How To Outsource Wax Casting: For Beginners
How To Outsource Wax Casting: For Beginners
Outsourcing metal pouring can be intimidating at first. Not only can the process be confusing, but mistakes can also become expensive very quickly.
In this easy-to-follow beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to work with casting facilities to turn your wax designs into stunning silver, gold, bronze or brass jewellery. From finding casting houses to understanding casting costs, this guide covers the important details often missed by beginners, helping you avoid costly mistakes and ruined designs.
What You'll Learn
✓ How lost wax casting facilities work
✓ How to find jewellery casting facilities + recommendations
✓ How to prepare and package wax models for shipping
✓ Questions to ask your casting facility before sending designs (important)
✓ Understanding casting costs, invoices & metal pricing
✓ What to expect when receiving raw castings back
✓ Common (expensive) casting mistakes and how to avoid them
What You'll Get
✓ Beginner-friendly video lessons
✓ Downloadable PDF guides
✓ Downloadable casting job template
✓ Casting facility recommendations for AUS, NZ, USA, UK & EU
Who It's For
Perfect for self-taught creatives who are comfortable experimenting with wax sculpting but are overwhelmed by the casting side of the process. Learn how to confidently work with casting facilities, prepare your designs properly and avoid costly beginner mistakes.
Note
This course focuses specifically on outsourcing metal pouring/investment casting and does not include wax sculpting, jewellery refining or stone setting. If you're looking for a complete jewellery making course covering tools, wax sculpting, casting, refining and more, you’ll get the most benefit from my full Lost Wax Jewellery Course.
DISCLAIMER
This course is for educational purposes only and based on personal experience. It does not replace professional training, business advice, or safety certification. Outsourcing casting involves risk, and outcomes may vary between casting facilities, materials, and designs. Metal Bones Jewellery is not responsible for failed castings, damaged or lost items, financial loss, incorrect quotes, casting defects, communication issues with casting facilities, or any outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of the information provided in this course. Always communicate directly with your chosen casting facility and follow their individual requirements, guidelines, and recommendations. By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept these risks and responsibilities and agree to Terms & Conditions.
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