Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
Tools and Materials 1
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: Tools and Materials 1
Overview
“Let's go over the tools and materials you will need for the course. If you can't find a certain tool, don't worry, there is almost always a substitute for it somewhere. Try the hardware store if all else fails!”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: Tools and Materials 1, 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
“ Tools and Materials In this lesson, I'll be showing you the materials you need for the course. A lot of things you can get online and a lot of things you'll get locally at your hardware store. Don't worry if you can't find everything. A lot of pieces you don't really need, but if you can get most of these things, it will make everything a bit easier. First, I want to show you the wax. This is traditional jeweler’s wax. It comes in a variety of colors, and the colors show or describe the hardness. My favorite wax is Wolf Wax. It's made by Kate Wolf and it's a pretty golden color. It's supp...”
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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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