Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners
The modeling
A course by Rafaela Delbon , Jewelry Designer
About the video: The modeling
Overview
“In this class, I will explain the wax modeling process for later metal work.”
In this video lesson Rafaela Delbon addresses the topic: The modeling, which is part of the Domestika online course: Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners. Learn to create signature jewelry from scratch, from the initial sketches to the sale of the piece.
Partial transcription of the video
“the modeling It's modeling time. I already put on my apron, I already tied my hair and I already put all the tools on the table necessary for this process. As we are going to make a ring, we are going to start with the wax tube, which comes in a ring format to facilitate learning. First, I started by gently marking the shape of my ring. You can take the design at home and mark it or do it freely by hand. Then you will need the compass. The compass will help you define the thickness you want your ring to be. Now, I'm going to start making the markup in the size I want. I've opened enough in ...”
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Course summary for: Making Custom Metal Jewelry for Beginners
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design

Rafaela Delbon
A course by Rafaela Delbon
After gaining a degree in product design from the Universidad de Bellas Artes in São Paulo, Rafaela Delbon later specialized in jewelry design and goldsmithing at the Atelier Flávio Franco. She began her professional career working at the jewelry store Mariah Rovery Joias and experienced a creative immersion with artist Jill Herlands in New York.
Her work is distinguishable by its combination of art and design. According to Rafaela, the true beauty of each piece lies in its imperfections, which is why she harnesses small details throughout the entire creative process to forge original and authentic jewelry.
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