Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
Technique Foundations 2
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: Technique Foundations 2
Overview
“Now, let's see other tools and techniques you can use to take away wax. As a demonstration, I will then show you how to turn block wax into a wax ring and all the tools you need for that. ”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: Technique Foundations 2, 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
“ Technique Foundations Now that I've shown you how to take away the wax using the bur and the micromotor, I'll show you how to take away wax using wax carving tools only. We're taking it back to the old school. Sometimes you'll want to do this if you don't want to have a micromotor, which is fine, but there are a lot of cases where that might be a little disruptive or you may not have the right size bur. There are a billion ways to do this. I like using the Wolf tools. You could also use a modified scalpel, which I highly recommend as well because it's around $1. These are a bit expensive ...”
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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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