Lost Wax Casting

Instructor: Danielle Sweeney

Course Outline

Learn to create exciting 3D jewelry or sculptural forms in wax, which will be cast into fabulous pieces using the ancient lost wax casting technique. Beginning with a simple ring shape, you will gain an appreciation for the benefits of casting over fabrication and how to combine the two types of creation to create jewelry. The course will focus on the use of tools and techniques to create 3D forms, in addition to the polishing of cast pieces and combining cast and fabricated elements.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Jewelry 101 or equivalent

Time: See calendar for dates and times

Price: $265 (+GST), deposit or payment in advance required

Supplies: Wax and use of tools included. Casting fee (approx $25-30) is additional and will be based on actual weight of pieces.

Need to Bring: Creativity and Enthusiasm!

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor Bio:

Danielle is an emerging artist in the Toronto jewellery scene, and is already making a name for her clean, elegant designs.  A graduate of the Jewellery Arts Program at George Brown College, Danielle is inspired by the urban landscape, translating inspiration into wearable, sophisticated works of jewellery highlighting the intrinsic beauty of metal, natural gemstones and pearls.

Upon graduation from George Brown in 2005, Danielle was awarded the Made You Look Entrepreneur Award, given to the graduating student who demonstrates exceptional skill and entrepreneurial drive.  She is currently a resident designer at Made You Look Jewellery Studio & Gallery.  Her work is also on display at The Smith in Toronto’s Queen West arts district, Corktown Designs in the Distillery Historic District, Jeffrey Ross Jewellery in Uxbridge, Ontario, and at Gayweddings.com.  Danielle’s work has been featured in Toronto Fashion Week, The Globe & Mail, Wedding Bells, and Dolce Vita Magazine.