Silver Jewellery Course: Wax Modelling for Silver Casting

Learn to design signature jewellery with our short jewellery courses in Sydney.

This fun, structured and relaxing silver jewellery course invites absolute beginners through to people with an art or craft background to learn basic jewellery-making skills.

Wax modelling is an excellent way to create intricate silver jewellery pieces. In class, you will be designing and carving a wax ring or pendant model into your desired shape, which will then be cast off-site in sterling silver, ready for you to add any finishing touches and polishing. This course can be ongoing and we encourage you to re-enrol in this course or join our Silver Jewellery Making Course: Beginners 101 if you wish to work on your own project or at your own pace.

All materials and tools are included, except for the sterling silver casting. The casting cost will vary depending on its size and weight. Please, feel free to discuss your project with your tutor to estimate your costs.

You'll be able to create your own unique jewellery or create limited edition ranges of silver jewellery for sale.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this silver jewellery course, you should be able to:

• Practise wax and casting techniques
• Clean up castings
• Use wax carving tools to achieve the desired design
• Manufacture designs for sale

You will design and make

• A silver ring OR
• A silver pendant

Course content

What will be covered in this silver jewellery course?

• Appreciate the art and science of the lost wax technique
• Make rings from strips of wax sheet
• Work with tube wax and carve a ring or pendant shape
• Clean up castings
• Finish and polish silver castings

Intended audience

Who is this silver jewellery course for?

This course is for all levels.

Please note that is course is not suitable for students under the age of 18yrs.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

Materials provided

• Wax for modelling and carving
• All tools and materials (except for your castings)

What to bring to class

• The cost of the castings at the last session (Varies depending on size and weight, currently the price of metal per gram is $1.75 [Sep 2020]).
• Masks, apron and safety goggles

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Closed-in shoes required
• Please wear old clothes
• Long hair must be tied back