Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
About Me
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: About Me
Overview
“Let's start at the beginning! First, I will introduce myself and talk about my background and how my career has progressed over the years.”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry. Learn how to use jeweler's wax to carve molds for original accessories that are ready to cast in metal.
Partial transcription of the video
“ About Me Hi, my name's Alicia Goodwin and I am a jeweler based out of Chicago, Illinois. When I was a child, I learned how to create wire wrap jewelry. From there, everything took off and I fell in love with it. I started to make it and sell it to my classmates and my teachers. I was encouraged by that and I kept on making. I first attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to study fashion design. After two years, my love of fashion kind of waned but I discovered jewelry right across the hall. After that, I got back into my love and passion from my childhood years. In ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design
Alicia Goodwin
A course by Alicia Goodwin
Alicia Goodwin is a Chicago-based contemporary jeweler who specializes in wax carving. She discovered the art of jewelry-making as a child, but didn’t realize it was her true calling until years later while earning a degree in jewelry design. During her studies, she fell in love with the wax modeling technique, which allows her to easily explore new shapes, styles, and textures to craft truly unique accessories.
Several years after graduation, Alicia started her own jewelry line, Lingua Nigra, which is both a reflection of her influences and a look to the future. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with small designers as well as big-name brands, including Juicy Couture, Nine West, Vince Camuto, and Kate Spade. Her pieces have also been featured in the Divine Legacies in Black Jewelry collection at the National Ornamental Metal Museum of America.
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