WHAT IS
LOST WAX CASTING?
Lost wax casting is an ancient jewellery-making technique that dates back thousands of years. Today, people around the world are still using this method to create pendants, rings, earrings and other accessories from wax.
THE LOST WAX PROCESS
in 5 steps
- Sculpt & carve your design out of jeweller wax
- Send your wax model to a casting house
- The casting house pours the metal for you
- Receive your raw metal designs
- Clean, polish, and set any stones
HOW IT WORKS
- A wax design is placed into a casting flask.
- Investment is poured into the flask & hardens around the wax.
- The flask is heated to melt and remove the wax, leaving a cavity that’s an exact replica of the model.
- Molten metal (silver, gold, brass, bronze) is poured into the cavity to form the final design.
- You’ll receive raw castings, remove any leftover sprues, then tidy, sand, and polish - all the fun stuff that makes your piece unique!
TWO STAGES OF THE
LOST WAX PROCESS
- Stage One: Sculpt and carve your wax design.
- Stage Two: Refine, polish, and finish your metal piece.
In this online lost wax course for beginners, you’ll be guided through both stages: creating your wax model and then refining it once you receive it back from casting.
You can practice crafting your wax models without worrying about casting them in metal until you’re confident. This means you only need to purchase wax sculpting tools for now, and you can buy your metal refining tools later.
What You Need to Get Started
Beginner Tools for Lost Wax Carving
Your collection of tools will grow over time, along with your skill level. If you're eager to start sculpting and making models right away, you can begin with just the basics. But don't worry, these wax carving tools are affordable and I'll show you how and where to purchase these inside the course.
THE BASICS:
- Mandrel
- Jewellers Wax
- Ring Sizer
- Soldering Iron
- Tape
- Craft Knife
- Files
SCULPT YOUR DREAM JEWELLERY FROM HOME
- Beginner Friendly
- 100% Online Training
- Worldwide Access
- Learn at Your Own Pace
- Easy-to-Follow
- Relaxed Style Tutorials
- Community Support (Optional)
Premium Online Wax Jewellery Making Course
A premium online jewellery making course focused on creating unique, organic jewellery using the wax build up method with a soldering iron and jeweller’s wax. Learn to sculpt your own rings, earrings and pendants in wax, then send your designs to a casting facility to be cast in metal. You’ll also learn to confidently clean up, refine and polish your metal pieces, and explore prong, bezel and cast-in-place stone setting techniques.
Designed to welcome complete beginners and support you as your skills grow, the course builds your understanding of each technique so you can confidently create your own designs. Learn from home, at your own pace, with no previous jewellery making experience or studio needed. You’ll also be invited to join our private Facebook group of over 600 students, where you can share your progress, ask questions and receive support as you learn.
What You'll Learn
✓ The tools and wax types I use for wax build up, refining and stone setting and where to buy them
✓ How to safely set up your workspace at home
✓ Everything you need to know about sending your designs to casting facilities
✓ How to sculpt and carve rings, earrings with hooks and organic pendants
✓ How to clean, sand and polish your metal designs
✓ How to set stones in metal after casting (bezel, prong and cast-in-place)
✓ How to accurately size your jewellery and create your own sizing chart
+ more!
What You'll Get
✓ 100% online learning, but it will feel like I'm right there with you
✓ Learn from anywhere in the world
✓ Learn at your own pace with lifetime access
✓ High-quality video lessons
✓ Video subtitles available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and French
✓ Downloadable PDF guides
✓ Private Facebook group (600+ students)
An Investment in Your Jewellery Making Journey
Think of this course as an investment in your skills, helping you fast track your learning and avoid costly mistakes. It covers everything from setting up your workspace and choosing the right tools to sculpting wax, outsourcing casting, refining, polishing and stone setting. With lifetime access, you can return whenever you need a refresher or want to explore another technique. The course primarily focuses on the wax build up method, using a soldering iron to build layers of wax before carving, filing and reshaping them into your design.
A strong, stable internet connection is recommended for watching the video lessons.