Lost Wax Jewellery Making Kit (Stage 2: Metal Refining)
Lost Wax Jewellery Making Kit (Metal Refining Tools)
This Metal Refining Kit is designed for anyone who has learned the craft of wax carving and is ready to refine their freshly cast metal pieces. It includes a selection of essential tools for removing sprues, sanding, polishing, and finishing your jewellery after casting.
Starter Kit Includes:
- Adjustable Saw Frame | 80 mm Depth
- Saw Blades | #2/0 (56 Teeth Per Inch)
- Wooden Ring Holder
- Double-Sided Soft Nylon Hammer
- Plastic Ring Sizing Mandrel
- Luxor Polish Compound (for Silver, Gold, Brass & Bronze) | Approx. 103g
- Town Talk Gold Polishing Cloth | 12.5 x 17.5cm
- Town Talk Silver Polishing Cloth | 12.5 x 17.5cm
Additional Equipment:
To get the most out of this kit, you'll also need a rotary tool with a flex shaft for removing sprues, sanding, and polishing your jewellery. I recommend the Dremel 3000 or a similar quality rotary tool. Please note that a rotary tool is not included with this kit.
DISCLAIMER
All tools included in this kit must be used safely, responsibly, and with appropriate care. Some tools may become hot, sharp, or create dust, fumes, or particles during use. Always work in a well-ventilated area and wear appropriate safety equipment where required, including eye protection and a suitable respirator or mask when sanding, polishing, or working with fumes or fine particles. Keep tools out of reach of children and use all equipment at your own risk. Metal Bones Jewellery is not responsible for injury, damage, misuse, or outcomes resulting from improper handling or unsafe use of tools or materials included in this kit. By purchasing this kit or course you agree to Terms & Conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
METAL REFINING KIT
This kit is ideal for beginners who have finished the wax design stage and received their first cast pieces in metal. No prior metal refining experience is needed, but it is intended for the second phase of the lost wax process, after the designs have returned from casting.
The metal refining kit is used in Stage 2 of the lost wax process, after your designs have been cast and returned from the casting house in metal form. It’s used to remove sprues, clean metal, and polish your pieces.
Yes. Wax carving and sculpting (Stage 1) must be purchased before this kit is used. This kit is designed to clean up metal designs after casting, not to create designs from wax.
The purpose of the metal refining kit (Stage 2) is to remove sprues, accurately size your pieces, and polish your designs to a high shine. The kit includes a silver polishing cloth, and the polishing compound block can be used on both silver and gold.
This kit includes a high-quality infused polishing cloth for silver jewellery. The remaining tools in the kit, including the polishing compound block, can be used to refine silver, gold, brass, and bronze.
Absolutely! The kit is designed to be used on its own, but the online lost wax course offers invaluable step-by-step guidance.
A face mask, eye protection, and a well-ventilated workspace are recommended when refining metal jewellery.
You can choose to add a rotary tool to your kit, or source your own. A rotary tool is required to complete the metal refining stage.
The kit includes the core tools needed for Stage 2 of the lost wax process. A rotary tool is required to complete the refining stage and can either be added to your kit or purchased elsewhere. A bench vice or bench peg can also be helpful while working, though additional tools may be added over time and are not essential to get started.
SHIPPING
Orders are packed and shipped within 1–2 business days of purchase.
Delivery times vary depending on location and the shipping method selected at checkout. Once shipped, delivery typically takes 2–6 business days within Australia, with international orders taking longer - view Australia Post estimate delivery times here.
International shipping is available to selected countries. If your country appears as available at checkout, shipping is possible. Some locations may be temporarily unavailable due to customs or tariff restrictions. Please note that rotary tools can only be shipped within Australia and New Zealand.
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