Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
Sketching and Design 1
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: Sketching and Design 1
Overview
“My favorite part of designing is doing research. I love to start by feeling what I want to create. So, first, I create a mood board. Sometimes it's really random, with things I truly love. Other times I have a really focused vision of what I want to create, so I add a variety of themes that fit into what I might be envisioning. Once we have gathered reference images and inspiration, we can start sketching and developing our design. It's really helpful to start with a simple sketch and basic designs, and then build out from there. I will walk you through my process!”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: Sketching and Design 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
“ Sketching and Design In this lesson, I'll talk about my favorite part, which is doing research. I'll show you a few things on my Pinterest board that resonate with me and help me with design. When it comes to creating a mood board for jewelry, I've learned in my many years in the industry, college, and on my own that you don't have to be specific with putting jewelry on a mood board. I noticed when there's a lot of jewelry on a mood board, people get inspired a little too much from the jewelry that they see. I like to be a bit more abstract in what I am inspired by and naturally, I love s...”
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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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