Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
Tools and Materials 2
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: Tools and Materials 2
Overview
“I will go through some more tools and any other notions you will need to keep in mind when working with them. ”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: Tools and Materials 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
“ Tools and Materials Let's continue with the other tools you will need for this course. This is a fancy jeweler's saw frame. You don't need anything this fancy yet. You can get something similar like a basic economy model from any jewelry supply online, but this is very important. You definitely need a saw frame. With the saw frame, you also need saw blades. There are different saw blades for wax than there are for metal. If you try to use a saw blade for metal on wax, the wax will jam into the saw blade. It's not fun so you want to eliminate that by using either these wax blades that are ...”
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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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