Lost wax casting

This is a photographic tour of my lost wax casting process - a detailed though brief tutorial, and also gives a look at how much work goes in to each ring.

Photography by Ryan Leggett With a freshly cast bit of gold in hand, it’s finally time to refine and finish our ring. The next few steps involve sawing, sanding, and polishing our ring until the surface is just right. Then, we’ll take our time setting a beautiful Old European Cut diamond into the center. Polishing and Setting The sprue and button left over from casting must be removed from the bottom of the ring. A jeweler’s saw makes quick work of this task. Next, we shape the bottom of the…

What is lost wax casting and how do you cast honeycomb? A quick lesson from Bee Amour on Lost Wax Casting.

BLOG Have you heard of wax carving but are not sure what it is and how to do it? Check out our beginners guide for jewellers covering the different types of wax, how to calculate the weight of your finished metal piece, how the casting process works, how to make multiples of your designs, what size

Figure out why it's called lost wax casting and what the process entails.

This wax seal jewelry pendant features a delicate and sweet tiny flower, reminiscent of the kind of floral tokens that were once given to a gentleman's intended or sweetheart. Each one is handmade in sterling silver with the flower design delicately stamped on a small wax seal charm. The pendant hangs on a chain, which can be selected to the desired length, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn with any outfit. Wax seals have a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages, when…

Jewelry casting is a process of making jewelry pieces that involves the pouring of liquid metal alloy into a mold. It is usually referred to as lost-wax casting because the casting mold is created using a wax model that is melted away to...

Some days at the studio, I come across cool ideas about my new work. Some days, however, I feel totally blank and struggle to come up with anything new. In those days, I try to make some fun and fast projects so that I can at least keep my hands busy. I decided to carve some rings out of hard carvin

Want to make jewelry or other intricately detailed metals? Learn the basics of lost wax casting with this introduction.