Lost Wax Technique

Join us for a masterclass in making silver or gold jewelry using the lost wax technique. This course is ideal for professional jewelry designers who wish to learn a new technique or refine and expand their knowledge of wax modeling. It is also open to those who have completed both jewelry training sessions in the lab.

The masterclass consists of three sessions. The first session will focus on an introductory lecture on the technique and the creation of an unlimited number of jewelry pieces in wax using the freeform technique, where we will explore the properties of the material and modeling techniques with soft wax. We will also use a technique for creating impressions with a special two-component rubber. Participants will learn to work with various types of waxes designed for different final results, take measurements in wax for rings, and calculate the weight of the jewelry in silver or gold. In the second session, we will learn the carving technique in hard wax and how to shape jewelry from hard wax. Each participant will be able to cast an unlimited number of jewelry pieces, and during the course, we will complete two selected pieces and learn techniques for polishing silver or gold. We will work with files and saws, as well as with a micromotor and attachments, including drills for the micromotor. At the end, we will polish or patinate the jewelry and complete the final shaping techniques. The casting will be handled by the course mentor, and participants will cover the casting and material costs themselves. The final session will focus on polishing the two pieces to the desired final appearance. If a participant creates more pieces, they can complete them during open sessions with the acquired knowledge.

Duration: 3 sessions, each 5.5 hours

• Thursday, January 16, from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Thursday, January 23, from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Thursday, January 30, from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Prerequisite:

YES. Previous knowledge of jewelry design, goldsmithing skills, and/or completion of both jewelry training levels (1st and 2nd levels) is required.

About the mentors:

The course will be led by Dalija Sega, an academic sculptor and jewelry designer, who has mastered the lost wax technique and has been creating jewelry with it for over 17 years. Dalija Sega is also a mentor at the jewelry lab at Center Rog. She has been part of the team organizing the annual Slovenian Jewelry Week from the very beginning. She has led numerous jewelry design courses and workshops for both adults and teenagers.

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Participants should gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers, which the mentor will show you. Please be on time, as late arrivals disrupt the workflow. In the case of a delay, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The program will be conducted in Slovenian unless otherwise stated. In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the scheduled start.

If you are unable to attend the program, the registration fee is non-refundable, and it is not possible to change the date. You can transfer your participation to another person, but please notify us at least 24 hours before the program begins at the email address: nakit@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and creative collaboration.