And learn everything you need to know about the Lost Wax Method, finishing and setting your pieces and running an online business.
You will learn the following
Soft wax is what I specialise in however we will dive into the build-up method and carving.
I will run you through everything you need to know about cleaning up your jewellery and how to set all types of gemstones.
Making is one thing but I will also shine a light on how to price your work as well as get it out into the world.
We will also go through understanding Australian Opal as well as some basic gemmology techniques for identifying gemstones.
I began creating jewelry in 2014 and have been running Fae Folk Jewellery full time since 2020.
I created this course as the resource I wish Iād had when I was just starting out.
Lets take a deeper look at what's inside
The fundamentals of working with wax.
This includes
- Soft wax, carving and build-up method.
- What tools you'll need and how to get set up.
- Safety at the bench.
- How to create rings, pendants and settings.
- How to create textures.
- What pitfalls to look out for.
How to clean up your castings.
This includes
- What tools you'll need and how to set up your space.
- Safety at the bench.
- De-spruing your pieces.
- How to clean up and polish the surface.
- Fitting and setting stones.
- Oxidising and Annealing
The behind the scenes
This includes
- My origin story.
- Managing expectations.
- My own experience and how to sell online.
- How to price your work.
Australian opals and gemmology 101
This includes
- Basic understanding about the formation of opals.
- Australian localities and how to identify them
- Simple but effective skills to identify gemstones without fancy equipment.
- Understanding how and why to choose certain gemstones.
If you're not ready to dive into the full course, here are a few options. If you want to upgrade to the full course anything you've spent will be discounted off the full course price, just contact me.
Coming Soon!
This includes the Soft Wax portion of the course.
(Not the build-up or carving)
Teaching you everything you need to know about working with soft wax.
(my specialty)
Coming soon!
This includes the polishing and setting portion of this course.
Teaching you everything you need to know after you get your castings back.
This includes full access to everything I have to offer.
As well as all new content
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