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ONLINE LOST WAX JEWELLERY COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
Learn Lost Wax Jewellery Making
This online lost wax jewellery course is designed for beginners to intermediate - even if you’ve never used jewellery making tools before.
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Learn to create stunning rings & pendants.
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Beginner-friendly advice to help you launch your own jewellery brand.
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Tutorial-style videos & easy-to-follow guides.
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Relaxed learning environment - more like me sitting beside you, guiding you step-by-step, rather than a strict, overwhelming course.
This Course Includes:
- Lifetime access.
- Learn at your own pace.
- Optional access to our exclusive Facebook community of wax students where you can ask questions & chat with other students.
- Video Tutorials.
- Downloadable PDF Guides.
What You Will Learn ✅
I’ll help you build the skills and confidence to create your own unique jewellery - whether you're into clean, minimal looks or bold, statement pieces. Once you’ve got the basics sorted, you’ll be free to create whatever your imagination comes up with.
INTRODUCTION:
- Setting Up Your Workspace
- How Lost Wax Works
- Tools, Wax & Gemstones Overview & Suppliers
- Gemstone FAQs + How To Cast Gemstones In place
- Outsourcing Metal Pouring & Casting Houses (Includes Recommendations)
- Lost Wax Casting Job Request Template
SCULPTING WAX:
- Sculpt & Carve a Basic Ring
- Design a Ring with a Claw Setting
- Design a Ring with a Bezel Setting
- Design Pendants Using Sheet Wax
- Design Pendants Using Canvas
- Brown Sculpting Wax & Fingerprint Jewellery
- Use Silicone Moulds For Adding Shapes
REFINING METAL:
- Receiving Your Raw Castings Back
- Removing Sprues
- Cleaning Up Raw Castings (Sanding)
- Setting Stones After Casting (Prong Setting)
- Setting Stones After Casting (Bezel Setting)
- Adding Patina to Enhance Designs
- Polishing and Cleaning
MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS:
- Starting Your Jewellery Business eGuide
- Pricing Your Jewellery For Profit eGuide & Calculator
- Easy-to-Use Tracker for Your Inventory, Income & Expenses
BONUS LESSONS:
- Adding UV Restin to Metal Designs
After you sign up - don't forget to check your junk folder for e-mails from me!
Important Notes:
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This course does not include the physical act of pouring molten metal. Instead, it features in-depth videos on creating wax models and provides guidance on sourcing a casting house in your country, allowing you to outsource metal pouring from home.
- Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection and a browser that supports video content for the best experience.
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Disclaimer: This course is for educational purposes only and is based on personal experience. It does not replace professional training or safety certification. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and use tools at your own risk. Metal Bones Jewellery is not liable for any injury, damage, or loss resulting from the use or misuse of information provided. By purchasing this product you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
CRAFT JEWELLERY WITH
Confidence
Tired of confusing advice and scattered process videos online that never quite make sense? Imagine having everything laid out clearly in one simple, step-by-step guide that you can access for life.
To the untrained eye, sculpting wax, moving metal, and setting stones may seem incredibly difficult. But what if there was a way to make it easy, fun, and exactly how jewellery making should be?
Whether you're just starting or feeling stuck with wax carving, this easy-to-follow guide will help you craft your dream jewellery.
Gain the skills and confidence to create with ease, supported by a community where beginners ask the tough questions and experienced members share their knowledge.
Stop relying on surface-level advice — get real guidance, learn faster, and start your jewellery business with confidence.
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SOLID SILVER
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TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS
A simple tool list in PDF format has been created to help you get started making lost wax jewellery. Forget about expensive equipment, metalsmith club memberships, and traveling to a studio - discover this accessible way of learning jewellery making at home.
outsourcing metal pouring
finding a casting house
The process is simple: create your wax model, send it off for casting (metal pouring), and receive the raw metal design back. From there, you’ll tidy, clean, polish the metal, and set any stones.
WORDS FROM OUR STUDENTS
★★★★★
"I took an in-person lost wax course before, but it was a bit too rough for my liking. Luckily, my algorithm was on point and led me to Metal Bones’ online course. I immediately enrolled in the intro course because I absolutely fell in love with her stone-set rings and the precision of her pieces. The amount of free information she includes on top is unbelievable — especially the chapter on pricing. No other course I found covered that and I’ve checked a lot of them. A few months later, here I am — with my own website! I’m so grateful I found this course, it has truly boosted my journey immensely!"
"I got into lost wax casting after starting with traditional metalsmithing. At first, I was drawn to the hands-on process of shaping metal, but wax opened up so many new creative possibilities. I love the freedom it gives me to sculpt intricate, organic designs that wouldn’t be possible with other techniques. I started using wax because I wanted to bring more depth and texture to my work—something that felt both raw and refined. My goal is to keep exploring this craft, pushing my designs further, and blending lost wax with other techniques to create truly unique pieces."
"I’ve been creating electroformed and macrame jewelry for eight years, but I’ve always dreamed of working with silver and gold. Due to chronic pain, traditional silversmithing wasn’t an option for me. A year ago, I discovered lost wax casting, and I was happy to find a way to work with silver that’s much gentler on the body. When I came across Cassandra’s course, I was amazed by how clear and straight forward she made the process. She teaches you how to get started with minimal equipment, and her starter kits take the guesswork out of gathering supplies which is a really nice touch. I’m so excited to see where this journey leads!"
"When I first came upon wax carving it felt really intimidating due to the sheer amount of information and different techniques out there. Cassandra has done an outstanding job of taking that information as well as her hands on experience and condensing it into a fantastic course. It has truly helped me take a leap forward in my work and evolve as a craftsperson!"
"I’m so proud to call myself a lost wax artist! I’ve always wanted to learn this technique and took a class in the States, where the main method focused on carving wax away to create something beautiful. Unfortunately, my mind doesn’t work that way, and I started to think lost wax just wasn’t for me — until I discovered Cassandra’s incredible jewelry. Her work reignited my need to create, and I had no idea that the way she teaches was exactly what I needed. Instead of carving away, she builds her designs organically by adding wax, and suddenly, everything clicked! My goal in lost wax is to keep learning, design alternative engagement rings, and grow as much as I can!"
Everything you need to know before starting your wax jewellery making course.
FAQs: How to Make Jewellery for Beginners Using Wax Carving Tools
Answers to common questions about wax, tools, casting, and how to get started making jewellery at home.
Lost Wax Jewellery Course – FAQs for Beginners & Wax Carving Kits
You don’t need much space at all - no fancy studio required. A simple desk or bench is perfect for getting started with lost wax jewellery. This course is designed to help you make jewellery from home with minimal setup.
Absolutely not! That’s the beauty of lost wax casting—you get to design and sculpt your piece at home, and then a casting house takes care of the molten metal part. No flames, no torches—just your creativity, and they handle the messy/dangerous part.
Yes, most casting houses are available in most countries. To find a casting house in your country, click here.
If you’re keen to get started with wax, all you really need is a soldering iron, some jeweller’s wax, and a mandrel. Your tool kit will naturally grow as your skills do—but if you want a full breakdown of everything I recommend, here for a free guide on tools for wax carving.
Nope! You don’t need to do the casting yourself - you get to design and sculpt the wax model, then send it off to a casting house who takes care of the molten metal part for you.
Yes! Once your piece comes back from the casting house, you’ll do the final polish at home.
Yes! We cover prong (claw) setting, bezel setting, and how to cast with stones in place—all using beginner-friendly methods.
It depends on the casting house, but in Australia, some charge as little as $3.50 for the casting fee - plus the cost of the metal you’re using. Prices can vary depending on the size of your piece and the metal type.