second generation jeweler who's worn many hats in the jewelry world, from apprentice to bench jeweler in retail, from independent studio jeweler to production jeweler for other artists. He hopes to share his wealth of experience with those yearning to express their creativity through wearable art, and to learn a thing or two himself.
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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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.
Tools and Equipment (What you’ll want to bring)
Jewelers' saw frame (optional)
Optivisor or magnifiers (optional)
Cash or a check for $55 for the materials kit*
*Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
Materials Kit (Instructor will provide)
A wax tablet
Spiral saw blades for cutting wax
A wax file
A wax bur
An exacto style knife
Sterling silver casting grain for casting
Studio will provide
Investment
Tools and equipment for casting
About the Instructor
Colin Miller is a second generation jeweler who's worn many hats in the jewelry world, from apprentice to bench jeweler in retail, from independent studio jeweler to production jeweler for other artists. He hopes to share his wealth of experience with those yearning to express their creativity through wearable art, and to learn a thing or two himself.
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
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.
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