#Lost Wax Casting

There are numerous jewelry casting methods and I use the Lost Wax technique. By covering a wax model in investment, then heating the investment so the wax melts out of it, you create an empty space where the wax used to be. Then you fill that space with molten metal 🤘 #waxcarving #LostWaxCasting #handmadejewelry #jewelrymakingtips #JewelryArtist #JewelryArt #jewelrymaking

This is the first step in creating a silver ring. I use the ancient lost wax casting technique, where the wax model is replaced by silver. Curious to see the next steps? Follow along and watch the transformation unfold! . . . #lostwaxcasting #silverjewelry #handmadejewelry #waxcarving #JewelryLover #StatementPiece #Schmuckdesign #JewelryAddict #UniqueRings #organicrings #chunkyrings #LuxuryJewelry #Silberschmuck

Day 5 of teaching myself lost wax casting ✨ . Today was a big milestone — I took my finished wax models to a local casting house for the very first time! . That means my pieces of jewelry are now officially 100% Michigan made, from my little home studio to a casting house right here in my state. 🪄💍 . The process felt equal parts nerve-wracking and magical — handing over these fragile wax creations knowing they’re about to be transformed into sterling silver & 14k yellow gold ✨ . Part 6 is next… where you’ll finally get to see the finished jewelry in metal. 👀 See you then!! . . . . . . . . . . . . #twistfulthinking #lostwaxcasting #madeinmichigan #handcraftedjewelry

The lost wax process is one of the oldest jewellery casting techniques in the world. Patrick Jnr takes us behind the scenes to explain how each intricate piece comes to life 💍 #patrickmavros #silversafari #timelesscraftsmanship #silversmith #lostwaxcasting

Did you know that everything I make is first carved in wax? I start with a few drops of wax and build up the form, and then carve away the details. The wax model is then cast into metal using the lost wax casting method. This is a custom vine ring I just finished up for a customer and I am so in love with this new design! It took me a long time to create this one but I think she’ll be worth it! 😍 #lostwaxcasting #handmadejewelry #finejewelry #jewelryartist #waxcarving

How cute is that!!💍💕✨ From wax to solid gold, using a process called lost wax casting 🪄 I make my rings from wax and then hand sculpt them into the shape of the ring. Then I cast into either solid gold or sterling silver making sure all the stones are removed first. When the ring comes back in it’s metal form I then start polishing, filing and then stone setting 💕✨💍 #fyp #jewellerydesign #handmadejewelry #artistsoninstagram #processart #handmadejewerly #jewellerylover #jewelerydesign #smallbizlove #smallbiz #creative #artistsofinstagram #slowfashion #trendingreels

The lost wax casting process from start to finish! These are my oak keys. #lostwaxcasting #metalsmith #castbronze #skeletonkey

Here is a wax carving tip from @madneeco - scratch lines in your wax so you can file symmetrically! Really cool to watch this video and see the wax reach it’s final shape 😍 #waxcarving #lostwaxcarving

Ever wonder how fine jewellery comes to life? ✨ It all starts with Lost Wax Casting - an ancient technique where each design is first hand-carved in wax, then encased in plaster to create a mold. The wax is melted away in the kiln🔥 making space for molten gold to be poured in. Before casting, this glowing 1ct green VS tourmaline is carefully removed - it’s far too precious for the heat! Once the gold has cooled and the plaster is broken away, the stone is hand-set into its new home 💫💍 ✨ This one-of-a-kind beauty is still available- click the link in bio to make it yours ✨ #LostWaxCasting #HandmadeJewellery #JewelleryMaking #TourmalineLove #SolidGoldJewelry #BehindTheScenesJewelry #WaxToGold #JewelryProcess #OneOfAKindJewelry #JewelryArtist #HeirloomInTheMaking #GreenTourmaline #Goldsmithing

The green material is jewellers wax This jewellery making method is called lost wax casting / wax carving (investment casting) The wax melts away and is replaced with solid metal (this case sterling silver) Most beginners (and myself) outsource casting, it’s common and affordable This is an amazing entry point into jewellery making. No big studio or heavy setup needed to start. Follow me for more 💘 #waxcarving #lostwax

Lost wax casting has been around for 6000 years and jewelers still use it because it’s the best way to make jewelry that lasts. You carve every detail in wax by hand, invest it in plaster, melt the wax out, pour molten silver or gold into the empty space. Then set stones, finish edges, polish. If you’re looking for real handmade jewelry made the traditional way, you found it.

Lost wax casting lets me turn my handcrafted wax models into solid metal jewellery. The process works by placing the wax models into a mould, filling it with plaster, melting the wax out and filling the mould with molten gold or silver. Some stones like sapphires (I mostly use raw sapphire) can be cast in place which means they stay in the mould and have the molten metal poured directly over them. Only a few types of natural gemstones can withstand the heat during this process! I craft most of our jewellery pieces this way because I absolutely love the freedom it gives me while creating. I really enjoy the organic textures and unique designs that can be made with this process. The pieces in metal above are in their raw state, I’ve set any stones that need to be set, now they’re ready for me to clean up and polish! • • #lostwax #lostwaxcasting #tasmaniansapphire #tasmaniangemstones