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Introduction to Lost Wax Casting

Learn some general information and history of different methods of lost wax casting, from creating a model to completing the metal casting. Centrifugal casting is a metal casting p

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Introduction to Lost Wax Casting

Introduction to Lost Wax Casting

Learn some general information and history of different methods of lost wax casting, from creating a model to completing the metal casting. Centrifugal casting is a metal casting p

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Learn the basic skills of creating models starting with a wax piece and finishing with a metal piece. General information and some history about different methods of lost wax casting are covered - from the creation of a model to the completion of the metal casting. Some hands-on time is included to make a model, then you will sprue and invest your model.

Pieces are burned out in time for the second class, when metal is poured. Also covered are techniques of cleaning up and finishing metal casting.

Note that while different waxes are introduced, this is not a wax carving class.

Details:

  • A $35 materials fee is included in the cost of the class and covers all materials needed.
  • One 30-minute break is planned. If you want to bring food/ snacks, BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
  • Registration closes June 14

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Jody Lyle

Jody Lyle is a goldsmith with more than 25 years' experience designing and making jewelry. She graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied with Harlan Butt and has continued her education through classes with masters, apprenticeships, trade school training, skill-building classes, and lots of bench time. She believes in learning by doing, listening to others’ experiences, and looking at how things are made around you. Her main focus right now is wax carving, fabrication, chasing, and repoussé. She works mostly with silver, gold, steel, rock, and semi-precious and precious stones to create pieces to be worn and enjoyed. See her work https://movingmetals.com/ and on Instagram @movingmetals and Flickr.

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Karin Luvaas

Karin Luvaas is a Bainbridge Island artist and jeweler with a degree in encaustics, painting, and metal sculpture. She has studied under numerous jewelry masters including Blaine Lewis, founder of New Approach School for Jewelers in Tennessee, and achieved graduate jeweler status under Alan Revere of the world-renowned Revere Academy of San Francisco. Karin also is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and holds a Jewelers of America Bench Jeweler Technician certificate. Her current work can be seen at karinluvaas.com

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