Jewelry Design - Wax Carving Classes

Finestra Design Wax Carving Class .
Instructor: Jeannette Mullarkey
Class projects are by your own design, rings, pins, pendants etc.
Classes are open to all levels, beginner to experienced.
I currently teach a number of class sessions and workshops.
Wednesdays in Summit , NJ and Thursday's in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Class times and schedules vary. Some are afternoon and some in evening. Workshops are usually on weekends.
For more info on classes please contact me here.
A basic overview is shown here, I like to start a design with a reference of some kind, here I am using a photo of one of my orchids. I then do some preliminary sketches and when I am satisfied with the design I will then start carving the green jewelers wax.
Its a very forgiving material, so there is no need to be timid.
When the carving of the wax model is complete the model is then cast in metal. The cast metal piece requires some additional work refining the design as well as sanding and filing. The polishing process is next and if needed a stone can be set with my help.
Classes are open to all levels, beginner to experienced.
I currently teach a number of class sessions and workshops.
Wednesdays in Summit , NJ and Thursday's in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Class times and schedules vary. Some are afternoon and some in evening. Workshops are usually on weekends.
For more info on classes please contact me here.
A basic overview is shown here, I like to start a design with a reference of some kind, here I am using a photo of one of my orchids. I then do some preliminary sketches and when I am satisfied with the design I will then start carving the green jewelers wax.
Its a very forgiving material, so there is no need to be timid.
When the carving of the wax model is complete the model is then cast in metal. The cast metal piece requires some additional work refining the design as well as sanding and filing. The polishing process is next and if needed a stone can be set with my help.